stolen car leads to arrest and additional charges

By Submitted Reports

published: July 31 2007 11:29 PM updated:: August 07 2007 04:50 PM

According to Sevier County Sheriff Ron Seals, on Tuesday July 30, 2007 the Sevier County Sheriff's department arrested a man in connection with a home burglary and auto theft.

the Gatlinburg police department conducted a traffic stop late Monday night and found twenty-two year old Joshua A. Bellville of 450 Lakeshore Drive, Sevierville in possession of a stolen silver Toyota Avalon.
Sheriff's deputies were notified and further investigation revealed that the registered owner of the stolen vehicle was out of town.
A building check of the residence revealed that the home itself had been burglarized. Sevier County Sheriff's department officers completed the investigation and were able to successfully recover most all of the stolen property.
Bellville was arrested and charged with aggravated burglary.
Bellville also stands charged by Gatlinburg police department with theft of a motor vehicle, evading arrest, and driving on a suspended license. He is currently incarcerated at the Sevier county jail under a $50,000.00 bond.

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#1 know nuttin' commented, on August 1, 2007 at 5:57 a.m.:

Taxpayer, what a dunce. Did the cops nab this guy? Did they do a follow up investigation? Did they charge him with at least 3 felonies? Is he in jail with a substancial bail? What else would you have them do? Keep up the good work down at the gas pumps, the eyes of Sevier County are upon you.

#2 ANNOYED commented, on August 1, 2007 at 10:43 a.m.:

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#3 Ray commented, on August 2, 2007 at 11:57 a.m.:

Yes, John Duck find a phrase and a Life.