Bradley Suspects Charged With Hamilton Co. Theft
An investigation that started with a call to the police Wednesday night requesting a Bradley County deputy check on marijuana being grown at 400 Red Clay Road, led to recovery of stolen property valued at several thousand dollars.
According to spokesperson Bob Gault, after arriving, patrol deputies requested detectives assigned to the Drug Enforcement Unit respond with a search warrant for the marijuana. Gault said in voluntary statements by brothers Joshua Keith Meyer and Roderick Jason Meyer, detectives learned property that was stolen from their father in Hamilton County was at the home.
Firearms, a flat screen TV, computer printer, camera and binoculars, belonging to the brother’s father, Roderick T. Meyer, were recovered by property crimes detectives. Also recovered were a weedeater, chainsaw, pressure washer and other items having a combined value of approximately $3,000.
During questioning, the brothers gave information to investigators regarding thefts from approximately 15 to 30 construction sites in the Ooltewah area.
Joshua Keith Meyer, 22, and Roderick Jason Meyer, 24, are being held at the Bradley County Jail on $10,000 bonds, charged with Possession of Stolen Property valued over $1,000. Additional charges are possible in both counties.
Detectives from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to Bradley County on Thursday to assist in the investigation and to take custody of the stolen property.
