Smithville Man Found with Stolen Vehicle in Georgia

September 21, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

A Smithville man was arrested in Lafayette, Georgia earlier this month after he was found in possession of a stolen pickup truck.

31 year old Christopher Eugene Layne of 736 Bright Hill Road is charged with Theft of property over $2500.

According to Smithville Police, Layne stole a 2005 Chevrolet pickup truck from a local residence on Tuesday, September 4. Two days later officers of the Lafayette Police Department in Georgia found Layne to be in control of the vehicle. Layne’s bond is $20,000 and he will make a court appearance on September 27.

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