Nelson : Sheriff Nabs Burglar Hours After Entering Shipman Home

Shipman
Nelson County, Virginia

BRL received this release from Nelson County Sheriff David Hill after an arrest was made overnight Saturday in connection with a burglary in the Shipman community of Nelson.

“On 10/12/2018 the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of breaking in entering in the 100 block of Braddock Lane, Shipman, VA. Through the collaboration and assistance of the community we were able to retrieve evidence that led to the arrest of Robert Lewis Thompson (AKA “Sandy”) of Shipman, VA.

“We are very appreciative of our community and their willingness to assist us with this case.”

*Class 6 Felony- Wearing a mask in public
*Unclassified Felony- Breaking and Entering
*Class 1 Misdemeanor- Larceny

Thompson is being held at the Albemarle/Charlottesville Regional Jail on a $5,000 secured bond.”