Joshua Larry Diehl (photo courtesy Nash S.O.)
STAFF REPORTS•Fri, Dec 03, 2021
Since September 27, 2021, the Nash County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has been investigating several Breaking or Entering and Larcenies of logging equipment from Asplundh Tree Experts LLC on South Old Franklin Road. In this case, the suspect stole approximately $30,000 worth of equipment from the business.
After months of investigation into this crime, Nash County Investigators were led to aresidence in the 12200 block of Anderson Rd, Spring Hope. Probable Cause was established that one of the residents of this house was involved in the crime, and that some of the stolen property was located at this residence.
A search warrant was obtained and executed at the residence. Investigators were able to recover numerous items that were stolen during this breaking or entering, including an Echo Weed Eater that was reported stolen by a business in Zebulon, NC in October.
Joshua Larry Diehl was arrested at the residence and has been charged with 7 counts of Felony Breaking or Entering a Motor Vehicle, Felony Larceny of Motor Vehicle Parts, Injure Property by Obtaining Nonferrous Metals, Possess Stolen Goods, and Possess Marijuana Up to ½ Ounce by the Nash County Sheriff’s Office.
Joshua Diehl received a $50,000 secured bond and was booked into the Nash County Detention Facility. Diehl has since made bond and been released.
— Nash County Sheriff's Department
