From the Tribune staff reportsBIRMINGHAM – Three additional individuals have been charged with conspiracy to steal United States property from Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) in an ongoing investigation. According to a press release issued by the Department of Justice, in charging documents filed in United States District Court, Kelvin Battle, 53, of Anniston, Steve Bonner, 62, of Goodwater, and Shane Farthing, 41, of Gadsden are each charged with one count of conspiracy to steal United States property. Battle and Bonner are also each charged with an additional count related to specific instances of stealing or selling property stolen from ANAD. Bonner acted as a middleman, selling stolen property directly to buyers and delivering stolen property to the owner of a military surplus store in Sylacauga. According to a plea agreement, also filed today, Farthing has agreed to plead guilty to a conspiracy to steal United States property.

Source: The Express Tribune May 26, 2023 04:56 UTC