From The Claiborne County Sheriff's department
In the early evening on Monday, November 29, 2021, Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Sharp Hollow in reference to possible trespassers.
Upon arrival and investigation, deputies found that Harold D Long and Matthew Bunch were attempting to take items, including an air tank, standing fan and an older truck loaded with various items from the property.
Harold D Long, 48, of Tazewell was arrested and charged with Criminal Trespassing, Aggravated Burglary, Burglary of an Outbuilding, Theft Over $1,000, Felony Criminal Conspiracy & Burglary of a Motor Vehicle.
Matthew Bunch, 33, of Tazewell was arrested later that evening on unrelated warrants and also being charged with Aggravated Burglary, Burglary of an Outbuilding, Theft Over $1,000, Felony Criminal Conspiracy, Vandalism under $1,000 & Burglary of a Motor Vehicle.