Wayne County Man Arrested Following Theft and Fraud Investigation
On July 15, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a theft from a residence in the 1100 block of S. Croom Bland Road. During the initial investigation, it was determined that two firearms, money, and a debit card had been taken from the residence.
Detectives with the General Investigations Division conducted a follow-up investigation and, after multiple interviews and investigative efforts, identified Jordan Keith Edgerton, 41, of Wayne County, as a suspect in the incident.
As a result of the investigation, Edgerton was charged on two separate occasions.
On August 14, 2026, Edgerton was charged with two counts of Larceny of a Firearm and two counts of Misdemeanor Larceny. He was arrested by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office on these charges and received a $12,000 secured bond.
On November 6, 2026, Edgerton was additionally charged with one count of Identity Theft, one count of Financial Card Theft, one count of Financial Card Fraud (Felony), one count of Obtaining Property by False Pretense, and one count of Misdemeanor Computer Trespass.
Edgerton was arrested by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office on November 7, 2026, and was held without bond pursuant to the Pretrial Integrity Act.
