Pacific Man Charged With Stealing More Than $1,500 From Villa Ridge Property

A Pacific man was arrested Oct. 4 after he allegedly broke into a garage in Villa Ridge and stole more than $1,500 in cash.

Joseph McGee, 35, has been charged with two counts of second-degree burglary, felony stealing, misdemeanor stealing and second-degree property damage.

His bond was set at $50,000.

McGee also allegedly broke into an outbuilding on a separate property.

According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, a victim in the 300 block of Champion Lane in Villa Ridge noticed his garage door had been open and more than $1,500 in cash stolen from the console of his vehicle.

During the investigation, deputies learned other outbuildings at different addresses had been entered into.

Shortly after, a suspicious person wearing a backpack was reported on St. Mary’s Road.

The person was identified as McGee, who had the cash on his person. McGee allegedly admitted to stealing the money and some safety apparel from another outbuilding on a separate property.