Liberty man charged with Westminster crimes

The Westminster police have arrested and charged a 43-year old Liberty man in a series of crimes during the weekend at the city’s utilities department on Bibb Street. Chief Dean Awalt this afternoon said Jeffrey Lee Turner faces seven charges, including burglary and the theft of a city pickup truck. That truck was discovered Sunday by Sgt. Charles Sanders on Hampton Street. According to Awalt, as part of the burglary and theft that occurred, Turner is accused of stealing copper wire belonging to the city.