Westminster man arrested

A 52-year old Westminster man has been arrested and charged with grand larceny and burglary second degree. According to the Oconee Sheriff’s Department, the case involves break-ins and thefts on two occasions at 397 Battlecreek Road in Long Creek. During the first incident, between February 1 and March 13, Charles Stephen Haynes is accused of taking $2,200 worth of rolled up aluminum. In the second, Haynes is accused of stealing aluminum, valued at $25 thousand, between March 27 and April 2. He was arrested by investigator David McMahan. The investigation continues, but at this time no other arrests are anticipated.