Jackson man arrested for theft at solar farm

These charges are a result of an investigation conducted by Johnson that began on Feb. 14 after a facility located in Woodland reported that someone had cut the fence to gain access to the property, damaged solar panels, and stole copper wiring.

Johnson was able to link Timberlake to the crimes and obtained the warrant for arrest on May 27.

Scott Mayo, Senior Security Manager of Cypress Creek Energy, commended Sergeant Detective Johnson for his efforts to arrest the person alleged to have stolen photovoltaic wire at Cypress Creek Energy’s White Farm solar site in Northampton County.

“As you may be aware, cable theft for the source copper wire is a significant issue we are facing in North Carolina, particularly in southeastern part of the state,” said Mayo. “Your officers jumped on this case quickly and ultimately were able to tie the evidence we provided to a suspect. We are eager to make an example out of Mr. Timberlake in order to dissuade similar future incidents. Thank you for your officers’ efforts, Sheriff. We appreciate their work and efforts in this matter.”