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Graham County Jail Adminstrator Marlon Jackson (left) looks on as Bryan Aaron Berryman turns in his necklace and watch in Graham County Superior Court on July 13. Berryman had just been sentenced to between 11-15 ½ years in prison for a litany of charges obtained in an April 2021 arrest. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Graham County Jail Adminstrator Marlon Jackson (left) looks on as Bryan Aaron Berryman turns in his necklace and watch in Graham County Superior Court on July 13. Berryman had just been sentenced to between 11-15 ½ years in prison for a litany of charges obtained in an April 2021 arrest. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

‘3 strikes’ and you’re out

Robbinsville – A 52-year-old Robbinsville man with a long criminal history from his youth was convicted of theft-related felonies from last year and will spend up to 15 ½ years in prison.
Joseph Pressley was apprehended by Graham County sheriff’s deputies at the Robbinsville Shell station March 17, after allegedly cutting catalytic converters off several county vehicles. Photo by Neal Wachob/The Graham Star

Joseph Pressley was apprehended by Graham County sheriff’s deputies at the Robbinsville Shell station March 17, after allegedly cutting catalytic converters off several county vehicles. Photo by Neal Wachob/The Graham Star

Man arrested after alleged theft, shoplifting

Robbinsville – A Marble man was arrested in Robbinsville on March 17, after allegedly stealing catalytic converters from Graham County vehicles and later shoplifting from a local convenience store.