On Thursday, Nov. 19, Burke County Sheriff ’s Office deputies arrested Henry Mick Leonard McGee Jr., 30, of Waynesboro based on a warrant issued by the Jenkins County Sheriff’s Office. The warrant was issued on Nov. 10 and charged McGee with the burglary of a home on Fred Chance Road in Jenkins County.

HENRY MICK LEONARD MCGEE JR., At the time of his arrest, McGee had in his possession two firearms and other property that was stolen during a Hwy. 17 south burglary in Jenkins County. That incident had been reported only hours earlier. The arrest of McGee was made when deputies in Burke County spotted a vehicle matching the description of one that was reported as being seen in the area of the Hwy. 17 burglary.

During the investigation, 22 fire arms stolen in the burglary were recovered with 20 of the weapons being returned to their owner. The Jenkins County Sheriff ’s Office expects to issue additional warrants this week, and the investigation of numerous other burglaries will continue.

Jenkins County Sheriff Robert Oglesby commended all of the residents of Jenkins County as well as law enforcement officers in surrounding counties for their help in solving these and other cases.

“We have gotten a lot of help from our good citizens during the past several months that has significantly assisted us in solving crimes,” said Sheriff Oglesby.

“People have been calling with information, checking on each other’s homes and property and have been observant of what has been going on around them. With their help and the cooperation of neighboring law enforcement agencies, we have been able to get some criminals off the streets and in the jail where they belong. Also, a good bit of stolen property has been returned to its rightful owners. We even have a group of local citizens that have formed a neighborhood watch type program and have people riding, looking and staying in contact with us. Thank you to all that have helped, and keep up the good work.”

The sheriff also reminds citizens that historically, thefts and burglaries increase during the holiday season. He asks that everyone continue to be observant and contact the sheriff’s office if anything out of the ordinary is witnessed.