Brothers charged in string of Burke County church break-ins

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Two brothers were arrested in connection with more than a dozen church break-ins in Burke County.   One brother has admitted to being involved with the crimes, while the other has denied any involvement.

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Isaiah Erving is facing eight counts of breaking and entering a place of worship. His brother, Ryan Johnson, is also accused of going into the churches across Burke County looking for money. Public safety officers said they also went into a local funeral home and the History Museum of Burke County.

Public Safety officials said they recovered some safes stolen in the cases and have surveillance video of the brothers, who may face additional charges from break-ins outside the city limits.

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