SWEETWATER-Alert police work by Sweetwater Police detectives has led to a much larger chop shop investigation in Meigs County that could involve $300,000 worth or more of stolen cars.

Sweetwater Police Detectives John Scruggs and Kevin Watson Thursday investigated the theft of a stolen truck from the Volunteer Federal Bank parking lot on New Highway 68.

After a traffic stop, SPD charged Freddie Lennex, Old Sweetwater Road, Sweetwater, and Gwendolyne Lennex, Ten Mile, in connection with the theft.

SPD charged Freddie Lennex with theft over $1,000, possession of stolen property over $60,000 and possession of a prohibited weapon by a convicted felon. Officers charged Gwendolyne Lennex with possession of stolen property over $60,000, possession of a weapon by convicted felon and possession of methamphetamine.

See full story in the Wednesday, Oct. 3, edition of The Advocate & Democrat.