A Bradley County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol early Tuesday morning, July 8, found two men walking on South Lee Highway carrying a plastic bag with an electric grinder, a package of batteries, and other miscellaneous tools

Calvin J. Cook

Christopher R. Flint

During questioning, the suspects admitted the mufflers were stolen from a muffler business on Inman Street. Additional investigation by Deputy Ensley revealed D&R Wholesale Company on South Lee Highway had been entered. The grinder and tools were identified as the property of D&R Wholesale.

Calvin J. Cook, 19, of Connie Court, and Christopher R. Flint, 19, of Charlotte Drive, were taken into custody.

Investigation revealed the pair had been involved in burglaries to three vehicles near the intersection of Tasso Lane and Blythe Ferry Road in June.

Both suspects were charged with burglaries at D&R Wholesale and the muffler business, and the three car burglaries. Flint has an additional count of burglary resulting from an earlier burglary at the muffler shop.

Charges: Calvin J. Cook – Burglary 2 counts; Theft Under $500 3 counts; and Auto Burglary 3 counts.

Christopher R. Flint – Burglary 3 counts; Theft Under $500 4 counts; and Auto Burglary 3 counts.