7 arrested, 1 wanted for stealing catalytic converters in Amherst County

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – Seven people are behind bars and one is wanted for catalytic converter theft in Amherst County.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office said the car parts were stolen over the past few months.

According to authorities, here’s a breakdown of who has been arrested so far and what they’ve been charged with:

• Heather Lynn Bussey - 1 larceny charge
• William Franklin Carr - 1 larceny charge
• Herman Tracy Evans - 2 larceny charges
• Brandon Wayne Lipscomb - 3 larceny charges
• Mark Allen Staton - 3 larceny charges
• Edward Preston Stinnet Jr. - 7 larceny charges
• Jonathan Edward Tyree - 9 larceny charges

Authorities said James William Gunter Jr. is currently wanted for one larceny charge.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office at 434-946-9373.