East Texas Duo Charged with Theft

LONGVIEW — A pair of alleged East Texas burglars are behind bars after a Gregg County Deputy spotted the two in the process of breaking into a local business after reportedly stealing a truck. According to KETK, Tommy Wobbington Jr.(pictured) and Mysti Stell were arrested for burglary of a building Tuesday night. Officials said the deputy was on patrol December 24th when he noticed a suspicious vehicle next to East Texas Sonar, 3200 Highway 259 North. The business, as well as other businesses in the area, had recently been burglarized.

As the Baker approached the truck, he noticed the engine was running and a female was sitting in the passenger side. He then saw that the front door window had been broken out of business. Moments later, a man ran from the broken door window to a nearby field. The suspicious truck was found to be stolen out of Longview and Wobbington and Stell were charged with the theft. Wobbington was also charged for evading arrest or detention. Wobbington’s bond was set at $85,000 for numerous charges and Stell’s was set at $50,000.