Wanted Absconder Arrested and Charged With Stealing Firearm

June 3, 2022

On Monday March 28, 2022, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen firearm from a residence on Freshwater Rd., Haw River, NC. Investigators learned that while the victim was in the hospital receiving care, a male subject who was residing at the residence, was believed to have stolen a firearm from the victim’s room.

The suspect, identified as Joshua Scott Rector, left the residence while the victim was still in the hospital and did not return. Multiple attempts to locate Mr. Rector were unsuccessful.

As the investigation continued, more information was gathered as to the possible whereabouts of Mr. Rector. It was also learned that Mr. Rector was wanted by Probation and Parole as an absconder.

On Thursday June 2, 2022, the U.S. Marshalls Service arrested Mr. Rector at a residence in Liberty, N.C. and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.

Name:             Joshua Scott Rector    W/M/47

Address:          5505 Ferguson Rd. Liberty, NC (Guilford Co.)

Charges:          1ct: Felony Larceny of a Firearm

                       1ct: Felony Possession of Firearm by Felon

Bond:              None