Woman Facing Charges of Breaking Entering, Larceny, Trespassing and Assault With a Machete

On Friday July 8, 2022 at 8:23 p.m., Deputies responded to a report of trespassing and disturbance at 764 Walker Rd., Elon, N.C. The occupants of the residence stated that the suspect, identified as Laura Capps, was trespassing and swinging a machete at the victim. Deputies verified that Ms. Capps is trespassed from the residence. It was also learned that Ms. Capps entered the victim’s vehicle and attempted to flee prior to the arrival of Deputies.

Deputies located Ms. Capps near the residence and inside the victim’s vehicle. Ms. Capps was detained and the machete was secured. Ms. Capps was taken into custody and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.

Name:             Laura Leigh Capps   W/F/38

Address:         1940 Barbee St., Burlington, N.C.

Charges:        1ct: Felony Break and/or Enter a Motor Vehicle

1ct: Felony Larceny of Motor Vehicle

1ct: Misdemeanor Assault with a Deadly Weapon

1ct: Misdemeanor Second Degree Trespass

Bond:              $10,000 Unsecured with 48hr hold