MCDOWELL COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office said that they have arrested a man after he stole two guns in Marion.

Deputies said that they arrested Dylan James Matthews, 27.

According to deputies, they responded to a Marion home regarding the guns being stolen. An investigation led Detectives to Matthews. Both of the stolen guns were recovered. Matthews is a convicted felon and is prohibited by North Carolina law from having a gun.

Matthews was charged with:

  • felony larceny of a firearm
  • possession of firearm by felon
  • felony breaking and/or entering
  • felony larceny after break/enter

Matthews was issued a $100,000 bond.