01/08/2026
Arrest Made in Felony Larceny Case
On January 8, 2026, Investigators arrested and served Carla Robinson, 49, of 99 Dick Street, Garland, with a multitude of felony charges relating to larcenies, and breaking and entering’s that occurred in Sampson and Cumberland Counties.
Throughout December of 2025, multiple residents in and around Lakewood County Club in Salemburg, and multiple neighborhoods in Cumberland County reported a Red Nissan, operated by a white female, who was seen stealing packages and looking in mailboxes. The Sampson County Sheriff’s Office received Ring camera, and other surveillance videos that assisted investigators in identifying Carla Robinson as the suspect.
On December 14, 2025, Investigators were notified of a breaking and entering and larceny that occurred at 221 Fayetteville Highway, in Dunn. Surveillance video showed a Red Nissan, operated by a white female, that stole multiple items, including tools and computers. Investigators identified the female as Carla Robinson.
On January 1, 2026, Investigators were notified of breaking and entering of a motor vehicle that occurred at 6116 Garland Highway, Clinton. The caller reported that over $2,400 worth of property was stolen from vehicles, including a pair of Apple headphones that were tracked to 99 Dick Street, Garland. Deputies responded to the residence and located the property in the possession of Carla Robinson.
On January 2, 2025, Deputies with the Uniform Patrol Division applied for and executed a search warrant at the residence of 99 Dick Street, where the Red Nissan was located and seized by deputies. A subsequent investigation into the vehicle revealed that in July of 2025, Carla Robinson purchased the vehicle from a local dealership using a stolen identity and registered the vehicle to her address at 99 Dick Street, Garland.
On January 8, 2026, Carla Robinson voluntarily surrendered to the Sampson County Magistrates office and was taken into custody. She was booked into the Sampson County Detention Center on two counts of Felony Identity Theft, one count of Felony Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle with Theft, one count of Felony Larceny after Breaking and Entering, one count of Felony Breaking and Entering, and one count of Felony Possession of Stolen Goods from Sampson County, and two counts of Misdemeanor Larceny, and two counts of Misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Goods from Cumberland County.
Robinson is being held under no bond in the Sampson County Detention Center
