Kemper County Woman Arrested for Burglary

A Kemper County woman has been arrested for multiple burglary charges.

According to Sheriff James Moore, Cherokee Bell made an attempt to break into Dollar General in Preston on June 22.

Cherokee BellPhoto byKemper County Sheriff's Office

In the early morning hours of the 22nd, Bell allegedly attempted to break the glass doors of the establishment with bricks and other objects. When this proved unsuccessful, Bell tried to turn off the power at the back of the building. This attempt was unsuccessful as well.

On June 23rd, Bluff Springs Baptist Church experienced a break in by Bell. Bell is accused of breaking into the church and scattering items around as she searched the cabinets and drawers.

Bell reportedly stole a flat screen television, though she left it in a ditch a short distance from the church.

According to Darkhorse Press, the charges brought against Bell are attempted burglary of a commercial building and burglary of a commercial building. The combined bonds for these charges are set at $40,000.