Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Rural King Theft Ring

A 35-year-old man was sentenced to nine years in prison Monday for his role in a theft ring targeting Rural King stores across 10 Ohio counties.

According to ONN, Byron Carner pleaded guilty in Clark County Common Pleas Court to multiple charges, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity and theft.

The operation involved more than $100,000 worth of high-value tools stolen over five months in 2024. The stolen merchandise was sold through local pawn shops.

Carner was sentenced immediately after his plea. Two other suspects face similar charges.