By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support local journalism.
Elrod ordered to pay restitution to victims
Placeholder Image
A man who went on a vandalism spree, slashing tires of numerous cars at Averitt Trucking, has been ordered to make thousands in restitution to his victims.The tire slasher, Barry Ray Elrod, 31, was directed by General Sessions Judge Bill Locke to serve 48 hours and undergo anger management classes on the charge of vandalism. He was also ordered to make restitution in the amounts of $1,500, $500, $400, and $500.The vandalisms happened Nov. 1 when several employees of Averitt Trucking in Morrison discovered their tires had been cut. At least one victim said there was also a profane word scratched onto his hood.Sheriff’s investigator Steven Carpenter revealed he was able to track down the vandal by examining security camera footage from nearby Yorozu.