A Greenbrier County man is in jail once again after allegedly attempting to break into a residence on September 13. Vesper Ray Lewis, III, 44, of Lewisburg has been charged with one count of violating a protective order, destruction of property, attempted burglary and domestic battery.
On the date in question, officers from the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a Lewisburg residence in response to reports of an attempted break-in. Upon their arrival, officers spoke with the occupant of the residence, who advised that Vesper Ray Lewis, III was the individual attempting to break into her home.
According to the criminal complaint, “Lewis took a pipe and beat against her door breaking a lock and the hinges. We (officers) then observed marks on the door consistent with (the victim’s) statement.”
The victim further advised officers that a Domestic Violence Protective Order was currently in place against Lewis, a fact which was verified by the Greenbrier County 911 Center. The Protective Order was put in place as a result of Lewis’ December 2020 plea of “no-contest” to the charges of domestic battery and destruction of property.
In a written statement to officers, the victim additionally alleged that “Lewis stated he was going to kill (the victim) upon his entry” into her residence.
Vesper Ray Lewis, III is currently being held at Southern Regional Jail on a surety/cash bond of $6,000.
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