On Monday, August 19, 2024, Rhea County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the area of Gastown convenience store in reference to a possible stolen side by side. The complainant told dispatchers that he was following his 2021 Blue Can-Am side-by-side South bound on Rhea County Highway from Spring City before making a left on Watts Bar Highway going towards Meigs County. A Meigs County Sheriff’s Deputy was able to get the side-by-side stopped shortly across the Watts Bar Dam. Rhea County Deputies made contact with the suspect, later identified as Gregory Linginfelter. Throughout their investigation of the theft, it was discovered that Mr. Linginfelter also made entry to the complainant’s residence and stole a cell phone from inside. Mr. Linginfelter was placed under arrest for Theft Over $1,000 x2, Aggravated Burglary, and Driving on Revoked.