LOGAN — A 35-year-old Richmond man has been spared anymore incarceration for stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of hemp from a Smithfield storage shed last year. Jeremy Breding was ordered to serve 36 months’ probation, while being warned that he is running out of opportunities.
Breding was sentenced during a virtual hearing in 1st District Court Monday morning, appearing by web conference. He previously pleaded guilty to one count of theft, a second-degree felony; and two counts of possession of a controlled substance, both class A misdemeanors.
In November 2020, deputies received a report of a theft at a storage shed near 405 W. 4600 North in Smithfield. Eight large blue 55 gallon drums were stolen, containing approximately $40,000 worth of hemp product. A 15 foot flatbed trailer was also taken.
Surveillance video from the storage center showed at least two individuals driving a dark colored Jeep Grand Cherokee. Investigators identified one of the men as Jeremy Breding.
