A jury trial is right around the corner for a North Carolina man arrested on five felony charges in April 2023.
Holmes Beach police arrested Baryn Helbing, 20, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, April 12, 2023, following an alleged two-day crime spree in the island city.
Helbing was charged with:
- A second-degree felony for burglary of an unoccupied dwelling;
- A third-degree felony for grand theft of a motor vehicle;
- Two third-degree felonies for burglary;
- A third-degree felony for possession of buprenorphine, a controlled substance, without a prescription.
HBPD said Helbing was linked to the thefts of a low-speed vehicle and an electric bicycle April 10, 2023, and identified with video footage on April 11, 2023.
An officer found Helbing riding the stolen e-bicycle April 12, 2023, and arrested him.
The officer searched Helbing and found the buprenorphine in his bag.
Helbing was arrested and transported to the Manatee County jail. He was released April 12, 2023, into the Manatee County Pretrial Services Program after posting $14,000 bond.
Helbing entered a not guilty plea April 13, 2023.
Now, his trial is slated to begin at 9 a.m. Monday, June 10, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
If convicted, the punishment for a second-degree felony charge includes up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
Punishment for a third-degree felony charge includes up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.