Jacksonville man arrested in Etowah County theft

Job Lee Walker

A 32 year old  Calhoun County man has been arrested and charged in connection to theft of property in Etowah County   Job Lee Walker,  of Jacksonville, is charged with one felony count of first-degree theft of property.  Walker is accused of stealing a Yamaha four-wheeler from property located on U.S. Highway 278 in Altoona. The owner of the four-wheeler saw the suspect driving the vehicle and followed him for approximately two miles. The owner was successful in detaining Walker until deputies arrived.  Deputies discovered drug paraphernalia near the four-wheeler. When interviewed, Walker admitted to stealing the recreational vehicle and claimed the paraphernalia as his. He told deputies he is addicted to methamphetamine and was planning to trade the four-wheeler for more drugs.

Walker was booked into the Etowah County Detention Center on $5,000 property bond.