Cannon County Sheriff’s Investigators recovered a stolen rifle at a Manchester Pawn Shop Monday. According to Cannon County Sheriff’s Department reports, the rifle was last seen about a month ago by the victim Justin Bogard. After looking in the room where the rifle was kept, Bogard noticed it missing and even asked his father about the gun. His father stated that it was gone but had no idea as to why. Bogard did not have the serial number nor did he remember the manufacturer of the rifle. Bogard believes that his sister’s fiancee is the one that took it. The fiancee Derek Aji was questioned but denied even knowing about the rifle and commented to the Sheriff’s Deputy that Bogard wasn’t all there mentally. Sheriff’s Investigators continued to investigate and Investigator Chris Brown checked with Tolliver’s Pawn Shop out of Manchester. The manager stated there was gun there that matched the description. The gun was sold to Toliver’s by Derek Aji. Aji was charged with theft under $500. He is scheduled to answer to the charges on February 2nd in Cannon County General Sessions Court.
