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Police search for suspect in Hartselle business burglary

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The Hartselle Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a business burglary that happened Aug. 19.

Investigators say three suspects have been identified, two of which have already been arrested. Hartselle Police arrested Dakota James Ballenger, 26, and William Kenneth Hodges, age 35, both of Somerville. Police say they're searching for Justin Scott Hardaway, 40, of Athens, after they say evidence linked the three to the burglary.

Ballenger was arrested on Oct. 1 and Hodges on Oct. 2. Both were booked into the Morgan County Jail on third-degree burglary charges and given a $20,000 bond.

According to Hartselle Police, Hardaway was last seen driving a 2009 black Dodge Challenger with a red stripe. They say he also drives an older model (two-tone) maroon/black Chevrolet Silverado extended cab truck. Investigators say Hardaway is known to change locations to various RV Parks.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Hartselle Police at 256-751-4914.

Justin Hardaway

Justin Scott Hardaway (Source: Hartselle Police Department)

Ballenger and Hodges

Dakota James Ballenge, William Kenneth Hodges (Source: Hartselle Police Dept.)

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