A Lake Charles man has been arrested in the burglary and theft of a East Prien Lake Road business.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kayla Vincent said Samuel J. Johnson, 44, 714 Sundale Drive, is accused of entering the property by cutting a hole in the fence on Aug. 13. Video surveillance shows him also stealing insulated cables.

The following day Johnson was located and while speaking with detectives he stated he drove to the business with another individual. He further advised detectives he stole the cables and scrapped them in Texas.

He was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center and charged with simple burglary; theft $1,000-$5,000; and criminal damage to property less than $1,000.

Judge Tony Fazzio set his bond at $14,000. Johnson also had an active warrant for contempt of court.

The investigation is ongoing and more arrests are likely.

Dets. John Coffman and Chris Sharp are the lead investigators on this case.