A Lake Charles woman has been arrested on two counts of theft of a firearm.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kayla Vincent said their office received a report about two stolen firearms on Nov. 5.

She said during the investigation it was discovered an acquaintance of the victim, Shamberly M. Edgerton, 42, 3433 L. Benoit Road, went to his residence while he was out of town. Edgerton was let inside by a roommate, at which time she said she was there to gather belongings for the victim for safe keeping until he returned.

When detectives spoke with Edgerton she confirmed she took some of the victim’s belongings, including two firearms, from his residence although he did not ask her to do so. She then told detectives the firearms were inside her vehicle when it was burglarized at a local boat launch, at which time the guns were stolen.

It was learned Edgerton did not file a report with law enforcement in reference to the vehicle burglary.

She was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center and charged with two counts of theft of a firearm.  Judge Derek Kee set her bond at $2,500.

Edgerton is also being held on a probation hold.

Det. Chris Duhon is the lead investigator on this case.