MATHEWS COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — Two brothers were charged in Mathews County in connection to a series of home and boat burglaries.
Beginning in October 2024, Mathews County deputies responded to Gwynns Island for reports of thefts involving boats. The incidents continued through January with burglaries reported in the 100 block of Mallard Lane in Gwynn and the 1800 block of Point Breeze Rd in Hudgins.
Forced entry was made at multiple homes and numerous items were stolen to include tools, silverware, ammunition, a riding lawnmower and other assorted collectibles.
An investigation has led to the execution of multiple residential and electronic search warrants, and investigators have recovered thousands of dollars in stolen valuables.
On Feb. 12, the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office was informed of a possible suspect in the case within their area. Deputies initiated a traffic stop and arrested 23-year-old Tanner Schaller without incident.
Mathews County Sheriff’s Office charged Tanner with three counts of breaking and entering a dwelling house with intent to commit larceny (3 counts), two counts of grand larceny with intent to sell, grand larceny of a firearm and conspiracy to commit grand larceny with intent to sell.
Tanner’s brother, 22-year-old Tyler Thomas Schaller, was also wanted in connection to the incidents. It was determined that Tyler was out of state. He was contacted and agreed to turn himself in on Friday morning.
Tyler was charged with receiving stolen goods (ammunition) valued at over $1,000, conspiracy to commit larceny of property (ammunition) valued at over $1,000 with Intent to Sell.
The two brothers are being held without bond. This investigation remains active.
