STATESVILLE — Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced that Terrell Williams has been charged with second-degree burglary, safe cracking, money laundering, obtaining property by false pretense, possession of burglary tools, larceny, and other felonies. The charges stem from a break-in at the residence of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle in Statesville, North Carolina, which was reported on January 8, 2026.

Cellular data and electronic evidence placed Williams at Biffle's residence at the time of the burglary and during days of prior surveillance. Investigators found a radio-frequency detector at Williams' residence that they believe he used to locate security cameras during the burglary.

Sheriff Campbell stated that Williams "used headlines, social media posts, different things to find out when people were and were not home, and he executed his plan in that capacity." Williams had no known connection to Greg Biffle or the Biffle family. Video surveillance appeared to show other individuals beyond Williams participating in the burglary.

Williams used cash stolen from Biffle's home to purchase a vehicle in Georgia the day after the burglary. The vehicle purchased with stolen funds was seized by police in Georgia. Venmo and PayPal accounts belonging to the Biffles were accessed following the plane crash, involving fraudulent checks and transfers across multiple states including South Carolina and California. Williams is not being charged in relation to the white-collar fraud cases involving the Biffle family accounts.

Sheriff Campbell stated there is a probable "white-collar nexus" to the case and identified a person of interest in a separate fraud investigation. He added, "This is a very complex case," and said, "There are some other people that we are looking at in conjunction with this case, and I feel fairly confident that there will be some additional charges." Iredell County authorities have requested Williams' extradition to North Carolina.

Terrell Williams is 44 years old and resides in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Williams is being held without bond in Cobb County, Georgia, on suspicion of a separate burglary involving a homicide. Cobb County police arrested Williams on July 23, 2026, on charges related to a burglary involving a homicide.

Kirk Wrzeisen was arrested by Cobb County police after his wife was found shot and killed inside their home. Williams was captured on security camera inside the Cobb County home where the homicide occurred.

Williams is suspected in another North Carolina burglary that occurred when a law enforcement officer was in the hospital. Williams is tied to a 2019 break-in in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their son Ryder, and their daughter Emma died in a plane crash on December 18, 2025.

Dennis Dutton, his son Jack Dutton, and Craig Wadsworth also died in the December 18, 2025 plane crash in Statesville, North Carolina. The December 18 plane crash involving Greg Biffle and his family remains under investigation by the NTSB.

Why It Matters

The burglary targeted the home of a prominent public figure shortly after a tragic event that claimed the lives of the homeowner and his family. The investigation has uncovered a multi-state financial fraud scheme involving digital payment platforms alongside the physical theft of high-value items and firearms. Law enforcement officials indicate the case involves multiple suspects and complex financial maneuvers that extend beyond the initial break-in.

The suspect faces serious felony charges in North Carolina while simultaneously being held for a separate violent crime in Georgia. Authorities have identified a potential organized element to the crimes, citing a white-collar nexus and the involvement of unidentified individuals captured on surveillance. The recovery of stolen memorabilia and the seizure of a vehicle purchased with stolen funds demonstrate the ongoing efforts to trace the proceeds of the crime.

Timeline

On January 8, 2026, a burglary at Greg Biffle's residence in Statesville, North Carolina, was reported on January 8, 2026. Items stolen from Biffle's home included more than $30,000 in cash, two Glock handguns, NASCAR memorabilia, and gold and silver coins. Cathy Rose Grossu and Jordyn Biffle Carpenter reported the break-in at Biffle's residence.

Video surveillance appeared to show other individuals beyond Williams participating in the burglary. On January 9, 2026, Williams used cash stolen from Biffle's home to purchase a vehicle in Georgia the day after the burglary.

What's New

Additional reporting indicates that Terrell Williams is suspected in another North Carolina burglary that occurred when a law enforcement officer was in the hospital. It is also reported that Terrell Williams is 44 years old and resides in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Detective Charles Davidson stated that a woman was captured on Biffle's home security system spending six hours inside the house and leaving with multiple bags.

Cobb County police arrested Williams on July 23, 2026, on charges related to a burglary involving a homicide. The December 18 plane crash involving Greg Biffle and his family remains under investigation by the NTSB. Williams was captured on security camera inside the Cobb County home where the homicide occurred. Kirk Wrzeisen was arrested by Cobb County police after his wife was found shot and killed inside their home. Greg Biffle is an American racecar driver who died in 2025.

How Sources Differ

Regarding the stolen cash from the Biffle home, the Iredell County Sheriff's Office evidence inventory states that items stolen from Biffle's home included more than $30,000 in cash, two Glock handguns, NASCAR memorabilia, and gold and silver coins. The Iredell County Sheriff's Office investigative report states that Williams used cash stolen from Biffle's home to purchase a vehicle in Georgia the day after the burglary.