The Covington County Sheriff’s Office says a burglary attempt was foiled with a little help from the victim’s neighbor.
Sheriff Blake Turman says units responded to three calls about a drunk man in the Sugarhill community on U.S. 29 South Monday evening. What they didn’t know before they got there was that the man had allegedly stolen a vehicle in Andalusia, the sheriff said.
Turman said the man tried to break into an elderly person’s home, but an armed neighbor was “defending the victim and her property.” He said the suspect drove toward the armed neighbor when he saw the approaching deputies, and the neighbor responded by firing her weapon twice before stepping out of the way.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies chased the vehicle southbound on U.S. 29 before forcing it to stop. They said the man tried to run away but was subdued by officers. The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Patrick T. Kervin, was charged with third-degree burglary, reckless endangerment, attempt to elude/flee law enforcement, DUI and resisting arrest. The jail record shows his bail at $26,500.
“This incident is an example of how neighbors’ look out for neighbors. It took courage for this woman to stand her ground and defend her elderly neighbor,” Turman said. “I would like to commend her actions and thank God no one was seriously hurt. The victim is blessed to have this kind of neighbor.”
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Police: Homeowner fatally shoots 2 during suspected burglaryState police say four people confronted a homeowner inside a residence in Auburn about 6 a.m. Sunday. At least one of the four was armed with a gun.
Les mer »
Man shot by state trooper, jumps nearly 30 feet down embankment in northwest Indiana pursuitPolice say the suspect stole a vehicle at gunpoint across the state line before he led officers on a pursuit that ended with him being shot and plummeting down a nearly 30-foot embankment off the interstate.
Les mer »
Prominent SoCal doctor killed while trying to stop church shooting suspect, sheriff says'Without the actions of Dr. Cheng, it is no doubt that there would be numerous additional victims in this crime,' officials said.
Les mer »
Prominent OC doctor killed while trying to stop Laguna Woods church shooting suspect, sheriff saysHERO DOCTOR: Dr. John Cheng of Orange County is being hailed a hero for tackling the gunman involved in a church shooting in Laguna Woods. 'Without the actions of Dr. Cheng, it is no doubt that there would be numerous additional victims in this crime.' 🙏🏼
Les mer »
North Chicago shooting: Suspects crash vehicle in Home Depot lot after boy, 14, killed, police sayA North Chicago shooting left a teen shot and killed. Suspects crashed their vehicle in a Waukegan Home Depot parking lot, the police department said.
Les mer »
Carjacking suspects arrested after CPD officer hit by vehicle following shooting, alderman saysCarjacking suspects were arrested after a Chicago police officer was hit by a vehicle in West Englewood following a shooting, an alderman said.
Les mer »