ST. CHARLES, MICHIGAN — A St. Charles man is in custody after he was confronted by armed citizens after he attempted a home invasion, according to police.
The incident took place Friday, November 25th at around 7:33 am. The suspect, identified as a 32-year-old man, was reported to be causing a disturbance, jumping on top of a vehicle at one point. The suspect then forced his way into a residence occupied by a 41-year-old woman and her 13 and 9-year-old children.
Two neighbors who witnessed the suspect’s actions confronted the suspect at gunpoint. Both neighbors were armed with handguns and possessed concealed handgun licenses. Sheriff’s deputies arrived shortly thereafter and took the suspect into custody.
Saginaw County Undersheriff Miguel Gomez released a statement praising the actions of the neighbors. Undersheriff Gomez stated that the suspect appeared to be under the influence of narcotics. There was no known motive for the suspect’s actions, according to Gomez.
The suspect remains in the Saginaw County jail and is expected to be charged with first degree home invasion and malicious destruction of property between $1,000 and $20,000.
