Sure enough, early that morning he saw two men enter a car on nearby Lee Street, then head toward his property. His wife called 9-1-1 while he took an unloaded shotgun into their attached garage, where he encountered the young men already inside the garage and approaching the door to the house. He ordered the first man to sit down and wait for police, but after sitting briefly he took off, as had the second suspect.

 

The next day, as police were investigating the incident, the homeowner spotted the young man he had detained, leaving a nearby convenience store. There he learned that the man’s name was Michael Edwards, and he noted that Edwards was wearing the same pants he’d had on during the burglary the night before.

 

This Monday, police conducted a photo line-up, and the homeowner identified Michael Edwards as the suspect.

 

Tuesday evening, police executed a search warrant at 906 Fourth Street. Edwards was interviewed and denied involvement or knowledge of the May 17 burglary. Nonetheless, based on evidence gathered and the homeowner's identification of him, the 19-year-old was charged with burglary and taken to jail.

 

The investigation continues as police focus on the second suspect and whether either or both of the men are responsible for other thefts and burglaries in the city.