A man who was apparently trying to break in a room of female victim was apprehended following a brief foot chase in Garysburg early this morning.
Garysburg Police Chief Melvin Garner said 29-year-old Dameon Turner was arrested this morning without trouble.
Deputy Chris Exum of the Northampton County Sheriff Office received a call shortly before 2:30 about a breaking and entering in progress at a residence located on Highway 301 North.
Sergeant William James and Deputy William Martin Jr. of the sheriff's office along with Officer Thomas Staton of the Gaston Police Department responded to assist Exum.
Exum spotted a man later identified as Turner running from the back of the residence.
Exum gave commands to stop but Turner continued to run towards Freeman Street.
After a short foot pursuit, Exum, along with James, located Turner hiding in a nearby wooded area. Evidence was collected from that area and investigation by Garner determined Turner was attempting to enter a room occupied by the victim.
Once the victim heard noises outside her window she called 911 and officers quickly responded.
Turner was charged with attempted first-degree burglary and resisting a public officer.
He was given a $5,500 secured bond and July 2 court date.
“I would like to thank the Northampton County Sheriff Office and the Gaston Police Department for their quick response,” Garner said.