Text Message Leads Police to Arrest of Burglary Suspect

Officers responded to a burglary in progress at an eastside residence around midnight on March 20.

The complainant said she received a text message from her 20-year old daughter, who said the suspect was inside her residence with her. When the officer arrived, the officer found that someone had lifted up a window screen and a window was partially open.

An officer knocked on the door and a man asked who was there. The officer announced “police” and someone started to open the door. It was quickly shut and locked.

A woman started to scream and the officers forced their way into the house. As officers entered they saw a man push a young woman. He was told to stop and put his hands behind his back. He refused and a struggle ensued. After a brief struggle, he was subdued and handcuffed.

Terquavious Donarell Burgess, 20, Bonnie Ln, was arrested and charged with Burglary, Stalking, Simple Battery, and False Imprisonment.