Man arrested after break in...Held at gunpoint by Homeowner

[WNY_Whitetailer]

Here's a good story that was e-mailed to me by NYSRPA.org...Nicely put.

http://www.herkimertelegram.com/articles/2005/01/20/news/news06.txt

A Utica man was arrested Saturday after he broke into an occupied residence on Welsh Bush Road in the town of Frankfort and was held at gunpoint by the homeowner until state troopers arrived on the scene.

Elvis Tricic, 22, of 929 Eagle St., allegedly broke into the home in the early morning hours, surprising the homeowner, said state police. Tricic was charged with second-degree burglary, arraigned in town of Frankfort court and committed to the Herkimer County jail on $50,000 cash bail.

The homeowner, a woman whose name was not released, had just arrived home from work when Tricic broke into the residence, said state police Sr. Inv. Joel Campbell. The woman then rushed to grab her .357 Magnum handgun and detained Tricic until authorities arrived on the scene.

"The handgun was lawfully possessed," said Campbell. "You have a right to defend yourself in your own home.

[htrjv]

Score one for the good guys.  In this case a good woman.  The only problem I have with the burgler, is, he can still reproduce.  Joe

[utica ny]

the funny thing is my son and i were in the car when we heard the story and he looked at me with a chuckle and said good thing he didn't try that at our house!!!!!!