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CRIME: 2 suspects in custody, homeowner charged after burglary try
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — State police say two attempted burglary suspects are in jail, and the homeowner targeted in the break-in Thursday morning is charged with reckless endangerment after firing shots at their car.
There were no injuries in the incident on Akron Road.
State police arrested Jenna M. Zsebhazy, 18, of Washburn Street, Lockport, and Anibal R. Cordero, 24, of Dysinger Road, Town of Lockport, on felony second-degree attempted burglary charges.
The homeowner, Dennis F. Cherry, 63, 7643 Akron Road, was also arrested during the same incident. He was charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, a felony; second-degree criminal mischief, a felony; and second-degree menacing, a misdemeanor.
Troopers and Niagara County sheriff’s deputies responded about 11:23 a.m. to the Akron Road residence near Royalton on a report of a burglary in progress and shots fired.
State police investigators piecing together events said the suspects drove to the residence together, and Zsebhazy tried to enter the house through an open garage door.
Both suspects were confronted by Cherry, who had a Colt AR-15 rifle, investigators said.
Cherry reportedly detained Zsebhazy, while Cordero tried to escape in the vehicle.
The homeowner then proceeded to fire approximately 15 rounds from his rifle at the vehicle, according to the report.
Police said Cordero fled the area on foot and was caught by officers a short time later in the woods.
State Police spokeswoman Rebecca Gibbons said Cordero was caught before a helicopter came to assist in the search.
Chief Deputy Steven C. Preisch of the sheriff’s office said the two suspects are persons of interest from a past robbery at the same location earlier this week, where a handgun was stolen.
Zsebhazy, Cordero and Cherry were arraigned before Royalton Town Judge Gregory Bass.
Zsebhazy and Cordero were taken to the Niagara County Jail, where they were held in lieu of $5,000.00 bail.
Cherry was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court later this month.
Zsebhazy and Cordero are due back in court at 5 p.m. Feb. 1.
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