Post by tbass on Feb 17, 2009 16:33:30 GMT -4
Burglary suspect, homeowner both face charges
BY PATRICK BUCHNOWSKI
The Tribune-Democrat
An alleged burglar – and the owner of the home police say he broke into – both face charges after shots were fired during an incident Monday on Horner Street in Johnstown.
There were no injuries in the shooting, and the man police say owns the home and did the shooting is being held on $1 million bond.
Earl Rexford Carnahan, 45, was charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and discharging a firearm.
The alleged burglar – Willie J. Gates, 38, of Fronheiser Street – was charged with criminal trespass, resisting arrest, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and possessing an instrument of crime.
Both men were sent to the Cambria County jail after being arraigned by on-call District Judge Max Pavlovich of Richland Township.
Gates is being held on $100,000 bond.
In a court document, police said they were called to a burglary in progress in the 200 block of Horner Street at 1:42 a.m.
Officer Donald Robertson said that when he arrived, he saw a man wearing a ski mask running from the house.
Robertson said he began chasing the suspect – later identified as Gates – then heard a shot fired and saw Carnahan standing nearby with a handgun.
Carnahan told police he had fired “twice while Gates was in the residence.”
When police later examined the weapon they found three rounds missing.
Officer Eric Gelles said when he reviewed the 911 tape he could hear Carnahan yelling “get out of here or I’ll shoot you.”
Two shots were heard and then the third shot shortly after Robertson arrived at the scene.
Gates was captured on the 200 block of Pine Street.
I understand he shot at the suspect while the cop chased but how much did he miss the cop by? Was it really endangering the public?
Why can't you discharge your firearm in defense of your rights?
Why is the homeowners bail 10X that of the crook?
If anything the home owner should be sentenced to a marksmanship class so he can kill the crooks on the first shot.
Seems to me Johnstown could use more gun owners. It is one of the most crime riddin cities in our state. When you hear drug bust, murder or kidnapping.... you can damn near bet on it being in Johnstown.
If some one breaks into my home they have two chances to live: kill me first; get the heck out before i get the cabinet open and grab the semi's.
BY PATRICK BUCHNOWSKI
The Tribune-Democrat
An alleged burglar – and the owner of the home police say he broke into – both face charges after shots were fired during an incident Monday on Horner Street in Johnstown.
There were no injuries in the shooting, and the man police say owns the home and did the shooting is being held on $1 million bond.
Earl Rexford Carnahan, 45, was charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and discharging a firearm.
The alleged burglar – Willie J. Gates, 38, of Fronheiser Street – was charged with criminal trespass, resisting arrest, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and possessing an instrument of crime.
Both men were sent to the Cambria County jail after being arraigned by on-call District Judge Max Pavlovich of Richland Township.
Gates is being held on $100,000 bond.
In a court document, police said they were called to a burglary in progress in the 200 block of Horner Street at 1:42 a.m.
Officer Donald Robertson said that when he arrived, he saw a man wearing a ski mask running from the house.
Robertson said he began chasing the suspect – later identified as Gates – then heard a shot fired and saw Carnahan standing nearby with a handgun.
Carnahan told police he had fired “twice while Gates was in the residence.”
When police later examined the weapon they found three rounds missing.
Officer Eric Gelles said when he reviewed the 911 tape he could hear Carnahan yelling “get out of here or I’ll shoot you.”
Two shots were heard and then the third shot shortly after Robertson arrived at the scene.
Gates was captured on the 200 block of Pine Street.
I understand he shot at the suspect while the cop chased but how much did he miss the cop by? Was it really endangering the public?
Why can't you discharge your firearm in defense of your rights?
Why is the homeowners bail 10X that of the crook?
If anything the home owner should be sentenced to a marksmanship class so he can kill the crooks on the first shot.
Seems to me Johnstown could use more gun owners. It is one of the most crime riddin cities in our state. When you hear drug bust, murder or kidnapping.... you can damn near bet on it being in Johnstown.
If some one breaks into my home they have two chances to live: kill me first; get the heck out before i get the cabinet open and grab the semi's.