Burglar Caught in Foot Chase

NEWBURG - 12/3/2008

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On Nov. 29 at 12:17 a.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to the 12300 block of Rock Point Road in Newburg for the report of a burglary in progress. Investigation revealed the homeowners were inside their house when they heard a window break.  The homeowners looked outside and saw the suspect climbing through a window leading to the garage; they called police and provided a description. Officers arrived at the residence, established a perimeter and began searching for the suspect. At that point, officers observed the suspect near the garage and ordered him to surrender; the suspect refused and fled on foot. After a brief foot chase, the suspect, Ronald Wayne Johnson, 39 of King George, Va., was apprehended. He was charged with burglary and destruction of property. Cpl. J. Hastings and Officer A. Sullivan made the arrest.

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freefaller 12/3/2008 at 6:26 PM please tell me Were the Charles County deputies "rude" to him when they arrested him? It seems to be a HUGE problem in St Mary's. (dripping sarcasm) Reply to This Comment

Homer77 12/5/2008 at 11:32 AM Reply to freefaller: Uh, no Actual transcript: Officer: Excuse me, old man, would you care to cease and desist. Please remain stationary for a moment. Suspect: I am terribly sorry, but I feel I must continue and can not heed your call. Officer: Oh bother.

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