On Tuesday, an out-of-state man was arrested in Benicia following a break-in at a local business on Gateway Plaza Drive. The Benicia Police Department responded to an alarm late evening and discovered Domenic Ray Knop, 38, possessing a stolen moped scooter alongside a metal bar and cleaning supplies. According to the Benicia Police Department, the suspect had smashed the glass door of the establishment to gain entry.
Knop faces multiple charges, including felony burglary and possession of stolen property. He was also charged with obstructing a peace officer. Details provided by Benicia Police indicate the man weighs 200 pounds, stands 6 feet tall, and has brown hair and green eyes. The charges on the Benicia Police Department crime graphics website include felony vehicle theft and receiving stolen property as a misdemeanor.
The arrest took place at 23:18 in the 5300 block of Gateway Plaza Drive. Officers found Knop and initiated an on-view arrest. The alarm, which first alerted the authorities, played a pivotal role in the timely apprehension of the suspect, who is now being held at the County Jail.
