Police say a Cedar Park man is in custody after he allegedly forced his way into a local apartment on Monday, pulled multiple guns, and tried to make a woman and her two young children leave with him. Officers managed to detain the suspect before things got any worse, and no injuries were reported. He now faces a felony burglary charge and is being held on bond at the county jail.
Police: Forced Entry at Doris Lane Apartment
Officers were called to an apartment in the 600 block of Doris Lane on Monday for a reported home invasion. Inside, they say they found a man who was armed while two small children were present. Police identified the suspect as 26-year-old Max Pechacek and said he had previously been in a romantic relationship with the woman in the apartment. Investigators allege he demanded that the woman and her children leave with him to an unknown location. According to KEYE, officers detained Pechacek without further incident.
Where Cedar Park Arrests End Up
People arrested by Cedar Park officers are typically booked into the Williamson County Jail, according to the county's Corrections Bureau. The jail is located in downtown Georgetown and handles detentions for the county. Family members with questions about someone in custody are directed to contact the county's Corrections Bureau for inmate information, according to the Williamson County Corrections Bureau.
What the Charge Could Mean
Burglary of a habitation is a felony under Texas law and can carry long prison terms, depending on the circumstances. Under Texas Penal Code section 30.02, the offense may be elevated if prosecutors allege that a defendant intended to commit a felony other than theft, was armed with a deadly weapon, or if someone was injured. Those enhancements increase the potential penalty range. The statute also spells out the elements that prosecutors must prove if they move forward with a case, according to the Texas Penal Code §30.02.
What Happens Next in the Case
Per KEYE, Pechacek was arrested and charged with burglary of a habitation with intent to commit a felony and was booked into the Williamson County Jail on a $100,000 bond. The case has been referred to Williamson County prosecutors, and police say the investigation remains active. Officials have not released any additional details while the case is under review.
