Deputies say a Monroe man is behind bars after a late-night break-in at an occupied home off Old Waxhaw Monroe Road, where a landscaping stone was allegedly used to smash a window and get inside.
The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. Saturday. According to deputies, the homeowner confronted the intruder, who then ran off and took off in a vehicle. A short time later, investigators say they tracked down that vehicle and arrested a suspect.
WCCB Charlotte reports the suspect is Hector De Dios-Flores. He is charged with breaking and entering to terrorize or injure after deputies say he used a landscaping stone to force his way into the residence. According to the station, Dios-Flores is being held at the Union County Detention Center.
How Deputies Tracked Him Down
The arrest came together quickly once deputies had a good look at the suspect’s getaway car. “The victim gave a detailed description of the suspect’s vehicle, and deputies tracked it down to a nearby school's parking lot,” WCCB Charlotte reports.
Deputies found Dios-Flores walking in that school lot and took him into custody there, according to the outlet’s reporting.
What The Charge Means
Under North Carolina law, breaking or entering “with intent to terrorize or injure an occupant of the building” is a Class H felony, per the North Carolina General Assembly. The possible sentence depends on the person’s prior record, but the statute treats the offense as a felony that can bring prison time and other penalties.
The Union County Detention Center, the county jail at 3344 Presson Road, handles bookings and custody for local arrests, according to county records; see Union County.
Investigators are asking anyone with additional information about the case to contact the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say if you see suspicious activity, call 911 immediately.
