Pennsylvania man jailed after allegedly breaking into area hot spot

Dec. 13—A Pennsylvania man is now in custody after he allegedly took a bet and robbed a Monongalia County scorching spot.

Deputy Edward E. Olesh reported he was dispatched to the Smithtown Highway location for a housebreaking alarm and on the best way to the scene he was informed the house owners of the recent spot may see a person leaving the again door of the constructing on the safety cameras.

Olesh wrote in a legal grievance that he arrived on scene and noticed a person strolling from the again of the constructing.

The deputy stated the person started to run after he initiated his emergency lights.

The suspect, recognized as Briar D. Jones, 28, of Wind Ridge, Pa., was apprehended by Olesh after a quick foot pursuit. The deputy stated Jones refused to adjust to verbal instructions to cease after he recognized himself as a police officer.

Based on the grievance, Jones was present in possession of $1, 933 and instruments, which Olesh stated have been generally used for breaking and getting into.

Contained in the enterprise, a number of playing machines have been broken and had the money compartments pried open.

Out of 9 complete machines within the scorching spot, six have been lacking the entire cash, the grievance stated.

The proprietor of the enterprise was in a position to entry safety footage the place Jones might be seen getting into the rear door of the enterprise after which utilizing the instruments to entry the money.

Based on the report, the sufferer acknowledged that every of the machines price roughly $20, 000 to buy.

Jones is charged with breaking and getting into, destruction of property and grand larceny.

At an arraignment listening to Monday morning, Jones pleaded not responsible to the costs. A preliminary listening to is scheduled for Dec. 22.

Jones is at present in custody at North Central Regional Jail. Bond was set at $50, 000.

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