Man Arrested For Burglary And Resisting Arrest With Help from Deputy, Residents

Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that in the early morning hours of Friday, Aug. 18, a call was received by dispatch in reference to a subject trespassing on a property near the Fayetteville area. The caller advised that the subject had been looking around their vehicle before going inside a building on the property and coming back out. A resident with a firearm confronted the subject and ordered them onto the ground at gun point, detaining them there. Deputy Chase Ceder made scene and attempted to secure the subject in handcuffs at which time they began resisting and a struggle ensued. Deputy Ceder was assisted in the struggle by two citizens from the residence. With the citizens’ assistance and Sgt. Meagher’s arrival, the subject was restrained and taken into custody as he continued to resist. The subject, Brian Schmitt, 47, of Fayetteville was arrested for the offenses of burglary of a building and resisting arrest and was transported to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center where he was released into the custody of Jail staff.

The Sheriff’s Office would like to commend the citizens involved for their quick thinking, willingness to act, and assistance of Deputy Ceder in this case. It is truly a pleasure to work in an area where we can count on the ongoing support of the community to stand behind us and, in cases like this, even physically aid us when necessary.