Sunday, September 1, 2024
The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in a burglary in Southwest.
On August 31, 2024, at approximately 5:39 a.m., the suspect unlawfully entered an establishment in the 1100 block of Maine Avenue, Southwest, and took property. The suspect then broke a window at another establishment. The suspect took property and attempted to flee. Security officers were able to detain the suspect until First District officers arrived.
As a result of the detectives’ investigation, 38-year-old James Houska, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with Burglary Two, Unlawful Entry, Theft (Second Degree), and Destruction of Property.
CCN: 24134083
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