An Owensboro man is facing multiple charges including burglary and evasion after an incident Friday. Justin M. Hobbs, 42, was arrested and also had other theft-related outstanding warrants.
According to the Owensboro Police Department, officers responded to the 1500 block of West Parrish Avenue on a reported burglary in progress at approximately 9:07 a.m. Friday.
The resident advised she had located a male subject inside her house, and he fled on foot when confronted. At about 10:01 a.m., officers located the suspect on E. 4th Street where he fled on foot. Officers took the suspect into custody in the 500 block of Clay Street where he was found to have property belonging to the victim.
Hobbs was arrested for Burglary (second degree); fleeing and evading police (second degree); possession of synthetic drugs (first offense); and criminal trespassing (third degree).
Hobbs also had outstanding warrants for burglary (second degree); theft of an automobile – $10,000 or more; and parole violation.
Detectives are continuing to investigate and anyone with additional information can call OPD at 270-687-8888, or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 270-687-8484.
