HARRODSBURG — Mercer County deputy sheriffs stopped a residential burglary in progress Wednesday afternoon.
About 1 p.m., authorities including Chief Deputy Scott Elder responded to a home on Elmwood Drive in Cottonwood subdivision and arrested James R. Elam, 61, of Richmond, at the scene.
Elam allegedly was wearing gloves and had possession of prying tools that he used to force entry into the residence as well as an outside shed-type building.
Because the would-be burglar was caught at the scene, the homeowner did not lose any property, Elder said.
Elam was charged with second-degree burglary and possession of burglar’s tools. As of this morning, he was being held without bond in the Boyle County Detention Center, and no court date had been set.
A second-degree burglary conviction could net Elam a prison sentence of five to 10 years, while the potential penalty for possession of burglary tools is up to 12 months in jail or a fine.
About 1 p.m., authorities including Chief Deputy Scott Elder responded to a home on Elmwood Drive in Cottonwood subdivision and arrested James R. Elam, 61, of Richmond, at the scene.
Elam allegedly was wearing gloves and had possession of prying tools that he used to force entry into the residence as well as an outside shed-type building.
Because the would-be burglar was caught at the scene, the homeowner did not lose any property, Elder said.
Elam was charged with second-degree burglary and possession of burglar’s tools. As of this morning, he was being held without bond in the Boyle County Detention Center, and no court date had been set.
A second-degree burglary conviction could net Elam a prison sentence of five to 10 years, while the potential penalty for possession of burglary tools is up to 12 months in jail or a fine.
