Wilkes-Barre, PA – A 22-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly breaking into a residence in Wilkes-Barre. Officers received a call early Sunday morning regarding a male entering a victim’s home on Wyoming Street.
When they arrived, they found the victim who identified the suspect as Jermaine Curtis. The victim reported that she awoke to Curtis standing over her, making threats including an explicit declaration of intent to harm.
After the victim requested Curtis leave, he reportedly punched her bedroom door, causing damage. She fled the residence in fear and called the police.
Officers pursued Curtis after witnessing him flee the scene. He was apprehended on North Pennsylvania Avenue and transported to City Headquarters for processing and arraignment.