Clifton Kirkwood, Jr.
One man has been arrested after a burglary on Tuesday.
Hamilton County Sheriff deputies were dispatched on Tuesday to the 6900 block of Spinmaker Cove in Ooltewah on a burglary in progress.
Upon arriving, the owner of the residence reported that he had discovered an unknown vehicle backed up to his residence. The owner used his vehicle to block the vehicle, then two black males exited his house. They got into the car that had been backed in, then rammed the owner’s vehicle. In the process, the driver pointed a pistol at the owner of the residence. The suspects attempted to drive away, but their vehicle became stuck in the driveway. Both suspects exited the vehicle and fled on foot.
At approximately 2 p.m., Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputies took Sylvester Clifton Kirkwood, Jr., 25, into custody in the 5800 Block of Hunter Road, Ooltewah.
Kirkwood was located after a concerned citizen called dispatch reporting a stranger was on his back porch. This location was not far from where the earlier burglary occurred.
When deputies arrived, Kirkwood was taken into custody without incident. He was charged with aggravated burglary, and an outstanding warrant for failure to pay child support.
As a precaution, nearby schools were placed on lock-down. After the area was swept, the schools returned to normal security measures. Additionally, Hamilton County School bus services was advised of the incident.
Anyone having information that would aid in this investigation is encouraged to call the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office at 423 622-0022.
The suspects' descriptions are as follows:
Two black males (first suspect was slim to medium build and second suspect was large build).
One suspect was wearing a red shirt.