Neighbor With Carry Permit Puts Burglar On The Ground

  • Monday, August 27, 2012

Police said a neighbor who has a gun carry permit spotted a burglar next door and put the man on the ground.

Officers said James Kelly Glover, 37, of 1421 Wright St., was still lying down with a handgun trained on him when they arrived at the address on Jenkins Road.

Glover is charged with aggravated burglary, theft of property and vandalism.

The neighbor said he saw a man walk through his yard. He said when he went to see what he was doing he saw the man go into the patio of his neighbor.

He said while he was calling police he saw the man come out of the neighbor's house holding two boxes of gold jewelry worth over $500.

The owners of the house where the burglary took place are currently in Ohio for health reasons. The neighbor was watching their house for them.

Breaking News
Supt. Robertson Says 3rd Grade Retention Law "Is Not Going To Impact As Many Kids" As Feared
  • 3/30/2023

Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson reassured the Rotary Club on Wednesday that the district will take Tennessee’s new third grade retention law in stride as much as possible, ... more

Lee Transportation Bill Passes Legislature
  • 3/30/2023

The General Assembly on Thursday passed the Lee administration’s Transportation Modernization Act , described by the administration as "a landmark bill that will create a new strategy and invest ... more

Fleischmann Disappointed By Lack Of Funding For Chickamauga Lock
  • 3/30/2023

Rep. Chuck Fleischmann said Thursday he was disappointed the budget request included no funds for inland waterways construction projects, including Chickamauga Lock. He said, "These projects, ... more