2 arrested in connection with Centerville burglaries


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CENTERVILLE — Two males, an adult and a juvenile, were arrested Saturday morning for investigation of burglary, and are suspected in a number of recent burglaries in the Centerville area, police said.

Around 3 a.m. Saturday, Centerville police received a tip that two men were walking suspiciously in multiple yards, according to Paul Child, assistant chief of the Centerville Police Department. Officers responded quickly and located the two males, ages 20 and 15, attempting to hide inside a nearby vehicle, Child said. Both were arrested on [Island View Drive in Centerville. The arrests come following a rash of burglaries in the southeast area of Centerville over the last 10 days, including vehicle and residential incidents, according to Child. Stolen property from two residences burglarized earlier Saturday morning was recovered on the two men, who police believe were involved in these previous incidents.

Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were also found in their possession, and the 20-year-old male, identified as Richard Martinez, had a handgun in his waistband, according to Child.

The 15-year-old male was booked into Davis County Juvenile Detention Center, Child said, while Martinez was booked into Davis County Jail. The two are suspected in at least two vehicle burglaries and two residential burglaries, as well as possession of methamphetamine, paraphernalia and a firearm for Martinez.

Police believe other burglaries in the area may be going unreported, according to Child. They advise anyone who fears their house or car has been burglarized to contact law enforcement.

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