Crime & Safety

Man Broke Several Windows in Beacon Falls Home Invasion: State Police

Police say the man caused substantial damage to widows and two cars parked at the home.

BEACON FALLS, CT — With tools in hand, a Wilton man broke several windows and damaged two cars during a home invasion early Sunday morning, according to state police. Dylan Owen, 27, was quickly arrested after police say he tried to break into a Cook Lane home while the homeowners were inside.

The homeowner told police he saw Owen outside of his house with tools in his hand, and had broken several windows to try and enter the house. Police say he caused substantial damage to multiple exterior windows.

Owen was charged with burglary in the second degree, criminal mischief in the first degree, recless endangerment, risk of injury to a minor, breach of peace in the second degree, possession of burglar's tools and larceny in the sixth degree.

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He was held on a $50,000 bond and scheduled to appear at Derby Superior Court Monday.

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