One of Three Suspects Charged in Joshua Street Home Invasion

One man is behind bars in connection with a May 10 home invasion and robbery on Joshua Street, according to Charleston Police.

Rudolph Brown, 36, of Grech Street, is charged with burglary 1st degree and two counts of kidnapping, according to a CPD statement. He was on probation for narcotics charges at the time and is being held at the Al Cannon Detention Center.

Brown is accused of being one of three armed men who kicked in a Joshua Street door around 8:50 a.m. March 5. The victims told police the men yelled "North Charleston Police don’t move!" and "Where's the money?" when they entered the home. At least one of the armed men fired shots inside the home, though no injuries were reported.

One of the victims fled through a bathroom window. Another victim was robbed of $300 cash by the suspects before they fled in a vehicle, according to the statement.

Police focused on Brown after one of the victims said he recognized Brown from an altercation he had with the man the prior day over money, according to the statement.

Police are still trying to determine who else was involved in the home invasion and robbery. Anyone with information about this incident can call Charleston Police at 577-7434 or Crime Stoppers at 554-1111.