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More arrests in home invasion
Published Tuesday, September 8, 2009
A pair of Clanton men has been arrested in connection with a home invasion last Wednesday.
Darrius Dejuan Houston, 22, faces charges of burglary, assault and disorderly conduct. Justin Cornelius Kine, 19, is accused of conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to commit assault.
Clanton police and Chilton County sheriff’s deputies arrested the men Monday afternoon at Ashley Court Trailer Park.
A third man, Richard T. Agee, was charged Friday with assault and burglary.
An unidentified Clanton man came home from work Tuesday, Aug. 1 around midnight to find three masked men with guns in the house.
After a struggle, the homeowner was shot in the leg.
Police believe the burglars targeted and hoped to get money from someone else that lived in the home—not the victim. Several people lived in the house, according to Clanton Police Chief Brian Stilwell.
“The victim ... he’s just an innocent guy who came home from work,” said Stilwell. “He got off work, came in the door, and they were there.”
The victim was transported to UAB Hospital where he was treated until released Friday. He has since had to have further treatment for an infection, Stilwell said.
In addition to the arrest, Clanton detectives searched two trailers at Ashley Court for evidence used in the shooting or items taken from the home during the burglary.
Both Houston and Kine are currently in the Chilton County Jail. As of Tuesday night, bond had not been sent.
Kine was already out on bond for previous narcotics charges.
Agee’s bond was set at $100,000. As of Friday, he was being held without bond on unrelated domestic violence charges.
Police think the men met up at a central location in West End and walked to the victim’s house.
Authorities are still looking for a fourth suspect. Police think he’s no longer in Chilton County but are optimistic an arrest will be made.
“The case is coming to a close, but we still anticipate charging at least one more subject in the matter,” Stilwell said.
Anyone with information about the case should contact Clanton Police at 755-1194. Tips may be left anonymously.
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Posted by incognito (anonymous) on September 8, 2009 at 10:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good job to the police dept. on getting these guys behind bars. I hope these criminals won't see daylight for a long time. I would like to see charges heavier than assult as the shooting took place while another crime was being commited.
Posted by AZSneed (anonymous) on September 9, 2009 at 3:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Arrested in August, as reported on September 1st in the Advertiser, Justin Cornelius Kine, 19, of Clanton, for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, get out on bond, then does this crime. He is awaiting for bond to be set, again! He needs to be denied bond, for no telling what other crime he will commit.
Posted by SECorBust (anonymous) on September 9, 2009 at 8:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Kids, a bunch of dumb kids. I wonder if they would learn their lesson in 5 years in the pen? I would hate for them to waste their whole lives for a mistake like this if they could learn from their mistakes and move on. Still that is a question for a parole board after they have served some time to answer. If you shoot someone is that not attempted murder? What about armed robbery? Those guys were in his house with guns. How are there not more severe charges? Totally unfortunate for all parties involved. It is only fortunate that no one was killed.
Posted by SECorBust (anonymous) on September 9, 2009 at 8:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Oh, and I was right when I suspected that there was a wheel man.
Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on September 9, 2009 at 8:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The unfortunate part, aside from the innocent citizen getting hurt, is that these thugs survived these crimes to eventually do it (or worse) again.
Posted by southernpride (anonymous) on September 9, 2009 at 10:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I totally agree with Rickey!! A mistake is an accident or soemthing done out of being careless. These thugs planned what they did.
Posted by CrimusK8T (anonymous) on September 9, 2009 at 10:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
While I did not steal,or hurt anyone- I certainly made illegal mistakes when I was a kid,mistakes that were certainly done intentionally and with a specific goal in mind.
I do consider their actions to be a mistake. I hope they grow up and learn from them.
It doesnt excuse what they have done,and they should be punished.
Posted by SECorBust (anonymous) on September 9, 2009 at 2:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks CrimusK8T, that's what I meant. I would like to think that these young men can be rehabilitated.
Posted by bj2010 (anonymous) on September 11, 2009 at 10:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Regardless of whether you think that this is just a "mistake" or a "crime," it was illegal...Meaning it was a crime. They broke the law...which is a crime, not a mistake...
Posted by travlr423 (anonymous) on September 11, 2009 at 9:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Rickey,
I dont know if speeding is considered a criminal offence, but however it is considered unlawful and is punishable by fine and court cost whether it is intentional or not. And to prove my point speed through town and when an officer stops you tell him you were unaware of what you were doing and I'm sure he will tell you, well since you was not aware of your speed you are not guilty of unlawfulness. it works every time.
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