College Station Police arrested two men early Sunday morning they say were involved in burglaries at two apartment complexes.
Two witnesses reported a burglary of their apartment around 1 a.m. at 2818 Place on Harvey Mitchell Parkway and described a vehicle and two subjects whose presence they found disconcerting.
About 3 hours later another witness reported a break-in at Gateway Apartments on Holleman Drive. Officers at the second scene saw the men who then fled.
22 year-old, Derek Sewell Jr, of Columbus and 21 year-old, Jamikel Deandre Dancy of Sealy were both arrested and charged with two counts of burglary of habitation and evading arrest.
Stolen property was recovered from Dancy’s car and an apartment at Gateway. More arrests are possible.
Click below for comments from Lt. Steve Brock, visiting with WTAW’s Chelsea Reber:
Courtesy of College Station Police:
On June 21, 2015 at approximately 0341 hours, Officers with the College Station Police Department responded to a report of suspicious activity of black males carrying electronics in the apartment complex in the 100 block of Holleman Dr. W. Upon arrival, Officers observed individuals matching the description given by the caller. Officers attempted to speak with the males and a short foot pursuit ensued where officers were able to detain two of the males.
During the investigation it was learned a vehicle registered to one of the detained males was located in the immediate area. This vehicle matched the description and license plate seen leaving another complex earlier in the night where 2 additional burglaries had been reported. Through the course of the investigation stolen property was located in the vehicle which matched the property taken from the earlier burglaries.
Detectives were called to the scene and further investigation lead to the recovery of stolen property at two additional locations.
Arrested:
Jamikel Deandre Dancy
21 year old
Sealy, TX
Derek Dmonte Sewell Jr
22 year old
Columbus, TX
Both males were arrested and charged with 2 counts of Burglary of Habitation and Evading on Foot.
This case remains under investigation and no other information will be released at this time. Anyone with information regarding these incidents is encouraged to contact the College Station Police Department at 979-764-3600.
