Career Criminal Sneaks In Through the Doggie Door

The Troy Daily News out of Troy, Ohio, reported on May 30 about a repeat offender who finally met his match. The incident occurred in West Milton when the suspect, 38-year-old David Fenner, allegedly entered a house through the doggie door. Police were called to the home by the homeowner shortly after 5:00 a.m., after he had shot Fenner.

The homeowner, who had recently been burglarized, was prepared this time. He told police that he confronted Fenner in his home, and the two began struggling before the homeowner fired his handgun at Fenner. Fenner was shot in one hand and both legs.

Police found the injured suspect at the scene and immediately radioed for an ambulance. Miami County Sheriff Dave Duchak told the Troy Daily News that the homeowner’s quick thinking and fast action were responsible for the burglary being averted. “All the credit goes to the homeowner for being vigilant and protecting his family.… However, I would not want anyone to have to go through what this family did.” Fenner was sent for treatment to a nearby medical facility and is expected to be arrested by Miami County deputies after his release from the hospital. Sheriff Duchak also explained that Fenner had a long criminal past, with charges similar to what he is currently facing. Along with arrests going back to the ’90s for burglary and a conviction that resulted in a six-year prison sentence, Fenner has been arrested for narcotics possession, assault, resisting arrest, and theft. “He is a career criminal and just needs to be put away forever,” Duchak said. Fenner is a suspect in a series of burglaries and thefts occurring in the area since March.

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