Burglary Case Summary

Patrol officers arrived at 518 N. K Street and surrounded the house. Patrol officers called the victim and the suspect out of the house. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.

The vehicle was also a silver SUV pulling the red truck bed as a trailer. The female suspect was wearing a gray dress and matched the dress Emma was wearing on the day Craig bought the stolen items on

On Friday, August 12, 2016 at approximately 1000 hours, I assisted the patrol division in locating a burglary suspect that entered the residence of 1023 Barn Oak Court. The complainant/victim Nicole Smith stated to the Conyers Commutation that when she entered the front door of the residence, she heard an unidentified noise in the back bedroom. As she entered the rear bedroom the subject exited the residence through the rear window.

He was arrested without incident with one team of officers getting him in surveillance from the woods, while other officers arrived at the front of the house, Webb said. Webb said information given to them indicated he would be armed and that as many as six other individuals regularly stayed around that house.

Upon our arrival we were met by Jerry Thompson, he stated to us that someone had stolen some hand tools and atv wheel and tires from his shop behind his residence. After speaking with Mr. Thompson Sgt. South and I went out to the outside of the shop under a covered parking area and found a yellow in color Can-Am atv on a motorcycle jack without the wheel and tires. After this Mr. Thompson showed us inside of the shop where a tall rolling tool box was and informed us that various hand tools such as socket sets, ratchets and electric impact drivers were taken from. Mr. Thompson also informed us that in the office area inside the shop was a change jar with approximately $20.00 in change was missing and a 30 pack of bud light was missing out of the refrigerator in the office area.

A-Chief Fuller arrived on scene to assist. At that time I spoke with Roy Maldonado and Roseann Ortega who exited a side "unattached" area of 2302 Austin, which they stated they lived in and was separate from Rayburn's residence. They advised they had not seen Ballejo or Rayburn this date. I met with an occupant at 2306 Austin "Trish" who advised that Ballejo was at the residence yesterday and was dropped of by an hispanic male in a black suv.

I then made contact with Mr. Kevin George Plato (Suspect). Mr. Plato stated that he has been having marital issues. Mr. Plato stated that his wife and himself have been fighting ever since their daughter Kara had moved back home several months ago. Mr. Plato stated the reason for the incident was over stress. Mr. Plato admitted to slapping his wife in the face.

Prior to leaving the scene I did check the vacant residence directly behind 1431 Holly Trail East per Nita Dobbs request. While checking the residence I did observe the back door leading to the deck to be open. I observed no signs of forced entry and it did not appear as if the residence had been burglarized. I

On March 12, 2015 at approximately 0143 hours, I responded to C-Town Bicycle & Fitness Equipment, 1927 Highway 138 to investigate a burglary alarm. Upon my arrival, I noticed that the side glass window had been broken. Once other officers and the owner, Jane Hayward, arrived on scene, we proceeded to clear the building to determine if it was safe. No entry was made by the suspect and no items were taken. The building was determined clear and no threat was located.

Davidson said she had noticed the gun missing first and she believed her sister's boyfriend, Jesse Copeland, who has been staying at the Davidson residence with Mrs. Davidson's sister Lauren James, took the gun for money he owed someone. Mrs. Davidson said she didn't decide to make a report of the incident until her sister, Lauren, contacted her on 01/15/16 and told her someone had taken items from her residence. Mrs. Davidson said she was on vacation when Lauren contacted her and that she contacted the Sheriff's Office as soon as she got home. Mrs. Davidson said she believes Jesse took the missing items due to there being no signs of forced entry into her

I spoke to Rob Bettinger who stated someone had broke into his home. Rob stated the only thing missing was a envelope with $700.00 dollars in a dresser in the master bedrooom. Rob stated nothing else in the home had been touched or messed with. Rob stated the suspect used something to force open the door from the garge into the home. I noticed the door was broken and the lock was in the floor of the home. I took photos of the damage to the door and place into evidence.

On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at approximately 2232 hours, I was dispatched to a residence across the street from 2220 University St in reference of a suspicious person inside of a black truck. Upon arrival I spoke to the complainant Ms. Delisa Smothers. Ms. Smothers stated that at approximately 2230 hours, an unknown black male went inside her neighbor's truck located across the street at 2221 University street.

Upon our arrival, Officer Ramirez and I witnessed the front door to the residence had been forcibly opened and was left wide open. The door frame was broken off and the deadbolt lock was still engaged. Officer Ramirez and I cleared the residence and did not locate anyone still inside.The cabinets to the entertainment center as well as kitchen cabinets were left open and items appeared to have been taken. I located a black and yellow Crowbar a pool table. The master bedroom appeared to have been

Garcia advised Officer Jimenez that at approximately 1930 hrs he observed two Caucasian females and one male besides Rosas house. Garcia told Officer Jimenez that he did not remember ever seeing them before. Garcia told Officer Jimenez that they were on foot and they were sitting besides the house while one of them was in the cell phone. Garcia advised Officer Jimenez that the male had curly hair and was wearing a multicolor shirt. Garcia also told Officer Jimenez that one of the females had brown hair and was wearing a pink shirt while the other one was wearing a blue shirt and had bro

I then made contact with Officer Catlin and other Officers on scene. I was given the name of the decedent James Wyatt Welker, white male, 5/29/1973. I was advised the residence was secured. The owner of the property was the person who unlocked the door and located James Welker. Officer Catlin advised the home owner used a spare key to unlock the door.