Another Arrest in Home Invasion
Posted/updated on: September 16, 2010 at 3:16 pm
TYLER — A second person has now been arrested in connection with a Monday night home invasion. Yesterday, Tyler Police Investigators arrested Torriunte Jacoby Pollard, 20, of Tyler. Bond was set at $150,000. Previously arrested in the case was Channing Javier House, 17. His bond is also $150,000.
Police say the incident happened around 11:30pm at the Dovetree Apartments at 1600 Rice Road. The victims say they thought a friend was at the door when three black males aged about 18 to 21, with bandanas over their faces, forced their way into the apartment. Victims told officers the suspects had a gun and rummaged through the apartment, taking an undisclosed amount of property before fleeing in an unknown direction. Investigators are still attempting to identify other suspects involved in the incident.
Anyone with information about the suspects involved in this crime or any felony case is urged to contact the Tyler Police Department, at 903-531-1000, or Tyler-Smith County Crimestoppers, at 903-597-CUFF (903-597-2833). Tyler-Smith County Crimestoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information that leads to arrests and charges filed against the suspects in this or any felony case
