Two Indicted in Alleged Home Invasion

TYLER — Two East Texas men have been indicted in connection with an alleged home invasion in early August. According to KETK, the Smith County District Attorney’s Office names the suspects as 19-year-olds Mario Villegas (left) and Alexis Juarez (right), both of Tyler. They’re accused of breaking into a house on August 5 on West Bow Street and threatening to kill the residents. Officials say a man was assaulted inside the house and that the suspects tried to drag him outside.

When police arrived on scene, they found the suspects sitting in a truck in front of the house. One of the suspects reportedly threw a gun into the bushes when he saw the police pulling up to the residence. Officers later found the discarded firearm and also found another pistol in the truck. A juvenile suspect was also taken into custody. Trial dates for Juarez and Villegas have not been set.