Two Arrested for Burglaries

CANTON — Authorities in Van Zandt County have arrested two people in a series of burglaries. On Friday, 2011 sheriff’s deputies went to a residence at 539 Holly Glenn in the Calendar Lake Addition. Upon arrival deputies made contact with two men identified as Jessie Wayne Petrea and Steven Michael Coursey. Deputies say they were able to obtain permission to search the house for possible stolen items. Authorities say during the search, several items that had been reported stolen from several different houses were located and seized. Upon finding the items, according to authorities, the sheriff�s office was able to clear seven different burglary cases. A sheriff’s office news release reports that approximately $3,000 worth of stolen items were recovered. Items included several firearms, fishing equipment, and an assortment of alcohol.

Both suspects are being held at the Van Zandt County Justice Center on the charge of burglary of a building with a bond amount of $10,000 apiece. Officials say the investigation is still ongoing and both suspects could have several other charges added at a later date.