Tale of Two Home Invasions

WDTN-TV (NBC Dayton) is reporting that Fairborn residents are locking their doors as the search continues for a home invader who broke into a Rockdell Apartment and stabbed a woman in the stomach.

Once again criminals have proven that we are no longer safe in our own homes. The police again are asking for citizen support and help in catching a criminal. Citizens have an interest in cooperating with the police. However the story further illustrates that the police do not protect us - only clean up after the crime. Fortunately, the news station says this woman will be okay. The next person may not be so lucky.

Meanwhile, another home invader, working with three accomplices, found himself in the hospital when he met up with a homeowner who was prepared to defend himself:

Burlington, N.C.:
Home invasion suspect shot by resident faces charges

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