CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – A Clarksville man has been charged with aggravated burglary after allegedly breaking into a home while wearing a mask from a horror movie.
According to an arrest warrant, a witness called 911 about a burglary in progress Oct. 16 on E. Bel Air Blvd. He said he saw two individuals near a window of a home, then saw one of the individuals go inside through the window.
The resident told police he heard a knock at his door and saw an individual wearing a ‘Scream’ mask through the peephole.
Officers responded to the scene and saw a man holding a pistol and wearing a ‘Jason’ style hockey mask inside the house. The suspect ran out of the house and fled on foot. The mask was found nearby.
The other suspect, 20-year-old Keith Delong, was found in the driveway. Police found his vehicle parked in front of the house with a window screen and pistol holster inside.
The ‘Scream’ mask was found inside the house near the window.
Delong was arrested and charged with aggravated burglary. His bond was set at $20,000.
Information about the second suspect was not included in the arrest warrant.