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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – A Clarksville man has been charged after falsely reporting a burglary at his neighbor’s apartment.
A news release states that William Lewis, 27, told police on March 19 that a burglary occurred at his neighbor’s apartment complex in the 800 block of Peachers Mill Rd. He said two black males entered the victim’s apartment and fled in a white Dodge Intrepid.
Shortly after making this report, officers discovered Lewis had a warrant on file for Violation of Probation with Rutherford County and was arrested on the scene. At that time, Detective Dominick Sacco took over the burglary investigation and found the victim’s stolen property, which included military gear, electronics, a 22 rifle, and several rounds of ammunition at Lewis’ address.
A 12 gauge shotgun was also found in his apartment. Lewis is a convicted felon (guilty of an Aggravated Assault) and is prohibited from possessing firearms.
During an interview, Lewis admitted to breaking into his neighbor’s apartment and taking his missing items. He also admitted to making up the story about two black males breaking into the apartment.
He is currently in the Rutherford County Jail and will be extradited back to Montgomery County when his charges are complete. Lewis has warrants on file for Possession of Firearm during Commission of Felony, Aggravated Burglary, and False Reports. His bond is set at $105,000.
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