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Molino Man Charged With Home Invasion
February 13, 2024
A Molino man has been charged with home invasion after allegedly forcing his way into his ex-girlfriend’s home.
Gregory DeWayne Thames, 53, was booked into the Escambia County Jail on charges of home invasion robbery, petit theft, criminal mischief, aggravated stalking and hindering communications to law enforcement. He also had an outstanding warrant for grand theft of a motor vehicle. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Monday with bond set at $43,000.
Thames allegedly forced his way into his ex-girlfriend’s home on Cedartown Road, busting through the front door and a bedroom door. He then snatched the victim’s cell phone, according to an arrest report. The victim was able to run next door and call 911.
Thames returned to the residence as deputies were leaving, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, and he was placed under arrest.
Deputies said the victim had applied for a domestic violence injunction against Thames, but it had not been served at the time of the alleged home invasion.
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3 Responses to “Molino Man Charged With Home Invasion”
Another option is a personal defense capability, from mace that can be quickly deployed all the way up to getting trained in handling a firearm. Someone forcing their way into your home should have no reasonable expectation of survival.
@ Anne – you are right. A secret phone hidden from others. Any phone you have will work. Service or not.
Wireless phones with no active service can still call 9-1-1, as long as they have battery power. However, be aware that limited information will be available to the 9-1-1 center If you are disconnected, the 9- 1-1 center will not be able to call you back. A non-service cell phone may be challenging to find your location. But, it is free to have in your possession. A phone with service and pay by the call is much better.
May I suggest an inexpensive flip phone to people being abused? When the abusive person takes your main phone. It has to be your secret and it could save your life.