Homeowner charged for shooting at fleeing burglar

January 24, 2010, 2:42 pm

ROYALTON -- An Akron Road man and two Lockport residents face charges after an attempted burglary in which the homeowner allegedly fired a rifle at one of the intruders as he tried to drive away.

Anibal R. Cordero, 24, and Jenna M. Zsebhazy, 18, were jailed after they allegedly tried to enter the home of Dennis F. Cherry late Thursday morning, State Police said.

Cordero and Zsebhazy were confronted by Cherry, 63, who was holding a rifle as they entered through an open garage door of the home, just south of Bulmore Road. Cherry detained Zsebhazy, while Cordero tried to flee in a vehicle, police said.

Cherry then fired about 15 rounds at the vehicle. There were no injuries, according to police. After then running from the scene on foot, Cordero was caught in a wooded area.

Cordero and Zsebhazy each were charged with second-degree attempted burglary, a Class D felony, and taken to the Niagara County jail.

Cherry was charged with first-degree reckless endangerment and second-degree criminal mischief, both Class D felonies, and second-degree menacing, a Class A misdemeanor. He was released on his own recognizance.

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