Outstanding police work by East Precinct Officer Melissa Schultz led to burglary charges against a convicted felon and a man with numerous theft convictions.
Dalton Nevils, 45, and Russell Frohmuth, 42, both homeless, are accused of gaining access to a business at 1201 Porter Road by cutting a hole in the roof early Tuesday morning.
Officer Schultz responded to an alarm at the business. She noticed suspicious debris on the floor which drew her attention to a hole in the roof.
Nevils appeared outside the business shortly after police arrived. Officer Schultz noticed he had debris on his arms and shirt consistent with materials found on the floor of the business. He gave officers several explanations as to where the debris came from including a brick, fish batter, and bread.
Officers spotted Frohmuth fleeing from the business on foot. He was quickly taken into custody. He also had debris consistent with ceiling material on his clothing.
Nevils, a convicted felon, is charged with burglary. His arrest history includes aggravated assault, assault, and DUI convictions. He is being held in lieu of $10,000 dollars bond.
Frohmuth, charged with burglary and evading arrest, is being held in lieu of $12,000 dollars bond. He has numerous theft and burglary convictions.
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