On Monday November 30th at approximately 11:30 Franklin County Sheriff’s Office personnel responded to 305 Maxwell Road, Belvidere, TN. A report filed by Deputy Kason Bolin stated that a complaint was called in to the Franklin County Communications Center and the caller advised a man had forced his way into the home of the complainant. Further investigation revealed that the suspect in the case had appeared on the complainant’s property demanding to be granted access into the home. The homeowner advised the subject to vacate the area immediately and leave him alone but the suspect continued to demand access to the residence. The police report further revealed that the suspect told the homeowner that people in camouflage were shooting at him from the trees. The suspect’s condition was consistent with the effects of methamphetamine use. The suspect then allegedly broke the glass out of the door located at the rear of the house and entered. The homeowner then brandished a rifle and advised the suspect to lay on the floor until Sheriff’s personnel arrived. Upon arrival, Sheriff’s Deputies placed the suspect under arrest and transported him to the Franklin Jail. The suspect, Gerald Eugene Hutchens, 603 Walnut Ave. South Pittsburg, TN was booked into the Franklin County Jail on charges of Vandalism $1,000- $10,000 and Aggravated Burglary and at last report was being held on $15,000 bond. Hutchens has a scheduled court date of January 7th at 8:00am in Franklin County General Sessions Court. There is a continuing investigation regarding this incident.
Man Trying To Burglarize a Home Held at gun Point until Police Arrive
