In response to concerns voiced by residents of South Meade subdivision following a recent documented increase in criminal activity, the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office today assigned additional patrol resources to that neighborhood.        

     Shortly after 12:30 p.m. patrol deputies along with Constable Ira Cox responded to a burglary-in-progress at South Meade Circle and Victory Street. 19-year-old Deivory Owens, who lives in the neighborhood,  was arrested as he was leaving the residence through a window.       

     Owens has been charged by the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office with aggravated burglary and resisting arrest.  The Cleveland Police Department is working in conjunction with the BCSO Criminal Investigations Division to determine if Owens is responsible for other burglaries in the area and additional charges could be filed as the investigation progresses.       

     Sheriff Tim Gobble commended Constable Ira Cox and BCSO deputies for their quick response to catch a burglar in the act and pledged to continue to patrol and deter crime throughout the entire county.