Suspects Charged in Recent Burglaries
Snellville police have made an arrest and charged a total of two people in connection with a number of unsolved crimes in the Harbor Oaks area.
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Policer officers received a call June 7, just after 10pm, concerning a burglary in progress on Williamsdown Circle in the Harbor Oaks area. They were successful in apprehending the suspect.
The suspect, Jason Schlicher, was hiding under a camper when police arrived. He was interviewed by detectives and found to be responsible for other crimes in the area. He was carrying a mask and a weapon that he stole from another nearby residence.
Schlicher admitted that he had entered the residence and stolen four beers, but only meant to “scare” one of the residents, according to Chief of Police Roy Whitehead. He was apprehended without any injury to police, citizens or the suspect.
Schlicher is charged with two burglaries - one on Williamsdown Circle and one on Harbor Oaks Road. He was also charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
James Schlicher, the suspect’s brother, was also charged with a previous burglary of the house on Harbor Oaks. James was already in Gwinnett County jail for probation violation and a charge of theft by receiving when the warrant was issued.
The brothers have been linked to entering unlocked cars in the neighborhood, according to Chief Whitehead.
Based on statements provided by the suspect, police searched an area off of Highpoint Road to recover items that were taken during a previous burglary.
The investigation is ongoing.
Jeff
2:57 pm on Thursday, June 9, 2011
Excellent job, SPD!! Looks like you've nabbed 2 CRIMINALS early in their CRIMINAL careers!
Crystal Huskey
3:11 pm on Thursday, June 9, 2011
I agree Jeff. Ever since I met some of the officers and detectives from Snellville PD and heard what all they have accomplished, I have felt safer. (As corny as that sounds, it's true, haha!)
Jeff
3:33 pm on Thursday, June 9, 2011
Hey Crystal...If you write a letter to Chief Whitehead about these officer, I'm sure that he and the officers would appreciate that, especially coming from you!
Vicki E. Pomeroy
11:00 am on Sunday, June 12, 2011
Crystal and Patch Staff,
As one of the victums of these boys, we are so extremely grateful to see them finally get their dues. They have been terrorizing this neighborhood for several years starting with them pulling a knife on my neighbors' son a few years ago. MANY of us suspected them when all of this garbage started up here in our Snellville neighborhood. Prior to their arrival in this neighborhood, we NEVER had ANY problems with the exception of the occasional loud parties. Our neighborhood is very unique in 2011 as we all mostly know our neighbors, their kids and even their animals. Because of this familiarity, neighbors knew something was wrong when our dog was running around loose and called the SPD. SPD's quick response resulted in this little poop kid getting caught red-handed. I only hope that our laws are strong enough to keep him, and his brother locked up for a long, long time. Thanks to our Snellville Police Department and to Chief Whitehead for the fine force he has developed for us.
Joy L. Woodson
11:41 am on Sunday, June 12, 2011
Thanks Ms. Pomeroy for your comment. It's a good thing that many of you all in your neighborhood know each other, and we're glad that the police department was responsive to your call. If more neighbors knew each other, I wonder how different things would be for everyone.
Vicki E. Pomeroy
11:54 am on Sunday, June 12, 2011
EVERYTHING would be different of we humans looked out for each other instead of only for ourselves.
Crystal Huskey
1:23 pm on Sunday, June 12, 2011
I agree! A few weeks ago, someone in our neighborhood got burglarized. A neighbor was outside testing out his new camera and ended getting pictures of the burglars!! He called police and sent them a CD of the images, and the men were caught within the week.
Schlicher
1:07 am on Saturday, December 29, 2012
Since we are "supposed" to be looking out for each other what are you going to do about the drug activities going on with a certain individual that you may know? Just asking.