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Fresno Homeowner Holds Burglars At Gunpoint

Two burglars are behind bars, put there by their intended victim.

According to Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims, just before 10:30 p.m. a homeowner returned to his house on the 5000 block of W Belmont to discover the door ajar and the lights on. 

He peeked inside and saw a man rummaging through his things.

The homeowner pulled out his handgun and entered the home pointing it at the burglar. He ordered the man to the ground, firing a warning shot at him when he attempted to move. As he did this, another burglar appeared from the hallway causing the homeowner to order him to the ground as well.

While holding both suspects at gunpoint, the homeowner called the Fresno County Sheriff's Department, who arrived a short time later.

Deputies found some of the victims property on the suspects, as well as in their car. Deputies were also able to connect the suspect to a prior robbery at the home last month.

The suspects have been identified as 53-year-old Clarence Leon Dews and 45-year-old Archie Anthony Dews. Both men have been charged with burglary and possession of stolen property. In addition to the charges, Dews was found to have 3 outstanding arrest warrants for traffic related crimes and be on felony parole. 

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