Fayette judge to hear matter of burglaries
CONNELLSVILLE – A Connellsville teen who allegedly broke into 20 properties and removed copper wire and plumbing waived his right to a preliminary Thursday and will instead have the matter heard by a Fayette County judge. Troy Breakiron Jr., 18, of 209 N. Prospect St. is charged with 20 felony counts each of burglary and criminal trespass, a total of 19 felony and misdemeanor counts each of theft by unlawful taking and criminal mischief, a total of 18 felony and misdemeanor counts of receiving stolen property, seven felony counts of criminal conspiracy, seven misdemeanor counts of corruption of minors and a single misdemeanor count of criminal attempt.
Police allege that a 15-year-old male was involved in seven of the burglaries.
The targeted properties are located throughout the city and included homes or buildings on North Prospect Street, North Pittsburgh Street, Meadow Lane, West Fayette Street, North Alley, East Apple Street, Witter Avenue, Gallatin Street, Highland Avenue, South Pittsburgh Street, South Cottage Avenue, East Crawford Avenue, Ogden Street and East Gibson Avenue.
Police estimated the value of the materials stolen from the properties at $26,230 and damage at $24,230.
Police said that Breakiron allegedly gave both oral and written statements that he was responsible for the burglaries.
Meanwhile, Breakiron remains lodged in Fayette County Prison in lieu of a $20,000 straight cash bond.