West Virginia man to stand trial in burglary
A West Virginia man who police said was caught burglarizing an auto repair shop in Georges Township earlier this month will stand trial.
State police Trooper Ryan Remmington said Thomas Eugene Mickey, 55, of Morgantown was charged before Magisterial District Judge Joseph M. George Jr. with burglary, criminal attempt burglary, criminal mischief and criminal trespassing.
Mickey waived all charges against him to Fayette County Court during a preliminary hearing Thursday morning before Magisterial District Judge Randy S. Abraham.
Remmington said that the owner of A&F Auto Service, Stanley French of Georges Township, told police that he heard glass breaking inside his business through an intercom that is connected from the auto shop on Rubles Mill Road and his residence on May 1.
When he arrived at the shop, French said he found a man, later identified as Mickey, standing outside the front door, which he noted had been smashed, Remmington said.
French told police he fired two warning shots into the air and then ordered Mickey onto the ground while he called 911, Remmington said.
Remmington said Mickey complied with French’s orders and was found sitting on the ground in front of the broken door when officers arrived.
Mickey remains in Fayette County Prison on $25,000 straight cash bond in the case.