Six arrested for Montgomery Co. burglaries

Six people have been arrested in connection with a recent string of burglaries in the Woodlawn and Indian Mound areas of Montgomery County.

The burglaries occurred between March 8 and March 15 at two homes in the 4000 block of Cumberland City Road, a home in the 3000 block of Cooper Creek Road, and a home in the 3000 block of York Landing Road.

A news release says items stolen included multiple firearms, military ballistic plates, nearly 2,500 rounds of ammunition, electronics and approximately $15,000 in jewelry.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at a 4488 Lylewood Road residence and at a home at 1317 Sunnyview Drive.

During the search, investigators recovered three assault rifles, two shotguns, two rifles, and three pistols, 265 grams of marijuana, 10 grams of cocaine, and drug paraphernalia.

Police say 36-year old Joshua Donahoo, 48-year old Serena Blackburn-Dillow and 33-year old Eric Luz were taken into custody for the aggravated burglaries.

Nineteen-year old Jeremiah Gaines, 22-year old Tyriq Saafir and 18-year old Vintarious Williams were arrested for three counts of possession for resale and unlawful drug paraphernalia. In addition, Gaines and Williams have been charged with possessing a firearm during commission or attempt to commit dangerous felony.