McCracken County Sheriff's deputies received a report of a burglary in progress in the 6300 block of Schneidman Road. The caller stated the suspect was wearing a hoodie and gloves, and had forced entry into the rear door of the home.
Deputies set up a perimeter around the home, and observed 30-year-old Ben Croley of Metropolis walking away from the rear of the home. Croley ran toward railroad tracks near Schneidman Road, but was taken into custody.
A bag of items taken from the home was found, containing food, drinks and video games. Croley ultimately admitted to entering the home and taking numerous items. Croley was also found in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Croley was lodged and charged with burglary, possession of marijuana , possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of burglary tools, fleeing or evading police, and failure to notify DOT of address change.
Croley was currently out on parole for unrelated charges.
