A homeowner detained a 58-year-old man during an attempted burglary early Saturday on Hospital Street in Christiansted, the Virgin Islands Police Department reported.
The 911 Emergency Call Center received a report of a burglary in progress around 2:27 a.m. on Saturday, police said.
Responding officers made contact with the homeowner, who reported that Thomas Brennan opened the rear door of the residence and attempted to enter without permission. The homeowner intercepted Brennan during the attempted entry and reported firing two shots. Brennan was detained at the scene until officers arrived, police said.
The homeowner told officers that no consent was given for Brennan to enter the residence.
An investigation by the VIPD Burglary Unit found that Brennan removed property from the porch and used an object to damage the door lock in an attempt to gain entry, according to the police report.
Brennan was advised of his Miranda rights and arrested on charges of attempted burglary, second-degree trespass, destruction of property, and petit larceny. He was transported to the Wilbur H. Francis Command Police Station, where he was booked and processed.
Bail was set at $5,500. Brennan was unable to post bail and was remanded to the John Bell Adult Correctional Facility pending his advice of rights hearing, police said.
