Police in Eugene, Oregon arrested a man Thursday after reports that he was entering residential backyards and checking door handles while carrying a loaded firearm.
The Eugene Police Department said officers received multiple calls on March 12 from residents in the Cape Hatteras Drive area who reported a suspicious person moving through their yards.
One of the callers was a woman who was at home with two young children when the incident occurred.
Drone helps officers locate suspect
Authorities said officers responded quickly to the neighborhood. An EPD sergeant deployed a drone, which helped locate the suspect along Game Farm Road.
Police identified the man as Neil Rory Sharp, 43. Officers detained him and discovered a loaded firearm inside his backpack, according to officials.
Charges and custody
Sharp was taken to the Lane County Jail.
Investigators said he faces several charges, including:
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Felon in possession of a restricted weapon
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Unlawful possession of a firearm
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Two counts of second-degree criminal trespass
Jail records show Sharp remained in custody as of March 13.
Authorities have not released additional details about the investigation.
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