From the Niles Daily Star of April 3, 2008
Suspects caught in April Fool twist
Three suspects received an April Fool's Day surprise as they attempted to break into a home on Range Line Road.
At approximately 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, a home owner called 911, saying the back door of her residence was kicked in, according to the Michigan State Police Niles Post.
Apparently a female suspect had knocked on the door and when no one answered, two male suspects allegedly attempted a home invasion.
Three suspects from Indiana were arrested and are suspected in several other home invasions in Southeast Berrien County.
The 36-year-old female homeowner had armed herself with a shotgun for protection, when she heard the suspects prepare to enter her residence.
"The tables were turned on these thieves when they were surprised by the armed homeowner," said Tpr. Mike McCarthy of the Niles Post.
The north Berrien County 911 center broadcast the call and description of the suspects' vehicle, which was intercepted on Old 31 by deputies and troopers.
Stolen property was found in the vehicle which was linked to previous home invasions.
Arrested for felony home invasion were Daniel L. Sizemore, 28; Phillip J. Chappell, 29 and Andrea L. Bachleda, 27, all of South Bend, Ind.
They were lodged at the Niles City Jail and arraigned in the 5th District Court and their bond was set at $50,000.
The Berrien County Sheriff's Department assisted with the investigation. Other area home invasions are expected to be cleared with the arrests of these suspects.
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