Four arrested for burglary

Photo 1: Deandrea M. Parks; Photo 2: Reshad C. Wilson

Two adults and two minors were arrested Monday after High Springs Police Department (HSPD) officers were reportedly tipped off that a burglary was in process.

A resident living near the 17000 block of Southside Court in High Springs called HSPD Monday afternoon reporting that five black men were entering a home she knew they did not have permission to enter, HSPD Chief James Troiano said.

Officer Ryan Scott arrived at NW 174^th Avenue moments later where he saw a man allegedly acting suspiciously.  After resisting Scott initially, Troiano said the man was ultimately arrested.

A short time later, a second resident called HSPD reporting that three black men were “acting suspiciously” in the wooded area behind the home believed to have been burglarized, police reports state.  Officers Scott and Steve Holley responded to that location and reportedly found three men exiting the woods.  After being told to stop, Troiano said the men fled the scene but were arrested after a brief search.

A fifth man was believed to be involved although he has not been located police reports state. He has been described as a young black male with short black dreadlocks wearing a grey shirt, black shorts and dark colored shoes.

Each of the four arrested were reportedly positively identified by the witness as the men who allegedly entered the home.

Deandrea M. Parks, 25, of High Springs was arrested and charged with burglary, felony criminal mischief for kicking out the rear window of Officer Scott’s patrol car and resisting an officer with violence.

Reshad C. Wilson, 21, of High Springs was arrested and charged with burglary, loitering and prowling, resisting an officer without violence.  Wilson also had an outstanding warrant for violation of probation.

Samuel Bernard Keith, 16, of High Springs was arrested and charged with burglary.

Buddy Flemming, 16, of High Springs was arrested and charged with burglary.

Troiano encourages citizens to report suspicious activity in High Springs.

“It is important to note that without citizen cooperation we would not have received the timely information that led to the arrests of these individuals,” said Troiano.

“This is also the second incident in a week where citizens have called the HSPD to report suspicious activity.  Citizens are urged to continue to be the eyes and ears of our department and report all suspicious activity,” he said.

Anyone wishing to report a crime may do so and remain anonymous by calling Alachua County Crime Stoppers at (352) 372-STOP (7867).