Home invasion suspect to be kept under custodial supervision

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“If he had used the nail gun on us, we could have been killed or severely maimed,” says the female resident.

A day after the incident, she wrote about it on her Facebook page to warn others about what had happened and what she and her husband went through.

“I feel very lucky to be alive today. Had I not calmed him down, I know we would not be here today and I wouldn’t be writing this post to warn you. We are traumatized, we are scared and we don’t feel safe in our community.”

After being arrested, the suspect was held overnight and arraigned the next day on a number of charges. However, he was released and placed under the custodial supervision of three family members, which means he can only leave his house under their supervision and they are responsible for his whereabouts.

He is 51 years old, owns his own business and has no former record.

Needless to say, the fact that their attacker has been released and may still pose a threat not only them, but other residents living on the street has the couple anxious and upset. They both hope the man, who is likely suffering from severe mental illness, will eventually get the help he needs.