A second person has been arrested in connection with a burglary in Marion County where the victims chased the suspects.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed Monday, 25-year-old Ericka Nicole Brown of Mammoth Spring has been charged with felony counts of residential burglary, breaking or entering and theft, as well as a misdemeanor count of criminal trespass.
Brown was a passenger in a vehicle driven by 47-year-old Matthew Williams of Summit.
The two were pursued by the victims of a reported robbery along Cardigan Lane in Marion County on July 13.
Dispatch advised law enforcement a couple, later identified as Williams and Brown, had abandoned their vehicle. Williams reportedly fled into a wooded area, while Brown was walking toward Arkansas Highway 125.
The victim told law enforcement he and his female companion returned home and observed the suspect’s car speeding away. The chase ensued until they spotted Williams’ abandoned car. The victim and his companion reportedly returned to their residence waiting to see if Williams’ car would drive by. They left for a short while, returning to find their residence and two outbuildings had been broken into, with items taken.
After the discovery of the illegal entry, the two contacted acquaintances advising them of the incident. The female acquaintance is a caregiver for Williams’ mother.
The woman reported she went to the home of William’s mother. She found Williams there and advised him law enforcement had been notified of his alleged actions and offered to help him if he would return the items.
The woman said she went with Williams to the area in the woods where he had allegedly placed the stolen items. The items included a bow, backpacks, a computer and clothing.
Bonds for Williams and Brown were set at $10,000 each.
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