POMEROY — A Pomeroy man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a residence on Condor Street Monday night, according to Pomeroy Chief of Police Mark E. Proffitt.

Proffitt said Phillip O. Brooks, 46, Pomeroy, allegedly broke into the residence of Paul Anthony at 314 Condor Street while Anthony was away from the house. Proffitt said Brooks allegedly busted a window to gain entry into the home, injuring himself, requiring medical treatment and stitches. Despite the injury, Proffitt said Brooks allegedly stole several items, including medications. Proffitt said these items were later recovered at another residence on Condor Street.

Proffitt said the call came into his department at around 7 p.m. Monday and Brooks was arrested just before 8 p.m. Brooks was charged in Meigs County Court on Tuesday with burglary, a felony of the second degree, and persistent disorderly conduct, according to Proffitt.

Proffitt said this latest crime is an example of why residents in Pomeroy should secure their homes and vehicles as well as keep an eye on their neighbor’s property.

Also reported to the Pomeroy Police Department was property damage at Triplett’s Car Wash where one of the vacuum cleaners were broken away from its mounting.

The following traffic accidents have been reported: Alice M. Freeman, Pomeroy, was cited for failure to control when a vehicle she was driving accidentally struck a vehicle owned by Christina J. McGuire, Pomeroy, which was parked in the KFC parking lot. No injuries were reported.

Tony A. Darst, Mason, W.Va. was cited for assured clear distance when a vehicle he was driving allegedly struck a vehicle stopped in traffic near the Wild Horse Cafe. Once the two vehicles met, it caused a domino affect and pushed together two other vehicles which were also stopped in traffic. In all, four vehicles were involved in this crash, including vehicles driven by Megan D. Tripp, Pomeroy, Mary A. McDonald, Mason, W.Va. and Brittany N. Morarity, Racine. No injuries were reported.

Christina M. Mash, Albany, was cited for failed to yield right-of-way, when a vehicle she was driving allegedly pulled into the path of a vehicle driven by Margaret J. Corsi, Pomeroy. Mash was pulling out of the parking lot of the Par-Mar convenient store onto Nye Avenue when the accident occurred. No injuries were reported.