Police alerted to commotion in Gainesville neighborhood early Saturday morning; one arrested

Residential Burglary – On June 9 at 2:08AM, officers responded to the 15000 block of Danehurst Cir in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a burglary in progress.

A homeowner reported to police that an unknown man was attempting to kick open the front door. An adjacent neighbor heard the commotion and activated the panic button for his alarm, which attracted the attention of the suspect. The suspect then forced open the door of the neighbor’s residence then fled the area when the neighbor told the suspect he had contacted police.

A responding Town of Haymarket Police officer located the suspect a short time later and detained him until Prince William Police officers arrived.

Further investigation by officers determined that the accused was intoxicated. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.
Arrested on June 9:
Sean Anthony CEPHUS, 21, of 7060 Mongoose Trl in Gainesville
Charged with unlawful entry, destruction or property, intoxicated in public, and obstruction of justice
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held on a $10,000 secured bond