Milledgeville Police arrest 2 after vehicle break-ins, apartment burglaries

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Milledgeville Police arrested two people Wednesday after finding stolen items from recent vehicle break-ins and apartment burglaries during a search warrant execution.

According to a news release from the Milledgeville Police Department, patrol officers and detectives began investigating several vehicle break-ins at The Boulevard Apartment Complex on March 12. The investigation led to a search warrant for a home on Fox Hill Road in Baldwin County.

While detectives and a Baldwin County deputy executed the warrant, Milledgeville patrol officers responded to additional burglaries at Revelry Flats Apartment Complex. Officers quickly realized that many items recovered during the search were the same ones reported stolen from the apartment burglaries.

During the search, police seized several gaming consoles, gaming controllers, backpacks, Apple iPods and two firearms.

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19-year-old Martez Harris of Milledgeville was arrested and is charged with entering auto and burglary. 17-year-old Micah Pittman of Milledgeville was arrested and is charged with entering auto, burglary and possession of a handgun by a person under 18.

Police say additional charges are pending.

Milledgeville Police ask anyone who suspects their vehicle or apartment was broken into since Tuesday night to contact Detective McLeroy at (478) 414-4073.

“The Milledgeville Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community,” Chief Dray Swicord said. “We will work diligently to hold those committing crimes accountable and relentlessly pursue the criminal element. Our officers and detectives are dedicated to upholding the law and protecting our citizens, and we will continue to use all available resources to bring offenders to justice. Your safety is our top priority, and we appreciate the community’s support in these efforts.”