Accused Burglar Held By Victims Until Deputies Arrive

Jeremy Brownlee
Source: Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – He’s accused of breaking into a home and getting caught red-handed.

That’s when the owners held the Lowndes County man until deputies arrived.

Jeremy Brownlee, 23, of Columbus is charged with with two counts of burglary.

Lowndes County investigators say a home and vehicle were broken into before the owners arrived home this past Saturday morning.

Brownlee is also charged with one count of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer for allegedly spitting on a deputy.

He has previously been charged with burglary.