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This morning at 8:50 a.m., The Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to the 8000 block of Squirrel Hill Rd Se on a report of a male and female attempting to break into a home. The homeowner was at work and received a notification from his Ring Video Doorbell device. He logged into his app and could see the male at his front door trying to kick and pry the door open. He immediately called 911 and reported the incident.
Deputies arrived on scene and initially did not see anyone at the residence. Traffic Safety Team Deputy Andrew Derschon was checking the area nearby and located a male and female near a vehicle on Sunnyside Rd SE matching the original description given by the victim. The 38-Year old male was identified as Apollo Charles Biggs of Portland and 38-Year old female Sheryl Annette Loschiavo of Portland.
Both individuals were detained and arrested on the following charges:
Apollo Charles Biggs:
- Attempted Burglary 1
- Criminal Mischief 2
- Parole Violation / Warrant
Sheryl Annette Loschiavo:
- Conspiracy
- Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine
- Attempted Burglary 1
The Marion County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the Oregon State Police for their assistance on scene. This will be an ongoing investigation.
If you have been a victim of theft or burglary in the nearby area please call the Marion County Sheriff's Office Non-Emergency line at 503.588.5032.
The Sheriff's Office would like to offer these safety tips to keep your home safe and secure especially during the holiday season:
Tip #1 -- Keep your travel plans offline, if you are going to be away from your home it is best to keep travel plans off of social media.
Tip #2- Let someone you trust know you will be away and to check on your home periodically.
Tip #3- Hide all holiday gifts out of plain sight and do not let packages stay on your front porch for extended periods of time.
Tip #4 -- Lighting is very important; make sure all outside lighting is in good working order.
Tip #5 -- Make sure to keep all doors and windows locked.
*** Booking Photos are attached ***
*** Video Available, at the link below ***
https://ring.com/share/6496848693374952185