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North Warren man faces burglary charge

A North Warren man was arrested and charged with burglary after he reportedly broke into a Warren woman’s apartment on Sunday and removed a TV, a tent, and cash.

Colby W. Neel, 35, of North Warren, is charged with burglary, theft by unlawful taking, and criminal mischief.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, the woman has a PFA against Neel, who has reportedly broken into the apartment before.

The alleged victim told police she suspects Neel entered through a window.

According to the affidavit, a television, a tent, and $244 in cash were removed from the apartment.

The woman “advised that the defendant also put mens body wash on the wooden stairs of the apartment complex, making them extremely slippery and needing to be cleaned up,” according to the affidavit.

Police said Neel was on state parole.

In the affidavit, an officer said he witnessed a man carrying a television down the stairs at the location in question. He said the television was located in a dumpster near Beaty-Warren Middle School.

Neel was arraigned Monday before District Justice Ray Zydonik.

He was taken to Warren County jail after failing to post $20,000 bail.

A preliminary hearing is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6.

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