SWEETWATER, Tenn. — The Sweetwater Police Department arrested a man following two home burglaries on Glenlock Road early Sunday.
Roy Boyd Perdew was arrested and charged with burglary, theft of property and assault, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Sweetwater officers responded to a call about a home burglary. According to SPD, Perdew was still in the area after abandoning a car that he had stolen. Officers then searched the area.
SPD said they were able to get an approximate location of Perdew after getting help from a citizen. An officer then received a description of Perdew and tried to find him.
Another homeowner on Glenlock Road told the officer that Perdew had attempted to break into their home as well. According to police, officers were able to use the department's drone to find him.
He was taken into custody and turned over to Monroe County Sheriff's deputies, SPD said. Perdew is being held without bond and is expected in court on June 12.