ADAMS COUNTY -A 32-year-old man is in custody after deputies say he forced his way into an Adams County home Wednesday morning, threatened a resident with a knife and assaulted the homeowner.
According to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at about 6:20 a.m. April 1 to a disturbance at 109 B Kaiser Lake Road.
Investigators said Charles Michael Nettles unlawfully entered the house by forcing open the back door. Once inside, Nettles allegedly armed himself with a kitchen knife and threatened a woman in the home, attempting to approach her with the weapon.
Authorities said the victim was able to lock herself in a bedroom and contact the homeowner.
When the 67-year-old homeowner returned to the residence, he encountered Nettles inside the home, according to deputies. A confrontation followed, and investigators said Nettles attacked the homeowner by choking him and causing visible injuries, including cuts and bruises.
Nettles was taken into custody and charged with one count of home invasion and two counts of aggravated assault.
Sheriff Travis Patten praised the deputies and investigators involved in the case, citing their quick response and investigative work.
Further investigation revealed Nettles also has an active felony bond jumping warrant out of Tulsa, Oklahoma, according to the sheriff’s office. Authorities said the warrant was confirmed with the Tulsa Police Department, but Tulsa officials do not plan to seek extradition at this time.
Nettles remains jailed at the Adams County Detention Center.
