APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) – Appleton Police say one man is in custody following an investigation into a home intrusion-related incident along North Richmond Street around 11:00pm Thursday night.
Responding officers found two people with significant injuries, believed to be from an edged weapon. Officer Meghan Cash says it’s unclear if the victims even knew the suspect – who was identified as 30-year-old Cornelius Pearson of Appleton.
“We had reason to believe that early this morning, Mr Pearson was attempting to get into other homes and other vehicles, based on some of the evidence they were locating,” Cash told WTAQ News. “An incident like this is an important reminder for everyone to lock your doors, to lock your vehicles, to be vigilant about your situational awareness and know what’s going on.”
Officers reportedly searched the area after finding a blood trail leaving the home. Pearson was located and arrested around 6:20am Friday morning.
Pearson was taken into custody on a probation hold, but no formal charges had been filed as of Friday afternoon. The condition of the victims not immediately available.
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Below is the release initially put out by Appleton Police:
Appleton officers were dispatched for a disturbance with a weapon in the 2600 block of North Richmond Street.
Upon arrival, two victims were located with injuries consistent with the use of an edged weapon. Officers searched the area of the incident and located a blood trail leaving the immediate area of the crime scene.
Both victims were transported to local hospitals with significant injuries. Investigators believe the male left the area on foot and officers are actively searching the area, but the suspect has not been located.
Investigators believe the male was attempting to enter homes and vehicles in the immediate vicinity. Information at this point indicates the male traveled southwest on foot through public and private property.
Investigators urge anyone in the surrounding area to report anything appearing suspicious or out of place to the Appleton Police Department.
A photo captured from a surveillance camera shows the suspect wearing a light-colored shirt and dark pants. The male is considered dangerous. If seen do not attempt to approach the suspect and call 911.
Please contact the Appleton Police Department at 920-832-5500 if you have information regarding this incident.
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