VA Police Interrupt Burglary Attempt

<p>By Jeremy A. Corley
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<p>Managing Editor
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<p>Van Alstyne police interrupted an attempted burglary early Monday at City Drug.
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<p>VAPD Lt. Tim Barnes said more than one person tried unsuccessfully to disable the store's electrical and alarm systems. An officer arrived on the scene and gave chase to one suspect, who escaped capture.
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<p>Barnes said the suspects in the case did not gain access to the pharmacy. He said they face multiple charges once they are apprehended.
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<p>The police department has started planning for its annual National Night Out festivities.
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<p>This year's event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the Van Alstyne Community Center.
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<p>Anyone interested in participating in this year's event can contact the coordinator, Officer Gerald Smith, at 903-482-5251.
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<p>Also during the last week, Van Alstyne police:
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<p> Arrested a 23-year-old Richardson man and charged him with a first offense of driving while intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor.
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<p> Arrested a 29-year-old McKinney woman on southbound U.S. 75 near County Line Road and charged her with a first offense of DWI, a Class B misdemeanor.
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<p> Arrested a 25-year-old North Richland Hills man on southbound U.S. 75 and charged him with a first offense of DWI, a Class B misdemeanor.
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<p> Arrested a 40-year-old McKinney woman in the 100 block of East Van Alstyne Parkway and charged her with a first offense of DWI, a Class B misdemeanor.
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<p> Responded to 14 incidents.
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<p> Received 264 calls for service.</p>