ST. LUCIE COUNTY — St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a 42-year-old man after an investigation connected him to a series of reported burglaries in the St. Lucie Village area, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Deputies responded Wednesday, Aug. 5, to the 2900 block of North Indian River Drive after receiving a report of a suspicious person. They found Daniel Eugene Holmes going through trash near the roadway and observed a bicycle in his possession with fishing equipment attached.
During the investigation, deputies determined Holmes matched the description of a person of interest in an ongoing burglary investigation in St. Lucie Village. Additional investigative work led deputies to establish probable cause linking Holmes to other reported crimes in the area, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Holmes was arrested and charged with two counts of burglary of a conveyance and loitering and prowling.
Sheriff Richard Del Toro said the investigation demonstrates the role of patrol work in identifying suspects in property crime cases.
"This case highlights the value of proactive patrol and the attention to detail our deputies demonstrate every day," Del Toro said. "What began as a call about suspicious activity quickly developed into an investigation that solved multiple crimes and removed a repeat offender from our community. We remain committed to aggressively investigating property crimes and holding those responsible accountable."
The investigation remains active, and additional information will be provided as appropriate.