A 17-year-old boy in Beltzhoover is being credited with defending his family when an intruder broke into their home, falsely claiming to be an ICE agent and attempting to steal a PlayStation and cell phone. According to a criminal complaint, 35-year-old William Gregory entered the home along Climax Street through a kitchen window, claiming to be an ICE agent. Gregory then demanded the family show their paperwork, doing so while wielding a knife.Crystal Calloway, a neighbor, spoke to Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 on Monday, saying, “I believe that is a Hispanic home, you know, and our neighborhood is very diverse.”She expressed concern over someone fraudulently acting as an ICE agent to invade the community.Police reported that the boy fought back, stopping the intruder. Court papers revealed that Gregory threatened a juvenile with a pocketknife as he attempted to steal a PlayStation console and controllers, as well as the boy’s cell phone. Police said the boy managed to punch Gregory in the face, knocking him unconscious until officers arrived.The family, who does not speak English, confirmed the boy’s age as 17. Calloway expressed gratitude for the boy’s bravery, saying, “It’s a great thing that the young man, his adrenaline went through going and action and went to defend his family, you know, thank goodness for that.”William Gregory is charged with ethnic intimidation and burglary and remains in the Allegheny County Jail. Police said he was wanted for a previous burglary and possession of a firearm when this crime was committed. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
PITTSBURGH —
A 17-year-old boy in Beltzhoover is being credited with defending his family when an intruder broke into their home, falsely claiming to be an ICE agent and attempting to steal a PlayStation and cell phone.
According to a criminal complaint, 35-year-old William Gregory entered the home along Climax Street through a kitchen window, claiming to be an ICE agent. Gregory then demanded the family show their paperwork, doing so while wielding a knife.
Crystal Calloway, a neighbor, spoke to Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 on Monday, saying, “I believe that is a Hispanic home, you know, and our neighborhood is very diverse.”
She expressed concern over someone fraudulently acting as an ICE agent to invade the community.
Police reported that the boy fought back, stopping the intruder.
Court papers revealed that Gregory threatened a juvenile with a pocketknife as he attempted to steal a PlayStation console and controllers, as well as the boy’s cell phone.
Police said the boy managed to punch Gregory in the face, knocking him unconscious until officers arrived.
The family, who does not speak English, confirmed the boy’s age as 17.
Calloway expressed gratitude for the boy’s bravery, saying, “It’s a great thing that the young man, his adrenaline went through going and action and went to defend his family, you know, thank goodness for that.”
William Gregory is charged with ethnic intimidation and burglary and remains in the Allegheny County Jail.
Police said he was wanted for a previous burglary and possession of a firearm when this crime was committed.
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