Shawano police arrested five teenagers after a home invasion last week. On Wednesday, at approximately 10:40 p.m., Officers Brian Burkel and Brent Dilge were dispatched to the 600 block of S. Maiden Lane for a report of a disturbance and home invasion. A resident reported that 5 teenage boys had forced their way into her home, went upstairs and accosted her grandson. The teens fled the residence before the officers arrived. The investigation developed several persons of interest and at 3:00 a.m. on July 11th, one suspect was taken into custody. On Thursday evening, July 11th, four other teens were taken into custody by the officers. The investigation is on-going and was a targeted incident. One person in the residence received a minor injury.
Two 14-year-old Green Bay boys, a 15-year-old Shawano boy and two 13-year-old Shawano boys are being referred to social services for burglary, person arms self with a dangerous weapon while still in the burglarized enclosure; robbery, dangerous weapon; disorderly conduct; and, criminal trespass to a dwelling. All five teens were transported to a secure juvenile detention facility.
