Police Report: Early Morning Burglary, Chase, and Arrests in Date & Time: June 20, 2023, at approximately 6:10 AM Location: Stop N Go Food Mart, 935 North Indian Creek Drive, Officers Involved: Officer Patterson, Sgt. Hilton, Sgt. Priest Suspects Apprehended: Bernard Purnell, De'Vondre Walker, Da Quan Dennis Charges: Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools, Obstruction, Theft by Receiving, Stolen Vehicle At approximately 6:10 AM on June 20, 2023, Clarkston Police responded to a smash-and-grab burglary in progress at the Stop N Go Food Mart. Officers observed four suspects in black clothing attempting to flee the scene in a black 2019 Dodge Charger, later confirmed as stolen. Sgt. Hilton and Officer Patterson successfully cornered the getaway vehicle, initiating a high-intensity confrontation. One suspect, later identified as Bernard Purnell, attempted to escape on foot. After a short foot pursuit westbound toward 987 North Indian Creek Dr., he was tackled and detained. A search revealed stolen cash from the store's register. A second suspect, De'Vondre Walker, was located behind the building and taken into custody. A third individual, Da Quan Dennis, was also caught nearby. Despite an extensive search, the fourth suspect remains at large. Store owner Shivaji Shinde reported being alerted by a phone notification from the store’s security system and immediately contacted 911. Surveillance footage confirmed the burglary and assisted in the investigation. A search of the stolen Dodge Charger uncovered: 240 packs of cigarettes (valued at $1,740) A stolen Taurus PT840 handgun $400 in cash A yellow crowbar used to break into the front door Further investigation revealed the vehicle bore a fake Texas license plate (PMT2550) registered to a white 2021 Toyota. A VIN search confirmed the vehicle was stolen out of Atlanta. The Charger was impounded by S&W Towing Services and reported to GCIC/NCIC. All three suspects were transported to the Clarkston Police Department, questioned by Clarkston CID, and later booked at DeKalb County Jail. Patrol vehicles were searched before and after transport, with no contraband or medical issues reported. Warrants Issued by Judge William Kemp III: Bernard Purnell: Burglary (O.C.G.A. 16-7-1) Possession of Tools for the Commission of a Crime (O.C.G.A. 16-7-20) Obstruction of Law Enforcement (O.C.G.A. 16-10-24) Theft by Receiving Stolen Property (O.C.G.A. 16-8-7) De’Vondre Walker & Da Quan Dennis: Same charges (excluding Theft by Receiving) Status: Three suspects in custody, one still at large. Vehicle impounded. Case ongoing.

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