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Charges filed against two in connection with Neosho burglary

Charges have now been filed against two men in connection with a Neosho burglary.

The Newton County Sheriff’s office identifies the two as Jefferson Molina, 36 year old male, and Edgar Samuel Aldena-Reyes, 22 year old male.

Charges now filed against the two include:

• Burglary First Degree
• Assault Second Degree
• Armed Criminal Action
• Resisting a Felony Arrest

On Friday, April 19. Newton County Deputies were dispatched to an address on Kayla Lane in Neosho in reference to a burglary alarm. The homeowner was able to provide suspect descriptions from surveillance footage.

Due to their proximity, Neosho Police Department was requested to assist. When NPD arrived, two individuals were located hiding in a wooded area to the east of the residence. Both subjects fled on foot.

During the foot pursuit, the two suspects forcibly entered a second home on Baxter Street in Neosho that was occupied by a mother and child. One of the suspects swung a metal object at the resident. Both subjects fled the residence but were apprehended in the immediate area.

Molina and Aldena-Reyes are being held without bond.

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