John A. Busse, 37, of Leslie was arrested and charged with attempted burglary in the first degree, property damage and resisting arrest for a felony.

According to Franklin County Sheriff Steve Pelton, the incident occurred Saturday, March 21. Deputies were called to the 300 block of Greenstreet Road for an attempted burglary. Deputies say a witness had observed a man enter the screened porch and try ramming the front door of the residence with his shoulder. He then took a snow shovel and broke window in the residence. After the witness yelled at the man, he then left on foot.

A deputy observed the subject on State Highway 185, but the subject fled on foot. He was seen again walking along U.S. 50 near Buth Lane. The deputy walked along the railroad tracks and located the suspect lying in brush, but again the suspect fled. Other deputies were able to take the suspect into custody as the attempted to cross the highway.

Busse’s bond was set at $50,000 cash only.