3 men accused of invading Ala. home with machetes

By: Associated Press | Alabama's13.com
Published: November 18, 2009

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SALEM, Ala. (AP) - Lee County Sheriff's officers have arrested
two men and are looking for a third suspected of robbing a home
while armed with machetes and a hatchet.
The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports Tuesday that Kyle Joseph
Sheetz of Salem, Ala. and John Arnold McCoy, III of Opelika were
charged with two counts of first degree robbery and two counts of
first degree burglary.
Both men are 23 and were held at the Lee County Detention
Facility a $210,000 bond. McCoy was released after posting bond.
Police are looking for 28-year-old Charles Henry George III of
Salem.
The home invasion-style robbery occurred in Salem around 12:30
a.m. on November 12.
Officials say three masked men armed with a machete and a
hatchet kicked down the front door. They demanded money and
valuables from the homeowners and stole a laptop and cell phone.