Lubbock Police released information Wednesday evening concerning a suspect who was arrested that morning during a burglary in progress in the 3500 block of 92nd Street. 

Police arrested Randall Patrick Watson, 29, for burglary of a residence according to a written statement.  Watson was still held Thursday in the Lubbock County Detention Center. 

Police said, “The victims were in their home sleeping when they were awakened by the sounds of their dogs barking.”

A resident of the home got up and saw a suspect in his home, according to police.  The resident picked up a six-foot construction level and told the suspect to stay put until police arrived.

Police said, “The suspect ignored the victim’s orders to stay still and advanced on the victim. The victim, fearing for his life, struck the suspect in the face with the level.” 

Police said officers took Watson into custody a short time later.  Police said Watson was taken first to University Medical Center and then transferred to the detention center.

Police issued the following statement: 

This morning, Thursday, April 21, 2016 at approximately 4:57 a.m., patrol officers responded to a report of a residential burglary in progress in the 3500 block of 92nd Street.  The victims were in their home sleeping when they were awakened by the sounds of their dogs parking.  The victim went outside to their driveway to investigate.  He found the overhead garage door had been forced open and a dirt bike had been moved half-way out of the garage as well as several other items moved from their original location.  He then observed the suspect, whom he had never seen before, walk out of the residence from the door in the garage that leads into the residence. The victim picked up a six foot construction level and attempted to keep the suspect on scene until officers arrived.  The suspect ignored the victim’s orders to stay still and advanced on the victim. The victim, fearing for his life, struck the suspect in the face with the level.  Patrol officers arrived shortly after and took the suspect into custody.

The suspect was transported to UMC to be treated for his injury.  Upon his release he was transported to the Lubbock County Detention Facility and booked in.

Arrestee:
Randall Patrick Watson – 29
• Burglary of a Residence
• Possession of Marijuana