Aggravated Burglary Suspect Arrested in Darke County

On 1/12/2014 at approximately 0518 hours, deputies from the Darke County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an Aggravated Burglary that had recently occurred at 102 Anderson Street in New Madison, OH. Witnesses reported that Jason Lee Hunt, age 20, of New Madison, OH had broken into the residence at 102 Anderson Street by busting through a locked door. Mr. Hunt then entered a bedroom, brandished a small handgun, racked a round into the chamber and pointed it at a 21 year old female's head. He then made demands that she leave with him and threatened to kill her if she didn’t comply. Mr. Hunt physically assaulted that same female multiple times. The female did not comply with his demands, and with the assistance of other occupants, Mr. Hunt left the residence without further incident. As Mr. Hunt was leaving the residence, he continued to make threats of killing everyone. All occupants left the residence soon thereafter.

Darke County Deputies began a lengthy search for Mr. Hunt as an arrest warrant for Mr. Hunt was being obtained. At approximately 3:30 P.M., a family member that had been spoken with earlier in the day contacted the Sheriff’s Office and advised them that Mr. Hunt was currently with them and that they would soon be coming to the Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 1622 hours, Jason Lee Hunt was arrested on the charge of Aggravated Burglary, a felony of the first degree. Mr. Hunt will appear later this week in the Darke County Common Pleas Court for his initial appearance and bond hearing.