Sheriff Tim Bailey’s office is investigating an active burglary at El Campesino, 1834 Marion Waldo Road, where two suspects were apprehended and arrested.

On August 28th, 2010 the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a burglary alarm from the restaurant at approximately 1:34AM and deputies arrived about 3 minutes later. Responding deputies determined that at a burglary had occurred and discovered evidence that suggested which direction the suspects had fled. Additional deputies arrived to the area and observed a vehicle leaving the area. The vehicle was stopped and evidence observed in it and found at the crime scene suggested the occupants were involved in the burglary. The occupants of the vehicle were Dennis Higginbotham (34 years old) of 587 Miami Street, Ramonita Cruz (40 years old) also of 587 Miami Street, and a 16 year old male.

Higginbotham was arrested for Breaking and Entering. Cruz was arrested for Complicity to Breaking and Entering and Child Endangering. The juvenile male was released to a parent or guardian and not charged at this time. This incident remains under investigation and more charges may be filed once the prosecutor’s office receives the case. No other information is available at this time.