A terrifying Saturday night in Walker

A Walker resident came home Saturday evening to find her house already broken into. The intruder was still inside.

She ran out of the house and saw a man fleeing the scene, according to the Walker Police Department. She called 911 as she ran.

Drone and K9 lead to arrest

Officers and a Kent County Sheriff's Office deputy responded to a home in the 1100 block of Maynard Avenue SW after 9 p.m. for a report of a home invasion in progress.

Police deployed a drone to search the area. The sheriff's office sent a K9 unit to assist.

The suspect was tracked down and taken into custody on the property of a nearby business. He matched the description the victim gave to officers.

Suspect charged with felony

The suspect is a 42-year-old Grand Rapids man. He was taken to the hospital for treatment before being lodged at the Kent County Jail.

He is charged with first-degree home invasion, a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $5,000, according to News Channel 3.

Police credit technology and teamwork

"The Kent County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit and the Walker Police Drone Unit were paramount in the success of this capture. The utilization of these tools and the interagency teamwork enabled the officers on scene to quickly resolve the situation, ensuring the safety of other Walker residents."

That statement came from the Walker Police Department.

Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Walker Police Department at (616) 791-6788 or Silent Observer at (616) 774-2345.

This story is based on reporting from WZZM13 and News Channel 3.