Home Invasion Ends with Quick Arrest | Birmingham News

A homeowner in Jefferson County bravely confronted two intruders, leading to a physical altercation and a shot fired — one suspect grazed by the bullet. Both men fled in a Jeep Gladiator, but deputies swiftly tracked them down within hours. Dylan James Klein, 35, and Lester Wayne Eakes, 54, were arrested and charged with burglary and harassment; Klein also faces DUI. Bonds set at $38,500 and $31,000 respectively, both are now jailed. Sheriff’s Office praised the rapid response — a tense home invasion resolved quickly by law enforcement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af78d51d11f4cc7c