Homeowner pulls chainsaw on knife-wielding home invader, police say

Credit: DaytonDailyNews

A homeowner pulled out a chainsaw on a knife-wielding home invader Saturday morning, police said.

A 32-year-old man, armed with a knife, and a 40-year-old woman ran from the house after the homeowner used a chainsaw to defend himself, WLUC reported.

Police searched the area and later found the couple. Their names have not been released. There were no injuries, police said.

The man was arrested and charged with home invasion and felonious assault, WLUC reported. The woman was arrested and charged with home invasion. They are being held in jail.

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