Freedom Township Woman Returns Home to Find Burglar

A New York man is behind bars after police said he stole his roommate’s medication and then broke into a Freedom Township home.

On the morning of Oct. 7, police were called to a residence in Freedom Township after the owner returned home to find Michael J. Barilla, 47, of Cazenobia, NY, in her house.

Police said Barilla began screaming and threatening the resident and accused her of stealing his dog. Police noted that there was no connection between the victim and Barilla.

Police said Barilla had called police earlier to report his dog missing.

During its investigation, police learned th...