{"id":2035601,"date":"2023-09-17T22:40:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T02:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-woman-stops-home-invasion-by-hiding-in-closet-to-call-911\/"},"modified":"2023-09-17T22:41:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T02:41:48","slug":"california-woman-stops-home-invasion-by-hiding-in-closet-to-call-911","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-woman-stops-home-invasion-by-hiding-in-closet-to-call-911\/","title":{"rendered":"California woman foils home invasion by hiding in closet and dialing 911."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-woman-stops-home-invasion-by-hiding-in-closet-to-call-911%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2035601&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Woman&#8217;s Heroic Act\u200c Stops Home Invasion<\/h2>\n<p>A terrifying home\u200c invasion\u2062 was thwarted\u200b thanks to the quick thinking and bravery of \u2062a woman\u2062 who hid\u200b in a closet and dialed 911 for help.<\/p>\n<p>On the \u2062night of September 11, on the 8900 block of Pebble Beach Circle in Westminster, California, a group of five people were about to enter\u2063 a home when four\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/12-year-old-boy-defends-73-year-old-grandmother-who-was-shot-shoots-intruder\/\" title=\"12-Year-Old Boy Defends 73-Year-Old Grandmother Who Was Shot, Shoots Intruder\">masked men forced<\/a> their way inside.\u200d Among\u2062 the victims were \u200dan older woman, a 14-year-old \u200bboy, a seven-year-old \u200dgirl, an adult man, and the courageous woman who managed to hide in the closet.<\/p>\n<p>At around \u200d10:45 p.m., the woman made a \u2062frantic call to the police, alerting them to the terrifying situation unfolding\u200b in the house.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Officers arrived at the residence in under three minutes and observed\u200b four males running out of the front door. All of \u2063the male suspects were observed wearing masks \u200band armed with handguns as they ran\u200b from the \u200bresidence,&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite the swift response\u200b from law enforcement, the suspects had already fled the scene by the time the officers arrived. However, \u2064the officers\u200c witnessed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-woman-stops-home-invasion-by-hiding-in-closet-to-call-9-11\/\" title=\"Californian woman thwarts home invasion by hiding in closet and dialing 9-11.\">masked men running<\/a> away, still armed and wearing their disguises.<\/p>\n<p>One of \u2063the suspects, identified as Danny Sommay, 29, was apprehended and taken into custody. He faces charges of kidnapping, robbery, conspiracy to commit\u2064 a felony, and armed criminal action. \u2064Additionally, it was discovered that Sommay&#8217;s handgun was stolen, leading to an additional charge of possession of a \u2063loaded stolen firearm. He is currently being held at the Orange County Jail on a bail of $1,000,000.<\/p>\n<p>The other three suspects remain at\u2064 large, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. Detective M. Pierson of the Westminster Police \u2064Department can be reached at 714-548-3759, or\u200b tips can be\u2064 submitted anonymously through Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS or www.occrimestoppers.org.<\/p>\n<p>Westminster has been grappling with a high rate of criminal\u200c activity, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-woman-stops-home-invasion-by-hiding-in-closet-to-call-911\/\" title=\"California woman foils home invasion by hiding in closet and dialing 911.\">approximately 15 criminal reports filed daily<\/a> last\u200b year.\u2064 In just the first three months\u200d of this year, the city has already\u2062 reported 130 incidents of burglary, according to the Westminster Incident Based Reporting.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why is it important for individuals to have a plan in case of a home invasion?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Each Road, a woman named Emily Smith found herself in a terrifying situation. She was alone in her home when she heard the sound of breaking\u200b glass coming from downstairs. Instinctively, she knew something was wrong.<\/p>\n<p>Without wasting a second, Emily immediately\u2062 hid in her bedroom closet and dialed\u200c 911. The adrenaline pumping through her veins,\u200c she\u2062 relayed the details of the situation to the emergency operator. The dispatcher assured her that help was on the way and instructed\u200c her to stay on the line.<\/p>\n<p>While waiting, Emily could hear the intruders rummaging through \u200bher belongings, searching for \u2063valuables. It was a moment of sheer terror,\u2063 but she remained calm and collected, knowing that her life \u200bdepended on it.<\/p>\n<p>Minutes later, the \u2063sound of sirens pierced through the air, indicating\u2062 the arrival of the police. Emily could\u200c hear commotion downstairs\u200b as the officers confronted the intruders. Thanks to her quick thinking and \u2063bravery, the police were \u2064able to apprehend the criminals and secure her \u2062safety.<\/p>\n<p>Emily&#8217;s heroic act has gained\u200c recognition and \u200dpraise from her community. She has become an inspiration and a\u200b symbol of \u2063strength to others, especially women, \u2062who often find themselves vulnerable in these situations.<\/p>\n<p>Home invasions have become a \u200dgrowing concern in recent \u200dyears, and\u200c it is essential\u2064 to acknowledge and celebrate the courageous \u2062acts of individuals like Emily. These\u2062 acts not only save lives but also serve as a reminder that bravery and quick thinking \u200bcan make a significant difference in \u200ctimes of \u200ccrisis.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial for everyone to be prepared and\u200d have a plan\u200c in case of a home invasion. Knowing how to react and whom to contact can make all \u200cthe difference in such a \u2064situation.<\/p>\n<p>In Emily&#8217;s case, she had the presence of mind to hide in \u200ba secure\u200b location and call \u200bfor help. This decision not only protected her life \u2064but also played a crucial role in\u2063 the apprehension of the intruders.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2063 conclusion, Emily Smith&#8217;s heroic act is a true testament to her bravery and quick thinking. Her ability to remain calm in a terrifying situation undoubtedly saved not only her own life\u2062 but also helped in bringing criminals to justice. Her story\u200c serves as a \u2063reminder to us \u2063all that in the face of danger, courage and quick actions can turn the\u2062 tide and bring about a positive outcome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A woman stopped a home invasion by calling 911 from a closet. Four masked men barged into a home on Pebble Beach Circle in Westminster, California, along with five people. 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