Lewis and wife Christina heard a noise and quickly realized someone was breaking into their house around 5 a.m. Friday, according to a press release from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. The incident happened in the 3600 block of Avenue G in White City.
Police say the suspect -- Zenaido Quinonez-Aispuro, 24 -- was trying to break into the house through the windows. The suspect had ripped through several screens.
Lewis grabbed his .38 Smith and Wesson pistol and walked out of his home, the press release said. He waited for the suspect at the front of the house.
Quinonez-Aispuro walked to the front of the house, where he was confronted by Lewis.
Police say Lewis told the suspect to stop or he would shoot. Quinonez-Aispuro was about 20 feet away from Lewis; he stood still.
Deputies were on scene within minutes and arrested the suspect. Quinonez-Aispuro was arrested on the suspicion of attempted burglary, criminal mischief, trespass and possession of burglary tools.
Police say the suspect is a documented Sureno gang member.
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