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Sawmill burglary suspect caught by Jackson Police A Jackson man was arrested last week and charged with breaking into the Jackson Sawmill. Jack Overcasher, 26, is accused of an attempting to burglarize the sawmill in the early morning hours of Oct. 3. According to the Jackson Police Department's Deputy Chief Mark Harrell, the alarm at the sawmill activated around 1:45 a.m. Acting Sgt. Barry Fowler responded, along with officers Carey Slayton and Darrell Jackson. When the officers arrived, they found that entry had been gained through a window that had been broken out on the south side of the building. As officer Slayton approached the sawmill, he observed a dark blue Isuzu pickup truck near the area. After assisting the other officers in making sure the building was secure, he left the scene to go look for the truck. Slayton found the truck, driven by Overcasher, on Highway 69. The next day he was able to view the video surveillance tape from the sawmill and identified Overcasher as the person in the video. "I was unable to identify him on the tape, because I didn't recognize him," said Harrell. "But thanks to officer Slayton's observation skills, he was able to identify him. He was even able to verify that the man on the tape was wearing the same clothing he had observed Overcasher wearing when he pulled him over on Highway 69. Warrants were issued for Overcasher who was arrested at his residence on Club Wiley Road, Oct. 5, by officers Richard Harvey, Ben Marshall and Josh Garrett. During a search of his person the officers found a large amount of marijuana in the suspect's pants. Overcasher was arrested and charged with first degree possession of marijuana and third degree burglary. Other suspects are also being sought in connection with the breakin. Harrell said nothing was taken from the sawmill, probably because the alarm more than likely scared the would-be burglar away. "I would like to commend all the officers on their rapid response," said Harrell. "They were there within two minutes of receiving the call. I would also like to commend Officer Slayton for powers of observation in locating the vehicle and identifying the driver, which led to the the identification of the person on the tape."
Harrell went on to commend Officers Harvey, Marshall and Sgt. Garrett on their observance during Overcasher's arrest, which led to the discovery of the illegal drugs. "Their hard work makes my job easier and I really appreciate what they do," he added.
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