Police: East Texas homeowner wins fight against alleged would-be burglar

Police arrested Kevin Mitchell Gonzales, 28, after they say he tried to enter a Longview residence on Feb. 1, 2016. He lost a fight with the homeowner before his arrest. Police arrested Kevin Mitchell Gonzales, 28, after they say he tried to enter a Longview residence on Feb. 1, 2016. He lost a fight with the homeowner before his arrest. Photo: Longview Police Department Photo: Longview Police Department Image 1 of / 50 Caption Close Police: East Texas homeowner wins fight against alleged would-be burglar 1 / 50 Back to Gallery

A Longview resident thwarted a home invasion Monday. Mugshots of the alleged buglar show he apparently took a beating in the process.

Kevin Mitchell Gonzales, 28, was arrested after police say he engaged in a scuffle with a homeowner after trying to enter the dwelling through the garage. CBS 19 in East Texas reported that during the fight Gonzales pulled out a pistol and fired shot. The homeowner then removed the pistol from the suspect and managed to restrain him until police arrived.

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The homeowner was not injured.

Police also found 18 Lorazepam pills in the suspect’s pants pocket. He faces charges for criminal trespass with a deadly weapon and possession of a controlled substance. Records show this is the fifth time that Gonzales has been booked into a Gregg County Jail.