Home invasion suspect held at gunpoint by victim

An Alexandria home invasion suspect was held at gunpoint Monday until Rapides Parish sheriff's deputies could arrive to arrest him, officials said.

The suspect is Nicholas Jerome Damico, 27, of 5208 Alex Drive, Alexandria. He is charged with home invasion, stalking and simple battery, the Sheriff's Office reported.

Authorities received a 911 call about 12:14 p.m. Monday that a burglary was in progress in the 5000 block of Plantation Road, and deputies were on the scene within three minutes. Deputies found Damico was being held at gunpoint by the complainant.

"Initial reports indicate Damico came to the residence looking for someone and forced his way in past the homeowners. The complainant then chased Damico out of the residence where he was met by another family member … who held him at gunpoint until deputies arrived," a news release said.

Damico was arrested and taken to the Rapides Parish Detention Center. Bond had not been set as of Monday afternoon.