An Ossipee homeowner fired a gun at a suspected robber during a home invasion earlier this month, police said.Ossipee police said James Brooks, 31, was armed with a knife and entered a home on Jude Boulevard Feb. 7. Police said Brooks demanded money and items from the homeowner.Police said the homeowner was able to grab a gun and fire shots at Brooks and someone else as they fled from the scene.Investigators said they were able to identify Brooks as a suspect, and he was arrested in Ossipee on Friday after police received tips about his location.Police said the homeowner is not under investigation and is not facing any charges. Officials said he used force to defend himself.Ossipee police said they have a long history with Brooks, who has faced charges in connection with drugs and violent acts.Brooks was charged with burglary, armed robbery, trespass, threatening and reckless driving. He is being held without bail, and a probable cause hearing is scheduled for Feb. 26.The incident is still under investigation, and police said more arrests are possible.

An Ossipee homeowner fired a gun at a suspected robber during a home invasion earlier this month, police said.

Ossipee police said James Brooks, 31, was armed with a knife and entered a home on Jude Boulevard Feb. 7. Police said Brooks demanded money and items from the homeowner.


Police said the homeowner was able to grab a gun and fire shots at Brooks and someone else as they fled from the scene.

Investigators said they were able to identify Brooks as a suspect, and he was arrested in Ossipee on Friday after police received tips about his location.

Police said the homeowner is not under investigation and is not facing any charges. Officials said he used force to defend himself.

Ossipee police said they have a long history with Brooks, who has faced charges in connection with drugs and violent acts.

Brooks was charged with burglary, armed robbery, trespass, threatening and reckless driving. He is being held without bail, and a probable cause hearing is scheduled for Feb. 26.

The incident is still under investigation, and police said more arrests are possible.