Harrisburg Police Department arrests 4 in connection with home invasion

HARRISBURG -- Harrisburg police arrested four people in connection with a home invasion Tuesday night.

At about 11:10 p.m., Harrisburg officers were dispatched to the 300 block of South Main Street, where an armed robbery and home invasion was reported.

Officers found a male victim who told police three black males wearing hoodies, masks and gloves and armed with handguns had entered his home. The victim was bound, gagged and had personal items demanded from him. During the robbery, he was beaten with a weapon. He was taken to Harrisburg Medical Center for treatment.

While investigating, officers obtained additional information that led them to a nearby residence. They found the victim's stolen property and other alleged stolen items and weapons.

Officers arrested Breshod Everhart, 20, of Morganfield, Ky., Brelyn Everhart, 25, of Morganfield, Byron Hughes, 28, of Henderson, Ky., and a 17-year-old juvenile wanted on a parole warrant.

The men were charged with home invasion, armed robbery, aggravated battery, possession of a weapon by a felon, possession of a defaced firearm and theft over $500.

HPD was assisted by the Saline County Sheriff's Office, Illinois State Police, Illinois State Police Crime Scene Unit and Eldorado Police Department.