COOPER CITY, FLA. (WSVN) - Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies have made a second arrest in a string of car burglaries in Cooper City.
Carlos Echemendia, 18, went before a judge in bond court, Thursday, facing six charges, including armed burglary.
Deputies say he and his accomplice Joseph Peters, broke into three cars on Aug. 23.
Peters reportedly shot at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer when they were being chased. Fortunately, no one was hurt.
Officials believe there might be a third burglar and are continuing the investigation.
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