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Armed homeowner foils burglary, forces intruders to flee

Michael Blake Delaney, 18, and Nicholas Lester Hanks, 21
Michael Blake Delaney, 18, and Nicholas Lester Hanks, 21
photo Michael Blake Delaney, 18, and Nicholas Lester Hanks, 21

A homeowner on Hunter Road in Hamilton County fired at two men who broke into her home early today, the sheriff’s office said.

The woman, whose name was not released, heard people trying to to open her bedroom door, a news release stated.

She fired her handgun as they forced open the door. Neither intruder was hit, and both ran away, the release stated.

Deputies searched the area and found two people hiding in a nearby field.

Michael Blake Delaney, 18, and Nicholas Lester Hanks, 21, are charged with aggravated burglary and conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary.