A Parsons woman is arrested as officers interrupt a burglary in progress.

Yesterday at around 3:15pm, the Parsons Police Department received a call about a possible burglary in the 2300 block of Briggs Avenue. Officers found a woman at the residence, who appeared to be under the influence. The woman was identified as 41-year-old Karena Dawn Hickles. Officers attempted to detain Hickles when she became combative and attempted to bite the officers. She was placed in a patrol car while officers conducted a sweep of the house. Officers found items in the home that were damaged and a juvenile, around two to three years old, wrapped in a blanket and sleeping on a couch.

After contacting the homeowners, officers learned that Hickles was an estranged family member that they had not had contact with for several years. Hickles was arrested on charges of burglary, criminal damage to property, aggravated endangering of a child, possession of marijuana and interference with law enforcement.