LAKE COUNTY — On Tuesday Royce Katzer, 43, and Dominic Lucero, 27, were arrested on burglary charges at a home in Upper Lake.
At approximately 5:43 p.m. the homeowner arrived home to find an unknown man leaving his home carrying items from the home. The homeowner reportedly went to a nearby home and called the Lake County Sheriff”s Office (LCSO).
When deputies arrived, they allegedly contacted Lucero, who said he was helping his father, Katzer, clean up the property. Lucero also said that Katzer made arrangements with the homeowner to clean the property as it was allegedly in foreclosure.
Katzer returned to the home some time later and told deputies that he received permission from the homeowner”s son to remove items from the residence. The property owner was on scene and denied that permission was given. The homeowner ultimately placed Katzer and Lucero under arrest for burglary.
Deputies transported Lucero and Katzer to the Hill Road Correctional Facility to be booked for violations of California Penal Code Section 459, burglary. Katzer and Lucero are still in custody with a bail amount of $50,000.
