RICHMOND — Richmond police arrested two adults Friday and charged them with child endangerment after the couple allegedly was found to be intoxicated while caring for an infant about 7 months old. 

Stacy L. Peercy, 29, and Brandon M. Thompson, 32, of Brandy Lane, were charged for public intoxication and endangering the welfare of a minor, according to Richmond Police Chief Larry Brock.

At approximately 3:35 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Waffle House restaurant, 104 N. Keeneland Drive, in response to complaints that two adults at the restaurant appeared to be under the influence of intoxicants and were in no condition to drive or care for a child. Upon arrival, officers were approached by several witnesses who expressed concern for the welfare of the child because of the couple’s condition, Brock said. Witnesses told the officers the couple had arrived at the restaurant in a vehicle.

The officers then confronted Peercy and Thompson inside the restaurant, the police chief said, where they were located with the infant. The couple told the officers they were the child’s parents, Brock said. 

After conducting field sobriety tests, the officers determine that both adults were under the influence of intoxicants, the chief said. The intoxicant was undetermined, but probably was not alcohol, Brock said.

“It was pretty obvious to the responding officers and witnesses that both adults were under the influence of some intoxicant,” he said.

The child was released to a grandparent. Peercy and Thompson both were lodged in the Madison County Detention Center. They were released at 1:30 p.m. Friday, each on a $750 cash bond, according to a jail officer.

Burglars continue to hit businesses, homes and automobiles in Richmond, taking anything of value that is not secured.

On Saturday, the Redi Mart at 2200 Lexington Road reported that 11 Blue Rhino propane tanks filled with liquid propane (LP) gas had been stolen from a storage rack during the overnight hours. The lock securing the case was missing. The loss was estimated at $660.

On June 8, Mike’s Hike and Bike, 311 W. Main St., reported that a black, Urban X-Treme, 24-speed bicycle valued at nearly $500 had been stolen from in front of the business during the early evening hours. A suspect in the area was described as a white male, 5 feet 10 inches tall,  weighing about 170 pounds, with spiked, black hair.

Thefts from homes

On Sunday, an Anderson Court resident reported that overnight a visitor to her residence had stolen her black, 1995 Geo Prizm, KY license 285 JFP, along with her Samsung cellular telephone and about $30 in cash. Total estimated loss was $2,550.   

On Saturday, a Rice Court resident reported that a rear door of his home had been forced open sometime during the past two days and a number of items, valued at $375, had been stolen. An SKS rifle, a CVA .50 caliber black powder rifle and an Alpine compound bow were taken. Also on Saturday, an Evansdale Avenue resident reported that an Acer laptop computer had been taken from her home. A Cobble Drive resident reported that a black Craftsman riding mower with a 48-inch cut had been stolen from the rear of his home.

On June 9, a Mercer Drive resident reported that her residence had been unlawfully entered during the morning hours and a number of items, valued at $1,600, had been stolen. Entry was believed to have been gained through an unlocked front door while the resident was asleep. The following items were reported missing: a Vizio 38-inch television, an Acer Aspire laptop computer, a Playstation3 gaming system and a black 14-inch Century safe.

On June 8, a Woods Trail resident reported that a pair of folding chairs and a Uniflame charcoal grill, valued at $110, had been stolen from outside of her apartment.

On June 6, a Martin Drive resident reported that numerous items, valued at nearly $4,600, had been stolen from her home during the first week of May. The following items were reported missing: a Wii gaming system with numerous games, two DVD players, a DVR, a double VHS player, a VCR, 87 DVDs, numerous VHS tapes, a Droid cellular telephone, a Garmin Nuvi GPS, a Canon digital camera, a red Kodak digital camera, an iPod, a Palm Zire PDA, a 1/3 carat diamond pendant with gold box chain links, a black ring with several multi-colored gemstones, three pairs of small gemstone earrings, a brown jade pendant necklace on a brown rope; a green jade elephant figurine, and miscellaneous personal items and small furnishings.

Thefts from vehicles

On Sunday, a Sara Leigh Drive resident reported that her vehicle had been unlawfully entered during the overnight hours and a number of items, valued at nearly $800, were stolen. There were no signs of forced entry. A Magellan GPS unit, a carton of Doral cigarettes, a cellular telephone charger and assorted CDs were listed as stolen.

On Friday, two complainants reported that their unsecured vehicles had been unlawfully entered during the overnight hours while they were attending Project Graduation at Madison Central High School and items valued at nearly $1,250 were taken. Listed as missing were: a black iPod Nano, two silver iPod Touch, a Magellan GPS unit, a Kodak digital camera, a red Nikon digital camera and an AM/FM converter. 

On June 10, a complainant reported that a Stihl 16-inch gas-powered chainsaw, valued at $500, was stolen from her tow-behind work trailer while at McDonalds, 485 Eastern Bypass, during the mid-afternoon hours. That same day, an employee of Silver Cliff Nurseries reported that a Stihl weed trimmer, valued at $400, had been stolen from his company truck as he mowed the grass at the Jameson Inn during the early afternoon hours.

Bill Robinson can be reached at brobinson@richmondregister.com or at 624-6622.