Two arrested on home invasion charges in Stamford

STAMFORD, CT — Two Georgia men are facing multiple charges after allegedly forcing their way into a residence while posing as delivery drivers and assaulting the occupants.

Hayes Edmonds, 24, of Georgia, and Sam Oduor, 24, of Georgia, were arrested Monday following a home invasion at 41 Dunn Ave.

Stamford Police patrol units were dispatched to the address at approximately 11:32 a.m. on a report of a disturbance.

A female caller was heard yelling that her husband was being attacked before the call was dropped, according to police.

Officers also received a home alarm activation from the same address while responding.

Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victims, who reported that two male suspects forced their way into the residence.

The male victim stated that one of the suspects, wearing an Amazon-style delivery vest, knocked on the door and claimed to have a package that required a signature.

When the victim accepted the package and attempted to close the door, the suspect prevented the door from closing and forced his way inside while armed with a silver-colored firearm, police said.

The victim yelled to his wife to call 911 and instructed her to lock herself in the bedroom.

A second male, also wearing an Amazon-style vest and armed with a black firearm, then entered the residence.

The male victim reported being struck multiple times in the face and head with a handgun during the incident.

The second suspect ran upstairs toward the victim’s wife, who stated that when she looked downstairs and observed her husband being assaulted, the suspect ran toward her, grabbed her by the neck, threw her onto the bed, and placed a pillow over her head.

The victim’s wife stated that she was able to call 911 before the second suspect reached her location.

The male victim also activated the home’s panic alarm, and once the audible alarm sounded, both suspects fled the residence on foot toward Cedar Heights Road.

Dispatchers provided patrol units with real-time information, including updates from witnesses and vehicle descriptions.

A witness reported a suspicious male entering a nearby store, asking for water, and yelling at another individual while on the phone.

The witness observed the male enter a white vehicle and leave the area and provided a description of the vehicle along with the registration plate.

Responding officers located the vehicle on Cedar Heights Road and attempted a motor vehicle stop, but the vehicle fled southbound on High Ridge Road.

The suspect vehicle then turned onto Bradley Place, where it was stopped due to a traffic detour.

Patrol officers ordered the occupants out of the vehicle, and both individuals were taken into custody without incident.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of two handguns.

Both suspects were positively identified by the victims.

The victims were transported to Stamford Hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries.

Edmonds and Oduor were charged with home invasion, assault, firearms offenses, motor vehicle violations, and interfering with a 911 call.

A bond of $2 million was set for each suspect by the State’s Attorney.