URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 3-1-18 – 7:15 p.m. ET
Sawed-off shotgun allegedly used in Soo area home invasion
23-year-old Dillon Thomas-Camiel Hillock of Sault St. Marie, MI
By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433
(Sault Ste. Marie, MI) – A Chippewa County man is being held without bond tonight after an alleged home invasion with a sawed-off shotgun that terrorized two residents in Soo Township.
23-year-old Dillon Thomas-Camiel Hillock of Sault St. Marie, MI was allegedly armed with a sawed-off shotgun during the alleged home invasion in Soo Township near Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
“He did point the weapon at both the male and female subjects here,” said an officer on the scene.
23-year-old Dillon Thomas-Camiel Hillock of Sault St. Marie, MI
Hillock allegedly used a sawed-off shotgun with a pistol grip during the alleged home invasion. It was believed to be a single shot 12 gauge shotgun.
The officers on the scene said Hillock was wanted for Breaking and entering and assault with a deadly weapons – plus damage two vehicles in the victim’s driveway.
Police were called to a residence on the 3000 Block of South Riverside Drive in Soo Township, MI – close to the St. Mary’s River.
Officers broadcast two addresses on S. Riverside Drive, so the exact location of the victims’ residence was unclear.
The home invasion was first dispatched as a trespasser attempting to kick in the caller’s door – about 10:48 p.m. on Wednesday Night, Feb. 28, 2018.
“He is in the residence now,” the Chippewa Count 911 dispatcher said.
Then things turned even more violent.
“I hear female screaming,” the dispatcher said. “We are unable to make contact with the caller now – open line.”
23-year-old Dillon Thomas-Camiel Hillock of Sault St. Marie, MI
Sault Ste. Marie Police were asked to assist the officer responding to the home invasion – because it was close to the city limits off East 3 Mile Road.
Michigan State Police, the U.S. Border Patrol and additional deputies also responded for backup and to search the area for the wanted Hillock.
The suspect fled south on S. Riverside Drive in a white 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 extended cab pickup truck – and extended cab One broadcast indicated the wanted pickup had a Cummins Turbo Diesel engine – with an extended cab and black wheels.
The victims were not injured, but were scared and horrified. The victims know the suspect, however just how is not clear.
Hillock was arrested a couple hours after the alleged felony crimes.
23-year-old Dillon Thomas-Camiel Hillock of Sault St. Marie, MI
Upper Peninsula Breaking News by Greg Peterson 