Two Centralia men have been arrested for alleged home invasion and attempted armed robbery. Centralia Police say the two had just forced open the back door of the Colt McLean home in the 300 block of North Elm Street around 3:30 Monday morning when they arrived on the scene. Police report both 27-year-old Brandon Hoskins of Fairway Drive and 20-year-old Dustin Rhynes of East Second ran on foot. Hoskins was apprehended about a block away. Rhynes was able to initially flee from the squad car chasing him, but dropped an article of clothing. With the help of the scent, Rhynes was apprehended with the help of the Clinton County canine about 45 minutes later. Police say he was hiding against the side of a home. The attempted armed robbery charge was added because police say they found a sawed off shotgun on the ground where the two menhad initially run from the home. Both Hoskins and Rhynes were taken to the Marion County Jail pending a first appearance in court. McLean had called police when hearing someone trying to gain entry to his home. - http://goo.gl/WkoeS
