People v. Ballenberger

Defendant was convicted by a jury of attempted breaking and entering of an occupied building with intent to commit larceny, MCLA 750.92, 750.110; MSA 28.287, 28.305, and a sentence of from three to five years was imposed.

Police officers upon investigating after hearing the sound of glass being shattered discovered the defendant standing within a foot or two of the IRS Building in the City of Adrian. The defendant failed to heed orders to stop but immediately ran from the scene. In his attempt to escape, the defendant jumped at least one chain link fence. However, the officer was able to keep…