MACOMB COUNTY — A Port Huron man is facing a 13-count warrant in relation to several home invasions across multiple jurisdictions that occurred on Oct. 6.

At a press conference on Oct. 9, Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham laid out the string of events leading to Thomas Tackett’s arrest.

Authorities were first notified of Tackett’s presence by a concerned resident who spotted him drinking out of their garden hose at around 12:32 p.m. in Harrison Township. When a deputy approached him, Tackett stated he was homeless and thirsty. Tackett had a backpack on at the time. The deputy offered him a ride, which he declined stating he could walk.

About 10 minutes later, a deputy was reportedly notified by a citizen who said his house was broken into and his handgun was stolen.

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