Man accused of trying to break into a home he said was a ‘frat house,’ police say

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) - A man was arrested after police said he tried to break into a home he claimed was a fraternity house.

According to the Evansville Police Department, officers were called to a home around 3:50 a.m. Saturday.

The homeowner told officers that someone was trying to break in through the back door. Police said they found Keith Fuller, 22, at the back door and arrested him.

According to an arrest report, Fuller told police that his friends had dropped him off and told him the home was a “frat house.” Fuller could not provide the address or a general area where he was, but claimed the fraternity house was a large white mansion. The home where he was found is blue.

Fuller appeared heavily intoxicated, told police he had been there all night and admitted to drinking “a lot” of liquor, according to officers. Fuller also told police that he is not in a fraternity, but that his friends invite him to parties.

The homeowner told officers Fuller had previously tried to open the front door multiple times, asking to come inside to take a shower. The homeowner said that after being told to leave, Fuller went to the back door and continued trying to get inside.

Fuller was arrested and booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail on a preliminary charge of attempted residential entry.