Man arrested after breaking into woman's house

Daepaul Sims, 28, was booked Sunday into the Douglas County Jail for investigation of robbery, home invasion, burglary and conspiracy.

Sheriff's deputies said the suspect broke down the front door to gain entry to the house and awaken the woman about 2 a.m. Sunday. He fled the scene in a car driven by another man.

Deputies later located the men at a local gas station and arrested them. The victim's purse was recovered at the gas station.

Lemont Williams, 29, of Reno, was accused of driving the vehicle and arrested for investigation of conspiracy.

A 3-year-old boy with the suspects was turned over to Child Protective Services officials.

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