Armed woman taken into custody following report of home burglary

The following is a news release from the Pocatello Police Department.

On Oct. 21, at approximately 8:55 p.m., officers were in the area of Elmore Street in Pocatello investigating a burglary.

The victim reported to officers that multiple firearms were taken from the residence. Officers watched Ring camera footage of the suspect leaving the residence.

The suspect was identified by video as Lexy Davis, a 42-year-old female from Pocatello. Davis fled from the residence and was located by officers using a drone hiding in brush by the fence line on Saratoga. Davis was armed with a firearm.

Officers were able to negotiate with Davis and she was taken into custody.

Davis is charged with burglary, aggravated assault upon certain personnel, and grand theft. It is believed Davis attempted to enter multiple residences and vehicles in this area. This investigation is still ongoing.