WEIRTON — A Weirton man is facing a series of charges after police received a report of vehicle tires being slashed in one city neighborhood.

According to Chief Charlie Kush, officers with the Weirton Police Department responded to a call in the 1200 block of Swearingen Road at approximately 6 a.m. Wednesday, with reports of tires being slashed. They returned an hour later for a report of Raul Manuel Pedroza II, 38, of 1213 Swearingen Road, allegedly vandalizing more vehicles and slashing tires.

Pedroza was confronted by officers and reportedly ran and entered a neighboring residence without the owner’s knowledge or permission.

Kush reported officers forced their way into the residence, taking Pedroza into custody in the living room area of the residence.

A knife was recovered at the scene.

He has been charged with felony destruction of property and house burglary, and is currently being held in the West Virginia Northern Regional Jail.

No bond had been set as of Wednesday afternoon.

Kush indicated he expects several misdemeanor charges also to be filed in relation to alleged threats made against neighbors.