A Leesburg man was arrested when he was caught with narcotics after trying to break into a Leesburg residence.
Lake County deputies responded to an attempted burglary of a residence in Leesburg on Sunday, according to a Facebook post from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. While enroute, deputies were given a description of the suspect, 36-year-old Bradley Scott Baird, who left on foot before they got there.
The victim advised that Baird tried to get inside his residence through a side door and then made his way around to the backyard before being confronted by the victim. He was able to provide video footage of Baird and his direction of travel.
While canvassing the area, a deputy found Baird walking on Pala Verda Avenue and observed a large bulge in his pocket. While being questioned, Baird began changing his story and seemed deceptive.
Ultimately, Baird was placed under arrest, at which time a search of his person revealed a trafficking amount of methamphetamine (17.1 grams and 3.1 grams bagged weight) in his pocket, as well as a small amount of marijuana.
Baird was transported to Lake County Jail and charged with attempted burglary to an occupied dwelling, trafficking methamphetamine and possession of marijuana (less than 20 grams). Bond was set at $41,000.
At the time of Baird’s arrest, he was out on bond for grand theft of a motor vehicle, which has since been revoked.
The Michigan native was also arrested in Nov. 2024 after allegedly punching a man and stealing his car for arguing with his girlfriend. He was arrested in Aug. 2024 when he stole the vehicle of a man he drove to the hospital.