Collin County

Man Arrested in Connection With Collin County Window Shootings

Collin County Sheriff's deputies said they arrested a man in connection with the recent shooting of several car windows.

Authorities said they arrested Benito Jose Resendiz after seeing him shoot at a vehicle being driven by Collin County Sheriff's Deputy Brent Collins. He was taken to the Collin County Detention Facility and charged with felony deadly conduct discharging a firearm.

Deputies said they're investigating whether he was involved in the reported shooting of at least seven drivers' car windows during from Feb. 17 to March 9 between the hours of 7 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.

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Four reported incidents occurred along Country Club Road in Lucas. Two others were reported near the intersection of Country Club and Stacy roads in Fairview.

No injuries have been reported so far.

The Collin County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation into the shootings is ongoing; deputies ask anyone with information about the shootings to call them at 972-547-5100.

NBC 5's Homa Bash contributed to this report.

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