A report of a man being held at gunpoint by homeowners in a residential entry brought Shelbyville Police to the scene

Shelbyville Police responded to 107 East Taylor Street for a report of residential entry. Upon arrival, dispatch advised the home owners had the male on the ground at gunpoint.

Robert Belles, 75, and Mildred Belles, 67, explained that the neighbor contacted them in reference to a man walking into their residence through the back door. Robert Belles stated that the residence is a rental and they are in the process of remodeling it. He and his wife came to the residence to check on the property and located a man inside.

Robert stated due to the circumstance he drew his firearm from his right jeans pocket and ordered the male to lay on the ground and not move and that's when his wife made contact with the police. The back door was not secured and there were no visible signs of forced entry.

Officers located a black jacket which the suspect identified as his and also a black BB gun that the suspect didn't claim. The male suspect, identified as Joseph Fortney, 24, of Shelbyville, stated that he lives at the residence and that his ID has that address on it. The owner stated he has never rented to the man and that he has no idea who he is.

Once Fortney was placed under arrest, a search was conducted. Police say they located in his right back pocket a clear baggy with a white crystal-like substance. Fortney immediately stated that the homeowner placed the item in his back pocket and he was unaware of the findings. The substance was field tested on scene for methamphetamine and came back with positive results.

A number of tools were stolen in the incident.

Fortney was taken to the Shelby County Jail.