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Intruder Arrested After Violent Home Break-In Attempt

4/13/2026

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Jason Nichols, 30, tried to break into a Fairfield home while a woman and her child were inside.
Doorbell camera footage shows Nichols demanding entry.
After the homeowner told him to leave, Nichols entered through a sliding glass door.
A confrontation when the homeowner returned left both men with head injuries.
Nichols was arrested on multiple felony charges with bail set at $35,000.

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Story summary

Jason Nichols, 30, tried to break into a Fairfield home while a woman and her child were inside.
Doorbell camera footage shows Nichols demanding entry.
After the homeowner told him to leave, Nichols entered through a sliding glass door.
A confrontation when the homeowner returned left both men with head injuries.
Nichols was arrested on multiple felony charges with bail set at $35,000.