The Auburn Police Department arrested seven people who they said were burglarizing the old Taylor's Tavern in the area of 55 Washington St. at 2 a.m. Wednesday.

Police accused the men of breaking into tavern, which is no longer in business, to host a party. Police said it is believed the men stole and consumed several alcoholic beverages that were left in the tavern's bar.

Police were originally responding to a report in the area of an unrelated assault when they saw a group of men fleeing the building.

Police said several other suspects got away and that more arrests were pending.

Police arrested and charged:

*William C. Belgrad-Stevens, 19, with third-degree felony burglary and misdemeanor petit larceny.

*Brian M Kalet, 22, of 58 Seymour St., Auburn, with third-degree felony burglary and misdemeanor criminal mischief

*Patrick L. Denman, 21, of 37 Sheridan St., Auburn, with third-degree felony burglary, misdemeanor criminal mischief, misdemeanor obstructing governmental administration and carrying a prohibited weapon in violation of city ordinances.

*Dennis L. Merritt, 22, with carrying a prohibited weapon in violation of city ordinances and misdemeanor criminal mischief.

*Jeffrey R. DeCaro 19, of 17 Grant St., Auburn, with third-degree felony burglary and misdemeanor criminal mischief.

*Johnnie L.P. Tillman IV, 20, of 34 Wilbur Ave., Auburn, with third-degree burglary, misdemeanor criminal mischief and carrying a prohibited weapon in accordance to city ordinance.

*Matthew R. Scott, 18, of 109 Washington St., Apartment 1, with third-degree felony. burglary and misdemeanor criminal mischief.

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