Anthony Richard Ponto, 53 of Rome, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after allegedly causing the death of a man while burglarizing his home.

Reports said that while burglarizing the home on East Hermitage Road he was confronted by the resident.  Police said that a physical altercation then occurred and the victim suffered a medical emergency.  The victim later passed away from the emergency.

Investigators added that this was the second time the home had been burglarized by Ponto.

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