John in Cheshire
Hurrying back down the stairs, heart pounding as he wondered how the bloody hell he was going to explain this to Amelia and Moody (not to mention the head of the MLE), John heard his journal begin to shriek. He pulled it out, even as he moved into the front room again, eyes searching for Pellegrino. The suspect was still there and apparently still Petrified.
John felt his heart beat slow a little as he read the note from Abercrombie and took a quick moment to reply. That done, he also used his journal to call for the crime scene team. They'd need to know the types and number of dark objects were in the house.
Pulling an evidence bag from his pocket, he used a handkerchief to lift the suspect's wand and slide it in. A Priori Incantatem would serve nicely to determine if dark objects were the only dark magic he was involved in, especially with the fingerprints.
He heard the front door open, the crime team calling out to him.
"In here! Mind your step - there was a bit of an explosion," he called before he turned back to Pellegrino, meeting his eyes. "Michael Pellegrino, you are under arrest for resisting arrest and assault on an officer of the law, as well as several counts of illegal possesion of dark objects, in addition to other charges stemming from this warrant that may be brought against you at a later date. You have the right to silence. Your further rights will be explained to you upon your booking, which will occur in a matter of minutes."
Adrenaline pumping, John turned to the team and turned the scene formally over to them before he took himself and Pellegrino back to the Ministry for official booking.