Two homes were sprayed with bullets early Thursday morning. Pasco sheriff's spokesman Kevin Doll said detectives are investigating to see if the two shootings are related. A rifle was used in both cases.
The first one happened at 3:58 a.m. at 1141 Powersong St. in Crest Ridge Gardens. Doll said a person banged on the door and then fired multiple shots at the house. No one was injured.
The second incident was at 4:12 a.m. at 3410 Chauncy Road in Aloha Gardens, a little more than 3 miles from the first home. The shooter also pounded on the front door and then fired several rounds through it. A man inside had a minor scratch to his face, Doll said.
Anyone with information may call the sheriff's toll-free tips line at 1-800-706-2488. Tips also can be left online at pascosheriff.org by clicking on "contacts" and using the link provided.
ZEPHYRHILLS
Sitter held, accusedof shaking child
A toddler has brain damage after being shaken by an 18-year-old babysitter, according to a report from the Zephyrhills Police Department.
Antonio T. Ellison, 18, of 6041 Village Walk in Zephyrhills, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of aggravated child abuse.
The report says Ellison shook the 14-month-old girl because "he was irritated and frustrated because (the child) would not stop crying." As of Thursday, he was being held in the Land O'Lakes jail in lieu of $10,000 bail.
An update on the child's condition was not available Thursday.
WESLEY CHAPEL
Crash, then chargeof beating deputy
An off-duty Florida Highway Patrol trooper heard a motorcycle crash on State Road 54 Wednesday morning and went to help. But the guy on the bike – Andre D. Dobbins, 20 – ran from the trooper and when caught hit him several times, according to a report. A bystander helped the trooper detain Dobbins, who had marijuana in his backpack, the report states.
Dobbins, of 27451 Cedar Park Court in Wesley Chapel, was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer, reckless driving causing property damage, not having a motorcycle endorsement and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
As of Thursday, Dobbins was being held in the county jail in lieu of $955 bail.
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