Gunfire hits two homes in Holiday

HOLIDAY

Two homes hit by gunfire in 15 minutes

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 shooting was reported 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 three 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 can 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.

HUDSON

Two children accuse man of sexual abuse

A 71-year-old man is in jail after two children told authorities he sexually abused them. The victims were a 6-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy.

David Charles Sutton, of 7638 Maryland Ave., in Hudson, was arrested Wednesday morning and faces two counts of capital sexual battery. He remained at the Land O'Lakes jail Thursday without bail.

According to a Pasco Sheriff's Office report, the abuse happened June 17 in Hudson. The report says after the abuse, Sutton told the children to "Never tell anyone."