HOLIDAY
Man goes into home, exits with bullet wounds
A 34-year-old man was in critical condition after being shot in the face Monday night, Pasco deputies said. The man, whose name has not been released, went to the house at 5639 Cheyenne Drive to borrow money, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. The man left his girlfriend in the car as he went into the home. He returned to the car with two gunshot wounds, including one to the face. His girlfriend drove him to Community Hospital, which reported the incident about 11:15 p.m. After initial treatments, the man was airlifted to another area hospital. Deputies continue to investigate. No arrests have been made.
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ST. PETERSBURGMan shot in head survives to tell police of robberyA 31-year-old man said he was robbed and shot early Friday morning as he walked near 15th Avenue S and 22nd Street, according to St. Petersburg police. Sean Gordon Price was able to tell police all about it, even though a bullet struck him in the back of the head. Price flagged down an officer around 2:53 a.m. and said he was shot in the head and robbed of his cell phone, wallet and backpack. Police say he had an exit and entry wound in the back of his head. Price was taken to a hospital for treatment, where he told officers he would recognize his assailants and that he wanted them prosecuted. But so far police don't have a crime scene or any suspects. The shooting has "drug overtones," according to a police spokesman. Police ask anyone with information about the incident to call (727) 893-7780.ST. PETERSBURGTeenager robbed, beaten, shot during home invasionA 17-year-old teenager told police he was pistol-whipped and then shot by two men who broke into his home Thursday night in the 2200 block of 21st Street S. The youth said he was playing video games in his room around 10 p.m. when he heard a loud bang in the rear of the house. He walked out of his room and saw two men entering his home through the back door. One man wielded a large revolver, the teen said. The teen said he tried to run for the front door, but one suspect grabbed him and they started fighting. The two suspects then rifled through the house, the teen said, looking for cash. The teen emptied his pockets. But as the suspects left, the teen chased them. That's when the armed suspect shot the teen in the left leg, police say. St. Petersburg police ask anyone with information about the incident to call (727) 893-7780.New Port Richey3 charged with burglary of boats along Pasco coastSince January, at least 60 boats have been pillaged off the Pasco County coast. Sometimes, the thieves get on board, steal what they can and run. Often, they take the whole boat— stripping it of what they want and then sinking it, leaving it to rot. Three people, including a Pinellas Park man, have been accused of committing the crimes so far, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. Spokesman Kevin Doll said more arrests are expected as detectives continue to investigate. Arrested were Luis E. Perez, 28, of Port Richey, charged with one count of grand theft; Jonathon "Jon Jon" Stone, 22, of Pinellas Park, charged with burglary, criminal mischief, grand theft and violating his probation; and Kevin A. Roach, 20, of New Port Richey, charged with burglary, possession of burglary tools, criminal mischief, grand theft and violating probation.
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WESLEY CHAPEL
Man struck, killed crossing SR 56
A 20-year-old man was hit and killed just before midnight Monday as he crossed State Road 56 on foot, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Michael James Robison of Plant City was walking north across the highway near Silver Maple Parkway when he was hit by a Dodge Caravan driving east, FHP said. Robison died at the scene. The driver of the minivan, Courtney Leeann Evans, 30, of Wesley Chapel, was not injured. Troopers are still investigating the crash.
PORT RICHEY
Missing woman found unharmed
Diane Pasela, the Hudson woman who has been missing since Jan. 2, has been found unharmed, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said. A case detective found her about 11:45 p.m. Monday at the McDonald's near U.S. 19 and Ridge Road, after conducting interviews with homeless people in the area. Pasela, 38, told the detective she needed a break from life and decided to live as a homeless person. The detective determined Pasela was mentally and physically stable, was not the victim of any crime, and did not intend to harm herself. Her family has been notified of her whereabouts.
WESLEY CHAPEL
Senate candidate to speak to club
Wilton Simpson, a candidate for state Senate, will address the Wesley Chapel Republican Club at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Hyundai dealership, 27000 Wesley Chapel Blvd., 1 mile west of Interstate 75. The club will also hear from all candidates for the District 3 seat on the Pasco County Commission. The club meets on the second Thursday of each month.
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• New Port Richey man may have been intoxicated in crash that killed passenger last month. Story, Page 5
Correction
Ray Gadd is a former assistant superintendent of Pasco schools. A story Sunday on the Penny for Pasco gave an incorrect title.
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