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Crime
Man Charged
State To Prosecute Man Accused Of Having Sex With Minor
With Shooting
On Tuesday, deputies ar- rested a 22-year-old man with several charges, including sexual battery. Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecu- tion is prosecuting this case.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has ar- rested a man on charges of engaging in a sexual relation-
ship with a minor.
Luis Alberto Encarna- cion was arrested at his home in the 200 block of Pasadena Drive in Tampa. The victim, who is under the age of 12, was located at En- carnacion’s residence.
Encarnacion is facing one count of concealing the location of a minor, one count of unlawful use of two way communication device, two counts of lewd or lascivious battery, and two counts of sexual battery (victim less than 12; defendant 18 or older). After being taken into custody, Encarnacion al- legedly admitted to the of-
ers, and friends to please help us prevent this abuse from happening by always moni- toring who your children are talking to and never hesitat- ing to call law enforcement if you believe a child is in dan- ger.”
Attorney General Ash- ley Moody said, “I am horri- fied by the facts of this extremely disturbing case in- volving the sexual battery of a minor. This arrest should serve as a startling warning to parents, that there are adults living among us who would seek out and prey on our chil- dren.
“I am grateful for the quick actions by Sheriff Chronister and the Hills- borough County Sheriff’s Of- fice to rescue the victim and arrest the monster harming her. As Attorney General, I will do everything within the authority of my office to en- sure the defendant in this case faces justice and can never again harm another child.”
3 At Night Club
A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection to a shooting at a night club. He is currently being held at the Hillsborough County jail without bond.
The shooting took place on April 4th, outside the Taiga Lounge, 10315 Causeway Blvd.
According to police, just after 1 a.m. Bervis Sanders was reportedly engaged in a verbal altercation with one of the victims inside the lounge. After the incident, Sanders told the victim to meet him outside in the parking lot.
Sanders is said to have walked eastbound toward a gas station parking lot, while the victim followed behind him. The victim stopped just before reaching the gas station parking lot, to meet with friends in between the lounge and gas station.
Sanders is alleged to have started driving toward the group of friends. At 1:21 a.m., Sanders leaned over from the driver’s side of his car, ex- tended his arm outside the passenger’s side window, and began shooting at the group of people. Three victims suffered
BERVIS SANDERS
non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to the hospital, police said.
Witnesses and one of the victims from the scene of the shooting were able to help identify Sanders. His identi- fication was also confirmed by his parole supervisor.
Sheriff Chad Chronis- ter said, “This suspect is a dangerous individual, as he was already on parole for an armed robbery he had com- mitted in another state.
“This man is no stranger to jail time, and that’s where he’ll remain for now after he again tried to destroy lives here in Hillsborough County.”
Sanders is facing several charges, including attempted first-degree murder.
LUIS ENCARNACION
fenses while being questioned by detectives.
Chad Chronister, Hills- borough County Sheriff said, “While we are incredibly proud of our deputies, and the teamwork that was displayed by all the agencies involved in the safe recovery of this child, we are deeply concerned for the victim’s well-being and the circumstances that led to these criminal acts.
“In this case, an adult knowingly engaged in a sex- ual relationship with a child. As we continue our investiga- tion, we urge parents, teach-
School Bus Driver Charged With Sexual Battery
A Hillsborough County school bus driver has been charged with sexual assault. He was taken into custody last Friday after the student victim came forward and reported the incident.
According to the Hillsbor- ough County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place on April 8, when the victim was alone with 45-year-old Ronale Divad Johnson on the bus. He was the bus driver for East Bay High School, Lennard High School, and Beth Shields Middle School.
RONALE DIVAD JOHNSON
He has been employed by the school system since Feb- ruary 2020.
Johnson was charged with sexual battery, and 3 counts of lewd or lascivious molestation.
Sheriff Chad Chronis- ter said, “Parents place their trust in authority figures within our school system, and this suspect undoubtedly broke it when he chose to take advantage of this student.
“I want to commend this very brave student for coming forward, and doing what is right, so this driver can face the consequences for his des- picable actions.”
UNCLE SANDY
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