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Crime
13-Year-Old Kills Brother,
Help Needed In
19-Year-Old Arrested Near Murder Scene For Gun Possession
Wounds Another, Then Commits Suicide Over Food
Identifying
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office reported that a 12-year- old boy killed his 6-year-old brother and wounded his 16- year-old brother following a food disagreement, then turned the gun on himself and committed suicide.
The victims have been identified as 12-year-old Kevin Pimentel; 16-year- old Trevor Pimentel, and 6- year-old Brady Pimentel.
Deputies said the incident occurred Wednesday at a mo- bile home park in Hudson that was shared by Kevin, his mother, and three brothers.
The oldest brother, 18, was not at home, and the mother was at work during the inci- dent.
Deputies said that Brady, Trevor and Kevin were at home eating dinner when an argument started over food. The 12-year-old then report- edly got a handgun, killed the 6-year-old and shot the 16- year-old then committed sui-
KEVIN PIMENTEL
TREVOR PIMENTEL
cide. The 16-year-old suffered non-life threatening injuries, deputies said.
Deputies said they have not determined who the gun belonged to used in the shoot- ings.
Kevin would have turned 13 at the end of this month.
Robbery Suspect
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying a robbery suspect.
On Monday at 8:45 p. m., an unknown man entered the Bravo Liquor Store at 6906 Armenia Avenue.
According to the report, the man lifted his sweater to show the clerk a handgun, then demanded money. The clerk complied with the sus- pect’s demands, and the sus- pect left the store and fled on a mountain bike.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 35 years old, 5’10” tall and weighing be- tween 190 and 210 pounds. He has a tan complexion with a goatee, and was last seen wearing a black rim hat, light gray long sleeve sweater, and blue jeans. He also spoke Eng- lish without an accent, and is believed to be armed with a black handgun and riding a dark colored mountain bike.
Anyone with information is asked to call (813) 247- 8200.
Deadly Bradenton Shooting Under Investigation
FRITHO EXANTHUS
Early Tuesday morning, Manatee County deputies re- ported that a Bradenton man had been shot to death.
Fritho Exantus, 35, was reportedly shot at an apart- ment on 14th Street, West just before 1 a. m. When deputies arrived, they found him dead at the scene.
Deputies said witnesses told them three people en- tered the residence and shot Exanthus. A second person was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to call (941) 747- 3011, Ext. 2547.
GREG KENDRICK
rested in the 1700 block of Oregon Avenue.
On September 24, 2014, Kendrick was arrested again on a trespassing charge, this time on Oregon and Union Streets.
On December 9, 2014, Kendrick was arrested at 1545 Spruce Terrace on charges of possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Kendrick posted bond on all of his prior arrests.
Robbery Suspect
On Tuesday, Tampa Police arrested a 19-year-old on a charge of carrying a concealed firearm. The suspect, Greg Kendrick, was arrested on the corner of Fremont Avenue and Walnut Street, the loca- tion of the Sunday morning shooting death of 44-year-old Bryant “Diamond” Mur- ray.
Police have not said if Kendrick is a suspect in that shooting and that investiga- tion is ongoing.
Kendrick posted the $2,000 bond and was released on the charge hours after his arrest.
Arrest records indicate Kendrick has been arrested on three prior occasions, all in the West Tampa area.
On August 15, 2014, Kendrick was charged with trespassing when he was ar-
Wrong Way Driver Charged With DUI
Credit Card Thief Sought
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 40- year-old man early Monday and charged him with driving the wrong way.
According to police, deputies received a call about a driver traveling in the wrong direction on Highway 301. Deputies responded to the area, and stopped the vehicle at Highway 301 and Dr. Mar- tin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.
Police said the driver, identified as Mario Thomas, of Wudora, Ari- zona, displayed indications that he was impaired. His speech was slurred, his eyes
Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay reports that on March 11th at 2:31 a. m., an unknown suspected entered a vehicle at 11618 Brookmore Way in Riverview and removed a purse containing the victim’s debit card.
At 3 a. m. and 4 a. m., the suspect used the debit card at the Circle K at 11606 Balm Riverview Road.
The suspect is described as a Black male, 17-to-20 years old with a slender build. He was seen fleeing the store on a dark colored cruiser style bicy- cle.
Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $3,000 for information that
This man is suspected of breaking into a car, stealing a purse, and using the victim’s debit card.
leads to the identification and arrest of the suspect in this case. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-873- 8477.
MARIO THOMAS
were bloodshot and he report- edly had the odor of an alco- holic beverage on his breath.
Thomas was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. He was also given a citation for driving in the wrong direction.
Man Dies After Being Shot During Quarrel
Police Seek Missing Woman
Police are investigating an incident that left a 49-year- old Apollo Beach man dead. They are also searching for a suspect in the case.
According to the Hillsbor- ough County Sheriff’s Office, Monday night, George Mc- Cord became engaged in an argument while outside the Pelican Apartment Complex. At some point during the ar-
gument, the man reportedly pulled a handgun and shot McCord. The man fled after the shooting.
McCord was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. He died as a result of his injuries. Police said the motive was not clear as to why the men were arguing. The investigation is continu- ing.
The Zephyrhills Police De- partment is asking for help in locating a missing woman.
Police said Edith Merle Hill-Williams, 62, left the Wellsprings Assisted Living Facility at 12:30 p. m. Tues- day and was last seen in the area of Tampa General Hospi- tal at 5:30 p. m. Wednesday.
Police said Hill- Williams is disabled, dia- betic, and takes medication for mental conditions. She is
EDITH MERLE HILL- WILLIAMS
5’6” tall and weighs 200 pounds. She was last seen wearing a camouflage scrub top, blue jeans, and black and orange Crocs.
Anyone with information is asked to
cal ((813) 780-0050.
Uncle Sandy
In the end, 7, 17, 24, 54 it’s not the years 14, 30, 35, 39 in your life that count. 4, 22, 25, 44 It’s the life in your years. 3, 40, 55, 60.
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