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DEVORNE
This week’s Spotlight feature, Devorne, is full of confidence and sure she will be successful in what- ever endeavor she chooses. This young lady says she’s always had a passion for modeling, and it is a career that she definitely wants to progress in. De- vorne said she thinks ahead and maintains a profes- sional composure, even under pressure, and with drive, longevity, and good fortune, she hopes to someday become a campaign model working with the elite of the industry. Congratulations to Devorne as this week’s Spotlight Feature.
$5,000 Reward Offered In Shooting That Left 1 Dead, 1 Injured
A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered by Crime Stop- pers for information in a fatal shooting. The shooting took place Sunday night shortly after 11:30 p.m.
According to the St. Peters- burg Police Department, a group of people were standing outside in the area of 13th Av- enue, S., and 13th Street, S.
Unidentified suspects fired several shots from across the street into the crowd. One man, 28-year-old Demario
DEMARIO THOMAS ... Died as a result of his injuries
Thomas, of St. Petersburg, was critically injured and died as a result of his injuries.
An unidentified 25-year- old woman was also struck by gunfire. However, her injuries are considered to be non-life threatening.
The investigation is contin- uing. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-873-TIPS or online at www.crimestoppersofpinel- las.org.
Shooting At Motel Leaves Man Dead
Police are investigating a shooting at a motel that has left a man critically injured. The victim later died as a result of his injuries.
According to the St. Peters- burg Police Department, around 5 p.m., Friday, officers responded to the Landmark Motel, 1930 4th Street, N., in reference to the shooting. The victim was an adult male who was located inside one of the rooms. The victim died as a re- sult of his injuries.
The victim has been identi- fied as Benjamin Goff, of St. Petersburg. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for in- formation.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the St. Petersburg Po- lice Department at (727) 893- 7780. Callers can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873- TIPS or online at www.crimestoppersofpinel- las.org.
BENJAMIN GOFF ... Shooting victim
Man Charged With Attacking Police Officers
A 27-year-old man is ac- cused of attacking two police officers Saturday night. The in- cident took place in Winter Haven after the officers re- sponded to a disturbance call.
According to the Winter
Haven Police Department, the officers were dispatched to a residence of 4th Street. N.E. When the first officer arrived, he found Marc Tucker, who did not live at the residence, arguing with his mother.
After asking Tucker to leave the property, he became irate at the officer and started cursing, and called 9-1-1 telling dispatch that the officer was cursing him. After being told to not call 9-1-1 again, Tucker allegedly called again.
A second officer arrived at the scene and when they at- tempted to place Tucker under arrest, he began to pull away and fight.
Tucker then punched one of the officers in the face and as they were going to the ground, he punched the officer a second time in the back of the neck. As they were on the ground, Tucker then struck the second officer in the face and then grabbed the offi- cer's radio from its holder on the duty belt, police said.
While on the ground, Tucker allegedly started to
grab the officer's firearm yelling, "I'm going to kill you!" The officer was able to pull Tucker's arm away and as Tucker contin- ued to fight, he deployed his department-issued Taser
which took effect.
The officers did not suffer
serious injury and medical treatment was not needed. Tucker was transported to Winter Haven Hospital for medical treatment. He continued to yell at both offi- cers and then spit in both offi- cers faces several times while at the hospital. He also contin- ued to threaten to kill them both. Once he was med- ically cleared, Tucker was transported to the Polk
County Jail.
Tucker was booked in the
Polk County Jail with charges as follows: 2 counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer; 2 counts of battery on law en- forcement officer; 2 counts of resisting with violence; deprive officer means of protection/ communication; and misuse of 9-1-1.
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