Valrico, FL – Four juveniles were taken into custody Tuesday after deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said they allegedly broke into vehicles across several Valrico neighborhoods and attempted to flee in a stolen car.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the incident unfolded in the early morning hours of Tuesday when deputies responded to reports of break-ins. A resident reportedly managed to hold one suspect, identified as 14-year-old Raymari Lugo, until deputies arrived. The other three suspects allegedly sped off in a stolen car.
Deputies said the agency’s Aviation Unit tracked the stolen vehicle from above until it was abandoned on Euclid Avenue. The suspects then allegedly ran into a home on South Parsons Avenue, where deputies and K9 units surrounded the area. The juveniles eventually came out one by one and were taken into custody without further incident.
The suspects were identified as 13-year-old Javion Newson, 14-year-old Dontavias Stewart, and 13-year-old Jashawn Dennard. Authorities said the four juveniles face several charges, including Grand Theft Motor Vehicle and Burglary of an Unoccupied Conveyance.
The sheriff’s office said the arrests underscore the coordinated efforts of deputies on the ground and in the air. “This case highlights the determination and teamwork of our deputies to keep neighborhoods safe,” the department stated in its release.
No injuries were reported in connection with the break-ins or arrests. Deputies said the investigation remains ongoing to determine whether the group may be linked to additional incidents in the area.
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