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26-02-2025
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5 teenagers suspected in dog park attack to appear in court Wednesday
TAMPA, Fla., (WFLA) – All five teenagers accused of brutally beating another teenager will appear back in court Wednesday morning. The judge is expected to rule on whether the five teens who are being tried as adults, will receive bond or stay in jail until trial. The incident happened at a Davis Island dog park on February 13. This past Saturday, a judge ruled probable cause for the attempted murder charges for four of the teens. Historical marker honors legacy of Tampa's first Black cemetery 5 teenagers suspected in dog park attack to appear in court Wednesday Man arrested for murder in 2023 overdose death: HCSO One of the teenagers, Jacob Ely, is facing the most charges, including attempted murder. Ely was not present in court over the weekend. 'Mr. Ely you're charged with attempted murder in the first-degree aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, throwing a deadly missile at within or into a vehicle, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and burglary of a conveyance with assault or battery,' said the judge. Ely's attorney disputed the claim. 'We definitely challenge the probable cause for count one. I think the evidence that the state is referring to in their motion is not does not bear out from the evidence that was presented at the hearing,' said the attorney. The other teenagers accused of being involved are Owen Callahan, Joseph Gesaule, Jace Villanueva, and Grayson Shearer. 18-year-old Orian Robertson has also been charged with felony battery and burglary. On Saturday, one of the teenager's attorneys tried to argue that before this incident, his client has never been in trouble. On the other hand, prosecutors said the victim could have been killed during the attack. 'He's done everything in his life, prior to this incident, the right way,' said an attorney. 'They drag him away from the car, the defendant asked the other defendants to clear a path so that he can then commit the next action, which is to throw a heavy rock at the victim's head while he was unconscious. This absolutely would have caused murder,' said a Prosecutor. Investigators said they believe this attack stemmed from an argument that happened earlier that week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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21-02-2025
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Davis Islands dog park attack: Teen suspects facing upgraded charges as adults
The Brief All five teens arrested in the Davis Islands Dog Park attack have now been charged as adults. An 18-year-old was also arrested in this case. Most of the teens are also facing upgraded charges from the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office. Video sent anonymously to FOX 13 showed the chaos that unfolded last week when a group of teens were seen beating another teenager unconscious. TAMPA, Fla. - Five teens arrested for beating another teenager in the Davis Islands Dog Park attack that happened last week have all been charged as adults by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office. What we know All five teens who were arrested have been identified as 17-year-old Owen Callahan, 17-year-old Jacob Ely, 16-year-old Joseph Gesuale, 16-year-old Jace Villanueva and 15-year-old Grayson Shearer. The Hillsborough State Attorney's Office also said an 18-year-old, Orian Robinson, was also arrested in the brutal attack. READ:Davis Islands attack: Social media message reveals threats, racist comments from victim to one of the suspects The backstory This comes after a video shared anonymously with FOX 13 showed the chaos that unfolded last Thursday at the dog park. According to detectives, the night began with everyone involved in the incident gathering for a bonfire at Davis Islands. The cell phone video, confirmed by the Tampa Police Department to be part of their investigation, shows the chaos that ended the night. A group of teenagers, which includes one person holding a knife, could be seen surrounding a black pickup truck with a teenage driver and passenger. Police said another teenager threw a rock, which can be heard hitting the vehicle. PREVIOUS:Sixth teenager arrested for brutal Davis Islands dog park attack Moments later, the video shows several teens attacking the passenger, including another person holding a knife. The victim was pulled from the truck and beaten until he was unconscious. Police arrested six of the suspected attackers, and all were charged with battery or assault and a 17-year-old faced an attempted murder charge. Dig deeper However, the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office said most of the teens are facing upgraded charges with the news that each of the suspects will be charged as adults. Prosecutors said Thursday night in a press release, "Our prosecutors have reviewed the facts and evidence, including several videos of the incident, which are difficult to watch." Follow FOX 13 on YouTube Prosecutors said they will be required by Florida law to ask the judge to hold each of the teens behind bars until trial, but they said a judge will make the final decision in the coming days. Each of the teens charged will now face the following charges: Callahan – attempted murder in the first-degree. Ely – attempted murder in the first-degree, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and throwing a deadly missile at within or into a vehicle. Gesuale – attempted murder in the first-degree and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Villanueva – attempted murder in the first-degree and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Shearer – attempted murder in the first-degree. Robinson – felony battery and burglary with a battery. The Source The information in this story was released by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office. It also includes previous reporting of this case. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer contributed to this story. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
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21-02-2025
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Prosecutors file charges against 5 teens, adult for ‘brutal' Tampa dog park attack
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Five minors who were arrested after assaulting another teenager at the Davis Island Dog Park earlier this month have been charged as adults, according to prosecutors. On Feb. 13. the five suspects approached a pickup truck where the victim was sitting. St. Petersburg family left without AC for months, despite warranty The State Attorney's Office for the 13th Judicial Circuit said cell phone videos captured at the scene showed the suspects pulling the victim out of the truck and beating him repeatedly until he lost consciousness. Prosecutors reviewed the videos of the incident and have charged the five juveniles as adults. An additional perpetrator who was already 18 will also be charged. The individuals involved and their charges are as follows: Owen Callahan, 17, charged with attempted murder in the first degree Jacob Ely, 17, charged with attempted murder in the first degree, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and throwing a deadly missile at or into a vehicle. Joseph Gesuale, 16, charged with attempted murder in the first degree, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Jace Villanueva, 16, charged with attempted murder in the first degree, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Grayson Shearer, 16, charged with attempted murder in the first degree Orian Robinson, 18, charged with Felony battery, and burglary. Prosecutors will request a judge to hold the defendants behind bars until trial, which will be decided over the next few days. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
