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24-05-2025
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‘It's definitely odd': Caped man accused of cutting cables at 7 Zephyrhills lift stations
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (WFLA) — Zephyrhills police said multiple wastewater lift stations were vandalized, and communication cables were cut, posing a risk to wastewater operations. No lift stations ceased operations during the incidents but did lose communication. Early Friday, police were looking for a man they said was seen on surveillance near one of the lift stations wearing no shirt, a red cape, white shorts, black shoes, and riding a red bicycle. Man fatally stabbed outside St. Pete sushi restaurant 'You wouldn't think that someone would mess with a lift station,' said Melissa Ivy, who lives near one of the lift stations. She said she never really thinks about the lift stations and has never seen the man police were looking for. 'That description, I mean, you would definitely notice that and remember that if you saw someone with a red cape,' Ivy said. Zephyrhills police arrested 35-year-old Justin Love Friday on charges of trespassing and damaging critical infrastructure. Police said he was seen by one of the seven affected lift stations, either on May 21 or May 22. The following were the affected locations: 5/21/25: 39419 Kennedy Ave 5/21/25: 6481 20th St 5/22/25: North Ave and 18th St 5/22/25: County Road 54 and Wire Rd 5/22/25: 23rd St/10th Ave 5/22/25: South Ave and 6th Ave 5/22/25: 37845 Palmetto Palm Dr City officials said the damage was discovered after automated alerts showed the lift stations were no longer communication with monitoring systems. They said tampering with these lines interferes with the city's ability to control the lift stations. 'The whole the system is very technical, I'm sure. It costs lots of money, so very strange that they would target something like that,' Ivy said. But police also said preliminary interviews suggest the damage to the lift stations doesn't appear to be a targeted attack on city infrastructure, but rather random acts with no apparent motive. 'It's weird, it's definitely odd,' Ivy said. Police said more people and incidents could be connected to this case, so it remains an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Zephyrhills police at 813-780-0050. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
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Man shot, killed after argument escalates in Zephyrhills
The Brief A man was shot and killed after an argument escalated in the Vinson Avenue area in Zephyrhills. After the shooting, deputies said the victim ran off from the scene but collapsed nearby. The other man involved is cooperating with investigators. ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. - A man was shot and killed Wednesday after an argument escalated in the Vinson Avenue area in Zephyrhills, deputies said. What we know The Pasco Sheriff's Office said they believe the shooting stemmed from an argument between the victim and another man. After the shooting, deputies said the victim ran off from the scene but collapsed nearby. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube Once first responders arrived at the scene, they provided aid to the man, but they said he ultimately died from his injuries. The shooting is being considered an isolated incident by deputies, and all parties are accounted for, according to the sheriff's office. They said the other man involved is cooperating with PSO's investigation. What we don't know Deputies have not released details about the identities of the victim or the other man involved. The investigation remains active. The Source The information in this story was released by the Pasco Sheriff's Office. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA:
Yahoo
08-05-2025
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Man collapses, dies after being shot during argument in Zephyrhills: PCSO
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (WFLA) — An apparent shooting victim was found collapsed in Zephyrhills Wednesday, and later died from his injuries, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. Investigators said preliminary information indicated that the man who was shot had been in an argument with another person in the area of Vinson Avenue. Bradenton man convicted for 5-year-old's death after hitting her with vehicle The suspect is believed to have pulled out a gun and shot the man, who then ran off and collapsed nearby. First responders provided the man aid, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The sheriff's office said the suspect was cooperating with its investigation, and it appeared to be an isolated incident with 'all parties accounted for.' No further information was immediately available. This is a developing story. Stay up to date on the latest from News Channel 8 on-air and on the go with the free WFLA News Channel 8 mobile app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WFLA.
