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Friday, May 25, 2012

4th Suspect ID'd in MacDill Soldier's Beating

Detectives are searching for Brandon Jakob Miller, 18, of Tampa and have issued a warrant for his arrest.

The fourth suspect seen on surveillance video attacking and robbing a MacDill Air Force Base soldier in South Tampa has been identified, Tampa Police said Friday. Detectives are searching for 18-year-old Brandon Jakob Miller, of 16023 Sharewood Dr., Tampa, and have issued a warrant for his arrest. Anyone with information about Miller's whereabouts is asked to call Tampa Police at 813-394-9053. Three other 18-year-olds — Geroshe Lewis and Lerome Howard of Tampa, and Jared Richardson of Brandon — have been arrested and charged for their alleged roles in the aggravated battery and robbery of U.S. Army Sgt. Johnny Aparicio. Miller faces similar charges, Tampa Police spokesperson Janelle McGregor said Friday. Investigators say Aparicio was …

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$16,250 Reward Offered in Attack on MacDill Serviceman

Monday, May 21, 2012

Police to 4th Suspect in Soldier's Beating: 'We're Coming For You'

Tampa Police issued the warning for the fourth suspect who was seen on video footage attacking and robbing a U.S. Army soldier earlier this month in South Tampa.

Tampa Police have a message for the fourth suspect still at large in the beating of a MacDill Air Force Base soldier: "We're coming for you." That's what Tampa police Lt. Mary O'Connor told TBO.com on Monday following the latest arrest in the case of the violent attack and robbery of U.S. Army Sgt. Johnny Aparicio earlier this month in South Tampa. Jared J. Richardson, 18, of 868 Bayou View Drive in Brandon, was arrested late Sunday night on charges of aggravated battery, robbery and possession of marijuana. According to TBO, officers also seized Richardson's gold 2002 Chevrolet Impala, which they say was used during the beating. Two other 18-year old men — Robinson High School student Geroshe Lewis, of 4712 W. Wallcraft Ave., and Lerome …

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Robinson High Student is Charged in Soldier's Beating, Update: 3rd Man Charged in Soldier's Beating Caught on Camera, and $16,250 Reward Offered in Attack on MacDill Serviceman

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