Florida mom accused of vile child porn crimes against her daughter — could face death penalty for sexual battery charges



A Florida mother has been hit with more than 40 charges related to "grotesque" child pornography and sexual battery involving her 11-year-old daughter. The mom could face the death penalty if she is convicted of the horrific crimes.

On Monday, a 34-year-old woman from St. Petersburg was arrested by detectives and hit with 41 total charges, including 13 counts of transmission of child pornography, 13 counts of sexual performance by a child, four counts of capital sexual battery, four counts of aggravated child abuse, three counts of lewd or lascivious molestation, three counts of sexual activities involving animals, and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device.

'This is nuts. I don't know how else to describe it.'

The mother could face the death penalty if convicted of capital sexual battery of a person under 12 years of age.

The suspect was transported to the Pinellas County Jail and remains in custody without bond.

Police urged that the name of the female suspect not be released to protect the child’s identity. A 38-year-old male was also not identified because the investigation is ongoing.

Police said the man involved in the child sexual abuse material case is facing several felony charges, including child pornography and traveling to meet a minor to engage in sex.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said in a statement, "Detectives began their investigation after learning that a 38-year-old male subject was involved in obtaining child pornography and meeting with young children."

Police said detectives determined that the male obtained child porn from the female suspect.

"Detectives learned that the woman had been forcing her 11-year-old daughter to perform sexual acts on the suspect, herself, and the family dog," police stated. "Detectives say that the suspect would record and photograph these incidents, sharing them with a 38-year-old male."

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said during a press conference, "The things that the mother did to the daughter are graphic, and they are grotesque."

"During March and April of this year, the mother created at least 14 videos of her 11-year-old daughter posing at the mother’s direction and engaging in various sex acts, including bestiality with the family dog," Gualtieri stated.

Gualtieri noted that the mother used sex toys on her daughter.

"These acts constitute sexual battery or, as commonly referred to as rape, and because of the child’s age, the mother’s crimes are capital offenses punishable by death," Gualtieri said.

Sheriff Gualtieri said the mother admitted to forcing her daughter to perform sex acts on video and sending the videos to the man when she was interviewed by detectives.

Gualtieri added, "These cases are the worst cases of child abuse, and in this case, it’s not just sexually abusing a child; it’s gross sexual abuse of a young girl by her mother to satisfy an adult with a perverse craving for watching kids engaged in sex acts."

Investigators are attempting to determine whether money was exchanged for the illicit videos.

Gualtieri said investigators are looking into whether the mother sent explicit videos to others.

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The sheriff said the victim's father and a sibling lived in the same home. He added that investigators do not believe the father was involved in the alleged child sex crimes. The victim is being taken care of by the father, but the Department of Children and Families is "very involved" in the case.

Gualtieri said there are no indications so far that the sibling was sexually exploited by the mother.

The mother made her first court appearance on Tuesday, when a judge ordered the suspect not to have any contact with her daughter.

WTVT-TV reported that the father was at the hearing, and he was "visibly upset and appeared to be praying at one point."

Gualtieri stressed that there is a significant issue with child pornography crimes.

The sheriff noted that 84 different people have been booked into the Pinellas County Jail on child pornography charges since January, resulting in approximately 900 charges of possessing or distributing child pornography.

"Think about that: That's 900 different videos of kids, mostly in the 5- to 12-year-old range, engaged in perverse sex acts for the pleasure of adults who seek, obtain, and watch these videos," Gualtieri said.

"This is nuts. I don't know how else to describe it. It's ruining kids' lives," Gualtieri said of the outbreak of child porn crimes.

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Florida nurse learns fate after husband caught her having sex with stepson; boy's mom blasts 'incestuous pedophile'



A former Florida nurse learned her fate after she pleaded "no contest" to a child sex crime, in which she sexually assaulted her stepson.

As Blaze News previously reported, 35-year-old Alexis Von Yates was accused of engaging in sexual activities with a minor.

'Ms. Yates told victim that she was 'horny.''

Von Yates originally was charged with sexual battery on a person 12 to 18 years of age by a person in familial custody, a first-degree felony that carries a maximum sentence of life in prison and a $10,000 fine.

However, Von Yates agreed last month to a plea deal on a lesser charge of lewd and lascivious battery on a child between the ages of 12 and 16.

On Tuesday, Von Yates was sentenced to serve two years in state prison, followed by two years of community control and 10 years of sex offender probation, according to the New York Post. Von Yates also is required to complete 200 hours of community service and pay fines and court costs. The judge ordered her to have no contact with the victim.

Florida Fifth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Timothy McCourt noted that the victim and his mother said they were "one hundred percent in agreement with the sentencing," according to the New York Post.

However, the mother of the boy blasted Von Yates as an "incestuous pedophile” who groomed her son.

During the sentencing hearing, the victim's mom claimed Von Yates showed no remorse for her "despicable actions" and slammed her a "coward," Fox News reported.

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Von Yates is accused of sexually abusing the boy on July 26, 2024.

"His father worked late hours as a lineman," the arrest affidavit reads. "The child victim was hanging out with his stepmother while she was taking care of his younger siblings. ... Around 11 p.m., the two of them began relaxing on the couch, 'hitting' a THC cartridge together while playing a video game. Several hours later ... they decided to watch a movie."

Von Yates and her stepson both agreed that the movie was "boring," the affidavit from the Marion County Sheriff's Office states.

"Ms. Yates told victim that she was 'horny,'" the affidavit notes. "Victim laid on top of Ms. Yates. Ms. Yates allowed victim to kiss Ms. Yates' neck, pull down Ms. Yates' shorts and underwear to her ankles."

Von Yates and the victim engaged in sexual acts, including sexual intercourse, according the affidavit, which also noted that Von Yates' husband "walked in" on his wife sexually abusing his 15-year-old son.

Once the father witnessed his son running to the bathroom and noticed that his wife was unclothed, he called Von Yates a "child predator," removed his son from the house, and dropped him off at the boy's grandparents' home, the affidavit states.

The Florida Department of Health suspended Von Yates' nursing license shortly after her arrest on Nov. 6, 2024.

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Florida nurse snags plea deal after husband allegedly 'walked in' on her having sex with underage stepson



A Florida nurse has reportedly taken a plea deal to reduce her prison sentence in the case of her husband allegedly walking in on her sexually abusing her underage stepson.

According to a Marion County Sheriff's Office arrest affidavit previously obtained by People magazine, 34-year-old Alexis Von Yates is accused of engaging in sexual activities with an underage boy on July 30, 2024.

Yates' husband reportedly 'walked in' on his wife sexually abusing his 15-year-old son.

Yates — of Ocala — was arrested Nov. 6, 2024.

Yates was initially charged with sexual battery on a person 12 to 18 years of age by a person in familial custody.

Yates' nursing license was immediately suspended following her arrest.

Last Thursday, Yates entered a no-contest plea to a lesser charge of lewd and lascivious battery, according to WCJB-TV.

Court TV reported, "Prosecutors said the victim's family supported the negotiated plea to avoid requiring the 15-year-old victim to return to Florida to testify, which they feared would disrupt his ongoing mental health treatment."

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Law & Crime reported in April that the alleged victim was on vacation and visiting his father for the summer when the purported sexual acts occurred.

"His father worked late hours as a lineman," Yates' arrest affidavit states. "The child victim was hanging out with his stepmother while she was taking care of his younger siblings. ... Around 11 p.m., the two of them began relaxing on the couch, 'hitting' a THC cartridge together while playing a video game. Several hours later ... they decided to watch a movie."

Yates and the minor both agreed that the movie was "boring," the affidavit reads.

"Ms. Yates told victim that she was 'horny,'" the Florida Department of Health claimed. "Victim laid on top of Ms. Yates. Ms. Yates allowed victim to kiss Ms. Yates' neck, pull down Ms. Yates' shorts and underwear to her ankles."

Yates and the alleged victim reportedly engaged in sexual acts, including intercourse, according to court documents.

Yates' husband reportedly "walked in" on his wife sexually abusing his 15-year-old son.

"Nurses are placed in a position of trust," the DOH said. "Therefore, it is imperative that they demonstrate good judgment and good moral character. Ms. Yates' decision to engage in sexual activity with a minor child and/or her decision to allow a child to engage her in oral and penetrative sex indicates that she lacks the good judgment and moral character necessary to be a registered nurse."

Under the terms of the plea agreement, Yates will serve two years in the Department of Corrections, followed by two years of community control as well as 10 years of sex offender probation, according to Court TV.

Yates must also complete 200 hours of community service, plus pay fines and court costs.

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Florida woman mauled to death in 'thrashing' alligator attack during canoe trip as husband tried to fight off massive beast



A Florida woman was attacked and killed by an alligator while sailing on a canoe on Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities.

A husband and wife were canoeing in a 14-foot boat in approximately two and a half feet of water at the mouth of Tiger Creek near Lake Kissimmee, Florida.

'Gator grabbed her out of the canoe. He tried to fight the gator off. We're at the last place he saw her.'

Suddenly, the canoe drifted over a large alligator.

Citing officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, ABC News reported, "The gator thrashed and tipped the canoe over, throwing both the husband and wife into the water."

The fish and wildlife officials said 61-year-old Cynthia Diekema of Polk County landed on top of the alligator. The husband reportedly attempted to stop the alligator attack but was unfortunately unsuccessful.

WKMG-TV obtained the radio transmission from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, which indicates that the victim's husband attempted in vain to fight off the massive animal.

"Gator grabbed her out of the canoe," a deputy can be heard saying in the audio. "He tried to fight the gator off. We're at the last place he saw her. He left the paddle here where he last saw her at."

The Polk County Sheriff's Office helicopter, PCSO deputies, marine units, and an alligator trapper were dispatched to the scene, the commission said.

Wildlife officials revealed on Tuesday that trappers had recovered an 11-foot-4-inch alligator matching the length description of the gator involved in the fatal attack. Trappers also recovered a second alligator, up to 11 feet in length.

Diekema's body has since been recovered.

The FWC launched a full investigation into the animal attack.

Roger Young — the executive director of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission — called Diekema's death a "devastating loss" during a press conference on Wednesday.

Young noted, "While alligator attacks resulting in fatalities are extremely rare, this tragedy serves as a somber reminder of the powerful wildlife that share our natural spaces."

Young said of the victim's friends and family, "Our heartfelt prayers go out to them. This is a devastating loss, and our hearts go out to everyone affected by this tragedy."

This is the second alligator attack in the area since March. A woman suffered an alligator bite on her arm while kayaking on a canal between Tiger Lake and Kissimmee Lake.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission urges the public to "never feed an alligator and keep your distance if you see one. Swim only in designated swimming areas during daylight hours. And keep pets on a leash and away from the water."

You can watch a local WTSP-TV newscast on the fatal alligator attack here.

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Florida woman poses as ICE agent to kidnap ex-boyfriend's wife, says victim must 'suffer consequences of husband's actions'



A Florida woman was caught impersonating a federal immigration officer in an attempt to kidnap her ex-boyfriend's wife, according to police.

Police arrested 52-year-old Latrance Battle on charges of robbery by sudden snatching, kidnapping, and impersonating a law enforcement officer.

The alleged victim was 'in fear' because she is in the process of becoming a legal United States resident.

According to Law & Crime, the alleged victim told investigators that the incident began while she was at her job at the Days Inn in Panama City, Florida.

On April 10, the alleged victim said she was confronted by a woman who was reportedly wearing a white face mask, sunglasses, a black jacket, pants, a hat, and an ICE shirt.

The affidavit said the woman — later identified as Battle — held a business card that read “Sheriff’s Office.” Battle was holding a walkie-talkie that she used for fake conversations with other agents, according to court documents.

Police believe Battle was impersonating an agent with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in order to kidnap the alleged victim, who was allegedly the wife of Battle's ex-boyfriend.

The Bay County Sheriff's Office said in a statement, "Latrance instructed the victim that she had to go with her. Due to being in fear, the victim got in the vehicle and went willingly with Latrance."

The alleged victim was "in fear" because she is in the process of becoming a legal United States resident.

While driving in a car, Battle "forcefully snatched" the alleged victim's phone as she was attempting to contact her lawyer and husband, according to court documents.

Battle allegedly told her ex-boyfriend's wife that she was being taken to a sheriff's office and that she could have a phone call once they arrived at the sheriff's office.

Court documents revealed that Battle "kept talking bad about [the victim’s] husband and how [the victim] now has to suffer the consequences of her husband’s actions."

Battle allegedly drove the pair to the Bridge Plaza apartment complex in Panama City Beach, Florida.

According to the affidavit, Battle allegedly “instructed [the victim] to get out of the car and go to room 108."

While Battle was reportedly distracted, the alleged victim took the opportunity to flee her captor and pleaded for help from a man nearby.

The man purportedly allowed the alleged victim to stay inside his apartment until police arrived at the crime scene.

While she waited for law enforcement, the alleged victim called her husband, and he noted that the would-be ICE agent "sounded like his ex-girlfriend."

Deputies with the Bay County Sheriff's Office found the alleged victim “shaking" with apparent fear in the apartment, according to a probable cause arrest.

Law enforcement said Battle was attempting to flee to Alabama, but officers apprehended her before she crossed state lines. Police bodycam video shows Battle initially not cooperating with deputies as she refused to open her car door when instructed by officers.

The husband had an injunction against Battle “for issues they have had in the past,” according to the affidavit. In one incident roughly two years ago, Battle "showed up to his place of business and attacked him."

An ICE spokesperson told Newsweek, "U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and agents are highly trained and dedicated professionals who are sworn to uphold the law, protect the American people, and support U.S. national security interests."

"ICE strongly condemns the impersonation of its officers or agents," the spokesperson added. "This action is not only dangerous, but illegal. Imposters can be arrested for and charged with a criminal offense both at the state and federal level (under 18 USC 912)."

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'Dark and macabre': Florida woman arrested for allegedly selling human remains on Facebook



A Florida woman has been arrested for selling human remains on Facebook, according to police.

Kymberlee Anne Schopper — a 52-year-old woman from Deltona — was arrested Thursday. She was charged with trading in human tissue, according to the Orange City Police Department.

'Join us on a journey down our rabbit hole of curiosities, where the oddities of the world become the keys to unlocking a deeper appreciation for the diverse tapestry of existence.'

Schopper was released Friday from the Volusia County Jail on a $7,500 bond.

Schopper reportedly is one of the owners of the Wicked Wonderland store — self-described as "embracing the peculiar, the odd, and the misunderstood."

The business states it offers taxidermy forms, bone art and jewelry, clown art, BDSM accessories, and a "large selection of wet specimens."

The store's site notes that "every ethically sourced specimen is handled with the utmost care and respect."

"Join us on a journey down our rabbit hole of curiosities, where the oddities of the world become the keys to unlocking a deeper appreciation for the diverse tapestry of existence," the site states. "To understand the odd is to truly appreciate the beauty of diversity."

According to the business' website, the owners are "a mother and daughter team who revel in the madness of the strange and unusual; the dark and macabre."

The owners both claim to "come from a medical background" and "have a passion for sharing our knowledge and expertise in the preservation and exploration of anatomy and pathology of all organic beings."

Wicked Wonderland reportedly also sells merchandise on Facebook.

On Dec. 21, 2023, police received a tip that Wicked Wonderland was selling human bones on Facebook Marketplace, according to WOFL-TV.

The business allegedly was selling two human skull fragments for $90, a human clavicle and scapula for $90, a human rib for $35, human vertebrae for $35, and a partial human skull for $600.

When investigators asked about the human remains, the other shop owner told police that she was unaware that it was illegal, according to the arrest affidavit.

"She confirmed that the store had multiple human bone fragments, all purchased from private sellers, and mentioned she has documentation for these transactions but could not provide it at that moment," the arrest affidavit states. "She described the bones as genuine human remains and delicate in nature."

Schopper allegedly told police the bones were "educational models," which would make it legal to sell the human remains.

Police seized the human remains and submitted them for analysis by a medical examiner and experts.

Experts allegedly suspect the cranium and the skull fragments were likely archaeological finds. The human remains are believed to range in age from 100 years old to more than 500 years old, WOFL-TV reported.

Police said the investigation is ongoing.

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Florida woman couldn't take her dog on flight — so she drowned animal in airport bathroom: Police



A Florida woman was told she could not bring her dog aboard a flight departing Orlando International Airport, so she drowned her dog in an airport bathroom, according to police.

Alison Agatha Lawrence, 57, was arrested March 18. She was charged with aggravated animal abuse — a third-degree felony, according to an arrest record.

'This is not a bottle of water or an oversized bottle of shampoo.'

Lawrence was taken into custody in Clermont and then transported to the Lake County Jail. She was released after posting a $5,000 bond, according to jail records.

On Dec. 16, 2024, officers with the Orlando Police Department responded to reports that an airport employee found a "dead animal" inside a woman's public restroom located before the security checkpoint.

WESH-TV reported that Lawrence brought her small, white, 9-year-old Miniature Schnauzer dog named Tywinn to the Orlando International Airport to board a flight to Bogota, Colombia.

Police said surveillance video shows Lawrence and her dog at the airport talking with an airline employee.

"Sources said she was trying to board a flight but didn’t have the right paperwork to allow the dog to board and couldn’t take it," WFTV-TV reported.

Sources told the news outlet that Lawrence allegedly drowned her pet in an airport bathroom.

Lawrence "is believed to have taken extreme and tragic action by killing the dog," the Orlando Police Department stated.

Officers were reportedly taken to a trash bag containing the dead dog and several dog accessories.

A female airport employee allegedly told police that she saw a woman sitting on the bathroom floor of a stall, cleaning up "a lot of water and a lot of dog food."

The employee had to tend to a "cleanup emergency," but when she returned approximately 20 minutes later, she reportedly witnessed Lawrence exit the stall and leave with a purse and suitcase.

At that time, the employee removed the trash bag from the canister and discovered the dead dog because the bag was heavier than normal, according to the affidavit. WOFL-TV reported that the dog's body "was wet and warm."

A necropsy was performed later, and it was determined that the dog likely died from drowning.

Animal services used the dog's microchip to locate Lawrence.

Police said Lawerence's name and contact information were on the dog tag of the deceased animal. The name on the dog tag matched Lawrence's passport that she used to board her flight.

After the dog's death, Lawrence proceeded through security and eventually boarded her flight to Colombia, the probable cause statement said.

"The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority fully cooperates with all law enforcement officials regarding possible criminal activity on airport property," a spokesperson for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority stated.

Bryan Wilson — of the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida — told WKMG-TV, “Obviously, we were shocked when we heard a woman had effectively drowned her companion animal all because she couldn’t get on a plane. This is not a bottle of water or an oversized bottle of shampoo.”

You can watch a local newscast from WESH regarding the dead dog here.

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Florida couple accused of stuffing billiard ball in tortured teen mom's mouth, suffocating her, ditching her dismembered body



A Florida couple allegedly kidnapped, tortured, and murdered a teen mom, according to authorities.

Miranda Corsette — a 16-year-old mother to an 11-month-old baby — allegedly met 35-year-old Steven Gress on a dating app, then went to his St. Petersburg residence on Valentine's Day.

Gress and Brandes 'held the victim against her will for more than seven days and tortured her by repeatedly beating the victim and eventually stuffing a billiard ball into her mouth and wrapping her face with plastic wrap, causing her to suffocate.'

Corsette is said to have returned to her grandmother's home in Gulfport the next day — but soon after that day went back to Gress' house. Police said Corsette remained there for days with Gress and his domestic partner, 37-year-old Michelle Brandes.

Corsette's grandmother on Feb. 24 reported her missing to the Gulfport Police Department. Corsette was homeschooled and lived with her grandmother because Corsette's parents are deceased, St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway stated during a press conference.

"We are very familiar with Miranda," said Commander Mary Farrand, who is also Gulfport's acting police chief. "She is a frequent runaway, and she has a history of mental health issues as well as drug abuse. The grandmother is her primary caregiver at this time."

Farrand explained that the grandmother — who didn't report Corsette missing for several days — said her granddaughter "normally comes home," and the grandmother said "she doesn’t report her missing every time she leaves. She just didn’t come back in a timely manner this time."

On March 6, a witness contacted police with a tip about a possible kidnapping and murder of a missing teen, and detectives determined Corsette was the missing teen referred to in the tip.

On Feb. 20, Brandes and Gress accused the teen mother of stealing a ring, according to the arrest affidavit.

Chief Holloway said the couple beat and tortured Corsette because they couldn't find the ring.

The Tampa Bay Times, citing the affidavit, reported that Gress and Brandes "held the victim against her will for more than seven days and tortured her by repeatedly beating the victim and eventually stuffing a billiard ball into her mouth and wrapping her face with plastic wrap, causing her to suffocate."

The St. Petersburg Police Department said of Corsette in a statement, "Sometime between February 20th and February 24th, she was killed."

Police said Gress put Corsette’s body in his car and drove to a home in nearby Largo; detectives found evidence that Corsette was dismembered there.

Chief Holloway said Brandes' mother owns the Largo home .

Police said Gress and Brandes drove about 50 miles to ditch the body in a dumpster in Ruskin.

Detectives located the dumpster but have yet to find the teen girl's remains. On Friday, police said they believe her remains likely are in a landfill.

Gress already was in jail for unrelated charges when the accusations about Corsette came to light.

On March 6, Gress was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and possession of methamphetamine and marijuana, records show. Police said Gress pointed a harpoon at Brandes.

In the missing teen case, Gress was charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping.

Gress was being held at the Pinellas County Jail without bail.

An assistant public defender has been appointed to represent him and has entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf, according to court records.

Brandes turned herself in to police Saturday morning. She is charged with first-degree murder in connection with Corsette's death.

The St. Petersburg Police Department noted, "This is still a very active investigation, and more charges are expected."

Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780.

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Teen spray-paints car in revenge plot against ex-boyfriend. Turns out it's not his car — and she winds up behind bars.



A Florida teen found herself behind bars after her revenge plot against her ex-boyfriend went badly awry.

Shortly after 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, deputies with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office responded to a vandalism call about "a young woman spray-painting a vehicle" in Deltona, which is about 30 minutes north of Orlando.

'You really need to try harder to try to be sneaky because you are god awful.'

When police arrived at the crime scene, they encountered two teenagers — an 18-year-old and a 16-year-old — near a black Infiniti covered in bright yellow spray paint. Smiley faces and the words "Jason" and "devil" were spray-painted on the car.

One of the teenagers was walking away from officers, and she told police that she was "not involved."

“This one’s not involved, but she has yellow paint from head to toe,” a deputy said sarcastically, according to bodycam video obtained by WKMG-TV. "And she threw all of her dope over here."

The deputy tells the teens, "You really need to try harder to try to be sneaky because you are god awful."

"And you guys spray-painted the wrong damn car," the officer says before chuckling.

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said on social media, "Oops, wrong car. Overnight, deputies responded to a vandalism call in the City of Deltona about a young woman spray-painting a vehicle."

"When questioned, the 18-year-old admitted she was upset with her ex-boyfriend, so she and her friend decided to spray-paint and throw eggs at what they thought was his vehicle," police stated. "Unfortunately the vehicle in question belonged to a neighbor, not her ex."

The 18-year-old told deputies she was upset with her ex-boyfriend because he owed her money.

According to the affidavit, deputies discovered 33.8 grams of marijuana, a glass pipe, an empty bottle of Crown Royal whiskey, and two open bottles of Four Loko alcoholic beverages inside the suspect's car. Cops also allegedly found a can of yellow spray paint in the vehicle's trunk.

The 18-year-old — identified as Evelina Fabianski — was charged with criminal mischief, contributing to delinquency of a minor, possession of alcohol under 21, and driving under the influence.

The 16-year-old — not identified due to her age — was charged with possession of marijuana over 20 grams.

Fabianski was reportedly booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail before being released on Wednesday afternoon.

The 16-year-old was taken to the Volusia County Family Resource Center.

WOFL-TV interviewed the car owner, who said it likely would cost $5,000 to repair the damages to his vehicle.

"It's crazy, too. They chose the perfect color," car owner Jonathan Edwards said. "The perfect color, to pop off of black."

Edwards used a razor blade to scrape the paint off the windows so he could see to drive, but the car is still covered in yellow spray paint.

Edwards said he is taking the suspects to court.

"You're 18. There's no point to ruin your life this early over a guy. Makes no sense," Edwards said.

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Disturbing video shows apparent road-rage shooting at busy Florida intersection; male suspect faces murder charges



A Florida male and female have been arrested in connection with an apparent road-rage shooting in the middle of a busy intersection that left one dead and another in critical condition. The shooting was caught on video.

Around 4:17 p.m. Sunday, police dispatchers began receiving calls regarding a shooting at a busy intersection in Panama City.

Officers near the shooting began chasing the fleeing pickup truck.

An Instagram account titled "Bay County Bad Drivers" uploaded video of the shooting.

Video shows a red GMC Terrain SUV stopped at a red light with a gray Dodge Ram pickup truck directly behind it. Two males are seen standing outside the SUV before returning inside the vehicle.

When the light turns green, the trailing pickup truck aggressively accelerates to the left and whips next to the driver's side of the SUV. It appears that the pickup truck passenger's hand emerges from the truck's open window, and about a dozen gunshots are heard. The SUV comes to a stop in the middle of the intersection.

Police said the pickup truck attempted to flee the crime scene. Officers near the shooting began chasing the fleeing pickup truck.

Panama City Police said in a press release: "They pursued the suspect vehicle north on Hwy 231, while other officers responded to the scene."

WMBB-TV reported that during the chase, the pickup truck collided with a police car on an access road between a Mexican restaurant and a Holiday Inn.

Police arrested two suspects from the pickup truck roughly a mile from the shooting scene.

Panama City Police said two people in the red SUV were shot. One victim died soon after arriving at a local hospital. The other shooting victim was in critical condition.

The shooting victims' identities have yet to be released because the incident is an active homicide investigation, and next of kin are being notified.

Police arrested Jubal Simmons and Ivybella Encino, the New York Post said.

Simmons — the suspected shooter, the Post said — is facing a number of charges, including first-degree premeditated homicide-murder, three counts of first-degree attempted premeditated homicide-murder, discharging a firearm from a vehicle, destroying or altering evidence, and resisting an officer without violence, according to police records.

Encino was hit with charges of first-degree accessory to a crime, fleeing or eluding police, and aggravated assault on an officer, records also say.

Simmons is being held without bond. Encino is being held on a $850,500 bond.

Panama City Police said they are "grateful to all the witnesses who came forward with information and evidence in this case."

The PCPD urged anyone with additional information on the shooting to contact Panama City Police at 850-872-3100 or phone in a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 850-785-TIPS (8477).

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