Hillsborough County Sherriff's Office took a suspect into custody after he released two pit bulls on a deputy. The officer, Richard Burton, responded to the scene of a noise complaint. The suspect, Juan David Delvalle, came out of the home holding the collar of a pit bull. He released the dog onto Burton commanding it to attack and then he fled back inside the home. The officer used his taser as self defense against the dog.
The suspect appeared with a second dog and instructed it to attack Burton again. The taser gun had already been administered and the officer was forced to use his gun. Delvalle attempted to flee the scene and a physical altercation broke out between the two men. Delvalle punched the officer several times in the chest and arms before another deputy, Kenneth Route, arrived to deploy a taser. Delvalle was arrested and charged with four counts of assault on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest and violation of DUI probation. The suspect has not yet posted $13,000 bond and is currently being held in the Hillsborough County Jail.
Unfortunately, the second pit bull has died as result of the gunshot wound. A third remained in the home and none belonged to the suspect. Hillsborough County Animal Services has become involved and returned the others to their rightful owner.
Delvalle is facing serious criminal charges for resisting arrest, assault on a law enforcement officer and the violation of DUI probation. In addition to the four counts, the suspect may also face additional time for violating probation. After an offender is granted probation by the State, they must abide by certain guidelines and restrictions.
These guidelines include, but are not limited to, reporting to a probation supervisor without missing any appointments. Offenders must allow home visits to be made by the supervisor and not move without permission or notification to the Court. A probation sentence also requires that the offender supports their defendants, work in good faith and pay all court costs. Delvalle violated his probation by not following the law. An offender may be charged with an additional crime if he or she is arrested while serving probation.
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