New Port Richey Home Invasion Suspect Arrested


New Port Richey, Fla. (970 WFLA)- Pasco deputies have arrested A 23 year old Port Richey man suspected in the sexual assault of a 71-year-old woman during a home invasion. 

The woman had gone into the home on Heather St in New Port Richey Monday morning to check on it for the homeowner.  Detectives say she was confronted by Anton Dawkins, who had a handgun with an orange tip.  After the assault, Dawkins told the victim that his name was Kevin, then left on foot. 

Dawkins is in the Land O" Lakes Detention Center charged with sexual battery and armed burglary.  Deputies say they were able to lift Dawkins' fingerprints from a Gatorade bottle found at the scene, and the victim made a positive identification of him.

Photo Credit: Pasco Sheriff's Office


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