FROM THE MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE GUN-RELATED CHARGES

An 18-year-old Stock Island man was arrested on June 12 for firing a gun during a party in Marathon. There were no reported injuries.

Eric Cassanova Townes was charged with shooting into an occupied residence, improper display of a firearm, illegal possession of a firearm, and violation of probation.

The Sheriff’s Office was called to the Trailerama Mobile Home Park at about 10:45 p.m. Sunday regarding a shooting. There was a gathering of 30 to 40 mostly young people at a residence. Witnesses stated a man, later identified as Townes, discharged a handgun during an altercation outside, striking the residence at least once.

The Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol, and U.S. Border Patrol surrounded the area and Townes was found hiding at a nearby gas station. He was taken to jail.

Townes has a criminal history that includes previous firearmsrelated violations.

Man Arrested For Displaying Handgun

A 31-year-old Big Pine Key man was arrested on June 12 after displaying a handgun during an altercation at a school parking lot. There were no shots fired and no injuries were reported.

Michael Albert Gonzalez Rio was charged with improper display of a firearm.

The Sheriff’s Office was called to the Lighthouse Christian Academy parking lot at about 9 a.m. regarding a verbal dispute between Gonzalez Rio and another man.

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Witnesses said Gonzalez Rio exited his vehicle while carrying a handgun before leaving the scene.

Gonzalez Rio was located a short time later and taken into custody without incident.

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