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'Turn yourself in,' says sheriff to man accused of beating pregnant woman in Marion County

By Kelly Healey

The Sheriff’s Office said Paul Anthony Oquendo head-butted a pregnant woman, grabbed her by the throat and threatened her.

By Kelly Healey
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 25-year-old man accused of battery on a pregnant woman, officials said.
The Sheriff’s Office said Paul Anthony Oquendo head-butted a pregnant woman, grabbed her by the throat and threatened her.
“I have no tolerance for domestic violence which is why we have a Domestic Violence Unit now, for people like you, Paul. You beat a woman that you knew was pregnant,” Sheriff Billy Woods said in a Facebook post.
Oquendo also has a warrant for robbery issued in Citrus County, deputies said.
“You want to be a man? Then do the right thing and turn yourself in,” Woods said.
The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP and reference 18-71. If a caller’s tip leads to an arrest, they could be eligible for a reward.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — You can watch the Marion County Sheriff's Office Facebook post below:

Wanted by Woods Wednesday (9-12-18)

Hello Marion County citizens, I’m your Sheriff, Billy Woods. And yes, it is Wanted by Woods! Today, we are looking for 25-year-old Paul Anthony Oquendo, who has a felony warrant for Battery - Second Offense and he has warrants for Robbery in Citrus County. I have no tolerance for domestic violence which is why we have a Domestic Violence Unit now, for people like you Paul. You beat a woman that you knew was pregnant. You head butted her, grabbed her by the throat and threatened her? That does not make you a man. You want to be a man? Then do the right thing and turn yourself in. Citizens, if Paul does not do the right thing, we are going to need your help locating him. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP and reference 18-71 in your tip. If you use Crime Stoppers and your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward! And as always citizens, have a great day!

Posted by Marion County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, September 12, 2018

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