ORANGE CITY, Fla. — A man was arrested Tuesday after police say he fired several shots into his ex-girlfriend’s unoccupied vehicle at Parc Hill Apartments and continued sending her threatening messages.
Orange City police responded to reports of gunfire near 1070 Skyline Loop early Oct. 20. Officers found a vehicle struck by multiple rounds.
The vehicle’s owner told officers she saw her ex-boyfriend, Jimmy Pastora Berroa, shoot her car before leaving in another vehicle, according to police.
Threatening messages continued
Investigators said Berroa continued sending threatening text messages to the woman throughout the day.
Officers collected evidence and worked with multiple law enforcement agencies to locate him. He was taken into custody Tuesday evening.
Suspect faces three charges
Police said Berroa faces charges of:
- Discharging a firearm on public or residential property
- Criminal mischief involving property damage of $1,000 or more
- Aggravated stalking involving a credible threat
The department announced the arrest Wednesday.
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