Hillsborough County

Man Murders Teen Trying to Protect Her Mother

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Jean Pierre Ojeda Salazar, a 25-year-old man, is facing charges for the alleged murder of his 35-year-old girlfriend and her 14-year-old daughter in their Florida home. Salazar was ordered to remain in custody until his trial during a court appearance on Monday. He is charged with first-degree murder with a weapon, second-degree murder with a weapon, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the deaths of Alejandra Cabrejo and her daughter, Mariana Cabrejo. Hillsborough …

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Brave Dog Defends Owner During Knife Attack

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A dog in Florida bravely defended its owner during a knife attack last week, according to local law enforcement. The woman and her canine companion were injured in the incident, which took place on Halima Road in Dover, a community located approximately 20 miles northeast of Tampa. Both are currently recovering from their injuries. The suspect, 40-year-old Joshua Joseph Mueller, is facing charges of aggravated cruelty to animals with a weapon and aggravated battery with …

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