NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. -- The Pasco County Sheriff's Office arrested a man accused of breaking into a New Port Richey home and sexually battering a 71-year-old woman Monday.
According to deputies, 23-year-old Anton Dawkins was arrested Tuesday and charged with sexual battery and armed burglary.
Investigators say the woman entered the home on Heather Street in New Port Richey just after 8:15 am and was eventually approached by Dawkins, who was armed with what appeared to be a handgun with a red or orange tip.
Dawkins has been booked at the Land O' Lakes Detention Center.
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