49-year-old Christopher Robison faces multiple felony charges after police respond to domestic disturbance call
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – The Pinellas Park Police Department has arrested a man following a violent domestic and sexual battery incident on Wednesday. Christopher Robison, 49, was taken into custody after police responded to a domestic disturbance call at an apartment on 76th Avenue.
Police arrived at the scene and, after hearing a disturbance, were forced to enter a locked bedroom where they found Robison and a 19-year-old female victim.
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According to police, Robison, who has been in a dating relationship with the victim for nine months, physically assaulted her for several hours. He also threatened her with a firearm, prevented her from leaving the apartment, and sexually battered her while in possession of the weapon.
Robison, who police describe as a violent career offender with an extensive criminal history, was charged with:
- Sexual Battery (Deadly Weapon)
- Domestic Battery by Strangulation
- False Imprisonment
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
- Aggravated Assault
Detectives have secured and executed several search warrants as part of the ongoing investigation.
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“The Pinellas Park Police Department remains committed to protecting victims of domestic violence and holding offenders accountable,” said Chief Adam Geissenberger in a statement. “This case demonstrates the dedication of our patrol officers and detectives who worked through the night to ensure justice and the victim’s safety.”
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