TPD Makes Arrest for Brighton Road Shooting
August 03, 2018
The Tallahassee Police Department has arrested Elias Benjamin in connection for the shooting that occurred on August 2nd near the 2200 block of Brighton Road. Mr. Benjamin is currently in the Leon County Detention Facility. The Tallahassee Police Department would like to thank all those who assisted the Violent Crimes Unit with this investigation.
For further details, the probable cause affidavit is attached to this release and has been redacted in accordance with Florida Statute 119.
Arrested:
Benjamin Elias DOB: 03/29/1984
Charges:
- Aggravated Battery with a Firearm pursuant to Florida Statute 784.045 (1)(a)2
- (2 Counts) Aggravated Assault with a Firearm pursuant to Florida Statute 784.021(1)(b)
- Fire Weapon Missile into Vehicle pursuant to Florida Statute 790.19
- Trafficking Cocaine pursuant to Florida Statute 893.135 (1)(b)1
- Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell within 200ft of Public Park pursuant to Florida Statute 893.13 (1)(d)2
- Possession of Paraphernalia pursuant to Florida Statute 893.147 (1)
- Maintaining a Drug House pursuant to Florida Statute 893.13 (7)(a)5
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