Florida man accused of killing girlfriend, attacking deputy

Published September 27, 2021 10:36 AM

BARTOW, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend after he confessed to his mother and she called police. Polk County Sheriff’s officials said in a news release Monday that they arrested 37-year-old Jason Robinson outside his RV on Saturday night. Authorities say Robinson grabbed a deputy’s stun gun and radio and tried to choke him. Two witnesses jumped in and helped to detain him. Deputies who arrived as backup found the girlfriend’s body buried under a pallet next to the RV’s door. Robinson is being held in the Polk County Jail.

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