Crime & Safety

Arrest Made in Double Shooting Near Dunkin' Donuts

Robert William Bisplinghoff was charged with two counts of attempted first degree murder.

A young man has been arrested in connection with a New Port Richey double shooting.

Robert William Bisplinghoff, 19, was arrested in Palm Harbor Friday on a Pasco County warrant.

According to a press release from New Port Richey Police Chief James Steffens, Bisplinghoff was wanted in connection to the double shooting that happened Dec. 20, 2012, near the Dunkin’ Donuts at 5524 U.S. 19 in New Port Richey.  Two men were shot at close range during an altercation there, Steffens stated.

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Authorities say Bisplinghoff fled and was arrested at a motel in Palm Harbor.

He was charged with two counts of attempted first degree murder and booked into the Pinellas County jail.

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Bisplinghoff, of 6403 Montana Ave, New Port Richey, is a close associate of an armed burglary ring that police officers busted, according to Steffens, but he has not been linked to those crime s at this time.

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