Crime & Safety

Man Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Pregnant Girlfriend And Her Dog

A 48-year-old man has been charged with aggravated assault after threatening to shoot his pregnant girlfriend and her dog in Clearwater.

David Ploch has been charged with aggravated domestic battery.
David Ploch has been charged with aggravated domestic battery. (Pinellas Sheriff)

CLEARWATER, FL — A 48-year-old man has been charged with aggravated assault after threatening to shoot his pregnant girlfriend and her dog in Clearwater Beach Sunday night.

Clearwater police responded to a call for help at a home at 59 Acacia St. and found that David Ploch was armed with a gun and threatening to shoot his pregnant girlfriend and her dog.

He was arrested and charged with aggravated domestic battery and remains in Pinellas County Jail without bail.

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