3 Arrested in Land O' Lakes Home Invasion

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of three people in connection with a Wednesday morning home invasion and shooting in Land O’ Lakes.

According to the sheriff’s office, Lonnie Jones, 22, and two 17-year-old boys approached an apartment on My Lady Lane, knocked on the door and then stormed inside. The trio then confronted resident Taylor Ellis, an email to media from the agency stated.

“Lonnie Jones then pointed a firearm at the victim and stole his cellphone,” the email said.

As the robbery was occurring, the apartment’s other resident, Dalton Weaver, jumped out of a second-story window, deputies noted.

The three suspects left the home at that time and got into their car. As they were leaving, Jones is accused of firing shot at Weaver, striking him in the shoulder. Weaver suffered an injury that is considered not life-threatening.

The search for the men Wednesday morning left the area around Drexel Road in the Lake Patience area closed off for a time.

All three suspects have been charged with home invasion robbery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Patch is not releasing the names of the two juveniles involved.

Booking photo of Lonnie Jones courtesy of the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office