Crime & Safety
Lutz Man Accused Of Pointing Gun At Red Light Runner
A 31-year-old Lutz man has been charged with robbery of a firearm and aggravated assault following a road rage incident on April 8.

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL -- A 31-year-old Lutz man has been charged with armed robbery and aggravated assault following a road rage incident on April 8.
According to Pasco County Sheriff's deputies, around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Ryan Samuel Defrancisco of Turtlerock Court became upset when a motorcyclist ran a red light at Interstate 75 and State Road 56, nearly causing an accident.
Deputies said he pursued the motorcyclist, blocked him in with his truck, pointed a gun at him and pulled the keys out of the motorcycle's ignition.
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Bond was set at $55,000.
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