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Dairy Worker Accused Of Dumping Cow Manure On Co-Worker's Head

A FL dairy worker has been charged with felony battery after deputies said he dumped a bucket of cow manure on a co-worker's head.

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Jose Ramirez-Callejas was charged with felony battery after police say he dumped cow manure on a co-worker's head at a dairy farm.
Jose Ramirez-Callejas was charged with felony battery after police say he dumped cow manure on a co-worker's head at a dairy farm. (Pasco Sheriff)

CRYSTAL SPRINGS, FL — A 47-year-old homeless man has been charged with felony battery after Pasco County Sheriff's deputies said he dumped a bucket of cow manure over a co-worker's head at a Crystal Springs dairy.

According to deputies, Jose Ramirez-Callejas was working as a laborer at Spoto's Dairy, 40421 Bay Ave., on Wednesday when he scooped cow manure into a bucket and dumped it on the co-worker.

Deputies said Ramirez-Callejas has a previous conviction for battery in Hillsborough County. His bond was set at $2,500.

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