Armed Florida girl invades ex-boyfriend’s home whereas he was within the lavatory, deputies say

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PALM COAST, Fla. – A Florida girl has discovered herself behind bars after coming into her ex-boyfriend’s home, threatening him with a gun and stealing money from his dresser, in keeping with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Workplace.

Kiarra Strickland, 33, was arrested and charged with house invasion/theft with a firearm after the incident that unfolded on Tuesday in Palm Coast, an arrest affidavit stated.

At round 9:20 a.m., Strickland drove as much as her ex-boyfriend’s home along with her three youngsters within the automobile, deputies stated. Witnesses stated they noticed her two daughters within the backseat, whereas her son was within the entrance seat.

Strickland allegedly grabbed a black, semi-automatic pistol from the passenger seat, the identical space the place her son was sitting, and made her means inside the house, the report stated.

The door was unlocked for an uninvolved buddy, the report stated.

Strickland’s boyfriend was within the lavatory when he heard the entrance door open, however he did not know who it was till Strickland appeared in his bed room.

“You bought something for me?” she requested him whereas pointing a gun at him, in keeping with the affidavit.

“No,” the person replied.

Strickland made her strategy to the highest left drawer of his dresser and grabbed between $50 and $100 in money; she knew he saved money on this drawer.

The 2 had been in a “short-term romantic relationship” that resulted in September, the affidavit stated. Strickland and her three youngsters lived on the house, however have not been in touch since their relationship ended. The person has since modified the locks.

After Strickland grabbed the money, she received in her automobile and sped off, in keeping with deputies.

Deputies additionally caught up with Strickland’s son in school, in keeping with the affidavit. He stated his mother drove him immediately to high school that morning, however “seemed to be nervous and scared whereas chatting with legislation enforcement,” the affidavit added. The boy’s attendance go had an entry time of 9:32 a.m.

Ring digicam surveillance from neighbors was in keeping with the sufferer and witness’ accounts, the affidavit stated.

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An arrest warrant was issued and Strickland was discovered at her home in Palm Coast and positioned underneath arrest, deputies stated. A search warrant was served and the gun and stolen money had been additionally recovered. Strickland finally admitted to the crime and was transported to the Sheriff Perry Corridor Inmate Detention Facility, the place she stays held with out bond.

“Not controlling your anger after which committing against the law to settle a rating will get you arrested and a mattress on the Inexperienced Roof Inn each time,” Sheriff Rick Staly stated in a press launch. “And, she’s off the checklist for being the mom of the 12 months by taking her youngsters alongside along with her to a house invasion that might have turned lethal. I commend our group that labored all through the day and evening to shortly clear up this case and arrest the offender.”