Crime & Safety

Man Wanted on Multiple Assault Charges, Deputies Say

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office is looking for help to find a man they say is wanted on multiple counts of aggravated assault.

Editor’s noteAs the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office turns to the Internet to help it find fugitives with outstanding warrants, New Port Richey Patch is pitching in to help by reposting the information on the agency’s Fugitive of the Day Facebook feature.

Sheriff’s deputies are asking New Port Richey area residents to keep their eyes open for a man they say has several warrants out for his arrest.

Levontae Jermain Bennett, 20, was last known to live in the Zephyrhills area. He has three warrants out for his arrest related to aggravated assaults. There’s also one warrant for failure to appear on a resisting arrest charge.

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Have you seen Bennett?

If so, the sheriff's office asks that you post information to its online tips page.

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