Arrests made in Port Charlotte home invasion where one suspect died, another critical
Top photos: Saleef Stevenson (image not available) and Leah Kirsten Jenness;
Bottom photo, Ethan Maaske, Image credits: CCSO
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) headquartered in Punta Gorda, Florida, recently announced that two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection to a home invasion on Beverly Avenue that left one of the home invaders dead and another in critical condition.
- Saleef Stevenson, 17, whose photo is not being released due to age, was charged with Home Invasion Robbery with a Firearm or Deadly Weapon.
- Leah Kirsten Jenness, 19, was charged with Accessory after the fact of 1st degree Felony.
Ethan Maaske. 26, became involved in the incident on Felton Avenue following the home invasion and is being charged with Aggravated battery/Person uses a Deadly Weapon.
Background: In the late hours of May 24, just before 11 p.m., CCSO was alerted to a home invasion in the 22000 block of Beverly Avenue in Port Charlotte. Shortly after receiving the call, deputies arrived on the scene where they observed a wounded male laying in the road on Felton Avenue.
Four individuals ranging from age 17 to 33 were involved what officials described as a “brazen home invasion.” One suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. Another suspect is currently in critical condition and receiving medical treatment. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of law enforcement personnel, the two other suspects (Stevenson and Jenness) were apprehended after fleeing in a silver vehicle.
During the commission of the crime, two dogs were struck by gunfire and were transported to a local animal hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, one of the dogs died from those injuries. ~ CCSO
The Sheriff’s Office asked anyone with information pertaining to this incident or any other criminal activities in the area to contact the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office at 941-639-2101, through our free mobile app, or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477.
(Source: and booking photo images, Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office)
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