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By TIMES WIRES
Published June 27, 2007

Suspect van found in bicyclist's death

RUSKIN - Hillsborough deputies have recovered the white van they believe fatally struck a 37-year-old bicyclist Sunday before driving away, a sheriff's spokeswoman said. An anonymous tip led investigators to the 1990 Ford van late Monday behind 2018 15th St. SE, Lot 6, in Ruskin, said sheriff's spokeswoman Debbie Carter. Deputies want to speak to the van's owner, identified as Adrian Cuero, 37, of the same address. Carter said the van had damage consistent with impact. Cesar Cordero Gonzalez died Sunday evening while biking home from a convenience store on U.S. 41. He was pedaling south along Seventh Street SW when the van hit him, his family said. Cordero, a construction worker and father of three, died at the scene. Cuero also goes by Adrian Cuero Rodriguez, Carter said. Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts is asked to call deputies at (813) 247-8200 or CrimeStoppers toll-free at 1-800-873-8477.

Motorcyclist seriously injured

ST. PETERSBURG - A 27-year-old man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash just after midnight Tuesday. Kyle L. Lachowski was driving west on Gandy Boulevard on a 2005 Honda motorcycle when he tried to make a right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street just before 12:30 a.m., police said. It appears he may have steered too late, police said. He applied the brakes, but the motorcycle slid and flipped over onto its right side. Lachowski, who was not wearing a helmet, was taken to Bayfront Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Results of toxicology tests are pending, police said.

Man accused of stealing donations

RIVERVIEW - A man captured on surveillance video swiping a donation box from the counter of a 7-Eleven has been arrested. Michael T. Reagan, 37, of Dover was arrested about 9:20 p.m. Monday based on anonymous tips. Deputies said Reagan admitted using the money he swiped from the store at 3603 S Falkenburg Road to buy cocaine. The box, which contained $300 to $400, had been destined for educational purposes.

Elsewhere

LIFE IN PRISON: A 28-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday for sneaking into a Clearwater house two years ago and molesting an 8-year-old boy who was sleeping. Last month, a Pinellas-Pasco Circuit Court jury found Crescencio Beltran guilty of sexual battery upon a child.

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