TAMPA -- Dozens of federal and local law enforcement officers surrounded a Town 'N Country home Tuesday morning while a murder suspect kept them at bay for nearly two hours.

The standoff, at 6026 W Burke St., ended quietly shortly after noon.

The man, 27-year-old Angel Luis Pagan, was taken into custody on a warrant from Springfield, Mass.

Sheriff's spokesman Rod Reder said the standoff began about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when members of the U.S. Marshal's Service attempted to serve the warrant.

While a 12-year-old boy was released from the home, Reder said, Pagan refused to come out, and about 35 officers responded.

After negotiations, Reder said, Pagan gave up and was being held Tuesday without bond.

Reder said Pagan is accused of an Oct. 20, 1994, home invasion and slaying in Springfield.

Hob Nob 2000 features candidates, straw vote

TAMPA -- Elected officials and wanna-be politicians will be all over Curtis Hixon Park in downtown Tampa today for the Politics in the Park -- Hob Nob 2000 event, sponsored by the Hillsborough Association of Chambers of Commerce.

Voters will get a chance between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. to mingle with candidates and cast a vote in a straw ballot.

Tickets at the door are $25.

To register in advance today, call (813) 653-1092 or log onto to www.tampachamber.com.

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