Another Candidate for Pistol Whippers Rehab

MAN ROBS WOMAN AT GUNPOINT, CAPTURED NEXT DAY

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Melissa Koch told deputies that she was riding her bicycle to her boyfriend’s house at approximately 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. When she got to the intersection of Spruce Street and Mary Avenue , a man stepped in front of Koch, forcing her to stop. Koch asked what he wanted and she said that he demanded, “Give me your money.” She initially refused, but the man, later identified as Smith, pulled out a small handgun and pointed it at her face. Koch then admitted that she had some money in her pants. She was forced to the ground and Smith reached into her pants and took the cash. Smith also went through Koch’s purse and took her cell phone. Finally, he pistol whipped her and then ran down the road.

Victim's Boyfriend Tricks Suspect Into Arrest

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Officers said Smith pistol-whipped Koch, stole her money and cell phone.

The Volusia County Sheriffs (probably assisted by NSB Police) have taken another criminal off the streets. The moral of the story is this. If you come to New Smyrna Beach on a criminal vacation, you'll leave on probation (or worse). I think this violent offender who punked, beat, and terrorized a helpless young woman while robbing her at gun point is a perfect candidate for the pistol whipping rehab class of 2009. Read more here:

www.aroundotown.blogspot.com/2008/12/it-appears-that-pistol-whipping-is-in.html

www.aroundotown.blogspot.com/2008/12/pistol-whipping-rehab-class-of-2009.html

I think Gun Shy needs to write an article explaining Florida’s Castle Doctrine, and how it is applicable in various states and situations that a law abiding citizen may encounter when dealing with the rapidly increasing violent criminal element.