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the victim told Bernstein, repeatedly, that he had no money, Bernstein did not believe him.

When Bernstein moved the metal object to his throat, the victim realized that it was a knife,

according to the report. The detective noted numerous minor lacerations to the

victim s throat, which corroborated what the victim had said, the detective re-

The victim said that Bernstein was trying to pull him out of the truck by

pulling on his clothing, with the knife in his right hand.

He said that Bernstein had begun striking him in the face with his free

left hand, all the while holding the knife to the his throat with his right hand. During this

altercation, the victim advised, he d attempted to push the defendant away with his left foot,

and at that point, Bernstein was able to grab the victim s ankle and slice the back of his

lower, left calf with the knife. The victim stated that he also sustained two stab wounds to

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his left arm, and several cuts to his neck and right hand.

The deputy noted the wounds pointed out by the victim. The report stated that

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“many of the minor lacerations observed were indicative of defensive type wounds.” The

victim also had swelling on his forehead and the area under his right eye, which was already

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blackening, along with a small laceration that was bleeding under his eye, “obviously caused

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by a punch to the face,” the report stated.

The victim s pockets were ripped by Bernstein in an attempt to obtain his property, Pop’s Fishing  locatedYankeetown between 51st and

Resort was  in   on the Withlacoochee River 

the report stated. He said that Bernstein had taken from his pockets: $3in  52ndaboutsixty yearspopular fishingresort  • 

  cash, a pocket  St.  •  ago. The  •   with kitchenettes was located less

3milesfromcould notbereached byyet. With

than    the Gulf which     road   modern conveniences,

knife, a can of Copenhagen tobacco dip and an Android, touch-screen cellular telephone.

During the incident, the victim stated, he told Bernstein, that if he would stop at- from November 1st to April 1st the prices were $24.50 per week for 2 persons or a daily rate

of $4.50 for 2 persons. Guests could freshwater fish from the back yard or boat rentals were

tacking him, he would be able to drive somewhere to get him money.

At one point, he victim said, he was able to kick Bernstein in the face, which gave $1 a day to fish up river or reach salt water fishing in the Gulf.

him time to get back into his vehicle, lock the door, and leave the area. He drove to the Su-

Shell Super Stop

noco gas station, located off Hwy. 44 just west of Creed Ave. Here, he awaited the arrival

of law enforcement and emergency medical services.

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Due to inconsistent statements made by Bernstein and no explanation of how the

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victim had sustained the stab wounds and other injuries, Bernstein was placed under arrest,

charged with one count of robbery with a deadly weapon, and one count of aggravated bat-

tery causing great bodily harm. His bond was set at $55,000.

Lewd -report, that frominappropriate behavior took place during a four-year period

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and stopped when Kirkland had a falling out with her brother and stopped visiting her house,

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about two years previously. The detective visited Kirkland at his home with his mother pres-

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ent. He corroborated much of what the girl had said, but told the detective that the activity

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had happened a long time ago, when he was young. At this point, he was placed under arrest.

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His bond was set at $10,000.

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