Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
-Patrol Operations Bureau

Ashley Moorer (Victim #1)
DOB: 4/22/1985
Address: 1705 Point Branch Way, Bradenton

The name of victim #2 will not be released under Florida State Statue 119.071(2)(j)(1).

Dracius E. Coley (Arrested)
DOB: 10/5/1978
Address: 13461 121^st Street North, Largo

What:
Deputies Arrest Dracius E. Coley For Kidnapping, 2 Counts Aggravated Assault, Domestic Battery By Strangulation, Possession Of A Controlled Substance And Possession Of Marijuana.

When:
December 5, 2014 at 10:09 AM.

Where:
Tripps Diner, 10555 Park Boulevard North, Seminole.

Why/How:
On December 5, 2014 at approximately 10:06 AM deputies were dispatched to 10555 Park Boulevard North in Seminole for an armed subject. Upon their arrival they observed Dracius E. Coley dragging the victim up an embankment behind the diner.

Coley was immediately taken into custody without incident.

The victims reported Coley arrived at Tripps Diner on the patio area with what appeared to be an AR15 rifle slung over his shoulder, later determined to be a BB gun, and made victim #2 leave with him by force. Coley pointed the weapon at Moorer during the initial altercation.

Coley then dragged victim #2 to the rear of the establishment where he got on top of victim #2 and began choking. He then attempted to leave the area by dragging victim #2 up an embankment behind the establishment. However, deputies arrived on scene and were able to take him into custody.

Coley was charged with Kidnapping, 2 Counts Aggravated Assault, Domestic Battery By Strangulation, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Marijuana.

The investigation continues.