A 31-year-old Deltona resident, Jimmy Pastora Berroa, was apprehended by law enforcement on Tuesday, October 20, following an alleged shooting incident earlier that same day in Orange City. Pastora Berroa was arrested hours after he reportedly fired shots into his ex-girlfriend’s vehicle at an apartment complex located within Volusia County. He is now being held on charges that include discharging a firearm on public or residential property, criminal mischief involving property damage valued at $1,000 or more, and aggravated stalking involving a credible threat. Pastora Berroa currently remains in custody at the Volusia County Jail without bond.
The events that led to Pastora Berroa's arrest began in the early morning hours of Tuesday. Orange City Police Department officers were dispatched to the Parc Hill Apartments, situated in the 1000 block of Skyline Loop in Orange City. Their response was prompted by emergency calls reporting shots being fired in the vicinity of the residential complex. Upon their arrival at the scene, officers conducted a thorough search and quickly located an unoccupied vehicle. This vehicle showed clear signs of having been impacted by multiple gunshots, a detail noted by the Orange City police agency.
Investigators spoke with the female victim, who was identified as the owner of the damaged vehicle. She provided officers with crucial information, stating that she had personally witnessed her former boyfriend, Jimmy Pastora Berroa, fire several shots directly into her car. After allegedly carrying out the shooting, Pastora Berroa reportedly did not linger at the scene but instead fled the area in another vehicle.
Following the initial incident, the situation continued to evolve throughout the day. Orange City police later confirmed in a media release that Pastora Berroa persisted in communicating with the victim. Specifically, authorities stated that he "continued sending threatening text messages to the victim" throughout the day, adding a layer of credible threat to the initial allegations.
Law enforcement actively pursued the case as the day progressed. Officers dedicated time to collecting additional unspecified evidence that they deemed pertinent to the ongoing investigation. These efforts, combined with the earlier reports and victim testimony, strengthened their case against Pastora Berroa. Later that same evening, police successfully located and apprehended Pastora Berroa. His arrest was made possible through the cooperative efforts and assistance from multiple law enforcement agencies, highlighting a coordinated response to the serious nature of the alleged crimes.
Upon his apprehension, Pastora Berroa was officially placed under arrest and subsequently transported to the Volusia County Jail. He has since been processed and booked into the facility. As of the latest information, he remains incarcerated at the Volusia County Jail, held without bond. The charges he faces underscore the gravity of the accusations, covering both the act of firing a weapon in a residential area and the alleged harassment and threats made against an individual. The diligent work of the Orange City Police Department, supported by other agencies, ensures that serious incidents impacting community safety are addressed comprehensively.
