Children's Miracle Network

Homepage > Orlando News
E-Mail News Alerts
Get breaking news and daily headlines.
Browse all e-mail newsletters

Police: Man Threatens To Kill Woman For Interrupting Sleep

Loud Music Touches Off Dispute, Assault Charge

POSTED: 5:33 pm EDT August 29, 2005
UPDATED: 6:42 pm EDT August 29, 2005

A 73-year-old man in Port St. John faces charges of threatening to kill a woman for blaring a radio at his home and interrupting his sleep, according to Brevard County Sheriff's investigators.

Brevard County Sheriff's investigators were called to Robert Richter's home located on the 6100 block of Quito Avenue early Monday, Local 6 News partner Florida Today reported.

Police said two women stayed overnight at his home and woke Richter up to the sounds of loud music and a commotion.

"He had picked the two women up at a hotel at their request, they said they needed a ride," said Cpl. Wayne Tennant of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. "He got so upset because she was playing loud music. I don't know what kind of music, but I doubt if it was Frank Sinatra."

Investigators said Richter then took a loaded .380 pistol and confronted one of the women, Florida Today reported.

"The victim said that he put the gun to her head and said, 'If you don't get out of the house I will kill you,'" Tennant said.

The girl, who told investigators the trio had also been using cocaine together, left the house and got in contact with sheriff's deputies.

Richter surrendered to police.

He was charged with aggravated assault with a firearm and possession of cocaine with intent to sell, officials said.

Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.



What is psoriatic arthritis and are you at risk? These top 10 questions will tell you if you’re at risk, and explain how to treat and manage this condition. More

By now everyone knows the dangers of asbestos. Find out why it may not be so bad to have around your home after all. More

If you think returning to a former employer is a step in the wrong direction, think again. You could be just what they need and they could be good for you too. More

Learn how to avoid common mistakes and find financial advice that you and your parents can trust. More

Like online video? Then you'll love Now See This >>
Sponsored Links
Power Search
 
Credit Report
See All 3 National Credit Scores & Reports Instantly and Online for free! More