Charges Filed for Abductor (Update)
August 09, 2019
After being interviewed at TPD headquarters, Berry was transported to the Leon County Detention Facility and booked under the below charges. TPD would like to thank the Leon County Sheriff’s Office’s Helicopter Unit (Air One) and other deputies who assisted with this investigation.
Arrestee:
Trec D. Berry Age: 34
Charges:
Public Order Crimes Criminal Attempt Solicit Conspire Capital Felony Pursuant to Florida Statute 777.04(4)(b)(3)
Burglary of a Dwelling Structure or Conveyance While Armed Pursuant to Florida Statute 810.02(2)(b)
Weapon Offense use Display Firearm During a Felony Pursuant to Florida Statute 790.07(2)
Battery-Commit Felony Battery Pursuant to Florida Statute 784.041(3)
Attempted Homicide – Willful Kill Murder While Engaged in Certain Felony Offense Pursuant to Florida Statute 782.04(1)(a)(2)
Kidnap Inflict Bodily Harm or Terrorize Victim Pursuant to Florida Statute 787.01(1)(A)(3)
Resist Officer Obstruct Without Violence Pursuant to Florida Statute 843.02
Original Press Release: August 8, 2019, 8:14 p.m.
TPD Investigates Abduction on McKeithen Street
At approximately 5:19 p.m. the Tallahassee Police Department responded to shooting near the 500 block of McKeithen Street. Officers discovered that the suspect Trec Berry forced entry into the victim’s residence and fired several shots at the victim. Berry then forced the victim into a red truck and fled the scene. At 5:57 p.m., officers were able to locate Berry’s vehicle backed into the wood line at Innovation Park near Paul Dirac Drive.
Berry was later observed walking out of the woodline while holding the victim against her will. When challenged, Berry refused to release the victim. After a brief standoff Berry released the victim and was taken into custody. Thankfully the victim was recovered and found not to have any gunshot wounds. Berry was taken into custody and transported to TPD headquarters for questioning with charges pending.
Officers are asking anyone with information about this case to please call them at 850-891-4200 or Crime Stoppers at 850-574-TIPS.
Suspect:
Trec Berry Age: 34
Charges:
Pending
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