Pinellas Park man accused of sexually battering 19-year-old girlfriend at gunpoint: Police

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - A domestic disturbance landed a "violent career criminal" behind bars on Wednesday morning after police say he physically and sexually assaulted his 19-year-old girlfriend.

What we know:

According to the Pinellas Park Police Department, officers responding to a domestic disturbance in progress at 4590 76th Ave. #201 forced their way into a locked bedroom where they found 49-year-old Christopher Robison and the victim.

Police say Robison physically assaulted the female for several hours, threatened her with a firearm, and prevented her from leaving the residence.

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During this time, police say Robison also sexually battered the victim while in possession of, or having immediate access to, a firearm.

Courtesy: Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

Robison, according to PPPD, had been dating the victim for about nine months.

Robison was charged with sexual battery (deadly weapon), domestic battery by strangulation, false imprisonment, felon in possession of a firearm and aggravated assault.

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What they're saying:

In a press release, the PPPD stated, "Robison is a violent career offender with an extensive criminal history, making this arrest particularly significant in protecting the safety of the community."