A violent altercation on Saturday night escalated into a fatal incident on Hillside Drive in New Port Richey, resulting in the death of 39-year-old Odisnel Santana Pena. Police responded to the disturbance around 9:17 p.m., but the situation deteriorated quickly when one individual suffered life-threatening injuries that proved fatal despite medical intervention. The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Ivan Aguilera Torres, fled the scene immediately after the incident and remained at large for several days. Law enforcement agencies across multiple jurisdictions collaborated to track down Torres through surveillance footage and witness information. After reviewing FLOCK camera data showing a driver transporting Torres before returning alone, Lake City police located and arrested him on Monday morning. Police Chief Gerald Butler praised the coordinated efforts of officers from Pasco County, Tampa, and Lake City for executing a safe arrest without injury to anyone involved. The investigation remains active as authorities continue to gather information about the circumstances that led to the fatal confrontation.
Facts
- 39-year-old Odisnel Santana Pena died from life-threatening injuries sustained during a fight on Hillside Drive in New Port Richey
- 44-year-old Ivan Aguilera Torres was identified as the suspect and arrested in Lake City after fleeing the scene
- Law enforcement agencies including Pasco County, Tampa Police, and Lake City Police collaborated to locate and arrest the suspect
- Surveillance footage and FLOCK camera data helped investigators track Torres’s movements before his arrest
