Violent Central Florida crime suspect who attacked jogger arrested

A Central Florida violent crime suspect who attacked a jogger has been arrested for armed robbery and strangulation.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31-year-old Matthew Green Jr. after an armed robbery and injuries to a jogger.

On April 16, at 1:48 a.m., a man entered a 7-Eleven at 13411 Fishhawk Blvd. The man approached the counter and demanded money from the register, claiming to have a weapon. Despite the demand, the employee did not comply and the suspect fled.

Shortly afterwards, another call reported that a suspect had attacked a jogger, rendering the victim unconscious from strangulation, and then stole the victim’s phone before fleeing the scene.

Through investigation, detectives identified a possible location for the suspect on Juliano Drive in Riverview, near Tampa. Upon arrival, officers observed a home with an open window and screen that had been tampered with.

Officers contacted the residents, who agreed to a search.

During the search, officers found the suspect hiding behind a washing machine and dryer. He was arrested and taken into custody without incident.

In both cases, 31-year-old Matthew Green Jr. identified as a suspect. He was arrested and charged with:

• Robbery with a Firearm (under $750)
• Robbery $750 or more but less than $20,000
• Battery by strangulation
• Grand Theft Third Degree ($750 – $5,000)
• Violation of Parole, Probable Cause, Violation of Parole Robbery Rifle or Deadly Weapon x2
• Violation of Parole, Probable Cause, Violation of Parole Criminal/Delinquent with Gun/Concealed Weapon/Ammo x2

“Our community should rest easier tonight knowing that a dangerous individual bent on terrorizing innocent lives with acts of violence can no longer roam our streets freely,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Thanks to the quick and diligent work of our dedicated detectives, this suspect’s reckless actions were stopped before he could cause further harm to anyone else.”

According to local police, this is an active investigation.