Deputies Arrest Man for Attempted Murder in the First Degree (25-132)

CLEARWATER– Deputies have arrested a man for Attempted Murder in the First Degree, Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, and Resisting an Officer with Violence.

On October 29, 2025, at approximately 12:54 am, 51-year-old Dale Jabonero was at the Rally Gas Station located at 3400 Ulmerton Road in Clearwater, smoking a cigarette, when 44-year-old Enrique Lopez asked for a cigarette. Jabonero and Lopez conversed prior to Lopez walking away to speak to another patron at the gas station. Shortly after, Lopez returned and punched Jabonero in the face unprovoked. Jabonero attempted to walk away but Lopez followed him and continued to punch him until he fell to the ground. Once Jabonero was on the ground, Lopez stabbed him repeatedly.

When deputies arrived, Lopez retreated inside of the gas station where deputies ultimately took him into custody.

Jabonero was transported to the hospital in stable condition.

Lopez was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder in the First Degree, Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, and Resisting an Officer with Violence. He was transported to the hospital where he was medically cleared and transported to the Pinellas County Jail.

The investigation continues.

Additional Information:

 
Enrique Lopez (Suspect-Arrested)

DOB: 09/07/1981

Address: 10813 Olsen Street, New Port Richey

Charges: Attempted Murder in the First Degree, Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, and Resisting an Officer with Violence

Dale Borromeo Jabonero (Victim-Stable)

DOB: 02/20/1974