The Brief
- A 78-year-old Lady Lake woman fought off a man who forced his way into her home, tried to steal her purse, and injured her during the struggle, police said.
- Officers quickly arrested Craig Steven Johnson, 53, who is homeless, and charged him with burglary, robbery, and battery on a person 65 or older.
- The victim praised the quick response of the five officers involved, saying the suspect was caught within 20 minutes.
ORLANDO, Fla. – A 78-year-old woman fought off a man who forced his way into her home, tried to steal her purse, and injured her during the struggle, according to Lady Lake police.
What we know:
Officers responded to the home on St. Andrews Boulevard around 3:28 p.m. on August 8 after a woman reported that a man had knocked on her door asking for her vehicle keys. …