Key Largo teen arrested for crime spree

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Key Largo – An 18 year old Key Largo man is in jail onmultiple charges after he was caught in the act of burglarizing an occupiedhome early Thursday.

The victim told deputies he was sleeping on the couch in hishome on 2^nd Court in Key Largo Trailer Village. He said a noise wokehim at 5:20 a.m. When he sat up and looked around, he saw 18 year old ManuelArgomaniz inside  his home.  He fled on foot, down Kay Drive. The victimcalled the Sheriff’s Office and gave a description of Argomaniz and hisdirection of travel to dispatchers.
When Deputy Vaughn O’Keefe arrived he saw a dark colored Chevrolet Monte Carlo driving slowly and erratically,speeding up, slowing down and weaving back and forth. He pulled the car overand found Argomaniz driving. Argomaniz fit the victim’s description.
Deputy Pedro Garcia arrived as back up and the two deputiesbegan trying to handcuff Argomaniz. He fought with them, refusing to followtheir orders. As they were struggling to take him into custody more deputiesarrived on the scene. He was finally handcuffed and placed into a patrol car.He initially gave deputies a false name, and he continued to act violently anderratically as deputies continued to investigate his crimes.
Investigations by Detective Francisco Gaete revealed the carhe was driving had been stolen from a man who lives on Gordon Circle in KeyLargo. The owner said he leaves the car unlocked and the keys inside the car ona regular basis.
Three vehicles in Key Largo Trailer Village had beenburglarized overnight as well. Property stolen from those vehicles was found inArgomaniz’ possession. All three vehicles had been left unlocked by the owners.
Upon questioning, Argomaniz admitted to consuming vodka and “tripleCs” – an over the counter cold medication.
Argomaniz was booked into jail. He was charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling; possession of burglarytools for having a small flashlight in his possession; giving a false identityto law enforcement officers; driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs;driving without a license; resisting an officer with violence and two countsresisting an officer without violence; four counts burglary of a vehicle, grandtheft of a vehicle and four counts of theft.