The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a 15-year-old after he attacked two women in Sarasota early Saturday evening.  

Deputies were first alerted to the 1000 block of Marlin Lakes Circle around 7:00 p.m., for the report of a burglary with battery. According to the 19-year-old victim, the suspect entered her home, asked to use her phone, and then grabbed her. The victim broke away before the suspect fled through a sliding glass door. Approximately 20 minutes later, a 37-year-old woman reported being attacked while walking along 17^th Street near the intersection of Wyndham Drive. According to the victim, the suspect approached her from behind and placed his hand over her mouth. The suspect and victim fell into a ditch where the female bit the suspect’s hand and broke free. Deputies nearby on Briar Creek Place located 15-year-old Adugna Weyland who matched the description provided by both victims. Weyland admitted to both incidents but refused to disclose his intentions. 

Weyland, DOB 09/26/02, is currently under the supervision of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice related to a Concealed Weapon violation. He now faces Burglary with Battery, a felony, as well as a single count of Battery and Violation of Probation. Weyland was detained by the Department of Juvenile Justice.