By Fallan Patterson

Staff Writer

A Kissimmee man was arrested Monday after authorities said he grabbed a 90-year-old woman's purse and drove away, dragging her along the ground.

Osceola County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested Jose Luis Delgado-Pastrana, 27, and charged him with robbery by sudden snatching, aggravated abuse of an elderly/disabled person, aggravated battery on a person 65 years or older and larceny.
The investigation began Monday at approximately 8 p.m. when deputies responded to the Publix at 3343 S. Orange Blossom Trail in Kissimmee.
Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the 90-year-old victim who indicated she was exiting the store when an unknown male, later identified as Delgado-Pastrana, driving a red Jeep Cherokee pulled up next to her and asked her for money. She told him she did not have any money and he grabbed her purse, which was still on her shoulder, and began driving away. She was dragged approximately 15 feet. Witnesses in the area came to assist her and were able to describe the suspect's vehicle.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for her injuries, which included several broken bones, including her kneecap, finger and vertebrae, and road rash. She remains in the hospital today, spokeswoman Twis Lizasuain said.
Detectives found Delgado-Pastrana, of 335 Clermont Drive, in the area and a traffic stop was conducted. Detectives recovered the victim's purse and she was able to describe the suspect in a photo-line up.
Based on the information and evidence recovered, Delgado-Pastrana was booked into the Osceola County Jail.