Stephanie Ann Nicole Castillo and Elisabet Gaspar (Courtesy of Coffee County Sheriff’s Office) COFFEE COUNTY, Ga. – Two Douglas women are facing multiple felony charges after investigators say they were shot by a homeowner during an alleged armed home invasion in Coffee County. According to the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Feb. 21 to reports of gunshot victims near Tyler Road. When they arrived, they found Stephanie Ann Nicole Castillo, 35, and Elisabet Gaspar, 27, both of Douglas, suffering from injuries authorities say were sustained during an attempted robbery. Investigators with the sheriff’s office and agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation determined the two women allegedly attacked a homeowner with a machete while attempting to commit a robbery. The homeowner then discharged a shotgun in self-defense, authorities said. Both suspects were transported for medical treatment and later arrested. Castillo and Gaspar are charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault and first-degree home invasion. Authorities said additional charges are possible as the investigation continues. The sheriff’s office said it supports the right of la
