News Releases - Posts in Category: General News -

21-020 Deputy Michael J. Magli Memorial Fund Created

Memorial Fund

PINELLAS COUNTY – The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is announcing the creation of the Deputy Michael J. Magli Memorial Fund. This fund will be open for all donations and will serve as the officially recognized Fund for the Magli family. Those... read more

Posted by Friday, February 19, 2021 10:30:00 AM Categories: General News

21-017 Deputy Arrested following a Domestic Dispute

Deputy Arrested

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Professional Standards Bureau - Administrative Investigation Division Investigative Operations Bureau - Robbery/Homicide Unit Deputy Jared Toro (Suspect - Arrested) Date of Hire: 05/29/2018 Charges:... read more

Posted by Thursday, February 11, 2021 6:01:00 PM Categories: General News

21-015 Detectives Investigate Computer Software Intrusion at Oldsmar’s Water Treatment Plant

Digital Forensics Investigation

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Operations Bureau -Digital Forensics Unit City of Oldsmar What: Detectives assigned to the Digital Forensics Unit are investigating an unlawful computer software intrusion at the City of... read more

Posted by Monday, February 8, 2021 4:36:00 PM Categories: General News

21-011 Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Awarded FDOT Contract For DUI Enforcement

DUI Enforcement Contract

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau - DUI Unit - Traffic Unit Strategic Planning Bureau - Grants Administration Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) What: The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has... read more

Posted by Tuesday, February 2, 2021 4:15:00 PM Categories: General News

21-008 New PIO Joins The PCSO Public Information Office

New PIO Assignment

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Public Relations Bureau -Public Information Office Alex Kowalski- PIO Assistant Manager Age: 37 Date of Hire: 1/17/2021 What: Sheriff Bob Gualtieri has hired Ms. Kowalski to the Public Information... read more

Posted by Wednesday, January 20, 2021 3:59:00 PM Categories: General News

21-007 Scammers Continue Targeting Citizens Identifying/Posing As Grandchildren in an Attempt to Obtain Cash AKA “The Grandparent Scam”

Scam Phone Calls

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Operations Bureau - Economic Crimes Unit What: Detectives are encouraging the public to be on alert due to a rise in recent phone scams occurring in Pinellas County. When: In the past... read more

Posted by Friday, January 15, 2021 1:13:00 PM Categories: General News

21-006 Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Awarded FDOT Contract For Speed Enforcement

Speed Enforcement Contract

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau - Traffic Unit Strategic Planning Bureau - Grants Administration Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) What: The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has received a... read more

Posted by Friday, January 15, 2021 10:14:00 AM Categories: General News

21-004 Deputies Arrest Seminole Middle School Student for Text Message Threats

School Shooting Threat Arrest

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -School Resource Unit Laybin Robert Yokley (Suspect – Arrested) DOB: 12/6/2008 Charges: Threatening Communications or Threats of Mass Shooting What: Deputies have arrested a... read more

Posted by Monday, January 11, 2021 4:35:00 PM Categories: General News

20-183 Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Continues FDOT Contract to Target Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety

Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau Strategic Planning Bureau - Grants Administration University of North Florida Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) What: The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office... read more

Posted by Tuesday, December 29, 2020 10:23:00 AM Categories: General News

20-181 Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Community Policing Deputies to Deliver Holiday Meals

Holiday Meals

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Community Policing Unit Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District Beach Community Food Pantry at Calvary Episcopal Church 1615 1st Street, Indian Rocks Beach, FL... read more

Posted by Monday, December 21, 2020 3:51:00 PM Categories: General News