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22-026 Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates A Fatal Vehicle Vs Pedestrian Crash in Oldsmar

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team Yanitza Ortega (Pedestrian – Injured) DOB: 09/19/1981 Eric Hoppes (Driver - Uninjured) DOB: 09/09/1981 Vehicle: 2010 Nissan Altima PINELLAS ... read more

Posted by Saturday, March 26, 2022 11:54:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

22-025 Detectives Investigate Drowning After Boat Capsized in Lake Seminole

Accidental Drowning

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau - Flight Unit - Dive Team - Marine Unit Investigative Operations Bureau - Robbery/Homicide Seminole Fire Rescue Shawn Thomas (Victim – Deceased) DOB: 3/22/1982 Alexandra... read more

Posted by Felisha D. Barnes Saturday, March 19, 2022 10:23:00 AM Categories: General News

22-024 UPDATE Deputies Release Results of Overnight Wolf PackDeputies and Local Police Agencies to Conduct County-Wide DUI Wolf Pack this Weekend

DUI Wolf Pack

***UPDATE as of 6:40 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2022*** Criminal Charges: DUI’s - 22 DWLS/R Charges - 8 Other Felony Arrests – 2 Other Misdemeanor Arrest – 6 .02 Violation – 1 Total Charges - 39 Citations: DWLS/R - 27 No Insurance -... read more

Posted by Friday, March 11, 2022 2:25:00 PM Categories: General News

22-023 Detectives Arrest Tarpon Springs Man For Exploitation Of The Elderly

Economic Crimes Arrest

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Operations Bureau -Economic Crimes Unit William Planes (Suspect – Arrested) DOB: 1/14/1942 Address: 854 Cypress Lakeview Court, Tarpon Springs Charge: Exploitation of the Elderly PINELLAS... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Thursday, March 10, 2022 4:23:00 PM Categories: Crimes Against Persons

22-022 Sheriff’s Office Detention Corporal Terminated For Misconduct

Deputy Terminated

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Professional Standards Bureau - Administrative Investigation Division Corporal Jamason Jessie Age: 46 Date of Hire: 08/07/2000 Termination Effective: 03/07/2022 Patrick Knight (Former Employee) Age:... read more

Posted by Monday, March 7, 2022 6:08:00 PM Categories: General News

22-021 Deputies Arrest Man on Thirty One Charges Following Multiple Carjackings, Vehicle Crashes and Driving under the Influence

Carjacking Arrest

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau - Marine and Environmental Lands Unit - Flight Unit Clearwater Police Department Kenneth Wayne Lunford Jr. (Suspect- Arrested) DOB: 10/28/1994 Address: Transient Charges: Two... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Monday, March 7, 2022 11:30:00 AM Categories: Crimes Against Persons

22-020 Detectives Arrest Man for Attempted Murder after Neighbor Dispute

Attempted Murder Arrest

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau Investigative Operations Bureau -Robbery/Homicide Unit Flight Unit Forensic Science Division Quinten Randolph (Suspect – Arrested) DOB: 06/15/1999 Address: 5215 Bamboo Place, Unit... read more

Posted by Friday, February 25, 2022 5:20:00 PM Categories: Crimes Against Persons

22-019 Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri Announces Initiative To Remove Derelict Vessels From Intracoastal Waterways And Portions Of Tampa Bay

Derelict Vessels

PINELLAS COUNTY – On February 21, 2022, Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri held a press conference to announce an initiative to remove derelict vessels from the waterways of Pinellas County. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and various... read more

Posted by Monday, February 21, 2022 6:42:00 PM Categories: General News

22-018 Detectives Arrest a Tarpon Springs Man for Multiple Lewd and Lascivious Acts with Minors

CAC Arrest

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Operations Bureau -Crimes Against Children Unit Brandon Michael White (Suspect – Arrested) DOB: 01/23/2000 Address: 1185 S Pinellas Ave, Apt. 2302, Tarpon Springs Charges: Seven counts of Lewd... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Thursday, February 17, 2022 8:34:00 AM Categories: Crimes Against Persons

22-017 Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri Hosts Swearing-In and Promotion Ceremony Recognizing 35 Sheriff’s Office Members

Swearing-In and Promotion Ceremony

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office -Patrol Operations Bureau -Department of Detention and Corrections -Judicial Operations Bureau PINELLAS COUNTY- Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri administered the oath of office during a swearing-in... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Friday, February 11, 2022 4:17:00 PM Categories: Awards and Recognition

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