Current News Releases |
Suspect Faces Lewd And Lascivious Charges From 2006 Incident
Release #: 10-064 Updated: March 13, 2010
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Robbery Suspect Threatens Victim With A Broken Beer Bottle And Is Arrested
Release #: 10-063 Updated: March 13, 2010
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Sheriff Jim Coats 6th Annual Clearwater Women’s Open Tennis Tournament To Benefit The Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Suncoast and PAL
Special Event:
A tennis challenge match charity fundraiser between radio host Bubba The Love Sponge and attorney Kevin Hayslett on Sunday, March 14th.
Release #: 10-062 Updated: March 12, 2010
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Deputies Investigate Deputy Involved Vehicle Crash
Release #: 10-061 Updated: March 12, 2010
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Two Vehicle Crash Claims One Life
Release #: 10-060 Updated: March 11, 2010
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Marine Unit Responds To Personal Watercraft Crash; One Person With Minor Injuries
Release #: 10-059 Updated: March 10, 2010
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Deputies Respond To Palm Harbor Condo Fire
Release #: 10-058 Updated: March 9, 2010
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Search For Suspect At Pinellas/Pasco County Line Ends With Arrest Following Multi Agency Cooperation
Release #: 10-057 Updated: March 8, 2010
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Detectives Seek Public's Help In Identifying CVS Pharmacy Robber
Release #: 10-056 Updated: March 8, 2010
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Detectives Arrest Clearwater Man In Murder For Hire Plot
Release #: 10-055 Updated: March 5, 2010
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K-9 Unit Arrests Residential Burglary Suspect
Release #: 10-054 Updated: March 4, 2010
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Detectives Arrest Absconded Sexual Predator
Release #: 10-053 Updated: March 02, 2010
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Detectives Arrest Suspect In St. Petersburg Bank Robbery
Release #: 10-052 Updated: March 1, 2010
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Detectives Seek Public's Help In Identifying Palm Harbor Bank Robber
Release #: 10-051 Updated: March 1, 2010
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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Participates In Statewide Click It Or Ticket Campaign
Release #: 10-050 Updated: March 1, 2010
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Detectives Investigate Drowning Of 17-Month Old Boy
Release #: 10-049 Updated: February 27, 2010
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NFL Player To Speak To Inmates At Pinellas County Jail
Release #: 10-048 Updated: February 25, 2010
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Seminole Man Arrested On Sex Battery Charges
Release #: 10-047 Updated: February 24, 2010
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Deputies Arrest Woman For December Crash In Dunedin; Vehicle Struck A Building (For Further Info See Press Release #09-330)
Release #: 10-046 Updated: February 24, 2010
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Deputy Arrested For DUI After Traffic Crash
Release #: 10-045 Updated: February 23, 2010
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Pinellas Sheriff's PAL Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Center In Dunedin
Release #: 10-044 Updated: February 23, 2010
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Marine Unit Deputies Assist Passengers And Crew Off Tour Boat After Report Of Fire In Engine
Release #: 10-043 Updated: February 22, 2010
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Deputies Receive Training On Project Lifesaver Program (Photo Op); Families And Caregivers Of Persons With Alzheimer’s, Dementia And Autisms Invited To Register With Program (For Further Details See Press Release # 09-072)
Release #: 10-042 Updated: February 22, 2010
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Sheriff Jim Coats 6th Annual Clearwater Women’s Open Tennis Tournament To Benefit The Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Suncoast and PAL
Release #: 10-041 Updated: February 22, 2010
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Deputies Respond To Call Of Two Grenades Found In St. Petersburg Home
Release #: 10-040 Updated: February 19, 2010
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Minor Injuries In Deputy-Involved Crash
Release #: 10-039 Updated: February 19, 2010
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Narcotics Detectives Arrest Palm Harbor Man And Seize 62 Marijuana Plants During Grow House Operation
Release #: 10-038 Updated: February 18, 2010
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The Pinellas County Diversion Task Force Initiative Wraps Up A Ten Month Long Investigation With “Operation Pill Poppers” Round-Up; With A Street Value of Over $750,000
Release #: 10-037 Updated: February 15, 2010
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Pinellas County Sheriff Jim Coats Reappointed By Governor Crist To Florida Violent Crime And Drug Control Council
Release #: 10-036 Updated: February 15, 2010
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Chimpanzee Attacks Volunteer At Palm Harbor Chimp Farm
Release #: 10-035 Updated: February 12, 2010
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Deputies Respond to Local Hospital After Apparent Homemade Explosive Device Is Discovered
Release #: 10-034 Updated: February 12, 2010
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Elderly Driver's Condition Is Life-Theatening After Crash
Release #: 10-033 Updated: February 11, 2010
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Detectives Arrest Suspect For Lewd And Lascivious Molestation On A Child
Release #: 10-032 Updated: February 10, 2010
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Detention Deputy Arrested For Misdemeanor Warrant
Release #: 10-031 Updated: February 10, 2010
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New Teen Driver Challenge Course Set To Begin; Student Drivers Invited To Enroll
Release #: 10-030 Updated: February 8, 2010
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***Update At 8:25 p.m. On February 6, 2010 Missing Woman Found***
Deputies Seek Public's Help In Locating Elderly Missing And Endangered St. Petersburg Woman; Silver Alert Is Issued
Release #: 10-029 Updated: February 6, 2010
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Detectives Arrest Palm Harbor Man For Capital Sexual Battery On A Child
Release #: 10-028 Updated: February 4, 2010
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Early Morning Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Clinging To Life, And One In Custody
Release #: 10-027 Updated: February 4, 2010
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Sheriff’s Office Set To Honor Guards On School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day 2010
Release #: 10-026 Updated: February 4, 2010
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Deputies Seek Armed Suspect In Clearwater Fresh Produce Grocery Store Robbery
Release #: 10-025 Updated: February 3, 2010
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Deputies Investigate Vehicle Vs. Bicycle Crash In Indian Rocks Beach
Release #: 10-024 Updated: February 2, 2010
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Detectives Arrest St. Petersburg Man For Child Neglect After Shooting Child In Head With An Air Powered BB Gun
Release #: 10-023 Updated: February 2, 2010
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Sheriff’s Office Members Are Recognized For Their Professionalism At Pinellas County Commissioner John Marroni’s 15th Annual Awards Dinner For Emergency Personnel
Release #: 10-022 Updated: February 2, 2010
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Juvenile Steals His Mother’s Vehicle And Crashes Into House
Release #: 10-021 Updated: February 2, 2010
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As Census Nears, Beware Of Census Scams And Unrelated "Census"
Notices And Events
Release #: 10-020 Updated: February 1, 2010
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Woman Charged In November Crash Which Injures Deputy
Release #: 10-019 Updated: January 28, 2010
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S.P.O.T. Unit Detectives Arrest Utah Fugitive At Clearwater Homeless Shelter
Release #: 10-018 Updated: January 28, 2010
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Burglar Captured After He Tries To Get Away By Using A Pedal Boat To Cross Lake Tarpon
Release #: 10-017 Updated: January 25, 2010
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Pinellas Sheriff's PAL Opens New Center In Dunedin Tonight
Release #: 10-016 Updated: January 25, 2010
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Shots Fired At Occupied Dwelling Under Investigation
Release #: 10-015 Updated: January 24, 2010
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Citizen Recognition Photo-Op
Citizens To Be Recognized For Crime Prevention Work At Pinellas Sheriff's 11th Annual Community Service Awards
Release #: 10-014 Updated: January 22, 2010
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Five Juveniles Arrested Following Disturbance At Dunedin High School
Release #: 10-013 Updated: January 22, 2010
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Pursuit Ends With Two Suspects In Custody, AK47 Recovered
Release #: 10-012 Updated: January 19, 2010
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Deputies Arrest Kenneth City Man Following Burglary and Stabbing Incident
Release #: 10-011 Updated: January 16, 2010
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Two Arrested For Allegedly Dealing In Stolen Delivery Pallets Worth Thousands of Dollars
Release #: 10-010 Updated: January 14, 2009
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Early Morning Fire Totals Vessel - Live Aboard Owner And Dog Unhurt
Release #: 10-009 Updated: January 14, 2010
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Narcotics Detectives Wrap Up Six Month Long Investigation With Round Up Of Prescription Drug Dealer Suspects
Release #: 10-008 Updated: January 13, 2010
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Arson Unit Detectives Investigate Residential Fire In Palm Harbor; No Injuries
Release #: 10-007 Updated: January 13, 2010
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Detectives Investigate Early Morning Shooting One Person Is Injured
Release #: 10-006 Updated: January 10, 2010
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Detectives Investigate Condo Fire Death
Release #: 10-005 Updated: January 10,2010
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Detectives Arrest Pinellas County Public Defender's Office Interviewer For Official Misconduct
Release #: 10-004 Updated: January 6, 2010
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Pinellas County Sheriff Jim Coats Announces Sergeant Promotion
Release #: 10-003 Updated: January 6, 2010
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Arson Detectives Release Video And Seeks Public's Help In Identifying Suspect In December Seminole Vehicle Fire (For further Info See Release 09-317)
Release #: 10-002 Updated: January 5, 2009
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Driver Dies After His Vehicle Crashes Into Tree
Release #: 10-001 Updated: January 1, 2010
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Burglar Caught While Trying To Hide From Deputies
Release #: 09-334 Updated: December 31, 2009
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Deputy Involved Vehicle Crash Investigated By FHP
Release #: 09-333 Updated: December 30, 2009
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Detectives Seek The Public's Help Indentifying Burglary/Credit Fraud Suspect
Release #: 09-332 Updated: Tuesday December 29, 2009
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Palm Harbor Apartment Complex Fire Is Under Investigation
Release #: 09-331 Updated: Monday December 28, 2009
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Deputies Investigate Crash That Ended When Vehicle Struck A Building; Driver Seriously Injured
Release #: 09-330 Updated: December 28, 2009
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Deputies Respond To Dunedin Apartment Fire After Deputy Reported Fire
Release #: 09-329 Updated: December 27, 2009
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Deputies Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash On Indian Rocks Beach Bridge
Release #: 09-328 Updated: December 26, 2009
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***Update At 11:45 a.m. on 12/27/2009 Female Victim Of Mobile Home Fire Has Died***
Arson Unit Detectives Investigate Largo Mobile Home Fire; Two People Injured
Release #: 09-327 Updated: December 26, 2009
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Deer Corralled In Publix Is Later Released In Brooker Creek Preserve
Release #: 09-326 Updated: December 23, 2009
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Detectives Arrest Suspect In 30-Year-Old Sex Battery On A Child
Release #: 09-325 Updated: December 23, 2009
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Detectives Seek Public’s Help In Identifying Two Women Who Used Stolen Credit Cards At Local Store
Release #: 09-324 Updated: December 23, 2009
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Local Youth Perform Community Service In Pinellas Sheriff's "Graffiti Response Program"
Release #: 09-323 Updated: December 22, 2009
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Sheriff's Deputies To Deliver Holiday Meals
Release #: 09-322 Updated: December 22, 2009
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Pinellas County Sheriff Jim Coats Announces Lieutenant Promotion
Release #: 09-321 Updated: December 22, 2009
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Wanted Fugitive Captured In Hillsborough County
Release #: 09-320 Updated: December 18, 2009
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Palm Harbor Man Arrested For Pointing A Laser At A Sheriff’s Helicopter While In Flight
Release #: 09-319 Updated: December 17, 2009
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Deputies To Load Cruisers With Christmas Packages And Nearly 100 Bikes In Sheriff's "Christmas Sharing Project" Deliveries
Release #: 09-318 Updated: December 17, 2009
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Arson Detectives Investigate Vehicle Fire and Possible Attempts In Seminole
Release #: 09-317 Updated: December 14, 2009
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Deputies Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash On Indian Rocks Beach Bridge
Release #: 09-316 Updated: December 12, 2009
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Arson Unit Investigates Fire At Lealman Abandoned Mobile Home Park
Release #: 09-315 Updated: December 12, 2009
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Criminal Justice Specialist Arrested For Forging Documents To Gain Access To An Inmate's Account
Release #: 09-314 Updated: December 11, 2009
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Detectives Seek Public's Help In Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect
Release #: 09-313 Updated: December 10, 2009
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The Public Is Welcome To Saturday’s Open House At New Pinellas County Sheriff’s PAL Sports Complex
Release #: 09-312 Updated: December 9, 2009
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Deputies "Shop for Santa" To Help Over 400 Children And Their Families Registered With The Sheriff's Christmas Sharing Project
Release #: 09-311 Updated: December 8, 2009
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Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Hunt For A Suspect Who Robbed A Bank Dressed As A Woman Ends In Corpus Christi, Texas
Release #: 09-310 Updated: November 03, 2009
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***Update: The Bicyclist Has Died***Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) Investigates Vehicle vs. Bicyclist In Seminole
Release #: 09-309 Updated: November 25, 2009
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Pursuit of Theft Suspects Ends With Two Suspects In Custody And The Merchandise Recovered
Release #: 09-308 Updated: November 25, 2009
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***Update: Suspects Have Been Identified***Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle Ends With Two Suspects In Custody Found In The Vehicle Was Crack Cocaine and Marijuana
Release #: 09-307 Updated: November 24, 2009
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Pinellas County Sheriff’s “Ride & Run With The Stars” Combines Bicycling and Running Events In Holiday Fundraiser For Families In Need
Release #: 09-306 Updated: November 23, 2009
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Marine Unit Deputies Respond To Call Of Two Men Who Swam To Shore After Their Vessel Over-Turned Off Crystal Beach
Release #: 09-305 Updated: November 22, 2009
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Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Crash In Which Deputy Cruiser Is Struck Head-On
Release #: 09-304 Updated: November 21, 2009
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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Detectives Seek The Publics Help Locating A Wanted Fugitive
Release #: 09-303 Updated: November 20, 2009
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Sheriff's Deputies Will Deliver Thanksgiving Holiday Meals To Families In Need
Release #: 09-302 Updated: November 19, 2009
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Subject Arrested After Fleeing Crash Scene Where Deputy Sheriff Is Injured
Release #: 09-301 Updated: November 18, 2009
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Narcotics Detectives Announce Results From "Operation Adult Use"
Release #: 09-300 Updated: November 18, 2009
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Man Is Struck By Vehicle While Crossing Seminole Blvd.
Release #: 09-299 Updated: November 17, 2009
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Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Members "Go To School" For "The Great American Teach In"
Release #: 09-298 Updated: November 17, 2009
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Deputies Respond To Fire At Healthcare Facility
Release #: 09-297 Updated: November 16, 2009
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UPDATE:
Missing Man and "Silver Alert" Subject Is Recovered In Traffic Stop
Release #: 09-296 Updated: nOVEMBER 15, 2009
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"Silver Alert" Is Issued For Palm Harbor Man Last Seen Saturday, November 14, 2009
Release #: 09-295 Updated: November 14, 2009
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Second Pinellas Operation Medicine Cabinet Nets Over 400 Pounds Of Prescription Drugs
Release #: 09-294 Updated: November 14, 2009
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Pinellas Sheriff's Major Accident Investigation Team Responds To Two Vehicle Crash Involving A Deputy
Release #: 09-293 Updated: November 13, 2009
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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Identify November 6, 2009 Bank Robbery Suspect
Release #: 09-292 Updated: November 13, 2009
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Deputies Investigate Fatal Crash In Oldsmar
Release #: 09-291 Updated: November 13, 2009
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Ironman Event On Saturday To Impact Major Pinellas Traffic Routes
Release #: 09-290 Updated: November 13, 2009
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Pinellas County Sheriff Jim Coats Announces Sergeant Promotion
Release #: 09-289 Updated: November 12, 2009
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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Detectives Arrested An Indian Rocks Beach Man For Capital Sexual Battery, and Lewd & Lascivious Molestation On A Child Under 12.
Release #: 09-288 Updated: November 10, 2009
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Office of State Attorney, 6th Judicial Circuit Rules October 29th Deputy Involved Shooting Is Justified
Release #: 09-287 Updated: November 10, 2009
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Deputies Respond To A Burglary In Progress And Find A Deer Inside
Release #: 09-286 Updated: November 7, 2009
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Deputies Arrest Student For Possession of Weapons On School Property
Release #: 09-285 Updated: November 6, 2009
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Deputies Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Vs. Pick-Up Truck Crash In Dunedin
Release #: 09-284 Updated: November 6, 2009
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All Set For Pinellas County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Graduation Ceremony
Release #: 09-283 Updated: November 6, 2009
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Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Deputies and Detectives Track Pinellas County 15-Year-Old Runaway Girl to Colorado With Absconded Sexual Offender
Release #: 09-282 Updated: November 5, 2009
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Citizens Rescue Woman Who Jumps From Gandy Bridge
Release #: 09-281 Updated: November 5, 2009
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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Kicks Off New Community Service Program While Targeting Graffiti
Release #: 09-280 Updated: November 5, 2009
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Deputies Arrest Suspect In Stabbing Incident In Clearwater
Release #: 09-279 Updated: November 5, 2009
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Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Detention Deputy Arrested For Doctor Shopping, Prescription Fraud and Trafficking
Release #: 09-278 Updated: November 3, 2009
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Detectives Announce Second “Operation Medicine Cabinet” And Highlight Prescription Drug Overdose As Leading Cause Of Accidental Death In Pinellas County After Automobile Crashes
Release #: 09-277 Updated: November 3, 2009
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Inmate Attacks Two Attorneys During Visitation
Release #: 09-276 Updated: November 2, 2009
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Deputies Respond To St. Pete-Clearwater Airport Following Report Of Apparent Airborne Irritant. No Injuries.
Release #: 09-275 Updated: November 1, 2009
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Deputy Notices Redington Beach Restaurant Fire And Assists In Evacuating Guests From Adjacent Motel
Release #: 09-274 Updated: October 31, 2009
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Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Detectives Serve Search Warrant and Seize Drugs / Firearms
Release #: 09-273 Updated: October 29, 2009
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Detention Deputy Arrested On FTA For Disorderly Conduct
Release #: 09-272 Updated: October 29, 2009
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Pinellas Sheriff's Detectives And ICE Special Agents Serve Search Warrant On Seminole Man Which Leads To Arrest For Sexual Battery On A Child Between 12-18 Years-Of-Age
Release #: 09-271 Updated: October 29, 2009
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Pinellas County Sheriff's Deputies and Indian Shores Police Shoot Suspect After He Opens Fire on Them
Release #: 09-270 Updated: October 29, 2009
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Narcotics Overdose Prevention & Education (N.O.P.E.) And Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Host First National Candlelight Vigil
Release #: 09-269 Updated: October 29, 2009
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***Update at 1:50 p.m. on October 29, 2009 Recovered Human Skull Positively Identified As That Of Ruth Keaton***
Recovered Human Skull Preliminarily Identified And Matched To Remains In St. Petersburg Cemetery
Release #: 09-268 Updated: October 28, 2009
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Man Injured In Pit-Bull Attack
Release #: 09-267 Updated: October 28, 2009
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Deputies Respond To Apparent Drowning Of Woman In Residential Pool
Release #: 09-266 Updated: October 28, 2009
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Narcotics Overdose Prevention & Education (N.O.P.E.) And Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Host First National Candlelight Vigil
Release #: 09-265 Updated: October 26, 2009
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Two Teens In Custody On Auto Theft Charges
Release #: 09-264 Updated: October 26, 2009
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Fish Fry Benefiting The Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches
Release #: 09-263 Updated: October 23, 2009
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Pinellas Sheriff's Arson Detectives Investigate Cause of Three Alarm Fire
Release #: 09-262 Updated: October 23, 2009
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Pinellas County Deputies Shoot and Wound Pit-Bull After Pit-Bull Charges Deputies
Release #: 09-261 Updated: October 21, 2009
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Amscot Partners With Sheriff’s Office For Annual Bike Helmet Giveaway (Photo-Op)
Release #: 09-260 Updated: October 21, 2009
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Detectives Arrest Orange County Group Home Employee In Chat-Room Sting
Release #: 09-259 Updated: October 20, 2009
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Deputies Arrest Man For Attempted Residential Burglary In Palm Harbor; Suspect Apprehended By Canine Unit
Release #: 09-258 Updated: October 20, 2009
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Sergeant Thomas Nestor Joins Public Information Office
Release #: 09-257 Updated: October 20, 2001
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Deputies Investigate Vehicle Crash Into Dunedin Home
Release #: 09-256 Updated: October 20, 2009
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Detectives Investigate Death Of Pinellas County Jail Inmate
Release #: 09-255 Updated: October 18, 2009
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Citizens Can Comment On Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Services In A Special Public Session for Agency Accreditation
Release #: 09-254 Updated: October 15, 2009
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Deputies Arrest Suspect Who Rammed Cruiser During A Traffic Stop, Fled, Crashed And Led Deputies On A Search
Release #: 09-253 Updated: October 14, 2009
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Pinellas Sheriff Jim Coats Announces 16 Promotions. Members To Receive Badges At Promotion Ceremony
Release #: 09-252 Updated: October 13, 2009
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Deputies Respond To Apparent Drowning In Hot Tub
Release #: 09-251 Updated: October 12, 2009
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Man Is Wounded In Shots Fired Incident
Release #: 09-250 Updated: October 12, 2009
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Vehicle Crashes Through Front Of Dunedin Area Restaurant
Release #: 09-249 Updated: October 11, 2009
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One Arrested, Stolen Vehicle Recovered After Pursuit
Release #: 09-248 Updated: October 10, 2009
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Sheriff Jim Coats Golf Tournament To Benefit Children At Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
Release #: 09-247 Updated: October 9, 2009
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Seminole Man Arrested Following Vehicle Pursuit That Ended In Crash
Release #: 09-246 Updated: October 7, 2009
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Deputies Join Students For 10th Annual "2009 Walk To School Day" Event
Release #: 09-245 Updated: October 6, 2009
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Pinellas Deputies Assist Illinois State Police And Arrest A 74 Year-Old Woman On An Illinois Murder Warrant
Release #: 09-244 Updated: October 5, 2009
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Deputies Arrest Madeira Beach Man After He Burglarizes Jewelry Store, Hotel Room And Strikes Deputy and K-9 Partner
Release #: 09-243 Updated: October 3, 2009
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Marine Tactical Operations Training Set To Begin In Pinellas County; Excellent Photo–Op During Practical Exercises Of Casting-Off Vessels and Beach Entry
Release #: 09-242 Updated: October 2, 2009
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Detectives Arrest Get-Away Driver In Connection With July Convenience Store Armed Robbery (For Further Details See Press Release #09-173)
Release #: 09-241 Updated: October 1, 2009
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Deputies Arrest Suspect For Armed Robbery At An Oldsmar Pharmacy Store
Release #: 09-240 Updated: October 1, 2009
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Man Whose Cats Were Removed From Indian Rocks Beach Home Is Arrested For Stealing Cat From SPCA Vehicle (For Further Detail See Press Release #09-235)
Release #: 09-239 Updated: October 1, 2009
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Deputies Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Dunedin
Release #: 09-238 Updated: September 30, 2009
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Osceola High School Student Arrested For Carrying Concealed Gun On School Bus
Release #: 09-237 Updated: September 30, 2009
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New “Narcotics Strategic Diversion Unit” To Attack Rise In Illegal Sales of Prescription Drugs
Second “Operation Medicine Cabinet” Event Scheduled
Release #: 09-236 Updated: September 30, 2009
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Deputies Assist As 25 Live And One Dead Cat Are Removed From Indian Rocks Beach Apartment; Apartment Declared Uninhabitable
Release #: 09-235 Updated: September 29, 2009
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Citizens Are Invited To Comment On Sheriff's Office Services And Performance During Inspection For Agency Accreditation
Release #: 09-234 Updated: September 29, 2009
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Deputy Lures Aggressive Pit Bulls Into Cruiser With Dog Treats
Release #: 09-233 Updated: September 28, 2009
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Pinellas Sheriff's Advisory Board Hosts Fundraiser For Youth Programs With A Wild Game Dinner & Turkey Shoot
Release #: 09-232 Updated: September 23, 2009
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Deputies Arrest Teen With A Gun After A Neighborhood Search And Temporary Lock Down Of Three Schools
Release #: 09-231 Updated: September 22, 2009
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Joshua Dean West Arrested In Connection With April 2009 Vehicle Vs Pedestrian Crash That Injured Andrew Hall (For Further Information See Press Release # 09-085)
Release #: 09-230 Updated: September 22, 2009
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Sheriff’s Office Launches New Initiative: Spanish Classes For Deputies; An Intensive One-Year Program
Release #: 09-229 Updated: September 22, 2009
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Missing Adult Registered With "Project Lifesaver " Is Found Before Tracking Equipment Is Activated
Release #: 09-228 Updated: September 22, 2009
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Search Warrant Results In Child Pornography Related Charges For Clearwater Man
Release #: 09-227 Updated: September 21, 2009
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Marine Unit Deputies Investigate Boat Crash On Lake Tarpon; Deputies Say Wearing Life Vest Saved Injured Man's Life
Release #: 09-226 Updated: September 20, 2009
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Deputies Investigate Motorcycle Crash In Madeira Beach That Left One Man Injured; Witnesses To Crash Are Asked To Call The Sheriff's Office
Release #: 09-225 Updated: September 20, 2009
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Marine Unit Investigates Single Vessel Crash Off John's Pass; One Person Injured
Release #: 09-224 Updated: September 19, 2009
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Second Of Three Suspects Arrested In Connection With Home Invasion/Shooting on August 24th (For Further Details See Press Release #s 09-200, 203 and 206)
Release #: 09-223 Updated: September 16, 2009
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Deputies Arrest Two Men After They Burglarize ATM Machine In Madeira Beach
Release #: 09-222 Updated: September 15, 2009
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Bicyclist In Critical Condition After Collision With U.S. Postal Service Truck
Release #: 09-221 Updated: September 10, 2009
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Seminole Man Arrested After Sending Pictures Of Explosive Devices To Estranged Wife And Then Leaving The Explosives In The Home
Release #: 09-220 Updated: September 9, 2009
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New Time Schedule In Effect To Make Reservations For Video Visitation At Jail, And Mobile Video Visitation Bus Adds A Stop
Release #: 09-219 Updated: September 9, 2009
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Man Is Injured In Industrial Accident
Release #: 09-218 Updated: September 8, 2009
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Woman Arrested For Carrying A Concealed Firearm After She Left Her Purse With A Gun Inside Of It In The Courtyard Of Clearwater Criminal Courts Complex
Release #: 09-217 Updated: September 8, 2009
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Couple Arrested For Child Neglect After Home With Five Children Found In Deplorable Conditions
Release #: 09-216 Updated: September 8, 2009
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Daughter Collides With Father In Jet Ski Crash
Release #: 09-215 Updated: September 7, 2009
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***Update at 3:20 p.m. On 09/05/09 Names Of Deceased In Crash Released***
Marine Unit Deputies Respond To Ultra Light Plane Crash In Boca Ciega Bay; Two Persons Deceased
Release #: 09-214 Updated: September 5, 2009
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Suspect Arrested For Armed Robbery And Aggravated Assault After Victim And Witnesses Stop Him In The Act
Release #: 09-213 Updated: September 4, 2009
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Deputies and Tampa Police Bomb Squad Assist Citizen In Disposing of Grenade
Release #: 09-212 Updated: September 4, 2009
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Marine Enforcement Deputies Conduct Labor Day Weekend Boating Safety Awareness Campaign
Release #: 09-211 Updated: September 4, 2009
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Husband /Wife Arrested In Convenience Store Robbery - With Child In The Car
Release #: 09-210 Updated: September 4, 2009
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Detectives Investigate Mobile Home Fire In St. Petersburg
Release #: 09-209 Updated: September 2, 2009
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License Plate Recognition System Helps Deputy Nab FBI Wanted Suspect
Release #: 09-208 Updated: September 2, 2009
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Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery At Clearwater Business
Release #: 09-207 Updated: August 31, 2009
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First of Three Suspects Is Arrested In Connection With Home Invasion/Shooting On August 24
Release #: 09-206 Updated: August 28, 2009
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Sheriff Coats, Congressman Bill Young and Executive Director Of DHSMV, Electra Theodorides-Bustle Announce Facial Recognition System Partnership; Pilot Project Is First Of Its Kind In State And Nation
Release #: 09-205 Updated: August 27, 2009
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Round-Up Targets 52 Suspects In Operation Oxy-Con
Release #: 09-204 Updated: August 26, 2009
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Update: Detectives Have Identified And Are Seeking One of the Suspects In Monday's Home Invasion/Shooting
Release #: 09-203 Updated: August 26, 2009
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***Update On 08/28/09 Sixth and Final Suspect Arrested In Phase Two Of Operation Check-Mate***
Operation Check-Mate Nabs Five More Suspects In Phase Two (For Further Detail See Press Release 08-290, 08-321, & 09-126)
Release #: 09-202 Updated: August 26, 2009
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Deputies Investigate Motorcycle vs Sheriff's Cruiser Crash; Motorcyclist Injured
Release #: 09-201 Updated: August 25, 2009
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Investigation Into St. Petersburg Home Invasion/Shooting Continues
Release #: 09-200 Updated: August 25, 2009
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Detectives Determine That Palm Harbor Couple's Death Is Murder-Suicide
Release #: 09-199 Updated: August 25, 2009
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Detectives Investigate Fatal Car Crash In Oldsmar
Release #: 09-198 Updated: August 25, 2009
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***Update At 9:47 a.m. on 08/23/09 Missing Man Found - Returns Himself Home***
Public's Help Sought In Locating Missing and Endangered Clearwater Man
Release #: 09-197 Updated: August 23, 2009
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Detectives Arrest Suspect For Lewd and Lascivious Battery On Two Minor Children
Release #: 09-196 Updated: August 21, 2009
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School Crossing Guards Attend Training In Preparation For The 2009-2010 School Year
Release #: 09-195 Updated: August 19, 2009
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Pinellas Sheriff Jim Coats Announces Law Enforcement Promotions
Release #: 09-194 Updated: August 19, 2009
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UPDATE: Suspect In Armed Robberies On Beaches Is Arrested
Release #: 09-193 Updated: August 15, 2009
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Armed Robber Is Targeting Businesses On The Beaches
Release #: 09-192 Updated: August 14, 2009
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Death Investigation On Gandy Causeway Is Apparent Suicide
Release #: 09-191 Updated: August 13, 2009
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Female Suspect Being Sought In Purse Theft And Credit Card Fraud
Release #: 09-190 Updated: August 13, 2009
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Pinellas Sheriff's Street-Level Drug Dealer Round-Up Has 47 Targets In "Operation Mid-County Clean Up"
Release #: 09-189 Updated: August 13, 2009
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Man Extricated From Vehicle After Crashing Into Concrete Pole
Release #: 09-188 Updated: August 10, 2009
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Juveniles Charged For Throwing Rocks and Bottles at Cars
Release #: 09-187 Updated: August 7, 2009
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Arrested Armed Robbery Suspect Used Assault Rifle
Release #: 09-186 Updated: August 6, 2009
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Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Crashes Following Pursuit; Suspects Arrested
Release #: 09-185 Updated: August 6, 2009
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Detectives Investigate Madeira Beach Store Armed Robbery
Release #: 09-184 Updated: August 5, 2009
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Deputies Investigate Vehicle Vs. Bicycle Crash With Serious Injury
Release #: 09-183 Updated: August 2, 2009
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Man Arrested For Aggravated Assault With A Firearm Following Road Rage Incident On A Bicycle
Release #: 09-182 Updated: August 2, 2009
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Deputies Investigate Oldsmar Fatal Crash
Release #: 09-181 Updated: July 31, 2009
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Swine Flu Test Results Returned For Pinellas County Jail
Release #: 09-180 Updated: July 30, 2009
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Inmates At Pinellas County Jail Exhibit Flu-Like Symptoms. Detention and Corrections/ Medical Staff Initiate A Series Of Proactive Measures.
Release #: 09-179 Updated: July 27, 2009
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Motorcycle Operator Dies After Striking Palm Tree
Release #: 09-178 Updated: July 25, 2009
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Helicopter Pilot and Passengers Swim Away From Water Landing
Release #: 09-177 Updated: July 24, 2009
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UPDATE: 19 of 37 Targeted Suspects Arrested
Narcotics Detectives From the Sheriff's Office and Tarpon Springs Police Join Forces To Round-Up Street Level Dealers In "Summer Sweep"
Release #: 09-176 Updated: July 24, 2009
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Detectives Arrest Teen Involved In Unrelated Tarpon Springs Crash For Vehicle Burglaries And Grand Theft Of A Firearm; Second Suspect Also Arrested
Release #: 09-175 Updated: July 20, 2009
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Deputies Arrest Tampa Woman For A Concealed Weapons Permit Violation After She Carried Gun Through St. Pete/Clearwater Airport Security Checkpoint
Release #: 09-174 Updated: July 20, 2009
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Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery At A St. Petersburg Convenience Store
Release #: 09-173 Updated: July 19, 2009
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Man Arrested For DUI Following Crash With Sheriff's Cruiser
Release #: 09-172 Updated: July 19, 2009
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Pit Bull Attacks And Seriously Injures A Five-Year-Old Boy
Release #: 09-171 Updated: July 18, 2009
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Deputies Respond To A Reported Drowning In Madeira Beach
Release #: 09-170 Updated: July 17, 2009
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Detectives Arrest Safety Harbor Man For Capital Sexual Battery And Other Sex Related Crimes On Two Minor Children
Release #: 09-169 Updated: July 17, 2009
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Deputies Arrest Mother And Daughters After They Attack And Beat Victim With Fists And A Broom Handle
Release #: 09-168 Updated: July 15, 2009
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Marine Unit Deputies Recover Diver Whose Boat Drifted Away
Release #: 09-167 Updated: July 12, 2009
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Suspect Takes Cash Register In Convenience Store Robbery
Release #: 09-166 Updated: July 12, 2009
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Detention Deputy Arrested On Worthless Check Charge
Release #: 09-165 Updated: July 10, 2009
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Suspects Arrested In Connection With Three Separate Road Assault Incidents In Oldsmar
Release #: 09-164 Updated: July 8, 2009
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Detectives Seek Public's Help In Identifying Gas Station Store Armed Robbery Suspect
Release #: 09-163 Updated: July 7, 2009
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Landlord Arrested For Grand Theft In Connection With Theft Of Utility Services In Clearwater Apartments (For Further Info See Press Release # 09-151)
Release #: 09-162 Updated: July 7, 2009
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Sheriff's PAL Summer Sports Camp Starts Tuesday For Lealman Youth - And It's FREE
Release #: 09-161 Updated: July 6, 2009
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Deputies Investigate Vehicle Crash Into Guard Rail At Madeira Beach Elementary School Following Pursuit of Possible Armed Robbery/ Burglary Suspects
Release #: 09-160 Updated: July 6, 2009
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Warehouse Fire Investigation Gets Underway - Estimated Loss Is $1.5 Million
Release #: 09-159 Updated: July 6, 2009
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Marine Unit Deputies Investigate Personal Watercraft Crash; Two Injured
Release #: 09-158 Updated: July 5, 2009
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Road Rage Incident Leads To Shooting In Hospital Parking Lot; Suspect Injured And Arrested
Release #: 09-157 Updated: July 3, 2009
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Detectives Investigate Apparent Accidental Death Of Infant; Child Apparently Choked On Sunflower Seeds
Release #: 09-156 Updated: July 3, 2009
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Deputies Respond To Report of Drowning In Palm Harbor
Release #: 09-155 Updated: July 2, 2009
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Pinellas Sheriff's Facial Recognition System Identifies Miami Bank Robbery Suspect
Release #: 09-154 Updated: July 2, 2009
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Found Boy Reunited With Family; Investigation Continues
Release #: 09-153 Updated: June 29, 2009
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Two Days Remaining To Register Alarm Systems To Comply With False Alarm Ordinance (For Further Info See Press Release # 09-117)
Release #: 09-152 Updated: June 29, 2009
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Deputies Investigate Possible Theft Of Utility Services In Clearwater Apartments
Release #: 09-151 Updated: June 26, 2009
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Summer Starts For Lealman Youth With Saturday's "Slam Fest" Followed By Sheriff's PAL Summer Sports Camp From July 7th to August 13th
Release #: 09-150 Updated: June 26, 2009
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Pinellas Sheriff's Explorer Post 900 Is #1 In Florida - For The Second Consecutive Year
Release #: 09-149 Updated: June 25, 2009
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Pinellas County Law Enforcement Crisis Intervention Team Marks Ten Years of Service
Release #: 09-148 Updated: June 25, 2009
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Seminole Bank Robber Arrested (For Further Info See Press Release #09-146)
Release #: 09-147 Updated: June 19, 2009
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Detectives Seek Public's Help In Identifying Seminole Bank Robber
Release #: 09-146 Updated: June 18, 2009
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Criminal Justice Specialist Arrested For Introducing Contraband Into The Pinellas County Jail For An Inmate
Release #: 09-145 Updated: June 18, 2009
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Deputies Investigate Oldsmar Fatal Crash
Release #: 09-144 Updated: June 16, 2009
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Tarpon Springs Man Dies In Crane Accident
Release #: 09-143 Updated: June 15, 2009
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Deputies Respond To Seminole Apartment Fire
Release #: 09-142 Updated: June 15, 2009
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***Update At 11:00 a.m. On 06/15/09 Detectives Identify Two Persons Who Dropped Off Victim At Apartment***
Detectives Investigate A Shooting Death After The Victim Is Brought To A Local Residence
Release #: 09-141 Updated: June 15, 2009
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Three Arrested As Part Of Operation 'Eagle Claw' - Statewide Marijuana Growhouse Take-Down
Release #: 09-140 Updated: June 11, 2009
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Two Bodies Found In Madeira Beach Apartment
Release #: 09-139 Updated: June 11, 2009
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One-Year-Old Boy Found In Family Pool
Release #: 09-138 Updated: June 11, 2009
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Man Found With Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Identified
Release #: 09-137 Updated: June 10, 2009
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Madeira Beach Fisherman Lands Live Missile
Release #: 09-136 Updated: June 8, 2009
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Marine Unit Deputies Arrest Okeechobee County Manslaughter Suspect On Charter Fishing Boat
Release #: 09-135 Updated: June 8, 2009
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Suspect Arrested In Connection With Belleair Bluffs Bank Robbery (For Further Information See Press Release #09-040)
Release #: 09-134 Updated: June 6, 2009
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Internet Gambling Investigation Results In Seizure Of Computers, Cash And A Vehicle From Tarpon Springs Business
Release #: 09-133 Updated: June 4, 2009
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Detectives Investigate Apartment Fire In Madeira Beach
Release #: 09-132 Updated: June 3, 2009
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Georgia Man Arrested For Lewd And Lascivious Battery On a Minor And Traveling to Meet A Minor
Release #: 09-131 Updated: June 1, 2009
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Over 600 Pounds Of Pills And Other Medications Collected In Pinellas County During "Operation Medicine Cabinet"
Release #: 09-130 Updated: June 1, 2009
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***Update At 12:30 p.m. on 6/1/09 Fire Deemed Accidental***
Woman Dies From Injuries In Mobile Home Fire
Release #: 09-129 Updated: May 31, 2009
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Deputy Sheriff Charged With DUI
Release #: 09-128 Updated: May 31, 2009
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Detectives Arrest Suspect In St. Petersburg Homicide
Release #: 09-127 Updated: May 28, 2009
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"Operation Checkmate" Counterfeit Check Cashing Ringleaders Are Sentenced
Release #: 09-126 Updated: May 28, 2009
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Additional Arrest Made In Pinellas County Sheriff's Human Trafficking Case
Release #: 09-125 Updated: May 28, 2009
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St. Petersburg Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography
Release #: 09-124 Updated: May 28, 2009
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Detectives Announce “Operation Medicine Cabinet” And Highlight Prescription Drug Overdose As Leading Cause Of Accidental Death In Pinellas County After Automobile Crashes
Release #: 09-123 Updated: May 25, 2009
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Detectives Investigate Deputy Involved Shooting That Occurred During Response To Disturbance In Which Suspects Were Armed. No One Injured. One Suspect Still At Large.
Release #: 09-122 Updated: May 25, 2009
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Body Found Floating Near Tierra Verde Dock Determined To Be Suicide. Case Leads To Death Investigation By St. Petersburg PD.
Release #: 09-121 Updated: May 22, 2009
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Two Suspects Caught In Today's Armed Robbery, One Admits To Another Armed Robbery From Wednesday
Release #: 09-120 Updated: May 22, 2009
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Pinellas Deputies To Promote Highway and Boating Safety Over The Memorial Day Weekend
Release #: 09-119 Updated: May 22, 2009
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Additional Suspect Arrested in Human Trafficking Case (See Press Releases 09-110 and 09-113)
Release #: 09-118 Updated: May 21, 2009
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Business and Homeowners In Pinellas Sheriff’s Jurisdiction Must Now Register Their Alarm Systems To Comply With False Alarm Ordinance
Release #: 09-117 Updated: May 20, 2009
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Woman Last Seen In February Is Still Missing
Release #: 09-116 Updated: May 15, 2009
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***Update At 5:15 p.m. On 5/15/09. Detectives Arrest Suspect In Bank Robbery***
Detectives Investigate Bank Robbery in Safety Harbor
Release #: 09-115 Updated: May 14, 2009
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Pinellas Law Enforcement Memorial Set For May 13, 2009
The Honorable Ed Hooper, State Representative, District 50, Is Guest Speaker
Release #: 09-114 Updated: May 12, 2009
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UPDATE - Human Trafficking Case
Fourth Suspect Arrested In Human Trafficking Case
Release #: 09-113 Updated: May 11, 2009
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Nine-Year-Old Boy Saves Drowning Three-Year-Old Girl
Release #: 09-112 Updated: May 11, 2009
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Deputies Arrest Three Suspects For Carjacking And Armed Robbery
Release #: 09-111 Updated: May 11, 2009
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Pinellas Detectives, The Clearwater Area Human Trafficking Task Force, Clearwater Police and the FDLE Dismantle Human Trafficking Operation In Pinellas.
Release #: 09-110 Updated: May 10, 2009
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Detectives Investigate Bank Robbery In Belleair Bluffs
Release #: 09-109 Updated: May 8, 2009
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Deputies Round-Up Street Level Drug Dealers And Gang Members In Baskins
Release #: 09-108 Updated: May 7, 2009
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Deputies Respond To Call Of Military Ordnance Found In Dunedin Business
Release #: 09-107 Updated: May 7, 2009
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Pinellas Sheriff's Facial Recognition System IDs North Miami Bank Robber In First Ever Match With Surveillance Video
Release #: 09-106 Updated: May 7, 2009
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Marine Unit Deputies Investigate Boat Crash Near The Dunedin Causeway That Left One Man Injured
Release #: 09-105 Updated: May 6, 2009
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Sheriff's Office Unveils New "StepUp" Program To Focus on Youth Self-Improvement and Mentoring In Lealman Area
Release #: 09-104 Updated: May 6, 2009
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Fire Engulfs Apartment Building In Seminole
Release #: 09-103 Updated: May 6, 2009
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Detectives Investigate Condo Fire In Clearwater
Release #: 09-102 Updated: May 5, 2009
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Great Photo Op:
Pinellas Sheriff's Awards Ceremony Recognizes Bravery And Outstanding Achievements
Release #: 09-101 Updated: May 5, 2009
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Sheriff's PAL Program Collects Clothing And Household Goods; Holds Garage Sale For Families Displaced By Rainbow Village Fire (See Press Release #09-091)
Release #: 09-100 Updated: May 1, 2009
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Sergeant Honored At Crime Victims' Rights Week Luncheon; Culminating National Victims' Rights Week
Release #: 09-099 Updated: April 30, 2009
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Man Arrested In Connection With Marijuana Grow House Operation In Redington Beach
Release #: 09-098 Updated: April 30, 2009
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Great Photo-Op Aboard Sheriff's Marine Unit
Special Olympics Torch To Cross Tampa Bay In Relay From Pinellas To Tampa In Continuation of Law Enforcement Torch Run Event
Release #: 09-097 Updated: April 30, 2009
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Detectives Arrest Pinellas Park Man For Unlawful Sexual Activity With A Minor
Release #: 09-096 Updated: April 30, 2009
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***Update at 5:50 p.m. on 04/30/09 Detectives Deem Residential Fire To Be Arson***
Detectives Investigate Palm Harbor Residential Fire
Release #: 09-095 Updated: April 30, 2009
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Arrest Made In Stabbing Of Dunnellon Man
Release #: 09-094 Updated: April 29, 2009
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Law Enforcement Runs "The Torch For Special Olympics" From St. Petersburg Over the Bayside Bridge In Pinellas County
Release #: 09-093 Updated: April 28, 2009
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Detectives Investigate Attempted Homicide Outside Hangout - Two Injured In Shooting
Release #: 09-092 Updated: April 27, 2009
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Deputies Respond To Apartment Fire At Rainbow Village In Largo
Release #: 09-091 Updated: April 25, 2009
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Marine Unit Deputies Investigate Personal Watercraft Crash That Injured Woman
Release #: 09-090 Updated: April 24, 2009
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Detectives Arrest Man For Lewd And Lascivious Molestation On A Minor
Release #: 09-089 Updated: April 22, 2009
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Apparent Murder Suicide Claims Lives of Elderly Harbor Bluffs Couple
Release #: 09-088 Updated: April 22,2009
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Deputies Arrest Largo Man For Leaving Scene of March Motorcycle Crash Involving Death (For Further Details See Release #09-050)
Release #: 09-087 Updated: April 20, 2009
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Coyote Informational Outreach Campaign Kicks-Off At Community Meeting
Release #: 09-086 Updated: April 20, 2009
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Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Safety Harbor
Release #: 09-085 Updated: April 20, 2009
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***Update at 10:30 a.m. On 04/20/2009 12-Year-Old Remains Hospitalized ***
Detectives Investigate Apparent Accidental Shooting Of 12-Year-old Palm Harbor Boy
Release #: 09-084 Updated: April 17, 1009
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Photo-Op Feature
This Saturday Sheriff Coats And Staff Go Bowling For Big Brothers Big Sisters In "Bowl For Kids' Sake"
Release #: 09-083 Updated: April 17, 2009
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Video Visitation Hours Extended At Pinellas County Jail - Other Changes Effective This Sunday, April 19, 2009
Release #: 09-082 Updated: April 17, 2009
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Pinellas Sheriff's Explorer Post To Host Delegates Meeting And Pistol Match
Release #: 09-081 Updated: April 17, 2009
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Suspect Arrested For DUI In Connection With March Three-Vehicle Crash Involving On-Duty Sheriff's Office Lieutenant
Release #: 09-080 Updated: April 16, 2009
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Two Arrested After Firing Shots During Home Invasion Attempt - Five Occupants Including Three Children Unhurt
Release #: 09-079 Updated: April 16, 2009
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Outstanding School Crossing Guards Honored At 2009 Maybelle Rollins Bradford Awards Luncheon
Release #: 09-078 Updated: April 14, 2009
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Detectives Investigate Industrial Warehouse Fire In Lealman
Release #: 09-077 Updated: April 15, 2009
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Detective Seek Public’s Help In Identifying Suspect In February Clearwater Apartment Arson (See Press Release #09-035 For Further Details)
Release #: 09-076 Updated: April 14, 2009
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Pinellas Sheriff's Office Now To Charge Fee For Fingerprinting Service
Release #: 09-075 Updated: April 14, 2009
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Detectives Arrest Oldsmar Man For Unlawful Sexual Activity With A Minor
Release #: 09-074 Updated: April 13, 2009
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***Update At 3:00 p.m. On 5/4/09 Ceremony Re-Scheduled For Tuesday, May 5, 2009***
***Update 2:10 p.m. on 4/14/09 Ceremony Cancelled Today Due To Inclement Weather/Event Will Be Re-Scheduled***
Four Retired Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Canines Honored At Memorial Service
Release #: 09-073 Updated: April 13, 2009
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Sheriff Jim Coats Announces Project Lifesaver Program To Assist Families And Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer's, Dementia and Autism
Release #: 09-072 Updated: April 13, 2009
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Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Deputy Involved Fatal Crash
Release #: 09-071 Updated: April 8, 2009
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Deputies Respond To Military Ordnance Found In Palm Harbor Home
Release #: 09-070 Updated: April 7, 2009
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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office To Host “2009 Sniper Week”
Release #: 09-069 Updated: April 2, 2009
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Detectives Investigate Apparent Murder-Suicide In Palm Harbor
Release #: 09-068 Updated: April 1, 2009
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Deputies Seek Public's Help In Locating Suspects In Largo Armed Robbery/Barricade Incident
Release #: 09-067 Updated: March 31, 2009
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Detectives Investigate An Armed Bank Robbery In Clearwater
Release #: 09-066 Updated: March 31, 2009
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Detectives Arrest Youth Pastor For Unlawful Sex With A Minor
Release #: 09-065 Updated: March 31, 2009
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****Update at 6:45 a.m. on 3/31/2009 Missing Man Found****
Public’s Assistance Sought In Locating Missing and Endangered Clearwater Man
Release #: 09-064 Updated: March 30, 2009
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Detectives Investigate Possible Murder-Suicide In Largo
Release #: 09-063 Updated: March 30, 2009
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Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By A Truck In Oldsmar
Release #: 09-062 Updated: March 28, 2009
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Detectives Investigate The Drowning Of A Seminole Toddler
Release #: 09-061 Updated: March 27, 2009
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Street Level Drug Dealers Arrested And Grow House Is Dismantled In Lealman Area
Release #: 09-060 Updated: March 27, 2009
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Two Men Arrested In Connection With Marijuana Grow Operation In Commercial Storage Complex (See Press Release #09-045)
Release #: 09-059 Updated: March 26, 2009
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Three Arrested For $61 Thousand Dollar Credit Card Fraud Scheme
Release #: 09-058 Updated: March 26, 2009
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Pitbull Attacks Deputy During Response To Animal Complaint
Release #: 09-057 Updated: March 25, 2009
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Father and Son Injured When A Personal Watercraft Explodes On Clearwater Beach
Release #: 09-056 Updated: March 24, 2009
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Deputy Persuades Armed Suicidal Subject Out Of Palm Harbor Home Without Injury
Release #: 09-055 Updated: March 24, 2009
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Detectives Investigate The Death Of A Pinellas County Jail Inmate
Release #: 09-054 Updated: March 24, 2009
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Fire In Oldsmar Park Under Investigation
Release #: 09-053 Updated: March 21, 2009
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Canine Unit Apprehends Armed Suspect /South Carolina Fugitive
Release #: 09-052 Updated: March 20, 2009
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Ferg’s Bar Burglar Linked To Several Other Area Burglaries (For Further Info See Press Release 09-042)
Release #: 09-051 Updated: March 18, 2009
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Largo Man Killed In Seminole Motorcycle Crash
Release #: 09-050 Updated: March 17, 2009
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Deputies Arrest Palm Harbor Man After He Repeatedly Struck Sleeping Roommate With A Guitar
Release #: 09-049 Updated: March 14, 2009
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Detectives Seek Public's Assistance In Identifying Vehicle Burglary Suspect Who May Be Linked To As Many As Sixty Others
Release #: 09-048 Updated: March 13, 2009
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Deputies Respond To Burglary In Progress, Suspects Flee, Crash And Are Arrested
Release #: 09-047 Updated: March 11, 2009
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Detectives Investigate A Deputy Involved Shooting In St. Petersburg That Occurred During The Service Of A Pair Of Narcotics Related Search Warrants
Release #: 09-046 Updated: March 11, 2009
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Pinellas Sheriff 's Narcotics Detectives Seize Over $300,000 In Marijuana and Over $146,000 In Cash From Grow Op In Commercial Storage Complex
Release #: 09-045 Updated: March 9, 2009
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****Update at 8:30 p.m. on 3/07/2009 Missing Woman Found****
Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help In Locating Missing Palm Harbor Woman
Release #: 09-044 Updated: March 7, 2009
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Grow House In Largo Yields One Arrest And 289 Marijuana Plants
Release #: 09-043 Updated: March 5, 2009
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Detectives Arrest Three Suspects In Connection With A Commercial Burglary
Release #: 09-042 Updated: March 5, 2009
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Three Arrested In Connection With Boat Theft Ring
Release #: 09-041 Updated: March 3, 2009
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Detectives Investigate Bank Robbery In Belleair Bluffs
Release #: 09-040 Updated: March 2, 2009
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Four Arrested In Grow House Operation, Netting Nearly $250,000 Worth of Marijuana
Release #: 09-039 Updated: February 28, 2009
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Edward Graziano Arrested In Murder For Hire Case
Release #: 09-038 Updated: February 26, 2009
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Deputies Respond To Three-Vehicle Crash Involving School Bus
Release #: 09-037 Updated: February 25, 2009
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Deputies Investigate Pedestrian Fatality In Dunedin
Release #: 09-036 Updated: February 23, 2009
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Detectives Investigate Clearwater Apartment Building Fire; Deem Fire As Intentionally Set
Release #: 09-035 Updated: February 22, 2009
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Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help In Locating Missing And Endangered Woman ***Updated 10:45 A.M. On 02/20/2009 – Woman Located Unharmed***
Release #: 09-034 Updated: February 19, 2009
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Sheriff Jim Coats 5th Annual Clearwater Women’s Open Tennis Tournament To Benefit The Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Suncoast
Release #: 09-033 Updated: February 19, 2009
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Oklahoma Man Arrested In Internet Sting
Release #: 09-032 Updated: February 19, 2009
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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Mobile Video Visitation Bus Rolls Out To James B. Sanderlin Center (For Further Details See Press Release 08-355)
Release #: 09-031 Updated: February 18, 2009
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Four Pinellas County Jail Housing Units Closed As A Result Of Reduction In Jail Population; Closures Net Savings Of More Than $4.2 Million (Photo Op At Jail )
Release #: 09-030 Updated: February 17, 2009
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Coin Vendor Arrested For Grand Theft
Release #: 09-029 Updated: February 14, 2009
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Detectives Investigate A Fire Related Death ***Updated 11:00 A.M. On 02/17/2009 - Victim In Fatal Fire Identified***
Release #: 09-028 Updated: February 14, 2009
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***Update At 11:30 a.m. 02/23/09 Detectives Say Propane Gas Caused Explosion***
Detectives Investigate Explosion And Fire At Dunedin Home; Resident And Pet Injured
Release #: 09-027 Updated: Februay 11, 2009
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Sheriff’s Office Set To Honor Guards On School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day 2009
Release #: 09-026 Updated: February 5, 2009
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Suspects Face Additional Charges In Connection With Molotov Cocktails and Vehicle Vandalisms
Release #: 09-025 Updated: February 4, 2009
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Pinellas Sheriff Eliminates Fugitive Unit And Takes Additional Steps To Save $6 Million In Overtime Agencywide
Release #: 09-024 Updated: February 3, 2009
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Deputies Discover Military Ordnance Following Response To Remove A Weapon From Seminole Mobile Home
Release #: 09-023 Updated: January 30, 2009
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Pinellas Sheriff's Office and Clearwater Police Join Forces for "InterOps Initiative"
Release #: 09-022 Updated: January 30, 2009
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DNA Match Solves 1992 Child Sexual Battery Case
Release #: 09-021 Updated: January 30, 2009
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Dunedin Accountant Arrested For Scheme To Defraud and Grand Theft of $1.6 Million Dollars
Release #: 09-020 Updated: January 26, 2009
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***Update at 1:15 p.m. on 01/28/09 Third And Final Suspect In Seminole Home Invasion Is Arrested***
***Update at 4:50 p.m. on 01/26/09 Getaway Driver Arrested In Seminole Home Invasion***
Detectives Arrest One Suspect In Seminole Home Invasion (For Further Info See Press Release # 09-010)
Release #: 09-019 Updated: January 26, 2009
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Fire Caused By Child Playing With Lighter, No One Hurt
Release #: 09-018 Updated: January 25, 2009
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Man Arrested After He Crashes Into A Vehicle, Businesses, A Fence And A Tree
Release #: 09-017 Updated: January 20, 2009
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Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help In Locating Missing And Endangered Adult ***UPDATED 01/20/2008 at 9:30 A.M. – Missing Man Located And Safely Returned Home***
Release #: 09-016 Updated: January 19, 2009
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Sheriff's Office Seeks New False Alarm Ordinance
Release #: 09-015 Updated: January 16, 2009
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Newly Announced Interim "Bay Walk" Manager Is Arrested On Felony Grand Theft Charge Involving Previous Employer
Release #: 09-014 Updated: January 15, 2009
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Pinellas Sheriff's K-9 and Marine Units Participate In Super Bowl Security Training
Release #: 09-013 Updated: January 15, 2009
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Military Ordnance Brought To Sheriff's Office North District Station Resulting In Bomb Squad Response
Release #: 09-012 Updated: January 14, 2009
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Deputies Arrest Three Suspects For Vehicle Burglaries In North Pinellas County
Release #: 09-011 Updated: January 9, 2009
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Detectives Seek Public's Help In Identifying Suspects In Seminole Home Invasion That Resulted In Shots Fired
Release #: 09-010 Updated: January 8, 2009
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Deputies Investigate A Pedestrian Fatality In Seminole
Release #: 09-009 Updated: January 8, 2009
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Death Investigation Changes To Homicide Investigation After Man Confesses
Release #: 09-008 Updated: January 8, 2009
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Tennessee Fugitive Suspected Of Fraud And Theft After Targeting Female Victims Through On-Line Dating Services
Release #: 09-007 Updated: January 8, 2009
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Man Seriously Injured In Oldsmar Two-Vehicle Crash
Release #: 09-006 Updated: January 6, 2009
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Belleair Murder Suspect Arrested On A Pinellas County Warrant In Las Vegas Nevada
Release #: 09-005 Updated: January 6, 2009
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Sheriff Jim Coats To Be Sworn-In For Second Full Term
Release #: 09-004 Updated: January 5, 2009
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DUI Unit Posts Holiday Weekend Stats
Release #: 09-003 Updated: January 5, 2009
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Clearwater Man Dies In Motorcycle Crash On Dunedin Causeway
Release #: 09-002 Updated: January 1, 2009
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***UPDATE***
Murder Suspect In Custody After Stand-Off With Deputies.
Release #: 09-001 Updated: January 1, 2009
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Sheriff's DUI Unit Will Conduct Countywide Enforcement Effort Through The Holiday Weekend
Release #: 08-369 Updated: December 31, 2008
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Detectives Seek Publics Help In Identifying Suspects In Series Of North County Church Burglaries
Release #: 08-368 Updated: December 31, 2008
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Detectives Arrest A Clearwater Man For Sexual Battery On A Mentally Challenged Girl
Release #: 08-367 Updated: December 30, 2008
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Deputies Respond To Armed Man At Local Hospital
Release #: 08-366 Updated: December 29, 2008
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Two Injured After Boat Runs Aground Near John's Pass
Release #: 08-365 Updated: December 29, 2008
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Deputies Arrest Dunedin Man For Aggravated Assault, Cruelty To Animals And Unlawful Discharge Of A Firearm
Release #: 08-364 Updated: December 28, 2008
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Pedestrian Killed In South Pasadena Crash
Release #: 08-363 Updated: December 26, 2008
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Detectives Arrest Suspect In Pharmacy Robbery (For Further Info See Press Release # 08-360)
Release #: 08-362 Updated: December 24, 2008
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Detectives Seek Publics Help In Identifying Missing And Endangered Palm Harbor Man
Release #: 08-361 Updated: December 23, 2008
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Detectives Investigate Pharmacy Robbery In Oldsmar
Release #: 08-360 Updated: December 23, 2008
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Estranged Husband Is Charged In Gulfport Double Homicide
Release #: 08-359 Updated: December 21, 2008
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Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Officer Charged With DUI After Crash
Release #: 08-358 Updated: December 20, 2008
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Detectives Arrest Used Auto Dealer For Odometer Fraud
Release #: 08-357 Updated: December 19, 2008
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Detectives Seeking Information About Belleair Murder Suspect Who Was Last Seen In Baton Rouge, LA
Release #: 08-356 Updated: December 19, 2008
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Sheriff’s Office Announces Plans To Roll Out Video Visitation Bus; Provides Demo
(Excellent Photo-Op)
Release #: 08-355 Updated: December 28, 2008
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Community Policing Deputies And American Legionnaires Bring Santa Claus To Head Start Program
Release #: 08-354 Updated: December 17, 2008
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Deputies Respond To Condo Fire In Safety Harbor
Release #: 08-353 Updated: December 16, 2008
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Detectives Investigate House Fire That Injured A Clearwater Man
Release #: 08-352 Updated: December 16, 2008
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Detectives Seek Suspect In Connection With Vehicle Burglary
Release #: 08-351 Updated: December 15, 2008
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Excellent Holiday Photo Story
Over 130 Bikes Are Donated As Deputies Load Cruisers To Deliver Christmas Packages As Part Of The "Sheriff's Christmas Sharing Project"
Release #: 08-350 Updated: December 15, 2008
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Deputies Respond To Residential Fire In Indian Rocks Beach
Release #: 08-349 Updated: December 13, 2008
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***Update At 3:30 p.m. On 12/11/08 - Detectives Release Surveillance Video Of Suspect***
Detectives Seek Publics Assistance In Identifying Attempted Carjacking Suspect
Release #: 08-348 Updated: December 11, 2008
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Detectives Investigate A Clearwater Mobile Home Fire That That Resulted In Injury
Release #: 08-347 Updated: December 11, 2008
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Two Arrested After Discovery Of 100 Plants In Backyard Marijuana Patch
Release #: 08-346 Updated: December 9, 2008
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Deputies Respond To Threat At Dunedin High School
Release #: 08-345 Updated: December 9, 2008
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Early Morning Apartment Fire In Seminole Is Accidental
Release #: 08-344 Updated: December 9, 2008
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Deputies "Shop for Santa" To Assist Children And Families In Sheriff's Christmas Sharing Project
Release #: 08-343 Updated: December 8, 2008
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Armed Robber Arrested Within Hours Of Robbery
Release #: 08-342 Updated: December 7, 2008
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Detectives Investigate Robbery At Oldsmar Store
Release #: 08-341 Updated: December 4, 2008
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Detectives Arrest Dunedin Man For Possession Of Child Pornography
Release #: 08-340 Updated: December 3, 2008
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Detectives Investigate Clearwater Mobile Home Fire
Release #: 08-339 Updated: December 2, 2008
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Pinellas County Sheriff’s “Ride & Run With The Stars” Is Family Fun And Holiday Fundraiser For Families In Need
Release #: 08-338 Updated: December 1, 2008
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Suspect Arrested In Connection With An Armed Home Invasion Robbery
Release #: 08-337 Updated: November 30, 2008
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Detectives Seeking Belleair Man In Connection With The Murder Of His Wife
Release #: 08-336 Updated: November 29, 2008
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Detectives Investigate A Suspicious Death In The Town Of Belleair
Release #: 08-335 Updated: November 28, 2008
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Driver Of A Stolen Car Flees From Deputies And Crashes Into A Gulfport Home
Release #: 08-334 Updated: November 28, 2008
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PCSO 2003 Homicide Case To Be Profiled On “Solved” On The Investigation Discovery Channel
Release #: 08-333 Updated: November 26, 2008
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Detectives Investigate A Fire In A Largo Mobile Home Park
Release #: 08-332 Updated: November 26, 2008
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Arrest Made In Gas Station Robbery After Media Coverage Prompts Citizen To Call Pinellas Sheriff's Detectives (See Press Release 08-328)
Release #: 08-331 Updated: November 26, 2008
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Pinellas Sheriff's "CARES" Reunites Lost Pets With Owners
Release #: 08-330 Updated: November 25, 2008
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***Update At 12:50 p.m. on 11/25/08 - Fire Deemed Not Suspicious***
Detectives Investigate Dunedin Residential Fire
Release #: 08-329 Updated: November 25, 2008
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Detectives Seek The Public's Help In Identifying An Armed Robbery Suspect
Release #: 08-328 Updated: November 24, 2008
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Detectives Arrest Suspect For Two Bank Robberies; Suspect Also Linked To Three Others (See Press Releases #08-303, 317)
Release #: 08-327 Updated: November 21, 2008
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Deputies Round-Up Drug Suspects Following Three Month Investigation
Release #: 08-326 Updated: November 21, 2008
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Pinellas Sheriff's Office Members "Go To School" For "Great American Teach-In"
Release #: 08-325 Updated: November 18, 2008
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St Petersburg Couple Arrested Following An Armed Robbery In Which The Victim Was Shot
Release #: 08-324 Updated: November 17, 2008
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Burglary Suspect Arrested After Deputy Involved Shooting
Release #: 08-323 Updated: November 17, 2008
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Two Men Arrested In Connection With Shooting At Seminole Nightclub
Release #: 08-322 Updated: November 15, 2008
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Operation "Check Mate" Nabs Two More Suspects; Completing Phase One Of Arrests (For Further Info See Press Release 08-290)
Release #: 08-321 Updated: November 14, 2008
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Detectives Arrest Suspect For Convenience Store Armed Robberies
Release #: 08-320 Updated: November 13, 2008
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Holiday Man Arrested For Using An Illegal Gillnet To Catch Hundreds Of Pounds Of Fish
Release #: 08-319 Updated: November 12, 2008
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Two Men Arrested After Setting Fire To The Exterior Of An Occupied Business
Release #: 08-318 Updated: November 10, 2008
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***Update At 10:45 a.m. On 11/12/08 Detectives Link Suspect To Two Other Area Bank Robberies (See Press Release 08-303)***
***Update At 5:10 p.m. on 11/10/08 Detectives Release Surveillance Photo Of Suspect***
Detectives Investigate Armed Bank Robbery In Palm Harbor
Release #: 08-317 Updated: November 9, 2008
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Detectives Arrest Home-Day-Care Worker For First Degree Murder (For Further Info See Press Release # 08-241)
Release #: 08-316 Updated: November 7, 2008
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Deputies Investigate A Fatal Crash In Seminole
Release #: 08-315 Updated: November 7, 2008
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Deputies Investigate Shooting That Injures A Dog
Release #: 08-314 Updated: November 6, 2008
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Two Arrested After Pursuit. Suspect Vehicle In Crash With Uninvolved St. Petersburg Police Officer
Release #: 08-313 Updated: November 6, 2008
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Saturday's Ironman Event To Impact Major Pinellas Traffic Routes
Release #: 08-312 Updated: November 5, 2008
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Detention Deputy Arrested For Misdemeanor DUI
Release #: 08-311 Updated: November 5, 2008
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Largo Couple Arrested For Child Neglect
Release #: 08-310 Updated: November 3, 2008
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Safety Harbor Woman Seriously Injured In Bicycle Crash
Release #: 08-309 Updated: November 2, 2008
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Deputies Arrest Largo Woman For Abuse Of The Elderly
Release #: 08-308 Updated: November 1, 2008
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Photo-Ops - Halloween Fun - Kids and Deputies - Sheriff's PAL
In Two Weekend Events, The Sheriff's Police Athletic League (PAL) Helps Host Halloween Trick Or Treat And Benefits From "Cash Pull For PAL" At Beach Restaurant
Release #: 08-307 Updated: October 31, 2008
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Pinellas Sheriff's Office Receives A Grant Worth Over $1 Million For Substance Abuse Treatment Program "PREP"
Release #: 08-306 Updated: October 29, 2008
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Suspects Arrested In Connection With Two North Pinellas Robberies
Release #: 08-305 Updated: October 29, 2008
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Sobriety Checkpoint Results
Release #: 08-304 Updated: October 28, 2008
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***Update at 5:00 p.m. on 10/28/08 Detectives Link Suspect To Clearwater Bank Robbery and Release New Photos***
Detectives Investigate Armed Bank Robbery In Palm Harbor
Release #: 08-303 Updated: October 27, 2008
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New Hampshire Couple Rescued After Their Rental Boat Capsizes In The Gulf Of Mexico
Release #: 08-302 Updated: October 27, 2008
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Palm Harbor Woman Arrested On Multiple Charges Following Attack On A Cab Driver
Release #: 08-301 Updated: October 26, 2008
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Detectives Investigate Cellular Phone Store Armed Robbery
Release #: 08-300 Updated: October 24, 2008
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Detention And Corrections Bureau Offers New “Smart Choices” Program For Inmates (Briefing and Photo-Op on Monday, October 27, 2008)
Release #: 08-299 Updated: October 22, 2008
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Citizen Recognition Photo-Op
Citizens To Be Recognized For Crime Prevention Work At Sheriff's 10th Annual Community Service Awards
Release #: 08-298 Updated: October 24, 2008
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Amscot Partners With Sheriff’s Office For Annual Bike Helmet Giveaway (Photo-Op)
Release #: 08-297 Updated: October 22, 2008
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Deputies To Conduct A Sobriety Checkpoint In Pinellas County
Release #: 08-296 Updated: October 22, 2008
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Traffic Deputies Partner With Anthony Telesca Foundation To Reward Students For Seatbelt Use
Release #: 08-295 Updated: October 21, 2008
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Woman Arrested For Leaving Sleeping Toddler In Car Outside Bar
Release #: 08-294 Updated: October 19, 2008
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Detectives Investigate The Death Of A Pinellas County Jail Inmate
Release #: 08-293 Updated: October 12, 2008
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Detectives Investigate Apparent Drowning Of Elderly Man In Residential Pool
Release #: 08-292 Updated: October 12, 2008
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Detectives Seek The Public’s Help In Identifying Two Suspects Who Beat And Robbed A Hearing Impaired St. Petersburg Man
Release #: 08-291 Updated: October 10, 2008
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Operation “Check Mate” Identifies Over 100 Suspects Involved In Counterfeit Check Cashing Rings; Losses In The Millions For Florida Banks
Release #: 08-290 Updated: October 8, 2008
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Deputies Use Technology To Locate Submerged Vehicle In Tampa Bay
Release #: 08-289 Updated: October 6, 2008
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Deputies Shoot Pitbull After Animal Attacks
Release #: 08-288 Updated: October 6, 2008
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Suspect Believed Responsible For Two Pinellas County Bank Robberies Arrested In Hillsborough County (See Press Releases 08-268, 08-278 and 08-284)
Release #: 08-287 Updated: October 3, 2008
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Deputies Honored For DUI Arrests
Release #: 08-286 Updated: October 3, 2008
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Four Men Arrested For Stealing AC Units From Clearwater Condo Complex
Release #: 08-285 Updated: October 2, 2008
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Bank Robbery Suspect Spotted In Palm Harbor Bank, Detectives Release New Photos and Seek Publics Help In Identifying Him (See Related Press Releases 08-268 and 08-278)
Release #: 08-284 Updated: October 1, 2008
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Three Tampa Men Arrested After A Residential Burglary Was Interrupted By The Homeowner ***Updated At 5:30 P.M. On 10/01/2008 With Additional Charge Of Auto Theft ***
Release #: 08-283 Updated: October 1, 2008
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Detectives Investigate Residential Fire In Palm Harbor
Release #: 08-282 Updated: September 30, 2008
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Detention And Corrections Bureau Recognizes National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
(Media Photo-Op)
Release #: 08-281 Updated: September 30, 2008
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Deputies Investigate Motorcycle Versus Vehicle Crash That Seriously Injures Motorcyclist
Release #: 08-280 Updated: September 28, 2008
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Detectives Investigate Apartment Fire In Indian Rocks Beach
Release #: 08-279 Updated: September 28, 2008
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***Update at 3:40 p.m. on 09/29/08 Photos/Video of Suspect Released And Suspect Linked To Another Pinellas County Bank Robbery***
Detectives Investigate Safety Harbor Bank Robbery
Release #: 08-278 Updated: September 27, 2008
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Man Drives Car Into Ravine After Failing To Stop At Stop Sign
Release #: 08-277 Updated: September 26, 2008
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Detectives Investigate New Twist On Itinerant Thieves Scams And Offer Crime Prevention Tips
Release #: 08-276 Updated: September 25, 2008
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Pinellas County School Teacher Arrested For Sexual Activity With A Minor
Release #: 08-275 Updated: September 24, 2008
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PCSO Wanted Suspect, Courtenay Savage, Arrested After Case Profiled On "America's Most Wanted" (See Release #08-270)
Release #: 08-274 Updated: September 22, 2008
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Suspect Arrested Minutes After Committing A Bank Robbery In Dunedin
Release #: 08-273 Updated: September 19, 2008
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Deputy Persuades Man Not To Jump Off Fishing Pier North Of Skyway Bridge
Release #: 08-272 Updated: September 18, 2008
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UPDATE: Pharmacy Armed Robbery Suspect Is Charged With Two More Armed Robberies For A Total of Four In Pinellas Sheriff's Jurisdiction.
Detectives Arrest Pharmacy Robbery Suspect Linked To PCSO Cases; and Several Other Bay Area Pharmacy Robberies (See Press Release #s 08-205 and 08-246)
Release #: 08-271 Updated: September 19, 2008
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PCSO Wanted Suspect To Be Profiled On “America’s Most Wanted”
Release #: 08-270 Updated: September 18, 2008
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Deputies Investigate Dunedin Two-Vehicle Crash That Injures Three
Release #: 08-269 Updated: September 18, 2008
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***UPDATE At 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 -Detectives Release Photos of Suspect***
Detectives Investigate Bank Robbery In Palm Harbor
Release #: 08-268 Updated: September 16, 2008
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Detectives Arrest Palm Harbor Man For Stealing Over 100 Urns From A Dunedin Cemetery And Selling Them For Scrap
Release #: 08-267 Updated: September 16, 2008
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Dispute Results In Stabbing Death - Suspect Arrested
Release #: 08-266 Updated: September 16, 2008
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Woman 's Body Identified In Weekend Dunedin Homicide
Release #: 08-265 Updated: September 15, 2008
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UPDATE:
Dunedin SWAT Stand-Off Subject Charged In Murder Of Female Tenant
Release #: 08-264 Updated: September 13, 2008
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SWAT Stand-Off Ends When Subject Surrenders - Body Is Found In Home Of Stand-Off Subject
Release #: 08-263 Updated: September 13, 2008
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Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Crash In Dunedin
Release #: 08-262 Updated: Seeptember 12, 2008
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Single Engine Plane Crash Injures Two St. Petersburg Women
Release #: 08-261 Updated: September 12, 2008
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Marine Unit Deputies Arrest Oldsmar Man For Vessel Homicide (For Further Information See Press Release # 08-098)
Release #: 08-260 Updated: September 11, 2008
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Two Arrested For Scheme To Defraud In String Of Wallet Thefts Targeting Elderly Victims
Release #: 08-259 Updated: September 10, 2008
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Detectives Recover The Body Of Rosemary Christensen Solving A 1999 Missing Person Case And Her Husband Has Been Arrested For Murder
Release #: 08-258 Updated: September 10, 2008
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Deputy Injured While Rescuing Kitten From Within A Storm Drain
Release #: 08-257 Updated: September 9, 2008
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Deputies Investigate Home Invasion/Robbery That Results In One Man Shot, Another Beaten
Release #: 08-256 Updated: September 8, 2008
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Kidnapping Incident Ends When Victim Shoots Two Suspects
Release #: 08-255 Updated: September 8, 2008
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Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Oldsmar Traffic Crash
Release #: 08-254 Updated: September 7, 2008
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Detectives Investigate A Double Homicide In Lealman ***Updated with Victim Information at 6:00 p.m. On 09/06/2008***
Release #: 08-253 Updated: September 6, 2008
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St. Petersburg Man Arrested After Fleeing From Deputies For The Second Time In Less Than A Month
Release #: 08-252 Updated: September 5, 2008
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Two Arrested In Connection With Clearwater Armed Robbery And Seminole Auto Theft
Release #: 08-251 Updated: September 5, 2008
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Dunedin Woman Dies After Being Pulled From Water Off Honeymoon Island Beach
Release #: 08-250 Updated: September 4, 2008
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Clearwater Kennel Club Donates $5,000 To Sheriff's K-9 Unit At "Responsible Dog Ownership Day"
Release #: 08-249 Updated: September 4, 2008
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Marine Unit Deputies Locate And Rescue Man Fallen Overboard
Release #: 08-248 Updated: August 31, 2008
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***Update at 5:55 p.m. on 09/02/08 Surveillance Photo Of Suspect Available and Request For Publics Assistance In Identifying Suspect***
Deputies Investigate Burglary At A Safety Harbor Medical Office Building
Release #: 08-247 Updated: August 31, 2008
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Detectives Investigate Oldsmar Pharmacy Robbery And Believe Suspect To Be Linked To As Many As Five Other Bay Area Pharmacy Robberies
Release #: 08-246 Updated: August 29, 2008
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Suspect Arrested During An Armed Robbery At A Palm Harbor Pharmacy
Release #: 08-245 Updated: August 29, 2008
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Two Month Investigation Results In Round-Up of Street Level Drug Dealers In Lealman
Release #: 08-244 Updated: August 27, 2008
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Two Sisters Injured When Their Personal Watercraft Explodes In Clearwater
Release #: 08-243 Updated: August 24, 2008
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Detectives Investigate An Armed Robbery And Shooting Incident
Release #: 08-242 Updated: August 23, 2008
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Home Day-Care Worker Arrested On Child Abuse Charges
Release #: 08-241 Updated: August 22, 2008
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Drug Task Force Seizes Over $4 million Dollars Worth Of Marijuana In Pinellas Grow-Op Investigation - "Operation Family Tree"
Release #: 08-240 Updated: August 21, 2008
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Detective Disarms And Arrests Suspect During An Undercover Drug Investigation
Release #: 08-239 Updated: August 21, 2008
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Deputies Arrest Suspect In Convenience Store Armed Robbery
Release #: 08-238 Updated: August 20, 2008
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***Update at 6:30 p.m. on 08/20/08 Missing Woman Found****
The Public's Help Requested In Search For Endangered Woman
Release #: 08-237 Updated: August 20, 2008
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Sheriff's Emergency Response Plans Suspended As "Fay" Passes South of Pinellas
Release #: 08-236 Updated: August 19, 2008
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Clearwater Man Arrested For Seduction Of A Child Over The Internet
Release #: 08-235 Updated: August 18, 2008
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Pinellas Sheriff's Staff Prepares For "Fay"
Release #: 08-234 Updated: August 18, 2008
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School Crossing Guards Attend Training In Preparation For 2008-2009 School Year
Release #: 08-233 Updated: August 13, 2008
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***Update 08/14/08 at 1:45 p.m.***
Detention Deputy Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography
Release #: 08-232 Updated: August 13, 2008
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Two Men Injured In St. Petersburg Shooting
Release #: 08-231 Updated: August 10, 2008
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Woman Arrested For Child Neglect And Drug Possession After She Is Found Asleep In Vehicle With Child In Car
Release #: 08-230 Updated: August 9, 2008
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Detectives Investigate Fire At Highpoint Area Home
Release #: 08-229 Updated: August 9, 2008
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Detectives Arrest Seminole Woman For Providing Unlicensed Healthcare Services
Release #: 08-228 Updated: August 8, 2008
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Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Crash Involving Deputy
Release #: 08-227 Updated: August 8, 2008
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Man Arrested After Trying To Escape Through Tyrone Mall After Crashing Car
Release #: 08-226 Updated: August 6, 2008
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Smash And Grab Burglar, Suspect In Dozens Of Commercial Burglaries In The Bay Area, Is Arrested
Release #: 08-225 Updated: August 6, 2008
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Detention Deputy Arrested For Possessing Anabolic Steroids
Release #: 08-224 Updated: August 6, 2008
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Safety Harbor Boy Seriously Injured During Dog Attack
Release #: 08-223 Updated: August 3, 2008
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Arson Suspected As Cause Of Fire That Destroyed A Clearwater Mobile Home
Release #: 08-222 Updated: August 2, 2008
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Detectives Identify Origin Of Skull Found in St. Petersburg Home (For Further Information See Press Release # 08-187)
Release #: 08-221 Updated: August 1, 2008
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Fishermen Rescued After Their Small Craft Capsizes During Thunderstorm
Release #: 08-220 Updated: August 1, 2008
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Suspect In Indian Rocks Beach Aggravated Battery Arrested
Release #: 08-219 Updated: July 30, 2008
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Man Dies In Motorcycle Crash
Release #: 08-218 Updated: July 26, 2008
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Man Survives Accidental Shooting
Release #: 08-217 Updated: July 26, 2008
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Suspect Arrested In Connection With Violent Palm Harbor Sexual Battery
Release #: 08-216 Updated: July 25, 2008
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Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help In Locating A Missing Seminole Teenager ***UPDATED 9:36 P.M. ON 07/27/2008 - Missing And Endangered Teen Returns To Group Home After Seeing The Search For Her In Media***
Release #: 08-215 Updated: July 25, 2008
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Palm Harbor Man Sought In Connection With A Violent Sexual Battery
Release #: 08-214 Updated: July 25, 2008
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Pinellas Sheriff's Volunteer Celebrates 100th Birthday
Release #: 08-213 Updated: July 25, 2008
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Grand Opening Of Highpoint Neighborhood Family Center To Include New Sheriff’s Office Substation
Release #: 08-212 Updated: July 24, 2008
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Fort Myers Man Arrested In Internet Sting
Release #: 08-211 Updated: July 22, 2008
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Clearwater Man Arrested For Animal Cruelty After Killing Kittens During Family Argument
Release #: 08-210 Updated: July 21, 2008
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Largo Man Arrested For Abuse Of Elderly
Release #: 08-209 Updated: July 18, 2008
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Detectives Arrest Hotel Robbery/Kidnapping Suspect
Release #: 08-208 Updated: July 17, 2008
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Three Arrested At Dunedin Motel Following Report Of Power Theft
Release #: 08-207 Updated: July 15, 2008
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Deputies Arrest Vehicle and Residential Burglars With Assistance Of Canine Partners
Release #: 08-206 Updated: July 15, 2008
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Detectives Investigate A Pharmacy Robbery In Palm Harbor ***UPDATED 9:30 A.M. On 07/16/2008 - Surveillance Video Now Available***
Release #: 08-205 Updated: July 15, 2008
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Pinellas Park Man Arrested For Abuse Of Disabled Adult
Release #: 08-204 Updated: July 14, 2008
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Deputies Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Release #: 08-203 Updated: July 13, 2008
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Five Arrested Following Response To Disturbance At Dunedin Motel
Release #: 08-202 Updated: July 12, 2008
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Deputies Investigate Vehicle Crash Into Water Resulting In Death Of Driver
Release #: 08-201 Updated: July 12, 2008
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Largo Teens Arrested In Connection With Recent Armed Robberies
Release #: 08-200 Updated: July 11, 2008
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Detectives Seek Suspect In Recycling Company Commercial Burglary
Release #: 08-199 Updated: July 11, 2008
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Dive Team Recovers Body Of Gulfport Drowning Victim With Aid of Side-Scan Sonar Technology
Release #: 08-198 Updated: July 9, 2008
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***Update 7/11/08 at 10: 30 a.m. Victim In Fatal Fire Identified***
Detectives Investigate Fatal Apartment Fire In Dunedin
Release #: 08-197 Updated: July 9, 2008
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Owner Of A Largo Sports Bar Robbed After Closing His Business For The Night
Release #: 08-196 Updated: July 8, 2008
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Largo Man Arrested For Aggravated Battery After He Beats Roommates With A Baseball Bat
Release #: 08-195 Updated: July 5, 2008
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Several Escape Serious Injury During A Personal Watercraft Versus Jet Boat Crash
Release #: 08-194 Updated: July 5, 2008
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Deputies Arrest Suspect After He Flees, Rams Sheriff's Cruisers And Ends Up Crashing Into Mobile Home Units
Release #: 08-193 Updated: July5, 2008
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Oldsmar Man Arrested For Animal Cruelty After He Dangles Dog From Moving Vehicle
Release #: 08-192 Updated: July 3, 2008
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Suspect In 10-Year Old Burglary-Assault Case Arrested In Alaska
Release #: 08-191 Updated: July 3, 2008
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Paramedic Arrested On Sexual Battery Charge
Release #: 08-190 Updated: July 2, 2008
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Friends And By-Standers Try To Revive Man In Distress At Gandy Beach
Release #: 08-189 Updated: June 29, 2008
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Smoke Alarm Alerts Couple In House Fire
Release #: 08-188 Updated: June 29, 2008
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Arson Detectives Call The HCSO Bomb Squad To Assist With Fire Investigation
Release #: 08-187 Updated: June 27, 2008
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Detectives Identify Victim In Seminole Murder and Seek Publics Assistance In Identifying Suspects
(For Further Information On This Case See Press Release #08-167 and #08-170)
Release #: 08-186 Updated: June 27, 2008
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St. Petersburg Couple Arrested In Connection With A Liquor Store Robbery
Release #: 08-185 Updated: June 26, 2008
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Detectives Arrest Suspect For Convenience Store Armed Robbery; Seek Second Suspect
Release #: 08-184 Updated: June 25, 2008
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Artifacts Stolen From Weedon Island Preserve Center
Release #: 08-183 Updated: June 25, 2008
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Detectives Investigate An Armed Bank Robbery In Belleair Bluffs
Release #: 08-182 Updated: June 24, 2008
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Suspect Sought In Connection With A Dunedin Video Store Robbery ***Update - Composite Of Suspect Released On 06/25/2008***
Release #: 08-181 Updated: June 23, 2008
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K-9 Lion, The Narcotics Dog, Retires After 10 Years Of Service To PCSO
(Great Photo Op Of Retirement Celebration)
Release #: 08-180 Updated: June 23, 2008
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Patrol Car Hit By Impaired Driver As Deputies Investigate Two Other DUI Cases In Clearwater
Release #: 08-179 Updated: June 21, 2008
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Detectives Arrest Man For Capital Sexual Battery To A Child
Release #: 08-178 Updated: June 20, 2008
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Deputies Arrest Dunedin Woman For Restaurant Robbery
Release #: 08-177 Updated: June 19, 2008
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St. Petersburg Man Arrested In Connection With A Seminole Bank Robbery
Release #: 08-176 Updated: June 19, 2008
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Detectives Investigate An Armed Robbery At An Oldsmar Steak ‘n Shake
Release #: 08-175 Updated: June 18, 2008
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Pinellas County Sheriff's Explorers Are Best In State
Release #: 08-174 Updated: June 17, 2008
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“Leaky Radiator Scam” Results In Arrest Of Father And Son
Release #: 08-173 Updated: June 16, 2008
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Investigation Underway In Motorcycle Fatality
Release #: 08-172 Updated: June 16, 2008
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Woman Charged With DUI After Crash With Patrol Deputy
Release #: 08-171 Updated: June 15, 2008
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Detectives Release Additional Details About Seminole Murder Investigation
Release #: 08-170 Updated: June 11, 2008
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Detectives Arrest Suspect In Palm Harbor Bank Armed Robbery (For Further Details See Press Release #08-145)
Release #: 08-169 Updated: June 11, 2008
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Man Dies After Two Car Crash Tuesday Night
Release #: 08-168 Updated: June 11, 2008
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Detectives Conduct A Murder Investigation In Seminole
Release #: 08-167 Updated: June 10, 2008
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Detectives Investigate A Home-Invasion Robbery In Seminole
Release #: 08-166 Updated: June 10, 2008
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Detectives Arrest Sheriff’s Office Employee For Doctor Shopping
Release #: 08-165 Updated: June 10, 2008
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Pinellas Kids Set To Head To The Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranches 2008 Summer Camp (Great Photo-Op As Kids Depart For Camp)
Release #: 08-164 Updated: June 6, 2008
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Detectives Seek Public's Help In Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect
Release #: 08-163 Updated: June 6, 2008
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Sexual Predator Arrested For Engaging In Sexual Activity With A Minor
Release #: 08-162 Updated: June 6, 2008
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Patrol Deputies Help Extinguish Apartment Fire And Assist Residents
Release #: 08-161 Updated: June 6, 2008
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St. Petersburg Man And Woman Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit Ends In A Crash
Release #: 08-160 Updated: June 4, 2008
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Lutz Woman Arrested For Committing Residential Burglaries During Her Lunch Breaks
Release #: 08-159 Updated: June 4, 2008
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Nick Bollea's Daily Schedule and Photos of Protective Custody Cell Identical To His Are Released
Release #: 08-158 Updated: June 3, 2008
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Deputies Respond To Newborn Dropped Off At Oldsmar Fire Station
Release #: 08-157 Updated: May 30, 2008
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Driver Cited Following Head-On Crash
Release #: 08-156 Updated: May 30, 2008
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Internet Gambling Investigation Results In Three Arrests Along With The Seizure Of Computers And Cash
Release #: 08-155 Updated: May 29, 2008
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Armed Robbery Suspect Who Was Shot By Victim Hospitalized And Arrested
Release #: 08-154 Updated: May 27, 2008
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St. Petersburg Man Arrested After He Flees From Deputies Searching For Armed Robbery Suspect
Release #: 08-153 Updated: May 27, 2008
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Suspect Armed With Baseball Bat Believed To Have Been Shot By Pawn Shop Owner During A Robbery
Release #: 08-152 Updated: May 27, 2008
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Bar Parking Lot Altercation Escalates When Man Is Run Over By SUV
Release #: 08-151 Updated: May 27, 2008
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Man Is Shot While Trying To Break Up Fight
Release #: 08-150 Updated: May 24, 2008
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Teen Arrested After Pursuit
Release #: 08-149 Updated: May 23, 2008
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Deputies Investigate Dunedin Crash
Release #: 08-148 Updated: May 22, 2008
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Sheriff Coats Presents Proposed '08-'09 Budget To Pinellas County Commission
Release #: 08-147 Updated: May 22, 2008
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Pinellas Deputies Will Promote Highway Safety and Boating Safety Awareness During The Memorial Day Weekend
Release #: 08-146 Updated: May 22, 2008
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Detectives Investigate An Armed Bank Robbery In Palm Harbor
Release #: 08-145 Updated: May 21, 2008
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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Announces Promotions
Release #: 08-144 Updated: May 20, 2008
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Sheriff’s Office Employee Killed In Off-Duty Motorcycle Crash
Release #: 08-143 Updated: May 16, 2008
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Deputies Arrest Suspect For Battery On The Pinellas Trail
Release #: 08-142 Updated: May 16, 2008
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State Attorney Releases Findings Related To Deputy Involved Shooting
Release #: 08-141 Updated: May 15, 2008
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Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Set To Host Regional Press Conference to Kick-Off Annual Memorial Day S.A.L.E. (Sea, Air, Land Enforcement) Operations
Release #: 08-140 Updated: May 15, 2008
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Pinellas Law Enforcement Memorial Set For May 14, 2008
The Honorable Robert J. Morris, Jr., Chief Judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Is Guest Speaker
Release #: 08-139 Updated: May 13, 2008
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Detectives Arrest Suspect In Martin Weeks Homicide (For Further Information See Release # 07-176)
Release #: 08-138 Updated: May 12, 2008
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Deputies Investigate The Near Drowning Of A Largo Toddler
Release #: 08-137 Updated: May 12, 2007
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Elderly Armed Burglary Victim Defends Himself And Holds Suspect Down Until Deputies Arrive
Release #: 08-136 Updated: May 10, 2008
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Burglary Suspects "Caught In The Act" And Apprehended By Canine Team
Release #: 08-135 Updated: May 9, 2008
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Three Teens Arrested In Sexual Battery Incident
Release #: 08-134 Updated: May 8, 2008
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Suspect Dead And A Deputy Wounded During A Courthouse Shootout *** Updated 5:10 p.m. on 05/08/2008***
Release #: 08-133 Updated: May 7, 2008
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Joint Full Scale Exercise On Response To Terrorist Incident Held At Florida State Fairgrounds In Tampa (Good Photo Op)
Release #: 08-132 Updated: May 7, 2008
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Deputies Arrest Student For Possession Of A Firearm At Osceola Middle School
Release #: 08-131 Updated: May 7, 2008
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Good Photo Op:
Pinellas Sheriff's Awards Ceremony Recognizes Members' Outstanding Professional Achievements
Release #: 08-130 Updated: May 6, 2008
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Military Ordnance Brought To Sheriff’s Administration Building Results in Bomb Squad Response
Release #: 08-129 Updated: May 6, 2008
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Last Day To Vote For Deputy Scott Reid For The "America's Most Wanted" All Star Contest
Release #: 08-128 Updated: May 5, 2008
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Detectives Arrest Seminole Man For Child Abuse On Two Children
Release #: 08-127 Updated: May 2, 2008
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Deputies Respond To Military Ordnance Found In Belleair Beach Residence
Release #: 08-126 Updated: May 2, 2008
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Narcotics Detectives Arrest Palm Harbor Man For Operating A Grow House As Part Of HIDTA's "Operation D-Day"
Release #: 08-125 Updated: May 1, 2008
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UPDATE:
Charges Placed On Suspects In St. Petersburg Police Officer Involved Shooting
Release #: 08-124 Updated: May 1, 2008
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Clearwater Man Arrested After Fleeing From Deputies And Crashing Into Three Vehicles
Release #: 08-123 Updated: April 30, 2008
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Detectives Identify Human Remains Found At The Scene Of An Explosion
Release #: 08-122 Updated: April 28, 2008
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Detectives Investigate Fatal Explosion In Pinellas Park
Release #: 08-121 Updated: April 27, 2008
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Clearwater Teen Shot At Dunedin Apartment Complex
Release #: 08-120 Updated: April 26, 2008
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Deputies Respond To Oldsmar Residential Fire
Release #: 08-119 Updated: April 25, 2008
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Deputies Investigate Underage Alcohol Sales In North Pinellas
Release #: 08-118 Updated: April 25, 2008
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New Hampshire Man Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Crash
Release #: 08-117 Updated: April 25, 2008
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Pinellas Sheriff's Marine Unit Carries Special Olympics Torch Across Tampa Bay As Law Enforcement Torch Run Continues To State Games
Release #: 08-116 Updated: April 23, 2008
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Jail Staff Hosts “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work” Day
Release #: 08-115 Updated: April 23, 2008
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Deputies Respond To Crash Of Two School Buses In Dunedin
Release #: 08-114 Updated: March 22, 2008
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Deputies Respond To Alligator Inside Private Residence
Release #: 08-113 Updated: April 22, 2008
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Law Enforcement Runs "The Torch For Special Olympics" From St. Petersburg Over the Bayside Bridge In Pinellas County
Release #: 08-112 Updated: April 21, 2008
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Deputies Investigate Vehicle Crash Into House
Release #: 08-111 Updated: April 20, 2008
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Two Men Escape Serious Injury After Being Ejected From Their Boat
Release #: 08-110 Updated: April 19, 2008
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This Saturday Sheriff Coats And Staff Go Bowling For Big Brothers Big Sisters In "Bowl For Kids' Sake"
Release #: 08-109 Updated: April 18, 2008
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Update: Cab Driver Who Crashed Into Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant Surrenders To Face DUI Charges
Release #: 08-108 Updated: April 17, 2008
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Man Arrested On Charges of Sex With Minors
Release #: 08-107 Updated: April 17, 2008
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Man Who Set Vehicle On Fire As Deputies Reponded to Investigate A Domestic Disturbance Is Arrested (Refer To Press Release #08-023)
Release #: 08-106 Updated: April 17, 2008
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Detention Deputy Arrested By Largo Police
Release #: 08-105 Updated: April 17, 2008
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Outstanding School Crossing Guards Honored At Annual Luncheon
Release #: 08-104 Updated: April 15, 2008
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Deputies Arrest Former Pinellas County School Teacher For Interference With Child Custody
Release #: 08-103 Updated: April 15, 2008
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Sheriff’s Office Observes 2008 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week; Deputy To Receive Victim Advocates Award
Release #: 08-102 Updated: April 15, 2008
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Largo Man Arrested After Fleeing From Deputies And Ramming Several Patrol Cars
Release #: 08-101 Updated: April 15, 2008
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Volunteer High School Band Coach Arrested For Having Sexual Contact With Two Students
Release #: 08-100 Updated: April 8, 2008
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Dogs Removed From Home During Animal Neglect Investigation
Release #: 08-099 Updated: April 7, 2008
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Holiday Area Woman Seriously Injured In Lake Tarpon Boat Crash
Release #: 08-098 Updated: April 5, 2008
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Pinellas County Sheriff's Office To Host "2008 Sniper Week"
Release #: 08-097 Updated: April 3, 2008
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Deputies Seek The Public's Help In Identifying Driver Of Vehicle Involved In Crash With Mountain Bike
Release #: 08-096 Updated: April 2, 2008
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Standoff On Dunedin Causeway Ends After Armed Man Surrenders To Deputies
Release #: 08-095 Updated: March 31, 2008
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Dispute Between Two Largo Women Results in Arrest When Shots Are Fired
Release #: 08-094 Updated: March 31, 2008
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Inmates Participate In Habitat For Humanity Homebuilding Project (Photo Opportunity)
Release #: 08-093 Updated: March 31, 2008
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Bicyclist Injured In Crash With Vehicle
Release #: 08-092 Updated: March 31, 2008
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Bicylist Injured in Crash With Taxi
Release #: 08-091 Updated: March 29, 2008
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Clearwater Man Arrested After He Flips Stolen Cars While Fleeing From A Deputy
Release #: 08-090 Updated: March 28, 2008
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Pinellas County Robbery Suspect Sought After Escaping From A Palm Beach County Jail
Release #: 08-089 Updated: March 27, 2008
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Follow-Up Story:
Stolen Surgical Hardware Is Recovered and Returned Thanks To Efforts of Recycling Firm
Release #: 08-088 Updated: March 27, 2008
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Detectives Arrest A County Utilities Employee For Identity Theft
Release #: 08-087 Updated: March 25, 2008
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****Update at 5:36 p.m. on 3/25/08 Missing Man Found****
Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help In Locating Missing Clearwater Man
Release #: 08-086 Updated: March 25, 2008
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Bicyclist Injured In Collision With Motorcycle
Release #: 08-085 Updated: March 23, 2008
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Sheriff's Office Employee Charged In DUI Related Crash
Release #: 08-084 Updated: March 21, 2008
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Seminole High School Student Arrested For Drug Possession After Seizure On Campus Parking Lot
Release #: 08-083 Updated: March 19, 2008
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Results For Weekend Boating Safety Awareness Operation
Release #: 08-082 Updated: March 17, 2008
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Sheriff’s Office Employee Arrested For Misdemeanor DUI
Release #: 08-081 Updated: March 16, 2008
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Countywide DUI Wolf-Pack Results
Release #: 08-080 Updated: March 15, 2008
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Marine Enforcement Deputies Conduct Boating Safety Awareness Operation
Release #: 08-079 Updated: March 14, 2008
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Deputies Conduct "DUI Wolf-Pack" In Pinellas County
Release #: 08-078 Updated: March 14, 2008
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Sex Offender Sought By Mississippi Authorities Arrested By Sheriff's Sexual Predator and Offender Tracking Unit
Release #: 08-077 Updated: March 12, 2008
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Teacher Arrested For Misdemeanor Battery
Release #: 08-076 Updated: March 11, 2008
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Deputies Arrest Sex Offender Moments After He Exposes Himself To Two Victims
Release #: 08-075 Updated: March 10, 2008
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Single Engine Aircraft Makes Safe Landing On Shell Key
Release #: 08-074 Updated: March 9, 2008
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Detention Deputy Arrested For Misdemeanor DUI
Release #: 08-073 Updated: March 9, 2008
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Suspect In Fatal Stabbing Is Arrested (See News Release #08-071)
Release #: 08-072 Updated: March 8, 2008
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Detectives Seek Suspect In Fatal Stabbing
Release #: 08-071 Updated: March 7, 2008
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French Villas Housing Complex Has Renewed Basketball Court Thanks To Pinellas Deputy Sheriff and Community Partners
Release #: 08-070 Updated: March 7, 2008
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Deputy To Be Featured As "All Star" Winner On "America's Most Wanted" Saturday Night
Release #: 08-069 Updated: March 7, 2008
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Body Of Missing Fisherman Recovered In Madeira Beach
Release #: 08-068 Updated: March 7, 2008
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Transient Man Arrested For Capital Sexual Battery To A Child
Release #: 08-067 Updated: March 4, 2008
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Two Men Arrested After They Stole Titanium Surgical Hardware Interred At Local Cemetery
Release #: 08-066 Updated: February 29, 2008
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Three Arrested For Vehicle Burglaries May Be Linked To Identity Theft Ring
Release #: 08-065 Updated: February 29, 2008
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Citizen Tip From TV Nets Arrest In Pinellas Sheriff's And Largo Police Burglary Cases
Release #: 08-064 Updated: February 28, 2008
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Cab Driver Who Crashed Into Sheriff's Sergeant May Have Been Drinking
Release #: 08-063 Updated: February 28, 2008
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Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT Training Exercise At Westfield/Countryside Mall In Clearwater
Release #: 08-062 Updated: February 27, 2008
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Memorial Service Scheduled To Honor Two Retired Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Canines
Release #: 08-061 Updated: February 26, 2008
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Detectives Release Surveillance Video Of A Suspect Being Sought In Connection With A Series Of Residential Burglaries
Release #: 08-060 Updated: February 26, 2008
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Criminal Justice Specialist Arrested For Misdemeanor DUI
Release #: 08-059 Updated: February 26, 2008
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Deputies Arrest Pharmacy Armed Robbery Suspect After Owner Locks Him In
Release #: 08-058 Updated: February 25, 2008
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Deputies Arrest Man Who Stole Knife To Commit An Armed Robbery
Release #: 08-057 Updated: February 24, 2008
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Detention Deputy Arrested For Misdemeanor DUI
Release #: 08-056 Updated: February 22, 2008
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Detectives Arrest Suspect In Attempted Sexual Battery In Crystal Beach
Release #: 08-055 Updated: February 21, 2008
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Big Lots Robbery Suspect "Caught On Tape" Arrested
Release #: 08-054 Updated: February 21, 2008
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Attempted Abduction Reported On Madeira Beach
Release #: 08-053 Updated: February 20, 2008
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Pinellas Deputies To Receive Unique Water Safety Training (Photo Opportunity)
Release #: 08-052 Updated: February 20, 2008
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Detectives Investigate Fire At Mobile Home That Injures One
Release #: 08-051 Updated: February 20, 2008
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Residential Fire In Palm Harbor Injures One
Release #: 08-050 Updated: February 19, 2008
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Seventeen Dogs Removed In Animal Cruelty Case
Release #: 08-049 Updated: February 19, 2008
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Five Suspects Arrested For Commercial Burglaries; Leads To Suspect Wanted For Local Residential Burglary and Home Invasion Robberies In Pennsylvania
Release #: 08-048 Updated: February 19, 2008
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Pasco Man Arrested As Narcotics Detectives Serve A Search Warrant At A Palm Harbor Grow House
Release #: 08-047 Updated: February 19, 2008
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Orlando Man Injured During A Construction Accident
Release #: 08-046 Updated: February 16, 2008
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Deputies Investigate Personal Watercraft Crash That Seriously Injured Montana Man
Release #: 08-045 Updated: February 15, 2008
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Sheriff Jim Coats 4th Annual Clearwater Women's Open Tennis Tournament To Benefit The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast
Release #: 08-044 Updated: February 15, 2008
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Grand Theft Scheme Defrauded Local Car Dealers
Release #: 08-043 Updated: February 15, 2008
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St. Petersburg Man Arrested For Sexual Battery Following A Violent Attack On A Homeless Couple
Release #: 08-042 Updated: February 15, 2008
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Detectives Seek Public's Help In Identifying Palm Harbor Pharmacy Robbery Suspect
Release #: 08-041 Updated: February 15, 2008
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Five Arrested For Burglary & Vandalism At Three High Schools
Release #: 08-040 Updated: February 12, 2008
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Drug Arrests Net Pot & Cash
Release #: 08-039 Updated: February 12, 2008
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Two Vehicle Crash Claims Two Lives
Release #: 08-038 Updated: February 9, 2008
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Jet Ski Accident Injures One
Release #: 08-037 Updated: February 9, 2008
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Armed Robber Strikes Seminole Store
Release #: 08-036 Updated: February 9, 2008
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Inmates “Go To School” In New Career Track Program (Photo-Op Friday, February 8, 2008)
Release #: 08-035 Updated: February 7, 2008
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Detectives Seek The Public’s Help In Identifying Suspect Who Robbed An Elderly Man
Release #: 08-034 Updated: February 4, 2008
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Suspect Arrested After A Verbal Dispute Escalates Into A Stabbing
Release #: 08-033 Updated: February 1, 2008
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Sheriff’s Office Set To Honor Guards On School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
Release #: 08-032 Updated: January 31, 2008
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Arson Suspected As Cause Of Fire That Destroyed Vacant Seminole Home
Release #: 08-031 Updated: January 31, 2008
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Detectives Investigate Port-O-Let Fire In Tarpon Springs
Release #: 08-030 Updated: January 30, 2008
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Deputies And On-Star Nab Michigan Suspects For Carjacking And Grand Theft Auto
Release #: 08-029 Updated: January 30, 2008
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Sheriff Jim Coats Announces Appointment of Robert Gualtieri To Dual Posts of Chief Deputy and General Counsel
Release #: 08-028 Updated: January 30, 2008
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Carjacking Suspect Arrested
Release #: 08-027 Updated: January 30, 2008
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*****Update 3:40 p.m. on 1/30/08 Detectives Determine That Fire Was Intentionally Set*****
Detectives Investigate Residential Fire in Palm Harbor
Release #: 08-026 Updated: January 29, 2008
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Two Suspects Arrested In Connection With Largo Homicide (See Press Release #08-024)
Release #: 08-025 Updated: January 25, 2008
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Detectives Investigate A Homicide
Release #: 08-024 Updated: January 25, 2008
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Dunedin Man Injured While Setting His Vehicle On Fire As Deputies Respond To Investigate A Domestic Disturbance
Release #: 08-023 Updated: January 24, 2008
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Detectives Investigate Fire Related Death At Dunedin Apartment
Release #: 08-022 Updated: January 24, 2008
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Sobriety Checkpoint Results
Release #: 08-021 Updated: January 22, 2008
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Deputy Sheriff Convinces Man Not To Jump From Bayside Bridge
Release #: 08-020 Updated: Janaury 22, 2008
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Former PSTA Bus Garage Is Renovated To House Jail Inmates
(Media Tour and Photo-Op)
Release #: 08-019 Updated: January 22, 2008
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Driver Seriously Injured After His Vehicle Strikes Power Pole
Release #: 08-018 Updated: Janaury 20, 2008
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Explosion In Garage Damages Dunedin Home
Release #: 08-017 Updated: January 19, 2008
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Largo Man Arrested On Federal Drug Charges
Release #: 08-016 Updated: January 18, 2008
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Detention and Corrections Bureau Demos Electronic Monitoring Program To South Korean Government Officials
Release #: 08-015 Updated: January 17, 2008
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Deputies Conduct "Sobriety Checkpoints" At Two Locations In Pinellas County
Release #: 08-014 Updated: January 16, 2008
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Pedestrian Killed In Dunedin Traffic Crash
Release #: 08-013 Updated: January 15, 2008
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Detectives Conduct Death Investigation Following A Plane Crash That Killed Three People
Release #: 08-012 Updated: January 12, 2008
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Detectives Are Seeking The Public’s Help In Identifying Robbery Suspects
Release #: 08-011 Updated: January 12, 2008
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Pinellas Deputies Arrest Escambia School District Superintendent For DUI
Release #: 08-010 Updated: January 10, 2008
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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Announces Promotions
Release #: 08-009 Updated: January 9, 2008
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Additional Charge Placed on Palm Harbor Man Arrested For Capital Sexual Battery To A Child (See Press Release #08-002)
Release #: 08-008 Updated: January 8, 2008
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Sheriff’s Deputy To Receive National Award After Check of License Plate Leads To Identification And Arrest Of Suspect Wanted In Georgia Homicide
Release #: 08-007 Updated: January 8, 2008
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Arrest Charges Placed On Suspect Who Tampered With Vending Machines
Release #: 08-006 Updated: January 7, 2007
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Detectives Arrest "Cigarette Robber"
Release #: 08-005 Updated: January 7, 2007
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Detectives Seek Public's Help In Identifying Vending Machine Burglar
Release #: 08-004 Updated: January 4, 2007
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Detectives Seek Publics Help In Identifying The “Cigarette" Robber
Release #: 08-003 Updated: January 3, 2008
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Palm Harbor Man Arrested On Charges Of Capital Sexual Battery To A Child
Release #: 08-002 Updated: January 3, 2008
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Detectives Investigate Condominium Fire In Palm Harbor
Release #: 08-001 Updated: January 3, 2008
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