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19-223 Detectives Charge Four With Introduction Of Contraband Into Detention Facility After A Cellular Phone Was Found In The Pinellas County Jail

DIU Arrest

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Department of Detention and Corrections - Detention Investigations Unit Cedric Burton (Inmate) DOB: 12/21/1979 Charges: One count of Introduction of Contraband Into a Detention Facility Devin Russell... read more

Posted by Friday, August 9, 2019 4:16:00 AM Categories: Jail

19-055 Detention Deputy Terminated For Unnecessary Use Of Force On Inmate At Pinellas County Jail

Detention Deputy Termination

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Department of Detention and Corrections Professional Standards Bureau - Administrative Investigation Division Deputy Amy Gee Age: 37 Date of Hire: 02/24/2014 Termination Effective: 04/05/2019 Marie... read more

Posted by Friday, April 5, 2019 9:15:00 PM Categories: Jail

18-013 Detectives Investigate Inmate Death At Pinellas County Jail; Death Does Not Appear To Be Suspicious In Nature

Inmate Death

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Operations Bureau -Robbery/Homicide Unit Department of Detention and Corrections -Detention Investigation Unit (DIU) Largo Fire Rescue Johnny Mack Amons (Deceased Inmate) DOB:... read more

Posted by Monday, January 15, 2018 11:29:00 AM Categories: Jail

17-265 Detectives Arrest Tampa Attorney For Soliciting Sex And Having Sexual Contact With A Female Inmate At The Pinellas County Jail

Attorney Arrest

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Department of Detention and Corrections -Detention Investigation Unit (DIU) Investigative Operations Bureau - Narcotics Division Andrew Spark (Arrested) DOB: 12/19/1962 Address: 7628 Southern Brook... read more

Posted by Monday, December 18, 2017 4:01:00 PM Categories: Jail

17-198 UPDATE Pinellas County Jail suspends visitation until further notice

Jail visitation cancelled due to hurricane

***UPDATE as of 9/11/2017*** Pinellas county jail visitation will reopen on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. ***End of Update*** ***Original news release*** Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Department of Detention and... read more

Posted by Saturday, September 9, 2017 3:53:00 PM Categories: Jail

17-099 Detectives Charge Inmate With Introduction Of Contraband Into Detention Facility After Three Inmates Overdose At Pinellas County Jail

DIU Arrest

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Department of Detention and Corrections - Detention Investigations Unit Robert Gilner (Inmate - Injured) DOB: 06/17/1987 Address: 5601 Newton Avenue South, Gulfport Charges: One count of Introduction of ... read more

Posted by Thursday, April 27, 2017 10:50:00 PM Categories: Jail

16-248 Detectives Investigate Inmate Suicide Attempt At Pinellas County Jail

Inmate Suicide Attempt

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Operations Bureau -Robbery/Homicide Unit Department of Detention and Corrections -Detention Investigation Unit (DIU) Justis A. Burgos (Inmate) DOB: 02/28/1997 Address: Pinellas County... read more

Posted by Sunday, November 6, 2016 8:12:00 PM Categories: Jail

16-241 Detectives Investigate Inmate Death At Pinellas County Jail; Death Does Not Appear To Be Suspicious In Nature

Inmate Death

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Operations Bureau -Robbery/Homicide Unit Department of Detention and Corrections -Detention Investigation Unit (DIU) Timothy Matthews (Deceased Inmate) DOB: 09/16/1958 Address: Pinellas... read more

Posted by Sunday, October 30, 2016 8:16:00 AM Categories: Jail

16-230 Pinellas Deputies Apprehend and Arrest Armed Kidnapping Fugitive From Polk County

Fugitive Arrest

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Patrol Operations Bureau Support Services Bureau -Forensic Sciences Division David L. Ross (Fugitive Arrested) DOB: 06/03/1974 Address: (last known) 7925 West Gulf Boulevard, Treasure Island Pinellas... read more

Posted by Wednesday, October 19, 2016 7:37:00 PM Categories: Jail

16-227 Detectives Investigate Inmate Death At Pinellas County Jail; Death Does Not Appear To Be Suspicious In Nature

Inmate Death

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Operations Bureau -Robbery/Homicide Unit Department of Detention and Corrections -Detention Investigation Unit (DIU) Lenin V. Perez (Deceased Inmate) DOB: 03/23/1946 Address: Pinellas... read more

Posted by Tuesday, October 18, 2016 10:26:00 PM Categories: Jail