Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Department of Detention and Corrections - Lieutenant Freddie Hayes Jr. National Public Safety Innovation Academy Polk State College Polk County Sheriff’s Office PINELLAS COUNTY – On Friday, November 18,... read more

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau Investigative Operations Bureau -Robbery/Homicide Unit Bryan Les Merriam (Victim - Deceased) DOB: 10/8/1970 Address: 610 Timber Way Circle West, Oldsmar Ramon Chalas Hernandez... read more

PINELLAS COUNTY - The “Ride and Run With The Stars” event will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Fort De Soto Park. This event is the largest law enforcement-organized holiday charity fundraiser in the Tampa Bay Area. The goal of the event is ... read more

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Operations Bureau -Robbery/Homicide Unit Department of Detention and Corrections Tony Smith (Inmate – Deceased) DOB: 08/07/1964 Charges: Trespassing and Possession of Oxycodone PINELLAS... read more

***UPDATE as of 3:00 p.m. on November 9, 2022*** Further review of the Owenby's cell phone revealed additional files of child pornography. Owenby was charged with 20 additional counts of Possession of Child Pornography. ***END OF... read more

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Operations Bureau -Robbery/Homicide Unit Department of Detention and Corrections Christopher Mobsby (Inmate – Deceased) DOB: 04/12/1983 Charges: Trespassing and Possession of... read more

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Operations Bureau -Crimes Against Children (CAC) Unit -Tactical Investigations Section -Digital Forensics Unit Xavier Dushawn Vanellison (Suspect - Arrested) DOB:... read more

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau Devan Machado (Suspect – Arrested) Age: 26 Date of Hire: 01/28/19 Employment: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office – Forensic Science Specialist Charges: One count of domestic... read more

PINELLAS COUNTY - Since 1993, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office “Ride And Run With The Stars” event has given hope and help to children and families in need. We have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations to meet the needs of... read more

***UPDATE: As of 6:25 p.m. on October 28, 2022, Daniel Sawyer was located and is in custody*** End of Update Original News Release: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -K9 Unit -Flight Unit Investigative Operations ... read more