Crime & Safety

OMG PD: Manhunt Leads to Four Arrests, 61 Arrested in Crime Ring

We compile the odd, unusual and the "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Hunt for Fugitive Leads to Four Arrests

In a hunt for a fugitive wanted on charges of auto theft, the St. Petersburg Police Office and the United States Marshal Service arrested and charged three women for child abuse after they allegedly left their children alone with the fugitive. 

Police: Man Can’t Sell Drugs, Tries to Steal Money Instead

A Clearwater man who could not sell drugs to a woman tried to steal money from her instead, according to Largo Police.

61 People Arrested in Prescription Fraud Crime Ring

Sixty-one people in a lengthy investigation into a widespread prescription fraud ring involving local residents, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

Man Crashes into Patrol Car; Blows Four Times Legal Alcohol Limit

A man who blew more than four times the legal alcohol limit was arrested Wednesday after he ran into the back of a Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office patrol car, and then tried to drive away.

Police: Sarasota Man Steals Thousands from Grandmother

Sarasota Police say the 22-year-old man charged nearly $12,000 to his grandmother's debit and credit cards.

UPDATE: Olympic Medal Recovered by Police

Detectives recovered the olympic gold medal from around 7:35 p.m. Thursday evening. They are pursuing other leads to see if any other people were involved.

Motorist Shot At Causeway Boulevard Light, Road Rage Suspected

A suspected road-rage incident at Causeway Boulevard and U.S. Highway 301 sent a Brandon man to the hospital and deputies in hot pursuit of the shooter.


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