Crime & Safety

OMG PD: Rays Mascot Attacked, Man Injured by Falling Quartz

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

Man Arrested After Allegedly Attacking Rays Mascot

According to a report by WTSP, a Massachusetts man was arrested Wednesday night for allegedly attacking the Tampa Bay Rays Mascot, Raymond at the Rays vs. Red Sox game. Trevor Martin, 27, of Needham, Mass., was arrested and charged with disorderly intoxication.

Clearwater Man Injured by Falling Quartz

Sergio Alvarez, 45, of Clearwater, was unloading sheets of quartz when he was pinned under about 10,000 pounds of it Monday, Sept. 9.

Gold Medal Stolen from Bradenton Olympian

A track and field sprint athlete had his 2012 gold Olympic medal stolen from his vehicle in front of his home in Bradenton Thursday, according to the Bradenton Police Department.

Police: Man Dies After Beating in Pinellas Jail Transport Van

Thomas Morrow, 60, of Treasure Island died Thursday morning as a result of his injuries from a July attack in a jail transport van, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Redington Beach Man Allegedly Left Child in Car, Ran from Police

A Redington Beach man faces several charges after police say he ran from officers, led them on a manhunt and left a child inside the abandoned vehicle.

Victim Takes Gun from Robber in Publix Parking Lot

A man was arrested Thursday evening after he allegedly asked another man for change, and then pulled a gun on him in the parking lot of a Sarasota Publix.

Severely Abused Boxer Not Fed for Months, Police Say

A dog, left alone for two weeks in an apartment without food or water, appears to have not eaten for months, according to Largo Police.

Authorities: Land O' Lakes High Schooler Exposed Himself

The 15-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 10 after he admitted to unzipping his pants and showing his genitals to a 15-year-old female, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.

Mother Calls 911 on Young Son After Cellphone Theft

The mother, who lives with the boy on Tollison Loop, called authorities after the son went into her locked bedroom and stole a $300 Motorola cellphone. 


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