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18-239 Deputies Investigate Drowning Of Palm Harbor Man

Death Investigation

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Terry Chambers (Deceased) DOB: 09/08/1950 Address: 3844 Berkshire Court, Palm Harbor Judy Burns (Wife of Deceased) Age: 64 Address: 3844 Berkshire... read more

Posted by Monday, December 31, 2018 7:36:00 PM Categories: Death Investigations

18-238 Off-Duty Deputy Dies Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound In Unincorporated Clearwater

Member Death Investigation

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau Investigative Operations Bureau - Robbery & Homicide Unit Deputy Carlos Felipez Age: 46 Date of Hire: 02/24/2014 What: Pinellas detectives are investigating the death of ... read more

Posted by Saturday, December 29, 2018 5:27:00 AM Categories: Death Investigations

18-228 Update M.A.I.T. Investigates Fatal Vehicle Vs Pedestrian Crash

MAIT Investigation

******* Update******* Felicia Jean Wilkerson died from her injuries at about 11:50 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2018 Wilkerson was being treated at Bayfront Hospital, St. Petersburg when she died. Next of kin has been notified. The... read more

Posted by Tuesday, December 11, 2018 11:32:00 AM Categories: Death Investigations

18-223 Seminole Woman Dies Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound After Pointing A Gun At Deputy And Retreating Into Her Home

SWAT Call-Out

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau - SWAT Jason Suhadolnik (Uninjured) DOB: 05/16/1974 Address: 9549 86th Avenue North, Seminole Sergeant Tommy Rassier (Uninjured) Age: 43 Date of Hire: 06/11/2000 Deputy... read more

Posted by Tuesday, November 27, 2018 10:45:00 PM Categories: Death Investigations

18-218 UPDATE - Detectives Arrest St. Petersburg Woman for First Degree Murder Detectives Conducting Death Investigation In Clearwater

Death Investigation

***Update as of 1:40 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 2021*** Shannon Mary Gillespie (Suspect – Arrested) DOB: 9/27/1974 Address: 1105 Highland Street, N #1, St. Petersburg Charges: One count of First Degree Murder and one count of Battery... read more

Posted by Monday, November 19, 2018 10:49:00 AM Categories: Death Investigations

18-201 Update Drowning Victim Has Died Deputies Respond To Near-Drowning In St Pete Beach; Children Saved By Bystanders and St Pete Fire Rescue

Drowning Investigation

***Update as of 7:21 a.m. on 10/14/2018*** Investigators have advised the mother involved in the drowning incident on Saturday, October 13, 2018, has died. Deputies say 36 year–old Samar Aboukhdair passed away at 7:21 a.m. on October 14, 2018... read more

Posted by Saturday, October 13, 2018 10:36:00 PM Categories: Death Investigations

18-188 Marine Unit Deputies Conduct Death Investigation After Two Men Capsize In Vessel Near Skyway Bridge

Water Rescue

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Patrol Operations Bureau - Marine Unit St. Petersburg Fire Rescue St. Petersburg Police Department Marine Unit Eckerd College Search and Rescue Stephen Smith (Boater- Uninjured) DOB:... read more

Posted by Tuesday, September 25, 2018 6:28:00 PM Categories: Death Investigations

18-175 Deputies Investigate Drowning In Palm Harbor After Man Found Unresponsive In Community Pool

Drowning

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Eliezer Rodriguez (Deceased) DOB: 09/08/1949 Address: 16 Cypress Drive, Palm Harbor What: Pinellas deputies are investigating a drowning in Palm... read more

Posted by Monday, September 3, 2018 4:07:00 PM Categories: Death Investigations

18-167 Deputies Investigate Drowning Of Largo Man On Gandy Beach In St. Petersburg

Drowning

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau Ivana Mendiola (Witness) DOB: 12/24/1979 Norman Mendiola (Witness) 03/14/1982 What: Pinellas deputies are investigating the drowning of a Largo man on Gandy Beach in St.... read more

Posted by Wednesday, August 22, 2018 11:06:00 PM Categories: Death Investigations

18-160 Deputies Investigate Drowning Of Wesley Chapel Man On Gandy Beach In St. Petersburg

Drowning

Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau Sven Torsell (Deceased) DOB: 03/04/1949 Address: 33231 Betts Drive, Wesley Chapel Jack Graham (Friend and neighbor) DOB: 10/31/1941 Address: 33331 Betts Drive, Wesley... read more

Posted by Thursday, August 16, 2018 5:55:00 PM Categories: Death Investigations