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21-111 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Single Vehicle Crash in St. Petersburg

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team -Flight Unit Haidar Ateia (Driver – Arrested) DOB: 7/26/1994 Address: 2726 Lakebreeze Lane, Clearwater Charges: DUI with Serious Bodily Injury,... read more

Posted by Thursday, October 14, 2021 10:13:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-110 UPDATE – Bicyclist has Died as a Result of Injuries Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates a Vehicle Vs Bicyclist Crash in Indian Shores

MAIT Investigation

***Update as of October 15, 2021*** PINELLAS COUNTY – On Friday, October 15, 2021, the bicyclist involved in this crash, Sherry Nowotarski, has succumbed to her injuries. Sherry was an 11 year veteran of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Wednesday, October 13, 2021 1:05:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-103 Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates Deputy-Involved Crash In Dunedin

M.A.I.T Crash Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau - Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T) - Flight Unit Deputy Elizabeth Temple (Victim - Minor Injuries) Date of Hire: 01/03/2012 Age: 37 Jonathan Stuart Chinchilla (Suspect – ... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Thursday, September 23, 2021 8:04:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-098 Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates A Vehicle Vs Pedestrian Crash In Seminole

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Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team Nole Karcher (Pedestrian Victim – Deceased) DOB: 12/15/1976 Vehicle: Trek Bicycle Brian Thomas (Suspect – Arrested) DOB: 10/22/1974 Address:... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Sunday, August 29, 2021 5:00:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-091 UPDATE: Investigators Seeking the Public’s Assistance Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Treasure Island

MAIT Investigation

***Update as of Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.*** PINELLAS COUNTY – Deputies assigned to the Major Accident Investigation Team are seeking the public’s assistance in the investigation of a fatal crash in Treasure Island. On Saturday, ... read more

Posted by Sunday, August 8, 2021 3:32:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-077 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Largo Crash; One Arrested

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team Jazion Cross (Suspect – Arrested) DOB: 6/26/2004 Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Impala Charge: Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding Charles Robinson (Driver – ... read more

Posted by Friday, July 2, 2021 12:29:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-075 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates South Pasadena Crash

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Todd Garner (Driver – Deceased) DOB: 10/26/1966 Vehicle: 2004 Ford Taurus PINELLAS COUNTY – Deputies assigned to the Major Accident... read more

Posted by Tuesday, June 29, 2021 12:37:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-071 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Fatal Vehicle vs Pedestrian Crash in Treasure Island

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Daniel Wells (Pedestrian – Deceased) DOB: 12/06/1968 Christopher Grazer (Driver - Uninjured) DOB: 02/09/1969 Vehicle: 2006 Dodge... read more

Posted by Monday, June 14, 2021 1:58:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-064 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Vehicle vs Pedestrian Crash in Treasure Island

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Grace Fitzpatrick (Pedestrian – Serious Injuries) DOB: 2/18/2008 Jeffrey Hardman (Driver - Uninjured) DOB: 5/3/1990 Vehicle: 2014 Nissan... read more

Posted by Tuesday, May 25, 2021 3:18:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-062 Major Accident Investigation Team Deputies Investigate Fatal Motorcycle vs SUV Crash in Seminole

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Stephen Smith (Rider – Deceased) DOB: 1/24/1965 Vehicle: 2018 Harley Davidson Street Glide Robyn Cox (Passenger – Critical) DOB:... read more

Posted by Saturday, May 22, 2021 5:10:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes