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21-132 Pinellas Sergeant Arrested For Battery on an Inmate and Official Misconduct

Sergeant Arrested

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office -Department of Detention and Corrections -Robbery/Homicide Unit Patrick Knight (Arrested) Age: 51 Date of Hire: 10/10/1996 Charges: Battery, Official Misconduct Corporal Jamason Jessie (Witness) Age:... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Monday, November 29, 2021 5:16:00 PM Categories: Jail

21-131 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Fatal Deputy-Involved Crash in Largo

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office -Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Deputy William Morgan (Driver – Uninjured) Vehicle: 2013 Marked Chevy Tahoe Age: 29 Date of hire: 5/29/2018 PINELLAS COUNTY – Deputies... read more

Posted by Monday, November 29, 2021 1:13:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-130 UPDATE - Pedestrian has died as a result of injuries Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates A Vehicle Vs Pedestrian Crash in Treasure Island

MAIT Investigation

***Update as of December 1, 2021*** PINELLAS COUNTY - On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, the pedestrian involved in this crash, Jude Rutkowski, has succumbed to his injuries. Next of kin has been notified. ***End of update*** ... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Saturday, November 27, 2021 11:20:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-129 Narcotics Detectives Arrest Four Suspects on Trafficking Charges at a Hotel in Clearwater

Narcotics Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Operations Bureau -Narcotics Division Travis Nicotera (Suspect – Arrested) DOB: 08/20/1985 Address: 3629 37th Street North, St. Petersburg Charges: Trafficking in Methamphetamine Brandon... read more

Posted by Tuesday, November 23, 2021 4:14:00 PM Categories: Narcotics

21-128 Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Community Policing Deputies to Deliver Thanksgiving Meals

Holiday Meals

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Community Policing Unit Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District Beach Community Food Pantry at Calvary Episcopal Church 1615 1st Street, Indian Rocks Beach, FL... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Monday, November 22, 2021 2:06:00 PM Categories: General News

21-127 Detectives Conduct Death Investigation in Clearwater

Death Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office - Robbery/Homicide Unit PINELLAS COUNTY – On November 19, 2021, at approximately 7:37 a.m., deputies responded to the Duke Energy easement behind the Countryside Recreation Center located at 2640 Sabal Springs... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Monday, November 22, 2021 11:10:00 AM Categories: Death Investigations

21-126 Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Investigates Fatal Vehicle Crash in Dunedin

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team Sylvia Gurzynski (Driver - Deceased) DOB: 1/23/1933 Vehicle: 2005 silver Nissan Altima Arthur Ames (Driver – Uninjured) DOB: 10/31/2003 Vehicle: ... read more

Posted by Amanda Sinni Sunday, November 21, 2021 4:23:00 PM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-125 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Seminole

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Daniel Sarine (Driver – Arrested) DOB: 09/21/1990 Vehicle: 2014 Dodge Journey Charge: Driving Under the Influence Ronald Martin... read more

Posted by Sunday, November 21, 2021 8:20:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-124 Major Accident Investigation Team Investigates Fatal Motorcycle Crash in St. Pete Beach

MAIT Investigation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau -Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) Eric Babb (Rider – Deceased) DOB: 7/13/1976 Vehicle: Harley Davidson Motorcycle Kenan Rader (Driver – Uninjured) DOB: 4/11/1965 Vehicle:... read more

Posted by Sunday, November 21, 2021 7:11:00 AM Categories: Vehicle Crashes

21-123 Two Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Supervisors Graduate from FDLE Florida Leadership Academy

Florida Leadership Academy Graduation

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office -Sergeant Joleen Bowman -Sergeant Jason Franjesevic Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) - Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute PINELLAS COUNTY - The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office... read more

Posted by Friday, November 19, 2021 3:39:00 PM Categories: Awards and Recognition

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