A jaywalking arrest in Las Vegas led to the capture of a shoplifting suspect accused of running over a security officer at a Brandon Walmart, deputies said today. ...more

December 19, 2009

CRIME TRACKER This crime index is published in an effort to help residents keep track of crime in their neighborhood and to promote public safety. Below is a listing of crimes handled by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office between Dec. 6-11 arranged by ZIP code. These are crimes that have been investigated by deputies and don't reflect unfounded calls for service. ...more

December 19, 2009

A fugitive who fled from a work release program in St. Petersburg two months ago has been arrested in Hillsborough County, Pinellas deputies say. ...more

December 18, 2009

Beau Richard Wallace admits he made a mistake. "I had the laser on the helicopter for about five seconds," the 18-year-old Palm Harbor resident said Thursday. "It was a bad idea. I'll never do it again." ...more

December 18, 2009

The principal of Sikes Elementary School in Lakeland has been accused of raping and molesting an 11-year-old girl. ...more

December 18, 2009

Pasco County Sheriff's officials say a 36-year-old man created hazardous situations by stealing traffic signs around his neighborhood. ...more

December 18, 2009

Pasco County Sheriff's officials say a 36-year-old man created hazardous situations by stealing traffic signs around his neighborhood. ...more

December 17, 2009

In the end, it was the ice cream truck that led deputies to her. Now, 22-year-old Christierae Ogden faces a felony charge of uttering a forged check. She was arrested by deputies Tuesday at the Land O' Lakes Jail, where she was being held on previous charges. ...more

December 17, 2009

CRIME TRACKER This crime index is published in an effort to help residents keep track of crime in their neighborhood and to promote public safety. Below is a listing of crimes handled by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office between Nov. 29 - Dec. 5 arranged by ZIP code. These are crimes that have been investigated by deputies and don't reflect unfounded calls for service. ...more

December 17, 2009

An 18-year-old Brooksville man was arrested Wednesday and charged with sex crimes against two girls, ages 14 and 15. ...more

December 16, 2009