A 50-year-old man is accused of beating his 78-year-old mother with two lamps. ...more

November 5, 2009

A 43-year-old caregiver was arrested Monday, accused of stealing a client's blank checks and using them herself. ...more

November 4, 2009

Across America, Census Bureau workers are knocking on doors. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 140,000 census workers, hired from within each local community, are canvassing neighborhoods to identify each residential address. This is preliminary to distributing the actual census questionnaires. ...more

November 4, 2009

Across America, Census Bureau workers are knocking on doors. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 140,000 census workers, hired from within each local community, are canvassing neighborhoods to identify each residential address. This is preliminary to distributing the actual census questionnaires. ...more

November 1, 2009

A 21-year-old rapper, hired to perform at a teenager's birthday party, was killed in the bathroom of an American Legion hall early this morning. Shamir Garnelo of Plant City was found about 1:46 a.m. at American Legion Post 173, which was rented for a teenage girl's party. The hall is at 1750 Arcadia Road. ...more

October 31, 2009

The "Stand Your Ground" self-defense law has left one Wesley Chapel couple frustrated and concerned. ...more

October 31, 2009

CRIME TRACKER This crime index is published to help residents keep track of crime in their neighborhoods and to promote public safety. Below is a list of crimes handled by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office from Oct. 18 through 24, arranged by ZIP code. These are crimes that have been investigated by deputies and don't reflect unfounded calls for service. ...more

October 31, 2009

One of east Pasco County's oldest pending criminal cases was resolved Thursday when Michael Louis Berencsi pleaded guilty to manslaughter. ...more

October 30, 2009

A videotaped sex act and intimidation tactics were behind the ouster of a part-time Pasco-Hernando Community College law enforcement instructor in June. ...more

October 29, 2009

In remembrance of a fellow man of service, a charity inline hockey event will be hosted Nov. 14 and 15 at New Port Richey's Sportszone 2. ...more

October 29, 2009