Dunedin Man Named in Suit Alleging Sex Abuse Cover-Up

The employees say their job changes were part of a cover-up of a possible sex-abuse case that the two former Wall school officials, one of which is a resident of Dunedin, failed to report.

Jail Bookings of Dunedin Residents: July 20-26

The following report shows charges associated with residents in Dunedin booked at Pinellas County Jail between July 20-26.

Jail Gets High-Tech Body Scanner

All inmates will be screened using a new SecurPass body scanning system before they are booked into the jail. The system can detect metals, pills, plastics, drugs, and other unusually-shaped items that inmates might conceal.

Deputies: Dunedin Man, Former Cop Kidnapped, Sexually Battered Woman

Larry Kobielnik, who reportedly once served with the Tarpon Springs Police Department, is accused of taking a woman from Clearwater to his Dunedin home, where he sexually battered her before she escaped.

Cold Case With Dunedin Ties is Solved

Clearwater Police charged Tisen Washington in the 2008 murder of Jack Lagrand. Surveillance video of Washington at a Dunedin bar that night helped solve the case.

New K-9s Ready to Take Bite Out of Crime in Pinellas County

Six dogs and their handlers recently graduated and are ready to begin their careers in local law enforcement.

Drive-By Mailbox Smashing Typical of Dunedin Summer Crime Wave

Bicycle thefts, car break-ins and vandalism are on the rise in Dunedin as part of an expected summer crime wave, most being committed by a small group of youths, Pinellas County Sheriff Deputy Spencer Gross says.

Jail Bookings of Dunedin Residents: July 13 to 19

The following report shows charges associated with residents in Dunedin booked at Pinellas County Jail between July 13 and 19.

No Law Enforcement on Honeymoon a Concern, North District Captain Says

Recent mergers of state agencies have Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies concerned about a gap in law enforcement coverage at Honeymoon Island State Park.

Top 12 Counties for Gun Permits in Florida – Is Pinellas on the List?

There are more than 1 million people who are licensed to pack heat in the state of Florida.

Deputies: Woman Sits 'Indian-Style' On Main Street While Intoxicated

A Dunedin woman accused of sitting "Indian-style" on Main Street while intoxicated early Sunday faces misdemeanor charges.

Crime Map for Dunedin, Pinellas: Assaults, Home Burglaries

Here are criminal complaints handled by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Daughter Reveals History of Domestic Abuse in Couple's Violent Death

Prior to the shootings, Julie Welch said that her father showed his wife a bullet with her name written on it.

Jail Bookings of Dunedin Residents: July 6 to 12

The following report shows charges associated with Dunedin residents booked at Pinellas County Jail between July 6 and July 12, 2013.

Thief Uses Shopping Cart to Steal Beer, Barbecue Supplies, Deputies Say

Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies say Christopher Thomas Cirello, 34, stole a shopping cart of items from Walmart Neighborhood Market in Dunedin.

Jail Bookings of Dunedin Residents: June 29 to July 5

The following report shows charges associated with Dunedin residents booked at Pinellas County Jail between June 29 and July 5, 2013.

Sheriff Ramps Up Fourth of July Patrols on Roads, Waterways

Pinellas County Sheriff's patrol deputies and the marine and environmental lands unit are staying vigilant for impaired drivers and boaters and other illegal activity.

Jail Bookings of Dunedin Residents: June 22 to 28

The following report shows charges associated with Dunedin residents booked at Pinellas County Jail between June 22 and 28, 2013.

Traffic Stop Leads to Pill Scheme Arrest

A Dunedin woman is accused of pilfering weight loss pills valued at more than $2,800.

Telemarketing Ring: Dunedin Man Gets 6-Year Sentence

Theodore Thomas is among 18 people accused of bilking more than $2.8 million from people in 41 states, according to the Ohio Attorney General's Office.

Sheriff's Crime Map for Dunedin: June 9-21

Here are calls that the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office handled in Dunedin, Safety Harbor and Oldsmar.

Jail Bookings of Dunedin Residents: June 15 to 21

Woman Charged in 'Suspicious' Dunedin House Fire

A Dunedin woman is charged in connection to a June 11 house blaze in Ravenwood Manor subdivision that injured a firefighter.

Prosecutor: Dunedin Resident Bilked NJ Schools, Laundered Money

An indictment brought against James F. Habel Monday charges he stole from a New Jersey school district, lied about vacation time, hid money and defrauded two mortgage companies.

UPDATE: 'Suspicious' Fire Investigated at Dunedin Home

Authorities were investigating the cause of Tuesday morning's structure fire.

Sheriff's Crime Map for Dunedin: May 19-June 8

Here are calls that the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office handled in Dunedin, Safety Harbor and Oldsmar.

City Rectifies Misuse of Public Parkland

City officials OK'd an exchange of parkland being misused as storage on Belcher Road and the land under soon-to-be-demolished Fire Station 61 on Ed Eckerd Drive on Thursday.

Tropical Storm Andrea Drenches Deputies at Dunedin Causeway

Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies tasked with directing traffic at a high-traffic construction area in Dunedin continued their duties despite heavy rains Thursday.

Honeymoon Island Issues 'High Hazard' Warning

Red flags warn visitors of dangerous water conditions at Honeymoon Island State Park. The ferry is closed Thursday until weather conditions improve.

Dunedin Man Who Killed Wife, Self May Have Been Delusional

The couple's adult son told authorities that his 66-year-old father had scheduled a mental health evaluation.

Boaters Can Prep for Hurricane Season

Do you have a boat? Know what to do before and after a big storm.

Deputies to Increase Patrols on Roads, Water Memorial Day Weekend

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office announces increased patrols on the roads and waterways through the holiday weekend and life vest loaners at Dunedin Municipal Marina.

Dunedin Woman Stabs Man, Drives Him to Hospital, Deputies Say

Brekke Inez Cramer is accused of wielding a knife during a domestic dispute that escalated when the victim tried to take her dog, authorities report.

Domestic Dispute Ends with K9 Pursuit to Dunedin Library

The trail of a May 18 domestic dispute went from a Dunedin bar to a private residence and ended when a sheriff's K9 located the accused at the Dunedin Public Library.

Detectives: Dunedin Man Pawns Stolen Goods

Pinellas County Sheriff's detectives believe that Teddy Allen Palinkas pawned a cordless drill and an air compressor that belonged to someone else on Friday in Dunedin. He faces felony charges.

Pinellas Sheriff's Office Releases Spice/K2 PSA

Sheriff Bob Gualtieri and mother Missy Peterson appear in a public service announcement talking about the dangers of Spice/K2.

Jail Bookings of Dunedin Residents: May 18-24

The following report shows charges associated with residents in Dunedin booked at Pinellas County Jail between May 18 and 24.

Pinellas Sheriff's Crime Map for Dunedin

Here are calls and complaints that the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office handled in Dunedin, Safety Harbor and Oldsmar.

Deputies: Dunedin Couple Found Dead in Hernando County

The incident may have been a murder-suicide and the 66-year-old wife may have been bound before she left her Dunedin home, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.

Jail Bookings of Dunedin Residents: May 11 to 17

The following report shows charges associated with residents in Dunedin booked at Pinellas County Jail between May 11 and 17.