Crimes That Made Headlines on East Lake Patch in 2012

1) East Lake Man Accused in $1.3 Million Income Tax Fraud Case

Carlos Oscar Johnson, 23, of Palm Harbor, is accused of obtaining $1.3 million by filing 173 fraudulent online income tax returns.

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Patch has learned that the BMW involved in a deadly crash at McMullen Booth and Curlew roads was stolen.

3) Tarpon Woods Attack: Detectives Release Sketch of Suspect

Do you recognize this man? Pinellas County Sheriff's detectives have released this composite sketch of a man believed to have attacked a 49-year-old woman in East Lake's Tarpon Woods subdivision.

4) Sheriff Describes Tarpon Woods Attack as Isolated

"This incident is of great concern to us because it had sexual overtones to it and the type of attack that it was," said Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, who lives in the subdivision where the attack occurred.

5) Pawn Shop Visit Lands East Lake Man in Jail

Thomas Michael Bliss, 23, is accused of violating parole by leaving his home to go to a pawn shop. His actions at the pawn shop got him into even more trouble, according to an arrest affidavit.