Reader Spotlight: East Lake Residents Should 'Stay Safe, Be Vigilant'

On East Lake Patch, we like to highlight interaction with our users. Today, we are featuring a reader-posted comment on a recent story about a recent string of burglaries in East Lake.

OMG PD: Man Killed For 'Fornicating'; Teen Charged With Shooting Dad

We compile the odd, unusual "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Burglars Target 7 Unlocked Cars in East Lake Woodlands

"They were most definitely crimes of opportunity," said Pinellas County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Cecilia Barreda.

East Lake 911 Calls

Are you curious about police activity in your neighborhood? Here are the dates and times that Pinellas County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to East Lake neighborhoods.

East Lake Man Accused of Sending Life-Threatening Texts

Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies say Craig Edward Belcher, 27, sent several text messages to a woman's cell phone, including; "I am coming there now to murder you," "I am going to kill you,"

OMG PD: Osprey Shooting, Marble Slingshots, Child Given Mushrooms

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Cause of House Fire Still Under Investigation

East Lake Fire Chief Tom Jamison says two residents were in the home on Ranch Road when the fire broke out.

Osprey Found Shot in East Lake

Ospreys are protected by Florida statute and federal law. The female osprey was found injured Saturday morning near the Pinellas Trail, just off East Lake Road and across from East Lake United Methodist Church.

East Lake Jail Bookings: Feb. 27 - March 3

The following report shows charges associated with East Lake residents booked at Pinellas County Jail between Feb. 27 and March 3.

Did You Hear About the Palm Harbor Sinkhole Scare?

The caretaker of a 88-year-old Elsie Hall called 911 Tuesday morning after Hall's Palm Harbor home shook and the floor buckled and creaked, making the caretaker think a sinkhole may have opened up underneath it.

Ranch Road House Fire Causes 'Extensive Damage,' Officials Say

Fire officials report no injuries in the early morning house blaze on Ranch Road.

Hospital Nurse Assaulted by East Lake Patient, Say Deputies

The sheriff's office said 54-year-old Manuel Arosemena of East Lake told the nurse, "I will kill you" after hitting him.

OMG PD: Sinkhole Swallows Man; Cop and Firefighter Impersonated; Patient Assaults Nurse

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No Arrest in Tarpon Woods Attack

In October, the Pinellas County Sheriff's office released a composite sketch of the suspect thought to have attacked a 49-year-old woman, who is a long-distance runner and had just finished running 10 miles.

East Lake Residents Arrested Feb. 21-25

The following report shows charges associated with residents in East Lake booked at Pinellas County Jail between Feb. 21-25.

OMG PD: 239 Harassing Texts, Tennis Player Arrested, Caught at IHOP

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Small Plane Crash Near Bayside Bridge Injures Pilot

The small plane crashed into the water sometime around 2 a.m. just north of the bridge's hump.

10-Year-Old Calls Cops on Father for Battering Mother

Nolan Miura was arrested by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office and charged with domestic battery.

Pinellas Deputy Resigns After Encounter With Prostitute, Says Sheriff's Office

A document released by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office details an encounter former deputy Robert Johnson, 42, had with a prostitute, along with several other alleged violations including giving a prostitute a ride home.

OMG PD: Resort Embezzlement, Jars of Pot, Tax Fraud Evidence in a 6-Year-Old's Backpack

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SOUND OFF: Tampa Road Quick Yellow Light Has Drivers Mad

East Lake residents taking a trip through Oldsmar on State Route 580 at Tampa Road are getting the short end of a yellow light.

East Lake Residents Arrested

These East Lake residents were arrested over the last few days on a variety of charges. This information was obtained from the Pinellas County Sheriff's website.

East Lake Man Found With Labeled Jars Containing Pot, Say Deputies

A Pinellas County Sheriff's deputy says Matthew Denison Cunha, 23, of East Lake, had four mason jars of marijuana in a backpack. The jars were allegedly labeled Real Lemon, Flo, Cindy 99 and Strawberry Cough.

OMG PD: U.S. Marshal Accidentally Shoots Self; School Bus Fight Video

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Smoke From Pasco Wildfire Visible in East Lake

Did you see the smoke plume Tuesday afternoon?

Palm Harbor Dump Truck Overturns, Spills Gravel on Howard Frankland Bridge

John Bonacci, 59, of Palm Harbor was hauling a load of gravel on the Howard Frankland Bridge Monday morning when he lost control of the dump truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Driver Airlifted After Head-On Crash on U.S. 19

U.S. 19 was shut down Thursday after a rear-end collision caused two other crashes, according to Florida Highway Patrol investigators.

OMG PD: Prisoner Caught at Chuck E. Cheese's; Racial Slurs at McDonald's

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Transponder Fire Closes Part of U.S. 19

"Approximately 3,200 customers lost power Thursday morning when a few transformers were damaged and an electrical pole split near Innisbrook," said Progress Energy Spokesperson Sterling Ivey.

Hit and Run Suspect Surrenders, Says FHP

Florida Highway Patrol Officers arrested Dennis Eddie Eikel, 53, on a charge of leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage.

Palm Harbor Man Arrested After Failed Attempt to Inject Drug, Say Deputies

Michael Thomas Sevilla, 30, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance-hydromorphone.

East Lake 911 Calls

Are you curious about police activity in your neighborhood? Here are the dates and times that Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to East Lake neighborhoods.

East Lake Fire Rescue Offering CPR Class in Feb.

You can learn CPR from East Lake Fire Rescue.

East Lake Man Accused of Felony Battery

Deputies arrested Bradley S. Bonsel, 36, Sunday after responding to a 911 call at a residence located on Ashwick Court in Palm Harbor.

12 Palm Harbor Residents Arrested

These Palm Harbor residents were arrested on a variety of charges from Jan. 25 through Jan. 27, 2013.

OMG PD: Naked Man in Dunkin' Donuts, Prisoner Escapes, High School Fireworks

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Driver in Deadly Curlew Rd. Crash Arrested After Release From Hospital

Robert Henry Raymer Jr., 54, of Holiday was killed in the Dec. 12 crash when his pickup truck was hit by a stolen BMW driven by Jonathan Peter Bytautas, 29, of Clearwater, authorities say.

OMG PD: Wedgie Bandit, Vacuum Attack, Snoopy Gets Run Over

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Deputies Investigating 3 Vehicle Break-Ins at Skating Academy

Do you go to the Tampa Bay Skating Academy in Oldsmar? You might want to know about some vehicle break-ins that are being investigated by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

County Approves New 911 Dispatch System

East Lake Fire Chief Tom Jamison had spoken out against the change, which goes into effect June 1. Firefighters and paramedics will no longer both be dispatched to minor 911 calls, such as those about a fall or a sick person.