Woman Rescued from Strong Current by Teen

Pedro Hernandez rescued a woman struggling in the current in John's Pass.

Beaches Crime Map

Here are crimes handled by local and county police in cities along the Pinellas County Gulf beaches.

Eckerd College Student Busted In Online Child Sex Sting

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31 men in the online child predator sting, including a lieutenant commander of the U.S. Coast Guard JAG Miami unit.

Four Fired on Charges of Extreme Loafing at the Sheriff's Office

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri terminated three deputies and one sergeant for failure to work during their assigned shifts.

Missing Paddleboarder Traced to Fort DeSoto

Jeffrey Comer, who went missing on Saturday, went to the Fort DeSoto area before he disappeared.

Drowning at Fort De Soto Park

A 56-year-old Clearwater woman apparently drowned in shallow water near the North Beach picnic area at Fort De Soto Park on Sunday.

Motorcycle Crash Kills Deputy

Pinellas County Deputy Sheriff Jason Shoulta died in a motorcycle accident Friday.

K9 Service Dogs Honored at Palm Harbor Ceremony

Three law enforcement dogs were laid to rest Tuesday at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens.

DUI Weekend Roundup

A wolf pack patrol arrest seven and issue 19 citations overnight Friday.

Murder Charge in Wife's Suffocation

The 55-year-old murder suspect, who worked as a beaches bar manager, was found in bed with his wife's decomposing body. Police say he had tried to kill himself.

Beaches Crime Report

Here is the weekly crime map for St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach and neighboring coastal communities on the Pinellas County Gulf coast.

Wolf Pack Patrols Target Impaired Drivers

No howling. You've been forewarned. Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies will be prowling for drivers under the influence Friday night.

Sheriff Candidates Face Tough Voter Questions Wednesday

Recent investigations into accusations of improper investigative techniques are fueling many of the questions that will be posed to candidates in the race for Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Police Plan Operation Medicine Cabinet

Law enforcement agencies will collect unused prescription medications on April 28 at multiple locations around PInellas County, including one in St. Pete Beach.

Cops Pass the Torch in Annual Run

Police across south Pinellas County participate in the annual torch run for Special Olympics Florida.

Pair Nabbed in Kidnapping, Robbery at Crabby Bill's on St. Pete Beach

Two workers were robbed at gunpoint. One of the worked was tied up and placed in the trunk of a car.

Madeira Beach Marina Fire Damages Four Boats

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious fire that left four boats and the dock damaged in the Madeira Beach Marina.

Ten Arrested in Madeira Beach on Drug Charges

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Department is looking for 16 individuals that are sought in connection to drug-related crimes in Madeira Beach.

Watercraft Hit Warning Sign in Fatal Crash

Victor Vasquez was thrown from the personal watercraft and knocked unconscious when the driver, 34-year-old Robert Turnbull, hit a "Slow" sign.

Indian Rocks Beach Man Dies in Nighttime Boating Accident

The victim was a passenger on a personal watercraft that hit an object in the intracoastal waterway near the Belleair Causeway.

Human Trafficking Perils Spotlighted March 15

Florida is a hub for human trafficking. Now experts are seeking to warn businesses and law enforcement about the illegal trade that is a $31 billion industry.

Human Trafficking Training for Police Tuesday

The daylong seminar for police is at the St. Pete Beach Community Center on Tuesday, March 6.

Indian Rocks Intercoastal Death Identified

The body of Luis Serrano was found in waters of Indian Rocks Beach on Sunday morning. Witnesses report seeing him walk off the dock and into the water.

Police Blotter: February 21-27

The following people were arrested between February 21 and 27. The information is provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Crime Rates Going Down Across the Beaches

The crime rates, as reported by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, have dropped from last year.

Police Blotter: February 14-20

The following people were arrested between February 14 and February 20. The information is provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Bicyclist Stabbed at Madeira Beach

The 57-year-old victim said a stranger, also on a bicycle, attacked him with a knife.

Two Injured in Boating Accident

The boater told deputies he was momentarily distracted when he reached down for a cup of coffee. His 2011 Pursuit crashed into a dock at Indian Rocks Beach.

Suspect, with Runaway, Leads Police in Car Chase

Korey Everett and a runaway, who is a juvenile, were charged with stealing a car in St. Pete Beach. They tried to outrun police and struck an unmarked cruiser, according to a report from St. Pete Beach Police.

Parachute Plane Flight is a City Violation

A man with a powered parachute glided above Clearwater Beach Sunday which is a violation of a city ordinance.

Police Blotter: January 17-23

The following people were arrested between Jan. 17 and Jan. 23 The information is provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Bank Doors Kicked in by Suspect

The St. Pete Beach Police are searching for a suspect who kicked in the glass side doors of a Wells Fargo and walked into the bank branch.

Police Blotter: January 10-16

The following people were arrested between Jan. 10 and Jan. 16 The information is provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Police Blotter: January 3-9

The following people were arrested between Jan. 3 and Jan. 9 The information is provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Four Hurt in Three-Vehicle Crash

Four people were hurt Wednesday, after an SUV T-boned a Nissan, causing it to hit a vehicle stopped on Pasadena Avenue in South Pasadena.

Police Blotter: December 27-January 2

The following people were arrested between Dec. 27 and Jan. 2 The information is provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Brother Arrested in Death of Man Found near Trash Bin

Ricky Boutwell is charged with failure to report his brother's death to the medical examiner. Autopsy results are pending.

Police Blotter: December 20-26

The following people were arrested between Dec. 20 and Dec. 26. The information is provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Man Arrested for Lewd Acts on the Beach

Salvatore P. Cordovano, a repeat sex offender, was arrested on Upham Beach for lewd acts in front of minors.

Police Blotter: December 13-19

The following people were arrested between Dec. 13 and Dec. 19. The information is provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.