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Largo Patch Editor Melissa Lattman updates residents on crimes in the city of Largo, Belleair Bluffs, and adjacent communities like Pinellas Park and Seminole. A Largo man hit a woman with a beer can, causing her to black out, before stealing her purse and leaving on his bike, according to Largo Police. Anthony Lauren Bender, 27, was having a verbal argument with the victim, who is not identified because of the nature of the incident, around 1:47 p.m. May 2, according to police. Bender struck the woman with a can full of beer, causing her to black out, according to investigators. Then, he reached into her Ford Taurus and took her purse from the dashboard before taking off on his bicycle, police said. Police were able to find Bender shortly after …
Feb. 12 James Michael Skala, 44, of Holiday, was arrested and charged with grand theft. He was released on his own recognizance. Joseph Michael Seay, 42, of Largo, was arrested and charged with violation of probation for aggravated battery for a charge in Hillsborough County. He was released to Hillsborough County. Dominick Robert Ingraldi, 18, of Largo, was arrested and charged with burglary of an unoccupied structure, burglary of an unoccupied conveyance and trespassing at a property/structure/conveyance. He is in jail awaiting trial on $10,150 bond. Feb. 13 Edward Emanuel Turner, 34, of …
Oct. 25 Pamela Kathleen Bird, 56, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of issuing a worthless check, retail theft, VOP withhold information from practitioner, and retail theft. Kevin Patrick Byrne, 28, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of petit theft (two priors-felony). Damian Lee Davis, 25, of Clearwater, was arrested on the charge of possession of marijuana. He was released on Oct. 25. Patricia L Mora, 30, of Clearwater, was arrested on the charges of retail theft (two or more convictions), possession of controlled substance, and VOP possession of oxycodone. Oct. 26 Trevon Lamar …
Oct. 18 Samuel Scott Baust, 50, of Pinellas Park, was arrested on the charge of domestic aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Alec William Desforges, 48, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of DUI (third or subsequent offense). Lissette Medina, 30, of Seminole, was arrested on the charge of driving while license was suspended or revoked (third offense). She was released Oct. 18 on a surety bond. Oct. 19 Amanda Kathleen Ellis, 28, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of kidnapping (commit felony), robbery (strong arm), and burglary (conveyance-unoccupied). David John Gore, 31, of Largo, …
Oct. 11 Ceyonn Montez Donaldson, 25, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of domestic battery and possession of cocaine. He was released on Oct. 11. Nicholas Macdowell, 28, of Clearwater was arrested on the charge of violation of probation — criminal misconduct. He was released on Oct. 12. Oct. 12 Herman Luis Acosta, 43, of Clearwater, was arrested on the charges of petit theft (three counts), grand theft, violation of probation — retail theft, and license expired for more than six months. He was released on Oct. 13. Julie Ann Street, 44, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of possession …
Oct. 4 Michael Allen, 18, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of reckless driving with serious injury and property damage. He was released on Oct. 4. William Joseph Fox, 23, of Seminole, was arrested on the charges of trafficking in oxycodone, possession of controlled substance (dilaudid), possession of controlled substance (oxycodone), possession of controlled substance (cocaine) and possession of controlled substance (clonazepam). Francis X Myers, 37, of Clearwater was arrested on the charge of VOP felony battery. Jeffrey Alan Rosengrant, 32, of Largo was arrested on the charges of VOP …
Sept. 27 Raven Simone Keys, 20, of St. Petersburg, was arrested on the charge of carrying a concealed firearm. She was released on Sept. 28. Joshua Bruce Maxson, 23, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of failure to appear burglary dwelling occupied. Bond was set at $30,013.00 Daniel Evan Prothro, 28, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of violation of probation for possession of oxycodone and driving while license was suspended or revoked. Sept. 28 Steve Thomas Anderson, 43, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of aggravated stalking domestic related and violating injunction protection …
Sept. 6 Mark Anthony Brienza, 46, of Dunedin, was arrested on the charges of petit theft, disorderly conduct, VOP possession of cocaine, battery of a law enforcement officer, and resisting an officer with violence. Bond was set at $10,400. Sept. 7 Torian Q. Cherry, 27, of St. Petersburg, was arrested on the charge of criminal mischief. He was released on Sept. 7. Nathaniel Lamont Dance, 42, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of battery. Bond was set at $1,000. Sept. 8 Brandon Dominique Harvey, 19, of Palm Harbor, was arrested on the charges of VOP felony battery and flee or elude (high …
Aug. 31 Dawn Didawick Abercrombie, 55, of Dunedin, was arrested on the charges of felony petit theft and possession of drugs without a prescription. Total bond was set at $2,250. Joel Mansfield Buttram, 48, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of felony battery. Bond was set at $2,500. Sept. 1 Ashton Gaile Barton, 29, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of grand theft. She was released on Sept. 2. Steven Edward Fecura, 29, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of possession of cocaine, possession of hydromorphone, dealing in stolen property, and fraudulent use of a credit card. Bond was set …
Aug. 24 Jamie Lee Allen, 28, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of dealing in stolen property. He was released on Aug. 27. Shilene Star Almeida, 18, of Clearwater, was arrested on the charge of false verification of ownership. She was released on Aug. 25. Donald Lee Batten, 22, of Clearwater, was arrested on the charges of VOP possession of cocaine (six counts), VOP sale of cocaine (two counts), VOP marijuana felony possession, VOP obstruct/resist an officer without violence, VOP sale of cocaine within 1,000 feet of worship (four counts), possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, FTV …
Aug. 16 Nathaniel Bragg, 29, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of driving while license was suspended or revoked, DUI, and felony battery. James Allen Day, 50, of Clearwater, was arrested on the charge of felony dating battery. He was released on Aug. 17. Sarah Kriess, 25, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. She was released on Aug. 17. Jamie Marie Lowery, 35, of Port Richey, was arrested on the charges of grand theft and battery. She was released to another county. Angela Ray Ryan, 36, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of obtaining or …
AUG. 9 Roger Tyrone Dixon, 42, of Largo, was arrested and charged with felony battery with one or more priors. He was released on $2,500 surety bond. Michael Bernard Lombardi, 55, of Tampa, was arrested and charged with retail theft. He was released on $2,000 surety bond. Colin William Maguire, 24, of Treasure Island, was arrested on charges of possession of Oxycodone, a violation of probation, as well as failing to appear on a domestic battery charge. Total bond was set at $15,000. He was released Aug. 11. AUG. 10 Brendan Michael Conley, 33, of Largo, was arrested and charged with retail …
Aug. 2 Ryan Michael Andrews, 25, of Clearwater, was arrested on the charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released on Aug. 3. Jessica Clapper, 30, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of possession of a controlled substance (two counts). Total bond was set at $4,000. Ernestine Dixon, 60, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of retail theft and petit theft. Bond was set at $20,000. Kyle Wayne Ewing, 18, of St. Petersburg, was arrested on the charge of burglary. Bond was set at $5,000. Araceli Rivera, 20, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of tampering with physical evidence …
Thursday, July 5 Dean Edward Breed, 54, of Clearwater, was arrested on the charges of DUI two-vehicle crash, criminal mischief, and (indecent exposure). Total bond was set at $5,500. Jonathan Michael Brogan, 24, of Pinellas Park, was arrested on the charges of retail theft and resists an officer without violence. Bond was set at $1,150. Corderro Marquis Thomas, 24, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of retail theft and sale of counterfeit drug. Bond was set at $1,150. Thomas Charles Ullrich, 41, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of resisting an officer without violence and identity …
Thursday, June 21 Ticiji Lizette Hall, 29, of Largo was arrested on the charge of forging uttering a false prescription. She was released on June 21. Peter Demond Kitt, 40, of Tampa, was arrested on the charge of deriving proceeds from prostitution and person engaged in criminal offense. He was released on June 22. Ronnie Joe Lollis, 45, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of dealing in stolen property and grand theft. He was released on June 25. Trevor Roshaun McFarlane, 19, of Clearwater, was arrested on the charge of grand theft. He was released on June 22. Anthony Lee Postell, 26, of …
Thursday, June 14 Collin Daugherty, 27, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of burglary-dwelling occupied, dealing in stolen property (two counts), burglary-dwelling unoccupied (three counts), dealing in stolen property (three counts) and false verification of ownership (three counts). Total bond was set at $130,000. Scott Glenn Eckensberger, 49, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of grand theft. He was released on June 16. Allen Lee Forney, 60, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of VOP aggravated battery and soliciting for prostitution. Total bond was set at $5,250. Katlyn Louise …
Thursday, June 7 Robert Barnes, 18, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of no valid driver’s license, aggravated child abuse and carry concealed weapon/electric weapon. Bond was set at $50,150. Jancarl Cabrera, 24, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of sale of marijuana (two counts), possession of diazepam, possession of marijuana with intent to sell and possession of marijuana- misdemeanor (two counts). He was released on June 7. David Timothy Cooper, 31, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of FTA driving while license was suspended or revoked, burglary-dwelling unoccupied, and false…
Thursday, May 31 Collin Daugherty, 27, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of burglary- dwelling occupied. He was released on May 31. Kenneth Ray Tillery, 46, of Clearwater, was arrested on the charge of petit theft. Bond was set at $2,000. Friday, June 1 James Killoran, 24, of Bradenton, was arrested on the charge of grand theft motor vehicle. He was released on June 1. Timothy Allen Mefford, 35, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of felony petit theft- two prior convictions. Bond was set at $1,000. Saturday, June 2 Johnny Ray Bishop, 62, of St. Petersburg, was arrested on the charge of …
Thursday, May 17, 2012 Jennifer Ann Berry, 39, of St. Petersburg was arrested on the charge of domestic battery (one prior). Bond was set at $2,500. Stacy Borden, 23, of Bradenton, was arrested on the charges of VOP possession of morphine, VOP possession of diazepam, and VOP possession of soma. Devin Carbo, 19, of Seminole, was arrested on the charge of grand theft. He was released on May 18. Thomas Casias, 62, of Madison, was arrested on the charge of burglary. Darryl Coleman, 27, of St. Petersburg, was arrested on the charge of battery-strike or touch. William Morgan Davies, 29, of St. …
Thursday, May 10 Craig Gabriel Burch, 25, of St. Petersburg was arrested on the charges of false imprisonment and domestic battery (one prior conviction). He was released on May 11. Michal Daniel Gubco, 18, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of VOP possession of marijuana, grand theft, burglary of unoccupied structure, and seven counts of dealing in stolen property. Total bond was set at $45,000. Taylor Ann Knight, 18, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of dealing in stolen property (three counts). She was released on May 14. Jamie Leigh Patton, 26, of Largo, was arrested on the charges…