Here's a look at some emergency calls local law enforcement agencies responded to in the Largo area from Jan. 23-29, based on Pinellas County crime statistics.
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The following people were arrested on felony charges from Jan. 21-28. The reports are based on records collected from the Largo Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Jan. 21 Seth Emil Basham, 30, of Dunedin, was arrested on the charge of aggravated battery (domestic- pregnant female). Mitchell Mason Bingham, 37, of Largo, was arrested on a warrant from Leon County. He was released on a surety bond of $1,000. Dorothy Blake, 26, of Largo, was arrested on a warrant from Arapahoe County. Bond was set at $6,000. Colleen Cristin Conroy, 28, was arrested on the charge of burglary with assault or battery. She was released on surety bond of $25,000. Maria N. Laskaris, 35, of St. Petersburg, was arrested on the charges of possession of methadone hydrochloride and retail theft. Bond was set at $2,150. Jan. 22 Jamie Lee Allen, 28, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of violation of probation dealing in stolen …
A Clearwater man is accused of battering a woman and trying to take her purse at a Largo apartment complex, Largo Police report.
A Clearwater man is accused of attempting to steal his ex-girlfriend's purse, grabbing her hair and her body, pushing and punching her, Largo Police said. According to an arrest affidavit, David Michael Eustace, 36, was sitting in the car of a Largo apartment complex Jan. 28 with his ex-girlfriend, who reportedly owed Eustace money. When the woman tried to get out of the car, Eustace allegedly "chased after her and attempted to rip her purse off of her shoulder in an effort to get her money. (Eustace) then proceeded to batter the victim by grabbing her hair and pushing her in an effort to get the purse," police report. The suspect's ex-girlfriend ran up the stairs. Eustace chased her and allegedly continued to batter her "by grabbing her …
A Largo man was arrested Jan. 28 and charged with burglary with aggravated assault.
A Largo man is accused of refusing to leave and stabbing the door of a Largo residence several times Jan. 28, according to a Largo Police report. Richard Thomas Bracey, 19, was visiting a woman when she allegedly asked him to "leave the residence due to him becoming 'threatening' per the victim," police said. According to the arrest affidavit, Bracey refused to leave even "after being asked more than 20 times" by the woman. He eventually left but stayed on the door step and kept the victim from shutting door, authorities said. Then Bracey allegedly "pulled out a pocket knife and began to scratch and stab the door several times. (Bracey) then forced his way past the victim into the residence and again refused to leave," according to the …
We compile the odd, unusual ‘oh my gosh’ police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.
A getaway vehicle wasn’t necessary for one Tampa thief. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the man swiped a ride from the University Bicycle Center, 1220 Fletcher Ave. E., Temple Terrace, around 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 13. Deputies say the suspect walked into the store, took a seat off a Giant Revel Aluxx 6000 series bicycle, walked past the last point of sale and rode the bike away in a northwest direction. They’re now looking for that man on a grand theft charge. Officials are searching for an inmate who escaped from the Tarpon Springs Work Release Center last Friday. Anthony Pruitt, 22, was last seen at the Brady Road facility around 8:30 p.m., The Tampa Bay Times reports, citing the Tarpon Springs Police Department. A …
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A man is accused of taking a phone, money and a car from a woman, according to arrest affidavits from Largo Police.
Jeffrey Thomas Macyowsky, 49, of Clearwater, is accused of entering a Belcher Road residence and taking a phone, money and car and pushing a female resident into a bedroom and attempting to remove her clothing, Largo Police said. According to an arrest affidavit, the woman tried to "break free" and go into a living room. She saw Macyowsky "looking at the cash in her purse. (The victim) stated she believed (Macyowsky) wanted to rape her, and she told him to take her money instead," the affidavit states. When the woman tried to call police, the suspect allegedly took her phone and told her not to. Macyowsky then allegedly took the woman's car keys and "fled outside, where he stole her vehicle as well," according to the affidavit. The alleged…
The following people were arrested on felony charges from Jan. 16-20. The reports are based on records collected from the Largo Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Jan. 16 Dexter Bryant, 39, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of domestic battery by strangulation. Jason L. Davis, 32, of Clearwater, was arrested on the charges of resisting arrest without violence (obstruction) and possession of cocaine. Michael Allen Egnasher, 25, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of domestic battery, domestic battery assault, criminal mischief and domestic battery by strangulation. Michael Dale Manbever, 35, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of false verification of ownership. Bond was set at $5,000. Gordon Greggory Ormond, 49, was arrested on the charges of criminal mischief, leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage, violation injunction/protection from domestic violence, reckless driving …
The following people were arrested on felony charges from Jan. 11-14. The reports are based on records collected from the Largo Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Jan. 11 Nathan Blisard, 29, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of strong arm robbery and robbery. Total bond was set at $170,000. John Allen Compton, 42, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of child abuse. Allison Rose Cuoco, 21, of St. Petersburg, was arrested on the charge of grand theft. Bond was set at $2,000. Aubrey Lemons, 56, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of sale of oxycodone and possession of oxycodone. Bond was set at $22,000. Eric Molina, 20, of Clearwater, was arrested on the charges of violation of pretrial release and attempted burglary of an occupied dwelling. Bond was set at $10,000. Jonathan Lee Murphy, 31, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of retail theft (felony-prior convictions) and on a warrant from …
The following people were arrested on felony charges from Jan. 2-10. The reports are based on records collected from the Largo Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Jan. 2 Austin James Odonnell, 18, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of grand theft. Bond was set at $2,000. Jan. 3 Robert Joseph Ficocelli, 28, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of possession of crack cocaine. Bond was set at $2,000. Milton Anthony Holmes, 42, of Clearwater, was arrested on the charge of grand theft motor vehicle. Bond was set at $5,000. Greg M. McKay, 37, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of failure to appear driving while license was suspended or revoked, failure to appear, failure to appear possession of cocaine and failure to appear possession of paraphernalia. Bond was set at $51,039. Benny Lee Thurman, 36, of Clearwater, was arrested on the charges of sale of cocaine (two counts) and possession of cocaine (…
The following people were arrested on felony charges from Dec. 20- Jan. 1. The reports are based on records collected from the Largo Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Dec. 20 Erson Aguilar, 20, of Tampa, was arrested on the charges of burglary of an unoccupied structure and grand theft. He was held for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Bond was set at $7,000. Jasmine Lashay Campbell, 22, of Clearwater, was arrested on the charges of driving while license was suspended or revoked, possession of marijuana, and possession of cocaine. She was released on a surety bond of $2,400 on Dec. 20. Christina Leigh Clark, 33, of Pinellas Park, was arrested on the charges of grand theft and false verification of ownership. Total bond was set at $7,000. Eleanor Margaret James, 45, of Treasure Island, was arrested on the charge of retail theft. She was released on a cash bond of $150 on Dec. 20. Dec. 21 Theresa Anne …
Katherine McManus Hawkins
12:01 pm on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
When i quickly read the headline Police: Man Tries to Remove Woman's Clothing.. i was shocked! Then it became perfectly clear..i didn't see the punctuation mark between Police: Man. How traumatic it must have been for the woman who was attacked in her home! I'm sorry this happened to you. Ladies, lock your doors, even when you are home. Be aware of strangers in your neighborhood, don't open your … more ›