Sunday, May 19, 2013
The public can buy plants and trees at the Pinellas County Jail through the inmate horticulture program.
The Pinellas County Jail is probably not the first place you may consider to purchase your next pot of flowers or palm tree, but the community can do just that at the 49th Street facility in Clearwater. The inmates help nurture and grow as a part of the jail's horticulture program. Pinellas Technical Education Centers instructor Chuck Pool works with the inmates and teaches plant cultivation and care. The program is self-funded through plant sales. "The prices and the quality of the plants are wonderful," said Tom LeBlanc, of Largo, who was shopping for trees recently. Almost hidden between buildings and fences is the two-acre plot of land, which houses the inmate horticulture program's plant nursery. The plants come from an area wholesale…
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
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 …
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
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 …
Saturday, January 12, 2013
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 (…
Thursday, December 6, 2012
The following people were arrested on felony charges from Nov. 29 - Dec. 4. The reports are based on records collected from the Largo Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Nov. 29 Jamie Lee Allen, 28, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of violation of probation dealing in stolen property and trespass in a structure or conveyance after warning. Richard L. Walter, 28, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of burglary dwelling unoccupied. Nov. 30 Ryan Robert Mangelsdorf, 22, of Clearwater, was arrested on the charge of burglary structure unoccupied. Bond was set at $5,000. Robert Ronald Planty, 44, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of battery felony (domestic). Frank Paul Teresi, 56, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of petit theft. He was released on a bond of $5,000. Richard Allen Wiblitzhouser, 49, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of battery felony domestic related. Dec. 1 Stephanie Brewer, 25, …
Friday, November 30, 2012
The following people were arrested on felony charges from Nov. 22-28. The reports are based on records collected from the Largo Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Nov. 22 Eugene Buckley, 52, of Largo was arrested on the charges of felony battery (prior conviction) and possession of meloxicam without a prescription. He was released on his own recognizance on Nov. 23. Theresa Jean Friend, 53, of Seminole, was arrested on the charge of grand theft. She was released on a surety bond of $2,000 on Nov. 23. Robert B. Norman, 28, of St. Petersburg, was arrested on the charges of possession of cocaine, grand theft motor vehicle, violation of probation possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana, and driving while license was suspended or revoked. Total bond was set at $7,400. James Vaughan, 22, of Seminole, was arrested on the charges of leaving the scene of a crash involving injury and DUI. He was …
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Newly-elected "pro-fluoride" commissioners Janet Long and Charlie Justice attended their first Pinellas County Commission meeting last week, where commissioners unanimously decided they'll vote today to put fluoride back into the county's drinking water
Fluoride appears to be making a comeback in Pinellas County, now that the commissioners who voted to remove it about a year ago have themselves been voted out of office. Newly-elected "pro-fluoride" commissioners Janet Long and Charlie Justice attended their first county commission meeting Nov. 20, where commissioners unanimously decided to put fluoride back into the county's drinking water, according to the Tampa Bay Times. "When we come back here after Thanksgiving, we are prepared to take that vote and flip that switch," said Long. The Times reports that commissioners John Morroni and Norm Roche, who opposed fluoride last year, have changed their minds and will vote to put it back in the drinking water. No doubt, the upcoming vote will …
Saturday, November 10, 2012
The following people were arrested on felony charges from Nov. 1- 8. The reports are based on records collected from the Largo Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Nov. 1 Christopher Scott Carrington, 47, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of retail theft. He was awaiting trial, as of Nov. 9, on total bond of $1,000. Adam Foley, 21, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of retail theft and grand theft. He was awaiting trial, as of Nov. 9, on total bond of $2,000. Kimberly Latrese Hardaway, 27, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of principal sale of paraphernalia and principle sale of dilaudid. She was released on a surety bond of $10,000 on Nov. 2. Jasmine S. Helms, 28, of Largo, was arrested on the charge of possession of crack cocaine within 1,000 foot of a church. She was released on Nov. 2 on her own recognizance. Cornelius Lee Johnson, 18, of Largo, was arrested on the charges of sale of …
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Artwork created by victims of domestic violence is displayed in the lobby of the Pinellas County Jail.
In the front lobby of the Pinellas County Jail is a sillhouette of a young girl. The text on it states: "I think it's my fault." It is featured prominently. The silhouette was among artwork featured at the Pinellas County Jail in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A special event was held Oct. 1 to call attention to the problem and offer solutions. Police calls about domestic violence are among the most common complaints that patrol officers answer. Domestic violence has many victims. They often are the most vulnerable and those least able to protect themselves. Some grow up to repeat the cycle, as abusers. Speakers from support groups for victims of domestic violence offered their thoughts and shared painful experiences. The …
Monday, February 27, 2012
The Palm Harbor man allegedly offered another inmate cash and a 1992 pickup in exchange for killing his wife.
A Palm Harbor man who is an inmate at the Pinellas County Jail is accused of trying to hire another inmate to kill his wife. On Feb. 23, Pinellas County Deputies charged Howard Michael Dilkes, 50, with Solicitation to Commit Murder. Investigators say that on Jan. 27, an inmate at the jail told them that Dilkes asked him to murder Dilke's wife, 44 year-old Arlita Harwood. Dilkes allegedly offered to pay the inmate money and a 1992 Ford pickup truck to murder her. Dilkes told the other inmate that he wanted his wife killed, so she would not testify against him in an aggravated assault trial scheduled for Jan. 31, according to detectives. Investigators say Dilke suggested ways his wife could be killed, which included a kidnapping scenario. …
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