Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The following report shows felony charges associated with residents in Largo booked at Pinellas County Jail between May 13-19.
The following report shows charges associated with Largo residents booked at Pinellas County Jail between May 12-19. All felony arrests were made by the Largo Police Department unless noted otherwise. Being arrested on charges does not mean a person has been convicted of the crime. Steve Bernard Johns, 64, of Clearwater, was arrested and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and possession of marijuana. He is in jail awaiting trial on $7,650. Anthony James Alonzo, 18, of Pinellas Park, was arrested and charged with lewd and lascivious molestation. He was released on $10,000 bond. Martha Ann Chavis, 35, of St. Petersburg, was arrested and charged with two counts of violation of probation in Putnam County and violation of …
Monday, May 20, 2013
Here is a map of Largo police activity from May 1-18, 2013. The reports are from Largo Police to Pinellas County.
Here is a summary of calls and complaints that Largo Police responded to from May 1-18, 2013. To read the map, click on the icons: The information was culled from the Pinellas County Crime Viewer. Get the Largo Patch newsletter delivered to your email for free. Sign up here.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
A man was killed Saturday night when he stepped off the sidewalk in front of oncoming traffic, according to Largo Police.
A pedestrian was hit in the 3660 block of East Bay Drive Saturday night, according to police. The man stepped off the sidewalk in front of a 2001 Nissan Maxima that was heading east in the curb lane, according to Largo Police. The man was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries, according investigators. Largo Police have not released the name of the man as family is being notified. Charges are not expected in the case, police say. Sign up for the Largo Patch email newsletter to get our top headlines delivered straight to your inbox so you won't miss a thing!
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The following report shows felony charges associated with residents in Largo booked at Pinellas County Jail between May 6-12.
The following report shows charges associated with Largo residents booked at Pinellas County Jail between May 6-12. All felony arrests were made by the Largo Police Department unless noted otherwise. Being arrested on charges does not mean a person has been convicted of the crime. Samuel Maldonado, 44, of Largo, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and felonious possession of a firearm. He is in jail awaiting trial on $70,000 bond. Christine Molly Xiong, 24, of Clearwater, was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance (alprazolam and adderall). She was released on $4,000 bond. Lesile Jane Grau, 22, of Largo, was arrested and charged with two counts of violation of probation and obstructing or…
Monday, May 13, 2013
The accident happened late Saturday night on a U.S. 19 North frontage road, investigators said.
A Clearwater man has died after he struck a utility pole and flipped his car late Saturday night in Largo, police said. John J. Taborda, 31, was headed northbound "at a high rate of speed" on a U.S. 19 North frontage road just north of Roosevelt Boulevard when he lost control of his 2007 Chevrolet Impala, according to Largo Police. Officers responded just after 11:30 p.m. to the scene, where the car had struck a utility pole as it flipped upside down. Taborda died at the scene, officials said. He was the car's only occupant. Sign up for the Largo Patch email newsletter to get our top headlines delivered straight to your inbox so you won't miss a thing!
Friday, May 10, 2013
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.
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 the incident, and witnesses identified him, according to arrest reports. Bender was arrested and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
The following report shows felony charges associated with residents in Largo booked at Pinellas County Jail between April 29 to May 5.
The following report shows charges associated with Largo residents booked at Pinellas County Jail between April 29 to May 5. All felony arrests were made by the Largo Police Department unless noted otherwise. Being arrested on charges does not mean a person has been convicted of the crime. Alexandra Francis Slattery, 25, of Largo, was arrested and charged with burglary of an unoccupied dwelling. She was released on $10,000 bond. Michael Smith, 31, of Largo, was arrested and charged with burglary of an unoccupied conveyance. He is in jail awaiting trial on $5,000 bond. Justin Lee Stapleton, 28, of Largo, was arrested and charged with burglary of an unoccupied dwelling. He is in jail awaiting trial on $10,000 bond. James Gregory Stokes, 57…
Monday, May 6, 2013
Joel Adrian Cruz was arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse and first degree murder after a 2-year-old was admitted to All Children's Hospital with severe chest injuries and brain damage early Sunday morning, according to Largo Police.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
The 2-year-old child was admitted to All Children's Hospital with severe chest injuries and brain damage early Sunday morning, according to Largo Police.
A 2-year-old child admitted to All Children's Hospital with severe chest injuries and brain damage has died, according to Largo Police. Police were called to All Children's Hospital at 3 a.m. Sunday, May 5, in reference to 2-year-old Ananhie Fernandez, who was in critical condition. The child suffered severe chest cavity injuries and had no independent brain function, according to investigators. Police talked with the mother, Karina Mora, and her live-in boyfriend, Joel Adrian Cruz. Cruz, 27, admitted to throwing the child against a chair and wall, according to authorities. Cruz was arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse and first degree murder, according to police. He was booked into the Pinellas County Jail. *updated at 6:56 p.…
A Largo man is charged with aggravated child abuse, after police say he admitted to throwing his girlfriend's son against a chair and wall.
A Largo man was arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse Sunday, after Largo Police say he threw a two-year old child against a chair and wall, according to Largo Police. Police were called to All Children's Hospital at 3 a.m. Sunday, May 5, in reference to a child in critical condition. The child suffered severe chest cavity injuries and no independent brain function, according to investigators. Police talked with the mother and her live-in boyfriend, Joel Adrian Cruz. Cruz, 27, admitted to throwing the child, according to authorities. Cruz was arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse. He was booked into the Pinellas County Jail. Sign up for the free Largo Patch email newsletter to stay connected to your community.
janet larego
4:15 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2013
What a tragedy…but is not uncommon to see pedestrians crossing East Bay Drive at night!! I have seen people with strollers and kids crossing the street at night without even waiting for their light to do so. It’s very dangerous, especially because pedestrians don’t follow rules when crossing the street… more ›