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Cops Corner July 24, 2025 7:00 am

Cops Corner 07.24.25

By Observer Staff

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July 11

Click It – Traffic Stop W/Arrest

S Collins St & Alsobrook St

An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle because the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. The driver was placed under arrest for driving with a suspended license, third offense, and transported to Orient Road Jail. 

Need Storage? – Theft

1200 block of W Dr MLK Blvd

An officer responded to the location in reference to a delayed theft report. It was determined that between Tuesday, July 8, and Wednesday, July 9, someone had stolen 10,000 pounds of cantilever racks, valued at approximately $10,000, from the parking lot. 

Nighty, Night – DUI

I4 & N Alexander St

Officers made contact with a stopped vehicle on the eastbound off-ramp and observed the driver asleep. The driver was placed under arrest for DUI after an investigation. 

Pain in the Glass – Criminal Mischief

1300 block of E Laura St

An officer met with the victim who reported three unknown juveniles were throwing rocks at his residence and he discovered one window broken when they left the area. 

Tree Trimmer? – Theft

4300 block of Sterling Commerce Dr

An officer responded to the location in reference to a delayed theft report. It was determined that during the evening hours, someone removed an pole saw from the back of the victim’s truck. The pole saw was valued at approximately $850.00.

July 13

Fly Cycle – Simple Battery

100 block of W Caston St

An officer met with the victim who reported that during an argument, a subject threw a bicycle at him, striking his left arm. 

Finders Should Not Be Keepers – Theft

3700 block of W Baker St

Officers responded to the Police Department and met with the victim who reported her purse was stolen at around 2:00 p.m. after she accidentally left the purse on the ground after checking out at the business. 

July 14

Lock. Your. Doors. – Vehicle Burglary Delayed

600 block of E Alexander St

An officer responded to the location and met with the victim, who stated her fanny pack and wallet, which held several credit cards and her driver’s license, were taken from her unlocked vehicle.

Puff, Puff – Retail Theft (Waiver)

2500 blocko f Thonotosassa Rd

An officer responded to a theft report at the location. Contact was made with the suspect, who was located in the area. The business elected to waive prosecution

July 15

Secure Your Weapons – Vehicle Burglary

1200 block of Nosleda St

Officers responded to the location in reference to a vehicle burglary. Upon arrival, contact was made with the victim who advised that at approximately 9:30 a.m., he opened the glove compartment of his vehicle and observed his cardholder wallet and handgun (Valued at $200) were gone. 

Starting an Army? – Vehicle Burglary 

1000 block of Fairwinds Cir

An officer arrived at the police department and made contact with the victim who advised that his firearm was last observed in the center console of his truck on July 14. The next morning he entered his vehicle to find the contents within to be disheveled and his firearm stolen. 

You Can’t Stay Here – Trespass/Arrest after warning

3500 block of W Baker St

Officers made contact with a subject who was previously trespassed from the location. Therefore, the subject was arrested and transported to Orient Road Jail.

Can’t Have Mary Jane – Warrant

300 block of S Frontage Rd

Officers were on scene investigating a separate incident when they came in contact with a subject who possessed an out of county warrant for FTA possession of cannabis. The warrant was confirmed and the subject was arrested.

July 16

Gun Gone – Vehicle Burglary

2000 block of Greenwood Valley Dr

An officer responded to the residence in reference to the report of a delayed vehicle burglary. The victim reported that sometime during the night, someone entered his unlocked vehicle and removed his work bag containing a pistol. The stolen firearm was entered into FCIC/NCIC as stolen. 

Big Money – Residential Burglary

1400 block of Plantation Cir

Officers responded to the location and met with the victim who reported that between July 8 and July 16, an unknown suspect forced entry into her apartment and stole $20,000 in cash, the TV, and the front doorbell camera.

Not So Sneaky – Warrant Arrest

1100 block of W Dr MLK Blvd

An  officer responded to the area in reference to a suspicious person walking between vehicles. Officers met with a subject who had an outstanding arrest warrant for failure to appear (FTA). The subject was placed under arrest and transported to Orient Road Jail.

July 17

Once, Twice, Three Times, plus one – Battery on a LEO & Felony Petit Theft

1700 block of James L Redman Pkwy

An officer responded to a reported theft in progress. The subject was arrested and charged with trespass after warning, felony petit theft, battery on a law enforcement officer, and resisting arrest with violence. The subject was transported to Orient Road Jail.

Gotcha! – Warrant Arrest

1600 block of Hazy Sea Dr

An officer responded to assist Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office with attempting to locate a wanted fugitive and attempt an interview. The subject was located, placed under arrest, and interviewed by PCSO detectives. The subject was transported to Orient Road Jail. 

You Too! – Warrant Arrest

900 block of E Dr MLK Blvd

An officer responded to the area in reference to a wanted fugitive being on scene. Contact was made with the subject who had an outstanding warrant for FTA. The subject was placed under arrest and transported to Orient Road Jail.

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