December 12
Needed a Smoke – Theft
1400 block of Strawberry Pl
An officer responded to the PCPD lobby in reference to the report of a delayed theft. The victim reported that someone had used her debit card to purchase tobacco products without permission in the amount of $105.
Act a Fool, Pay the Price – Felony DUI/HTO(Arrest)
1100 block of S Park Rd
While on scene due to a previous report, a subject was observed driving through the parking lot in a reckless manner. Contact was made, and the subject was arrested for DUI and transported to Orient Road Jail.
Open Invitation – Grand Theft
300 block of Eunice Ave
An officer responded to the above location in reference to a vehicle being involved in a traffic crash in Tampa and the driver fleeing the scene from FHP. Contact was made with the RO/ victim, who believed the truck was parked in the front driveway; however, it was learned the vehicle was stolen from the location while unlocked and with the keys inside the vehicle.
December 13
Don’t Look Ethel – Burglary W/Arrest
600 block of Dixie St
An officer responded to the residence in reference to an adult nude male inside the victim’s home. The victim stated that she woke up and noticed an adult male completely nude standing inside her bedroom doorway, looking at her. The male was arrested and charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling, along with exposure of sexual organs.
Multiple Crash and Dash – DUI/Hit and Run
S Park Rd/Coronet Rd
Officers responded to the area regarding a hit-and-run traffic crash with HCSO units on scene. An officer investigated and observed vehicle damage exceeding that consistent with the reported crash. Officers canvassed the area and located additional damage at Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center, where two water mains were actively spraying water and had been struck by a vehicle. A damaged chain-link fence was also observed at another location. The driver was placed under arrest for Driving Under the Influence and Leaving the Scene of a Crash involving property damage.
Stealing is Not a Pleasure – Theft of Shopping Cart
Thonotosassa Rd/N Woodrow Wilson St
An officer observed the suspect pushing a Publix shopping cart southbound along Thonotosassa Rd. Shortly thereafter, another officer arrived on scene and arrested the suspect. The suspect was transported to Orient Road Jail, and the shopping cart was returned to Publix.
December 15
Smelly Situation – Theft
400 block of N Alexander St
An officer responded to the above-listed location and learned that on December 15, a retail theft was committed. A large quantity of boxed perfume and cologne was taken.
Mind Yo Business – Burglary Vehicle/Drug arrest
300 block of S Frontage Rd
Officers met with the victim, who reported that she and her boyfriend witnessed an unknown male enter the toolbox of their truck in the parking lot and remove a tool, at which time the victim’s boyfriend confronted the male and recovered the tool. A subject was placed under arrest and transported to Orient Road Jail.
Pain in the Glass – Burglary Residence
200 block of Adlervale Ave
An officer met with the victim, who reported that unknown subject(s) shattered a rear sliding glass door and entered his apartment, removing $2300 in cash and miscellaneous change in a jar.
December 16
You Can’t Stay Here – Trespassing after arrest
3200 block of N Park Rd
An officer responded to the location due to a subject causing a disturbance and not leaving the property. In making contact with the subject, she was advised that she was being trespassed from the property for a period of a year (12/16/2025-12/16/2026), to which she advised she understood. The subject was seen walking to leave the property, but after a few moments, was observed sitting down on a curb still on the property and not moving anymore. The subject was taken into custody and charged with trespassing after warning and was transported to Orient Road Jail.
Stop Stealing! – Shoplifting/APAD
120 block of E Reynolds St
An officer met with the owner of the business, who reported an unknown female came into the business, concealed approximately $109 worth of items, and left the store without rendering payment. The suspect met APAD criteria and was released.
Too Drunk to Walk – DUI
W Baker St/N Alexander St
An officer responded to a reported reckless driver who was now stationary. Upon arrival, the driver was observed outside the vehicle urinating in the parking lot. The driver was charged with DUI and refusal to submit to testing and turned over to booking without incident.
Lesson Not Learned – Trespass After Warning
1400 block of E Laura St
An officer responded to a report of a subject being back on the property from which he was trespassed the day before. Upon arrival, the subject was observed on the property and was placed under arrest for trespass after warning and transported to Orient Road Jail.
Keep It Between The Lines – DUI Arrest
Clubhouse Dr/Wedgewood Dr
An officer conducted a traffic stop due to several signs of impaired driving (Failure to maintain lane, driving in circles, etc.). The driver was arrested.
December 17
Dark Tint Will Get Ya – Warrant
N Alexander St at W Risk St
An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with a tinted windshield and made contact with the driver. A computer check revealed a Pasco County warrant, FTA larceny petit theft. Warrant was confirmed and the driver was taken into custody and transported to Orient Road Jail. The driver was also issued a citation for windshield tint violation (17% visual light transmittance).
