One of the two men charged in the highly publicized shooting at Boyett's Grove accepted a sentence of 25 years in prison. ...more

December 24, 2009

Oscar Richardson, convicted of robbing a Tampa convenience store at gunpoint, escaped from a work release center 30 years ago. Investigators finally captured him Saturday in Missouri, where he has lived under an assumed name for most of the past three decades, according to the News-Leader in Springfield, Mo. ...more

December 21, 2009

CRIME TRACKER This crime index is published in an effort to help residents keep track of crime in their neighborhood and to promote public safety. Below is a listing of crimes handled by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office between Dec. 6-11 arranged by ZIP code. These are crimes that have been investigated by deputies and don't reflect unfounded calls for service. ...more

December 19, 2009

CRIME TRACKER This crime index is published in an effort to help residents keep track of crime in their neighborhood and to promote public safety. Below is a listing of crimes handled by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office between Nov. 29 - Dec. 5 arranged by ZIP code. These are crimes that have been investigated by deputies and don't reflect unfounded calls for service. ...more

December 17, 2009

Alan Crotzer knows what it is like to be innocent of a crime even when a jury decides otherwise. ...more

December 15, 2009

Sgt. Sally Vega's ability to speak Spanish makes her an asset to the Avon Park Police Department, whether in gaining the confidence of suspects who can't speak English or catching those who only pretend that they don't. ...more

December 13, 2009

Two men and one juvenile were arrested and charged with stealing a woman's purse Tuesday night before stunning her with a stun gun. ...more

December 10, 2009

One person probably didn't feel like dancing this weekend after police say a Sebring man walked into the Club Sensation bathroom and robbed him at gunpoint. ...more

December 9, 2009

This is a partial list of service calls reported Nov. 26 through Dec. 2 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the department at (813) 247-8200. 33548 Fourth Ave NW, Block 100, assault/battery, Nov. 26, 8:26 p.m. ...more

December 4, 2009

Police are looking for a suspect who robbed a bank this afternoon. ...more

November 25, 2009