Crime & Safety

OMG PD: Heroin Stamps at Jail, Child Steals at Hooters, Hash Oil Explosion

We compile the odd, unusual and the "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

This story was reported by Local Editor William Mansell.

Cat Burglar Implicated in 29 Cases

Culver, 42, was arrested and is now accused of committing at least 29 burglaries or attempted residential burglary cases in West Pasco this year between February and the middle of July.

Jail Mail Drug Smuggling Bust Nets St. Pete Man

An investigation revealed 11 pieces of mail with orange squares hidden behind the stamps. Testing revealed the squares to be a drug called “suboxone”, also known as “heroin in a breath strip."

Boy Said He Was Beaten for Asking Family Member to Come to First Day

The boy told deputies that a family member attacked him after he came into her bedroom to invite her to his first day of school, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Watch: Shoplifter Ain't Dancing, She's Hiding Stolen Fragrances

You won't believe how many times one shoplifter lifted her dress to conceal stolen fragrances from Ulta in Brandon. The lady put on quite a show.

Police: Strangulation Caught on Camera

A strangulation, where a suspect grabbed a woman by the throat and lifted her several inches off the ground, was caught on camera, according to Largo Police.

Couple Who Used Kid to Rip off Ron Jon, Hooters Caught

A couple of suspects who used a young boy to help steal clothes and purses from Ron Jon Surf Shop and Hooters on Clearwater Beach have been caught.

Bradenton Man Shoots Himself in Leg While Driving

A 35-year-old man suffered a self-inflicted gun wound in west Bradenton while driving his vehicle according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Police: House Explodes While Owners Make Hash Oil

There was an explosion Monday night in a St. Petersburg home that police say was caused by residents attempting to make hashish oil.


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