Do you know a good subcontractor?
The City of St. Petersburg and Ajax Building Corp. are looking for subcontractors to work on the new Police Headquarters Project.
They will be holding a subcontractor workshop on Thursday, January 26th from 5pm-7pm at the Enoch Davis Center (1111 18th Ave S).
Congratulations to Officer Marcelino Rodriguez and Officer Nicholas Fasanella who were sworn in this morning.
Welcome to the St. Petersburg Police Department!
St. Petersburg Police Swearing In Ceremony
Have you seen Kayla Hyde?
18-year-old Kayla Hyde was last seen on 01/18/2017, at approximately 8:43 p.m., after she finished her shift at a restaurant on 54th Av N. She did not return to her home where she lives with her parents.
Kayla is 5' 07", 150 lbs., has blue eyes, and shoulder-length dark blonde hair. She was last seen wearing black pants and a light colored button down shirt.
...She was last seen in the company of two white men 18- 29 years old who appeared to be acquaintances of hers. One had shaggy brown hair and was wearing a red plaid shirt. The man in the photo is possibly the man she left with after work.
We do not believe she is in danger, however we would like to make contact with her to make sure she is okay. Please call St. Petersburg Police with information at 727-893-7780 or text sppd + your tip to tip411.
Refer to case #2017-003293.
Credit Card Crook
This woman used the credit card account of a victim without the victim's knowledge or consent. The victim does not know this woman. The woman purchased in excess of $900.00 worth of home improvement merchandise. She is believed to be involved in several other cases involving credit card fraud and identity theft in the Tampa Bay area. The woman is described as being 35-45 years old, and having a heavy build.
If you know the identity of this credit card crimin...al, please call the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780, or you can text the keyword "SPPD" and your anonymous tip to 847-411 (Tip-411.)
Report number 2016-047414.
We still need help finding SAVEON BARBERY! Here's a new photo--remember there is a $3000 reward.
Barbery is wanted in connection with a triple shooting that left one man dead and injured two others, on January 4.
Detectives have an arrest warrant for SAVEON BARBERY, charging him with Principal to 1st Degree Murder. Barbery is charged for his involvement in the murder of Antonio Adams.
...Barbery is 22 years old and described as 6 feet tall, 170lbs., light complexion, hazel eyes.
Detectives continue their investigation and seek at least one additional suspect.
Crime Stoppers joined the effort to locate Barbery this morning. Anyone with information regarding this case, who wishes to remain anonymous and eligible for a reward of up to $3,000, can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org.
The Cold Never Bothered Him Anyway...
On January 8, 2017, at 4:00 p.m., at the Publix located at 3030 54th Avenue South, this man, while in the frozen foods section, stole a lady's wallet from her shopping cart and left the store. If you know this frozen foods fraudster, please call the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780, or you can text the keyword "SPPD" and your anonymous tip to 847-411 (Tip-411.)
Report number 2017-001421.
Arrest for Drug Charges
The St. Petersburg Vice and Narcotics detectives served a search warrant at 430 20th Street North, Apartment B, and arrested 63 year old Angelo Young on drug charges.
He is charged with trafficking in heroin, possession with intent to sell cocaine, and possession of marijuana. Trafficking in heroin carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison.
...Detectives found heroin, cocaine and marijuana, as well as multiple packages and scales.
Reward for Wanted Suspect: Saveon Diontre Barbery age 22
Major Crimes Unit Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a triple shooting that left one man dead and injured two others, on January 4, at 3827 1st Avenue South.
Detectives have an arrest warrant for SAVEON BARBERY, charging him with Principal to 1st Degree Murder. Barbery is charged for his involvement in the murder of Antonio Adams.
...Barbery is described 6 feet tall, 170lbs., light complexion, hazel eyes.
Detectives continue their investigation and seek at least one additional suspect, believed to be the person who shot Adams.
Crime Stoppers joined the effort to locate Barbery this morning. Anyone with information regarding this case, who wishes to remain anonymous and eligible for a reward of up to $3,000, can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org.
Our Road Patrol Volunteers were honored for their dedication and valuable service to our community by the City's Committee to Advocate for Persons with Impairments (CAPI) at this week’s City Council meeting.
The Road Patrol is mostly made up of retirees who donate their time to the Police Department. In 2014 & 2015 Road Patrol issued 793 parking citations for various types of illegal parking. Part of the money received from fines for illegally parking in marked disabled parking spaces is used to make sure that people with disabilities have access to City facilities, programs and services.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events are underway throughout the City. Here is a message about the new parade route.
Mock Trial
Today a group of Gibbs students learned what it's like to be an attorney in a real court proceeding. They participated in a mock trial at the SPC Allstate campus. On trial: cyberbullying.
Students played prosecutors, defense attorneys, and witnesses. They also had some help from Assistant Chief of Police Luke Williams, who put on a robe and served as judge.
... The students are members of the school's Critical Thinking after school club. They are 16 to 18 years old and completed a 10 week program organized by the St. Petersburg Police Legal Division.
The club's objective is to help high school students sharpen their critical thinking skills in anticipation of taking the SAT.
https://drive.google.com/…/0B1D5Znptgj5AR1hHcTBlaWNOL…/view…
Credit Card Caper
On December 13, 2016, at Walmart, 201 34th Street North, these two men purchased over $1,200.00 in merchandise with a fraudulent credit card. If you know the identity of either one of these stolen merchandise marauders, please call the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780, or you can text the keyword "SPPD" and your anonymous tip to 847-411 (Tip-411.)
Report number 2016-057855.
Lakewood High School students arrested for having a gun on campus.
Yesterday afternoon our St. Petersburg Police School Resource Officer at Lakewood High was made aware of selfies circulating on social media showing 2 students (boys) posing in the bathroom with a handgun.
The students were arrested and the gun was later located at one of their homes.
...Also, the gun had been stolen in a home burglary last month. A third student was arrested in connection with the home burglary.
