Local Crime Watch: March 3

A sampling of recent police calls and criminal activity in the Gabber’s distribution area.

Gulfport Police Increase Patrol

The Gulfport Police Department is joining several law enforcement agencies in Pinellas County in cracking down to ensure seatbelt usage.

According to a recent Facebook post by the Gulfport Police Department, starting March 1 and continuing through March 14 Gulfport Police Officers will participate in “Click It or Ticket,” increasing traffic enforcement to look for impaired or intoxicated drivers, seat belt and child restraint violators, aggressive drivers, speeding violations, texting violations and every day traffic violations.

This announcement comes only days after Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recognized Sergeant Michael Marotta.

Marotta was named a MADD Champion for his time and efforts in training and coordinating DUI prevention efforts in Gulfport. The department was also honored for helping to lead the 2015 Walk Like MADD fundraising and community awareness campaign.

For further information on Click It or Ticket, contact Sgt. Marotta at 727-893-1052.

 

GULFPORT

Theft – 2/25, 1400 block of 59^th St. S.

Theft – 2/25,1000 block of 49^th St. S.

Theft – 2/25, 5700 block of 17^th Ave. S.

Burglary (vehicle) – 1000 block of 49^th St. S.

Battery – 2/25, 1400 block of 49^th St. S.

Burglary (structure) – 2/25, 2900 block of 59^th St. S.

Shoplifting – 2/25, 3100 block of Beach Blvd.

Burglary (business) – 2/26, 5300 block of Gulfport Blvd.

Shoplifting – 2/27, 4900 block of 17^th Ave. S.

Theft – 2/27, 5100 block of Gulfport Blvd.

Theft (grand) – 2/28, 4900 block of 17^th Ave. S.

Burglary (residence) – 2/28, 5300 block of 25^th Ave. S.

Burglary (residence) – 2/29, 1800 block of 53^rd St. S.

Burglary (structure) – 2/29, 2800 block of 59^th St. S.

Battery – 3/1, 5100 block of 12^th Ave. S.

Battery – 3/1, 4900 block of 28^th Ave. S.

 

SOUTH PASADENA 

Vandalism/criminal mischief – 2/24, 1000 block of Brookwood Drive

Theft – 2/27, 6800 block of Gulfport Blvd.

Theft – 2/28, 6900 block of Hibiscus Ave.

Theft – 2/29, 1300 block of Pasadena Ave.

Theft – 2/29, 1000 block of Pasadena Ave.

Theft (grand) – 3/1, 1000 block of Pasadena Ave.

Burglary (vehicle) – 3/1, 7000 block of Sunset Dr.

 

ST. PETE BEACH

Burglary (business), 2/25, 5500 block of Gulf Blvd.

Theft – 2/26, 300 block of Corey Ave.

Battery – 2/26, 6300 block of Gulf Blvd.

Trespass – 2/27, 7500 block of Blind Pass Rd.

Battery – 2/28, 500 block of Corey Ave.

Theft – 3/1, 3600 block of Maritana Drive

Theft – 3/1, 3400 block of Gulf Blvd.