Jesse Lee Pleads Guilty to Felony Battery
Jesse Lee, a Gulfport resident known for foul language and targeted abuse of city hall staff and Gulfport police officers, has pled guilty to felony battery. His sentence? One day administrative probation.
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Gulfport Cop Walks Into Bay To Save Woman
“Burkhart walked out to her and was able to pull her ashore. The person was experiencing a mental health crisis and was transported to St. Anthony’s Hospital,” GPD said.
Running Lexus Stolen in Gulfport
Gulfport police say they have a potential suspect in the car theft.
Gulfport Police Chief “Retaliatory and Excessive”, Arbitrator Rules
An arbitrator has ruled that the Gulfport Police Chief Rob Vincent meted out “retaliatory and excessive” discipline toward Officer Cory Smith. She’s also ruled that the chief retaliated against Sergeant Rob Burkhart. The ruling reinstates Burkhart as sergeant, and orders back pay for both officers.
Gulfport Teen Claims Police Brutality at Boca Ciega High
“I didn’t feel safe” a Black teenaged girl said of the incident. Gulfport Police are investigating an incident at Boca Ciega High School after Maniya Sherriffee says a longtime officer’s treatment of her caused injuries to her face.
Unattended, Running Subaru Stolen in Gulfport
The thief seized the moment when he saw the SUV running and unattended. Police have repeatedly cajoled residents to lock their cars and to not leave keys or other valuables in vehicles.
Beach Towel Theft Leads to Stabbing in Gulfport
Tyree stabbed the man with a pair of needle-nose pliers after the man implored him not to steal items from others, according to Gulfport police.
Teen Shot in Buttocks in St. Pete, Not Gulfport
A 13-year-old boy was shot in his left buttock and right leg, according to police.
Contractor Found Dead in Gulfport Attic
A contractor was found dead while working in the attic of a Gulfport home July 11. The fatality comes during a sustained heat wave across the Florida at the region.
Still No Ruling in Gulfport Police Arbitration Case
Gulfport Police Chief Rob Vincent stripped Sergeant Rob Burkhart of his stripes over a 2019 St. Patrick’s Day incident and suspended both Burkhart and Officer Cory Smith without pay. The police union and the City agreed to arbitration. The arbitrator’s had the case for 20 months and has not ruled.
Men Caught Taking US Flag from Gulfport’s Williams Pier
Police contacted Jason Clymer at the scene. Clymer admitted taking the flag and then putting it back when he realized someone called the cops.
Screaming Woman Drives Into Gulfport Waters, Pulls Knife on Herself
Once rescued from the water, the woman broke away from first responders, pulled a knife from under her shirt, and held it at her neck.
