Hate Crime at 7-Eleven in Treasure Island
A hate crime at a 7-Eleven involved an employee allegedly denied service to LGBTQ+ Pastor and called the woman homophobic slurs.
Pinellas Florida Crime
A look at public safety efforts and recent Pinellas Florida crime activity.Adobe Stock
Most recent Pinellas Florida crime activity, including public safety initiatives as well as relevant crimes. With a few exceptions, The Gabber Newspaper only reports on crimes where there's a clear danger to the community, if law enforcement has asked the community for assistance, or if the crime is notable and our editorial team intends to follow the story to its conclusion.
About How The Gabber Newspaper Reports Pinellas Florida Crime
When the current owners purchased The Gabber Newspaper in 2020, they made many changes. In October 2020, they changed policies on how The Gabber Newspaper handles Pinellas Florida crime reporting. Take a look at why we made that change. The Gabber Newspaper no longer prints crime blotters. In most cases, we will not indicate race of a suspect unless the police issue a "be on the lookout" (BOLO) or the crime is race-related. Anyone with concerns about how we report crime should reach out to our publisher at cathy@thegabber.com.
The Gabber Newspaper reminds readers they can see crime reports for their community at the Crime Viewer website, provided by Pinellas County. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office also has a website for active calls. In addition, most community police departments have resources available for people who want more information.
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ALERT: Phone Scammers Impersonate Pinellas Sheriff’s Deputies
Beware of phone scammers impersonating as Pinellas County captains, sergeants, and lieutenants with the County’s Sheriff office.
GPD: Thief Got in Bed with Sleeping Man During Robbery
Police say a man “walked into an unlocked studio apartment while the resident was inside sleeping” on Feb. 18. near 53rd Street South and Gulfport Boulevard.
Another Unlocked Car Stolen with Keys Inside
Gulfport police said the latest theft occurred Jan. 30 in the 1200 block of 57th Street South when a man reported his 2019 Jeep Cherokee stolen.
Gun Stolen From Boat While Family Lunches in Gulfport
A gun was stolen from a duffle bag left on the deck of a boat dock at the Gulfport Casino on Aug. 12. The bag was left unsecured and unattended on the deck of the family’s boat while they ate lunch in Gulfport.
$400 in Plan B, Soap Theft at Gulfport Walgreens
Gulfport PD Sergeant Thomas Woodman said the women allegedly stole a multitude of items from the Walgreens on Saturday, July 16.
Man Dies After Being Shot in St. Petersburg
The man was found near 29th Street South and 17th Avenue South near Interstate 275.
St. Pete Man Faces Attempted Murder for Shooting
A St. Petersburg man faces attempted second degree murder charge for allegedly shooting a relative on Tuesday, March, 29.
Teens Shot in St. Pete’s Childs Park Neighborhood
Someone shot two teenage boys in St. Petersburg’s Childs Park neighborhood. Police continue to investigate but have not yet made any arrests.
Gulfport Police Arrest Man for Throwing Brick at Ex’s Car
Gulfport police arrested Jason Smalls, 46, on Feb. 3 in connection with the alleged incident at a home near Boca Ciega High.
Remodeling Gone Wrong in Gulfport: Theft
A Gulfport woman hired a contractor to do some remodeling. She told Gulfport police that the contractor stole between $11,000 and $15,000 from her.
Man Shot, Dies After Fiery Crash in St. Pete
Demond Lamar Perry died as a result of a fiery crash in the Tyrone area of St. Petersburg on Feb. 12. Police report someone had shot him before Perry lost control of his car. Crime Stoppers has offered a $5,000 reward for information about the homicide.
