Sisters confess to violently ‘euthanizing’ ailing father who didn’t want to go to a nursing home, cops say
Family Crime
“It was the ‘perfect’ murder.”
Homicide
February 24, 2019
‘Live PD’: Reality TV cameras catch response to fatal shooting between neighbors, cops say
Authorities in Florida say their response to a fatal shooting was captured by television cameras rolling in the area Saturday night. The deadly incident prompted an investigation that remained ongoing as of Sunday afternoon. According to WFLA, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office received the report of a fatal encounter between neighbors in Port Richey late last …
Family Crime
February 22, 2019
16-year-old strangles his dad with dog leash, claims it was a freak accident: Cops
Authorities in North Carolina have arrested a 16-year-old in Durham on suspicion of murdering his father last year. According to WRAL, 59-year-old Bill Bishop was a well-known developer in Florida before moving to North Carolina. He was reportedly found unresponsive at his home on April 18 with a dog leash wrapped around his neck and …
Weird Crime
February 21, 2019
Mayor illegally practicing medicine in his home opens fire on SWAT team trying to serve a warrant: Cops
Authorities in Florida say a mayor is facing criminal charges after he allegedly opened fire on officers at his home to serve a warrant on Thursday. According to WFTS, Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad is accused of shooting at members of a Pasco County SWAT team attempting to serve a warrant related to allegations that …
Heroes
February 17, 2019
SEE IT: Inmates rescue toddler girl accidently locked in SUV using their car theft skills
“They know they made bad mistakes, bad choices, but they want to do the right thing in life.”
Animal Crimes
February 13, 2019
Man wears black & white Husky dog costume, films himself having sex with ‘distressed’ pet Siberian Husky & posts video online: Cops
A Florida man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly posted sexually-explicit footage online which showed him violating his Siberian Husky while dressed in a dog costume. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office said detectives with the Crimes Against Children Unit arrested Christian Steward Oscar Nichols, 21, on February 11 after discovering the obscene materials while searching his …
Drug Crime
February 11, 2019
Mom found slumped over in running car as infant sleeps in backseat, cops say
The mom was “pulling at her hair and eyelashes, and unable to keep her head up.”
Missing
February 11, 2019
MISSING! Teen girl reportedly vanishes for second time in a year
Authorities in Florida are asking for the public’s help in locating a teen who they said was last seen in Zephyrhills Sunday morning. Citing local police, WTSP reported that Ditasha Clower, 16, was last seen at 8:45 a.m. Sunday near King Street. Additional information regarding her disappearance has not been made available at this time. Clower is …
Cold Cases
February 10, 2019
Woman arrested 33 years after murdering 3-year-old, reporting him missing and blaming his dad: Cops
Authorities in Florida say a 60-year-old woman was arrested recently — more than three decades after she allegedly murdered her son in Nevada. According to Fox News, Amy Elizabeth Fleming is accused of killing 3-year-old Francillon Pierre in 1986 before reporting him missing and suggesting his father played a role in the disappearance. In a …
Vandalism
February 8, 2019
Sportscasting legend Warner Wolf defaces sign at his gated community, removes the word ‘plantation’: Cops
Authorities in Florida say an iconic sports broadcaster has been arrested on suspicion of defacing a sign posted at the entry of a private community in Naples. According to NBC News, 81-year-old Warner Wolf is a resident of the Classics Plantation Estates gated community. He is accused of using a tool to remove the word …
Child Abuse
February 6, 2019
Male lovers arrested as part of plot to groom and rape 3-year-old girl: Cops
Authorities in Florida say a two men are facing criminal charges related to an alleged plot to sexually abuse a young girl. The 3-year-old and her mother reportedly moved in with the suspects late last year. According to WFLA, 37-year-old Lafe Best and 39-year-old Benjamin Worster were friends and sexual partners. The former was arrested …
Child Abuse
February 6, 2019
Fugitive wanted on child sex charges wears ‘Father of the Year’ shirt when cops catch up with him: Reports
Authorities in Florida say law enforcement officers were able to track down a fugitive wanted on child sex charges in Ohio. According to Fox News, 50-year-old Clarence Sheese was inopportunely clad in a “Father of the Year” T-shirt when Clay County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at a Fleming Island address on Monday. Officers determined where …