A New Hampshire woman was arrested four times in 26 hours last week for playing loud AC/DC and Guns N’ Roses music and allegedly throwing a frying pan at her nephew. Police claim they first visited the woman’s home last Tuesday and warned her to turn down the music. An…
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Florida Teen on Trial for Impersonating Doctor :: Whittel & Melton
The trial of an 18-year-old teen accused of impersonating a physician assistant and four counts of practicing medicine without a license is scheduled to commence Tuesday in Florida. The teen was 17 at the time he allegedly worked at the Osceola Regional Medical Center in the emergency room, changing bandages,…
Tampa Mom Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Blow up Day Care :: Whittel & Melton
A 27-year-old Tampa mother was arrested Wednesday night after she allegedly sent a text message to a local news reporter threatening to blow up a child care center. The reporter contacted law enforcement officials after receiving the text. Deputies searched the premises of the child care facility, but did not…
Florida Airboat Captain Who Lost Hand to Gator Charged with Unlawful Feeding :: Whittel & Melton
A 63-year-old Florida airboat captain who lost his hand to a 9-foot alligator in June was recently charged with unlawfully feeding that same gator. According to reports, the man was attacked in the Everglades while leading a boat tour for an Indiana family. The family claims the man was holding…
Two Indicted for Attempting to Sell Stolen Henri Matisse Painting to Undercover FBI Agents :: Whittel & Melton
A Miami resident and a Mexican national were indicted by a federal grand jury Tuesday for allegedly trying to sell a $3 million Henri Matisse painting to undercover FBI agents. The duo is accused of attempting to sell Matisse’s “Odalisque in Red Pants” to undercover agents for $740,000 in a…
Juror’s Facebook Comments Lead to Murder Case Mistrial :: Whittel & Melton
A Canadian judge declared a mistrial Wednesday morning in the first-degree murder trial of a man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend due to comments posted by one of the juror’s on a Facebook site. The man’s family apparently visited some Facebook pages after the 12-person jury was selected and cross-referenced…
Two Homosassa Men Charged with Intent to Manufacture Meth :: Whittel & Melton
Two Citrus County men were arrested Tuesday after Citrus County Sheriff’s deputies claim they purchased items consistent with the manufacture of methamphetamine. Deputies arrested the men after allegedly witnessing them purchase lye, Ephedrine, fertilizer and camping fuel, which are the components known to be used in what is called one-pot…
Port Charlotte Man Arrested for Posting Bomb Threat on Facebook :: Whittel & Melton
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office arrested a 29-year-old Port Charlotte man Wednesday after he allegedly sent a comment to his “friends” alerting them of a bomb at Town Center Mall. One of the man’s “friends” called CCSO immediately. Deputies and Charlotte County Fire/EMS went to the mall and began evacuating…
Largo, Florida Man Accused of Bringing Baby to Pinellas Drug Deal :: Whittel & Melton
A 31-year-old Largo man was arrested Friday night after he allegedly brought his 8-month-old son with him to buy drugs. Police caught up with the man after his wife was pulled over for driving fast and erratically in Clearwater. She was apparently rushing to get to a home where she…
St. Petersburg Criminal Defense Lawyers Whittel & Melton :: Woman Accused of Attempting to Burn Down Boyfriend’s Apartment
A 49-year-old St. Petersburg woman was arrested Monday morning for allegedly attempting to torch her boyfriend’s apartment while his sister was inside. The woman was charged with arson, possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. St. Petersburg police claim the woman and her boyfriend got into a domestic dispute…