A woman has been arrested in Pasco County after allegedly renting out homes she didn’t own. Authorities said the 43-year-old was arrested for scheming to defraud after allegedly pretending to be the owner of two homes — one in Holiday and the other in New Port Richey. According to reports,…
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Creepy Clown Threat Hits Pasco County
Creepy clowns have been making headlines across the nation, and Florida is no stranger to this creepy craze. Pasco County deputies are on alert for a creepy clown. Authorities believe the clowns have been spotted in Hudson, Port Richey, and Holiday. The county’s school district sent out a robo call…
Man Accused of Travelling From New York to New Port Richey To Meet Teen For Sex
A New York man is accused of traveling to New Port Richey to have sex with a 13-year-old girl. On Tuesday night, at approximately 11 p.m., Pasco deputies were dispatched to the girl’s home in reference to an unwanted guest complaint. The caller advised that his wife found a 21-year-old…
Man Run Down By Stolen Vehicle He Was Pursuing
A man died after he was struck by the stolen van he was pursuing Thursday in Hudson, Pasco County sheriff’s deputies said. About 5 p.m. Thursday, the man and owner of a 1999 Ford van and his brother-in-law were in a car following the stolen vehicle from Hernando County into…
Substitute Teacher Accused of Having Sex with Student
A Pasco County Schools substitute teacher was arrested Tuesday for having sex with a 15-year-old girl. According to an arrest report, the 20-year-old Spring Hill man, engaged in a consensual sexual relationship with the girl from July to December 2015. The victim was apparently 14 years old at the time…
Don’t Get Arrested for Using Fireworks in Florida On NYE
The new year is quickly approaching, and thousands of Floridians have made plans or are starting to think about how to say goodbye to 2015 and ring in 2016. But before you solidify your New Year’s Eve plans, fire officials have some tips for residents and visitors when it comes…
Largo Commission Candidate Charged with Extortion
A candidate for Largo Commission is facing felony extortion charges after police claim he attempted to force an opponent to drop out of the race. The 31-year-old who is running for Seat 3 on the commission, sent an anonymous email to one of his opponents through the candidate’s website on…
Avoid a DUI & Criminal Penalties Thanksgiving Weekend
Thanksgiving is a time of year when families get together to celebrate memories and honor traditions. However, this is also the time of year when law enforcement agencies gear up to catch drunk drivers on our roadways. Most law enforcement agencies, receive federal grants to increase their staffing levels during…
Pasco County Janitor Accused of Sending Nude Pics to Student
A janitor at a Pasco County high school is accused of sending naked photos of himself to a student. The 24-year-old was arrested Thursday after deputies claim he sent five nude photos of himself to a 17-year-old student at Fivay High School. Deputies believe that between July and September, the…
Pasco County Substitute Teacher Accused of Molesting 2 Children
A substitute teacher from New Port Richey was arrested Friday after investigators allege he molested two children more than 50 times, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. The 68-year-old man was charged with multiple counts of lewd and lascivious molestation and lewd and lascivious battery. His alleged victims were…