Crime & Safety
OMG PD: Pointed-Gun Chase, Samurai Swordsman, Ex-Bucs Arrested
OMG PD is a roundup of the week's "oh my gosh" crime stories.
Witness Gives Chase, Thinks Better Of It After Robber Points Gun
The armed robber who stole cash from a clerk at the Git-N-Go Food Store on Causeway Boulevard in Tampa left in a hurry, but not before catching the eye of a witness who took up the chase, according to a report from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
"The witness pursued the suspect as the suspect pointed a gun at him several times," according to the report. "At that point, the witness decided to call law enforcement and return to the scene." (Via Brandon Patch)
Who Stole Sports Equipment, Concession Food From Youth Players?
Foul play at the William Owen Pass Sports Complex in Dover has been called after more than $6,700 worth of sports equipment and groceries was reported stolen from the Dover Youth Sports and Activities Organization. (Via Brandon Patch)
Ice Cream Man Robbed at Gunpoint in Bradenton
The two men reportedly held a gun to the ice cream man in East Bradenton and took an unknown amount of his supply. (Via Bradenton Patch)
Man Ran Meth Lab Out of Mom's Home, Investigators Say
Sean M. Flavell allegedly operated a meth lab out of the garage of his mother's home, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. (Via Sarasota Patch)
Man Tried to Drown Girlfriend at Siesta Key, Authorities Say
Three bystanders reportedly saved the victim's life as her boyfriend tried to hold her underwater, according to Sarasota authorities. (Via Sarasota Patch)
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Samurai Sword-Wielding Man Barricades Himself In Clearwater Home
Clearwater Police took the man into custody after a two-hour standoff Thursday night, seizing five samurai swords in the process. (Via Clearwater Patch)
Police: Man Stole $2,500 in Water Guns, Lotion From Clearwater Beach Shop
The man was later found under the Sand Key Bridge with the stolen items, Clearwater Police said. (Via Clearwater Patch)
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Former Buccaneer Arrested For Driving With Suspended License
Maurice Aurilius Stovall lost his license for failing to pay traffic fines, according to authorities. (Via Land O' Lakes Patch)
Former Buccaneer Lineman Arrested in Land O’ Lakes
Pasco County Deputies brought in Chartric Darby on Aug. 3 on domestic charges. He was part of the Bucs' 2002 Super Bowl-winning team. (Via Land O' Lakes Patch)
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