Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrests Maurice Skinner for Lewd or Lascivious Battery

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Hillsborough County, Florida – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a man for allegedly having an inappropriate and sexual relationship with a 15-year-old victim. According to an HCSO statement, detectives began investigating allegations involving 22-year-old Maurice Skinner on January 14, 2025. Detectives say it was determined that Skinner and the victim … Read more

Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office looking for suspect in homicide on Old Oak Road

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Santa Rosa County, Florida – The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a homicide suspect. According to SRCSO, Toby James White is wanted on an active warrant for 2nd Degree Murder. The incident occurred on Old Oak Road in Milton on January 20, 2025. Authorities say White’s last … Read more

69-year-old sentenced to prison for exploiting an elderly Naples couple

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Naples, Florida – The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has announced that a 69-year-old woman has been sentenced to prison for exploiting an elderly Naples couple for more than $100,000 in the form of jewelry, cash, and a new car. On Friday, Lynn Marie Keller was sentenced to 10 years in prison and five years of … Read more

Shooting at Circle K leaves one dead says Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

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Hillsborough County, Florida – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a fatal shooting on Wednesday night. According to a statement, HCSO is investigating a death after a fatal shooting at the Circle K at 11755 County Road 579. Around 8:30 p.m. on January 15, 2025, deputies responded to the store for reports … Read more

Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrests twin brothers for alleged sexual abuse of minors

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Washington County, Florida – Sheriff Kevin Crews with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrests of twin brothers who are now facing felony charges following allegations of sexual abuse. Sheriff Crews said WCSO began an investigation following reports alleging that Donald Ray Hawkins and Ronald Gene Hawkins had sexually abused the victims on … Read more

Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrests 33-year-old man accused of molesting 8-year-old

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Marion County, Florida – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 33-year-old Dontay Prophet on a warrant for Lewd and Lascivious Molestation on a Victim Younger than 12 Years of Age. According to an MCSO statement, Major Crimes Detective Annemarie Larocque began an investigation into a report of a sexual assault that … Read more

Volusia Sheriff’s Office investigating after dogs fatally attack 8-year-old in DeLand

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DeLand, Florida – The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal dog attack that claimed the life of an eight-year-old boy in DeLand. In a statement, authorities said the attack was reported just before 5 p.m. on Monday in the area of Arabesque Drive and Airport Road. Witnesses reportedly called 911 and began CPR on … Read more

Shelby County Sheriff’s Office arrests suspect in fatal shooting at gas station on Saturday night

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Shelby County, Tennessee – The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection to a deadly shooting at a gas station on Saturday night. According to a SCSO statement, deputies responded to a shooting outside a gas station in the 5300 block of US Highway 51 around 10 p.m. on … Read more

Largo Police arrest 38-year-old Cyrus Jenkins in fatal stabbing of female

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Largo, Florida – The Largo Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection to a fatal stabbing near 11th Avenue Northwest and 7th Street Northwest. According to LPD, it received calls saying a woman had been stabbed at the location on January 11, 2025. At the scene, police found a female victim … Read more

Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office arrests Friar of Shalimar church on 30 counts of possession of child pornography

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Okaloosa County, Florida – The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a Shalimar resident who serves as Friar of a Shalimar church. Authorities say 64-year-old Frank Gough II was taken into custody on January 9, 2025 on 30 counts of possession of child pornography. OCSO said in a social media statement that … Read more