Saturday, May 18, 2013
Two separate robberies have been reported in Tarpon Springs over the last week.
Pizza delivery drivers in the Tarpon Springs area have cause to be concerned about more than being on time. There have been two robberies over the past week where drivers were the targets, according to Channel 10 news. The first robbery took place May 10 when a driver for Pizza Hut was sent to 719 S. Disston Ave. for a delivery. In that case, the driver knocked on the door and two armed men approached him, demanding his money. The second robbery happened Friday, May 17 when a Papa John’s driver was heading back to his store, Channel 10 reports. He was sitting at a stop sign on Disston Avenue when a passerby told him there was something wrong with his car. The driver got out and was subsequently attached by two men. The Papa John’s employee…
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
In honor of Police Week, we are taking a look at the stories that a few of Tarpon's bravest left behind.
With fallen officers dating back to 1893, the recent earning of accreditation status and a consistently growing cutting edge approach, the Tarpon Springs Police Department has solidified its place in the community. As the nationally recognized Police Week continues, Tarpon Springs Patch would like to highlight four fallen police officers from the local police department. The names of the following individuals are inscribed on the recently erected public safety memorial in front of the department building in Tarpon Springs. In 1926 Patrolman Blewfield was shot to death by thieves while serving the Tarpon Springs Police Department. He had been on the department for less than two weeks when the incident occurred, according to the TSPD …
Friday, April 19, 2013
Jared Alexander Alissandratos, 17, a 2012 Epiphany cross retriever, is charged with sexual battery.
A Palm Harbor 17-year-old is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl during a party at his father's waterfront home on Chesapeake Drive in Tarpon Springs. Tarpon Springs Police arrested Jared Alexander Alissandratos and charged him with sexual battery. The assault happened around 1 a.m. on Saturday, April 13. The 15-year-old girl had been drinking and was taken to a room to lie down, where she was assaulted, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by Patch. "The victim did not give consent to the defendent(s) to have sex and the victim was not able to give consent due to her level of intoxication," according to the affidavit, which also said that Alissandratos admitted to having sex with the victim. No adults were at the home …
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Tarpon Springs Police have charged a 17-year-old boy and are investigating two others.
An April 13 house party turned into a crime scene when Tarpon Springs Police say a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by as many as three boys all under the age of 18. The attack at the "no adults" party occurred around 1 a.m. after the girl became “intoxicated and was reportedly taken advantage of by possibly three males,” Capt. Jeffrey P. Young wrote in a release to media. Officers arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with the case. He is charged with sexual battery, Young said. The investigation is ongoing and charges are still pending on other teens connected with the case. Stay with Tarpon Springs Patch for updates as they become available. Want to keep up with what's happening in and around Tarpon Springs? Sign up for our …
Christopher Kaywood, 40, of New Port Richey, was charged with petty theft after police say he entered a Tarpon Springs store, took a variety of items and left without paying for them.
A New Port Richey man faces misdemeanor theft charges after police say he entered a Tarpon Springs store, took a variety of items, including body spray and sunglasses, and left without paying for them. The man then made an attempt to elude Tarpon Springs police by fleeing on foot. In the end, officers arresed Christopher Kaywood, 40, in relation to the 9 a.m. April 13 Dollar General theft. He is accused of taking $35.75 worth of items from the 1947 S. Pinellas Ave. store. According to Tarpon police, the items taken included a Turtle Wax headlight kit, three pairs of sunglasses, Axe body spray and polypropylene rope. After fleeing the scene, Kaywood was spotted in the Tarpon Springs Walmart parking lot where deputies chased him down on …
In their second annual event, the Tarpon Springs Police Department are taking pies to the face for a good cause.
On Friday, April 19, residents and March of Dimes supporters will have a chance to take part in the second annual Pie-A-Cop event hosted by the Tarpon Springs Police Department. From 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. pie your favorite officers at Publix in Tarpon Springs. The proceeds from the event will be donated to the March of Dimes. Costs for pie loving participants are as follows:
Friday, March 29, 2013
The following report shows charges associated with residents in Tarpon Springs booked at Pinellas County Jail between Mar. 21-27, along with other arrests in Tarpon Springs.
The following report shows charges associated with Tarpon Springs residents booked at Pinellas County Jail between Mar. 21-27. All arrests were made by the Tarpon Springs Police Department unless noted otherwise. Being arrested on charges does not mean a person has been convicted of the crime. Tianna Bennett, 20, of Tarpon Springs, was arrested on a felony charge of burglary on an occupied dwelling. She is currently awaiting trial at the Pinellas County Jail. Joshua Menchise, 20, of Holiday, was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of battery. He was bonded out for $513. Kelsey Michaud, 19, of Tarpon Springs, was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of retail theft. She was released on her own recognizance. Alexis Joe, 25, of Tarpon Springs, …
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
During Tuesday's City Commission meeting, the Tarpon Springs Police Department was honored for two separate accolades.
From receiving Accreditation status to being put in the spotlight for their homeless outreach efforts, it is no surprise that the City of Tarpon Springs honored the Tarpon Springs Police Department during Tuesday's Board of Commissioners meeting at City Hall. Mayor David O. Archie presented two awards with pride. Homeless Outreach Officer, Jose Yourgules received an award for his service while Officer Frank Ruggiero accepted an award for his role as Accreditation manager for the department. Tarpon Springs Police Chief, Robert Kochen was present to share his appreciation for their hard work as well. "It's moments like these that really make it all worth it," Chief Kochen said. "We have two officers here tonight that have really done …
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The project has been ongoing for years, but after the final touches were made, the memorial was presented to the city Wednesday.
Fire, police and city officials gathered around the Tarpon Springs Public Safety Memorial Garden on Wednesday morning to honor fallen heroes. The memorial features a number of components, including a rusted piece of steel from the World Trade Center in New York City. An area of bricks form a badge on the ground where two 10-foot towers, replicating the World Trade Center, sit in one corner, and a stone slab sits in the other. During the presentation, Tarpon Springs Fire Chief Richard Butcher spoke, along with Mayor David O. Archie and Thomas B. Dobies, of Dobies Funeral Home, who was responsible for donating the stone slab memorial. The slab has the names of four Tarpon Springs law enforcement officials lost in the line of duty: …
Robert Kochen
9:01 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Rachel thank you for recognizing our fallen heroes. These Officers/Marshals gave the ultimate sacrifice serving the City of Tarpon Springs. It is extremely important that we never forget these brave men. Chief Robert P. Kochen T.S.P.D. more ›