St. Petersburg Police Press Release


ANTHONY HOLLOWAY
Chief of Police
1301 First Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33705

(727) 893-7550
police.stpete.org

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
Report number: 2020-020242
Date of original release: 06-02-20

Man Arrested for Battering a K9 and Officers

Just after 7:30 this morning, officers were called to two gas stations on the corner of 18th Avenue South and 34th Street South for a man causing a disturbance.

Jordan Mosby (DOB 12/26/1990) entered two gas stations and tried to get customers to join him in causing civil unrest. When they wouldn't join him, he threw items at the windows, even picked up a newspaper stand and hurled it at the Mobil gas station at 1750 34th St. South.

When police tried to arrest Mosby he fled across the street and fought with several officers including a K-9 as they tried to take him into custody. He punched a K9 as well as the K9 handler. Several officers had to work together to get Mosby in handcuffs.

He now faces the following charges;
Misdemeanor - Offense Against Police Dogs Felony - Inciting or Encouraging a Riot Felony - Battery; On a Law Enforcement
Officer Felony - Battery; On a Law Enforcement Officer Felony - Battery; On a Law Enforcement Officer

Jordan Mosby

Jordan Mosby

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