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News Releases

The Public Information Office assists members of the media in gathering information and reporting on news events that impact the residents and visitors of the City of St. Petersburg. Because the media is a valuable resource to keep the public informed of the department's activities, the Public Information Office is the central location where members of the media can obtain information regarding the various events in which the department has played a part.

For all media inquiries and questions, please contact the Public Information Office by phone 727-893-7550.

Latest News Releases

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Report Number Title Date of Release
2026-019051 and 2026-019054 Update: Arrest in Hit-and-Run Crash - 4434 14th Ave S 06-10-26
2026-019051 and 2026-019054 Hit-and-Run Crash - 14th Ave S 06-08-26
2026-017322 Update: A Second Suspect Arrested in Fatal Shooting Investigation on 1st Ave. N 06-03-26
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on 21 Ave N and Tyrone Blvd 06-03-26
2026-017322 Arrest in Fatal Shooting Investigation on 1st Ave N 06-02-26
Body found in water near Grandview Boat Ramp 06-02-26
Fatal Three Car Crash at 15th Avenue South and 28th Street 05-31-26
Fatal Crash Involving a Pedestrian at 17 3rd St. N. 05-30-26
2026-017078 UPDATE: Additional Arrests in Teen Fatal Shooting 05-26-26
Motorcyclist dies following May 9th hit-and-run crash 05-26-26
2026-017322 Fatal Shooting Investigation 05-25-26
2026-017078 Shooting Investigation 05-22-26
Serious Crash Involving a 15-Year-Old 05-22-26
2026-015573 Help Us Identify These Three Men 05-13-26
2026-012556 2nd Arrest Resulting from the Homicide on April 15th 05-13-26
2026-005814 Pornography Arrest 05-06-26
Fatal Traffic Crash at 901 MLK Jr. St S. 05-06-26
Annual Police Memorial Ceremony 05-05-26
Fatal Crash - 68th Ave and MLK Jr St. N. 05-03-26
Barricaded Man 05-02-26
Officer Involved Crash at 54th Avenue North and 16th Street 05-02-26
2026-013452 Arrest for Attempted Murder and Assault 04-23-26
Candlelight Vigil Honoring Lives Lost to Violence 04-22-26
Fatal Single-Vehicle Traffic Crash - 34th Street North 04-20-26
Fatal Motorcycle Crash - 18th Ave. S. and Quincy St. 04-20-26
2026-012556 Arrest in Homicide on April 15th 04-18-26
2026-012836 Homicide Investigation - 2nd Avenue North 04-18-26
2026-012620 Child Abuse Arrest 04-17-26
2026-012559 Aggravated Battery Arrest - Mobil Gas Station 04-16-26
2026-012556 Shooting Investigation 04-16-26
2026-011121 Missing Endangered Man 04-06-26
2026-009300 Fatal Fire Suspect Arrested 04-02-26
2026-009300 Suspicious Fatal Fire 03-23-26
Fatal Traffic Crash at 38th Ave N and 66th St N 03-17-26
Command Review Board Convened 03-12-26
Shooting Investigation at 15th Avenue South and 11th Street South 03-04-26
Command Review Board Convened 02-24-26
Fatal Crash at 3501 54th Av. S. 02-18-26
2026-004809 and 2026-005508 Attempted Homicide Arrest 02-18-26
2025 Ned March-Bud Purdy Award Ceremony 02-18-26
Officer Arrested 02-17-26
2026-005166 Homicide Investigation 02-14-26
John Doe Identified after 46 Years 02-13-26
Police Continue Campaign for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety 02-12-26
Fatal Pedestrian Crash on 4th Street South 02-09-26
2026-003139 Jewelry Heist Arrest 02-04-26
Pedestrian Killed in Traffic Crash 02-04-26
2025-039433 Rape Suspect Arrested 02-02-26
2025-034699 Pornography Arrest 01-28-26
2026-002656 Shooting Investigation 01-23-26
Crime is Down in St. Petersburg 01-22-26
Forfeiture Fund Check Presentation Ceremony Reminder 01-20-26
Forfeiture Fund Check Presentation Ceremony 01-16-26
2026-000519 Second Arrest Made in CVS 3rd St. South Robbery 01-14-26
Arrest of Reckless Driver 01-09-26
2026-000519 Pepper Spray Robbers 01-06-26

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