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News Releases

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
2024-020936 Arrest Made in 2024 Tram Incident at the Pier
06-26-25
2024-026506 Arrest in Child Death from 2024
06-25-25
2024-038267 2nd Arrest Made in Homicide of Anthony Ly
06-16-25
Fatal Motorcycle Crash
06-14-25
SPPD partners with FDOT District Seven for safer roads
06-02-25
2025-006968 Arrest for Sexual Activity Involving Animals
05-28-25
Arrest Made in Double Fatal Crash
05-27-25
2025-018012 Stabbing
05-23-25
2025-015729 Grand Theft Arrest
05-23-25
Youth Champions this Saturday
05-22-25
2025-016283 1st Degree Attempted Murder Arrest
05-20-25
2024-010144 Arrest made for Possession of Child Pornography
05-16-25
2025-015983 Two Nebraska Fugitives Arrested in St. Pete
05-09-25
2025-015717 Do You Know Him? 7-11 Armed Robbery
05-06-25
2025-015282 Suspicious Package at Police HQ
05-02-25
2025-013181 2nd Suspect in April 16th Home Invasion Arrested
05-02-25
2024-000628 Driver Pleads Guilty in 2024 Hit-and-Run Case Involving Police Officer
05-01-25
2025-014676 DUI Driver Arrested After Driving into the Bay
04-28-25
Fatal Motorcycle Crash 22nd Ave N
04-25-25
2025-013181 Home Invasion
04-16-25
2025-004679 St. Petersburg Police Officer Arrested
04-15-25
Fatal Crash Involving a Motorcycle on 40th Ave N
04-15-25
2025-012826 Shooting Investigation on 11th St. S.
04-13-25
Candlelight Vigil to Honor Lives Lost to Violence
04-09-25
DFTF-25-002 Pinellas County Use of Deadly Force Investigative Task Force Video Release
04-09-25
2025-012084 Man Lived with Mother's Decomposing Body
04-09-25
Delayed Fatal Crash on 5th Ave N
04-02-25
2025-025424 Arrest Made for Possession of Child Pornography
04-02-25
DFTF-25-002 Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Deputy-Involved Shooting
04-01-25

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