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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
2023-020794 Carjacking
06-02-23
2023-016515 Attempted Homicide Arrest
06-01-23
2023-020004 Reward Offered for Help Identifying Armed Robbers
05-31-23
2023-020203 Reminder for this Morning: Significant Updates in Two Cold Cases
05-30-23
2023-020203 Young Child Shot
05-28-23
2023-019921 Shooting investigation
05-26-23
2023-018991 St. Petersburg Police arrested two men for the murder of 32- year- old Derrick Mims on May 19th, 2023.
05-24-23
2023-019257, 2023-017521 14-year-old Arrested for Shooting on May 8th
05-22-23
St. Petersburg Police Department Partners with FDOT District Seven for Safer Roads
05-22-23
2023-018991 Homicide Investigation
05-19-23
2023-018817 Two Students Arrested For Gun on Campus
05-19-23
2023-018914 Arson Investigation
05-19-23
2023-018650 Homicide Arrest
05-18-23
Arrest: Fatal Motorcycle Hit and Run Crash
05-16-23
2022-047725, 2019- 045292, 2023-018394 Stolen Rare Tortoises Recovered
05-16-23
Fatal Pedestrian Crash
05-15-23
Fatal Motorcycle Hit and Run Crash
05-13-23
2023-010298 Detectives Seek Sex Assault Victims
05-12-23
Fatal Hit and Run
05-06-23
New Accreditation Link on Website
05-04-23
Annual Police Memorial Ceremony
05-02-23
2023-016515 Shooting Investigation
05-01-23
2023- Street Racing Operation
04-24-23
2023-014625 Student Arrested for Bringing Gun on Campus
04-18-23
2023-013352 Arrest Made in Sundial Shooting
04-13-23
2023-013753 Attempted Death Investigation
04-13-23
2022-033931 Attempted Murder Arrests for October Beating
04-12-23
St. Pete Police Partners with Tampa Bay Rays for Girls Softball Clinic
04-11-23
2023-013669 Death Investigation
04-11-23
2023-012060 Letter from Pashun Jeffery's family
04-01-23
2023-012060 Taylen Mosley Found Deceased
03-31-23
2023-012060 Homicide and Missing Toddler
03-30-23
2023-011981 Armed Barricaded Man
03-30-23
2023-010298 Murder Suspect Arrest
03-24-23
2023-010621 Fatal Pedestrian Involved Crash
03-20-23
2023-010298 Homicide Investigation
03-17-23
2023-009520 Hate Graffiti Arrest
03-14-23
2023-008005 Bicyclist Injured In February Traffic Crash Dies
03-13-23
Command Review Board Concludes Officer Involved Shooting from November 27, 2022, was Justified
03-13-23
Deputy Involved Shooting
03-12-23
2023-009259 Murder Arrest
03-12-23
2023-009291 Accidental Shooting
03-10-23
2023-009259 Shooting Death Investigation
03-09-23
Police Continue Campaign for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety
03-06-23
2022-049456 and 2023-008379 Third Arrest in December 29th Homicide
03-03-23
2023-008009 Hot Oil Incident
02-28-23
2023-007839 Student Arrested for Threat
02-28-23
Police Give Federal Grant to Local Youth Sports
02-21-23
2023-006824 Homicide
02-21-23
Recipients of Ned March Bud Purdy Award
02-17-23
2022-003724 Motorcycle and Pedestrian Fatal Crash Update: Driver and Owner of the Motorcycle Arrested
02-16-23
2023-004137 Delayed Fatal Crash Involving a Pedestrian
02-15-23
2022-049456 2nd Arrest in December 29th Homicide
02-15-23
2023-003724 Motorcycle and Pedestrian Fatal Crash Update: Father Arrested
02-09-23
2023-005103 Homicide Investigation
02-08-23
2023-004729 Shooting Investigation
02-05-23
2023-004164 Crash Involving a Pedestrian and a PSTA Bus
02-01-23
2023-004137 Crash Involving a Pedestrian
02-01-23
2023-003941 Fatal Crash Involving an Electric Bicycle
01-31-23
2023-003894 Vehicle and Pedestrian Crash
01-30-23
2023-003724 Motorcycle and Pedestrian Crash
01-29-23
Statement from St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway
01-28-23
2022-003094 Student Arrested For Gun
01-24-23
2022-046764 Fatality Crash
01-23-23
2023-002097 Fatality Crash
01-17-23
2023-001297 Fatality Crash
01-11-23
2023-000007 Shooting Investigation
01-09-23
2023-001003 Shooting Investigation
01-08-23
Forfeiture Fund Check Presentation Ceremony
01-06-23
2022-049676 Fatal Pedestrian Crash
01-01-23

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