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Police Beat
| Article published on Thursday, July 24, 2008 |
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Motorcyclist killed in wreck
PINELLAS PARK – A city man who police said was speeding on his motorcycle died on July 14 when he skidded under a truck.
Mario F. Lutchman II, 23, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The Florida Highway Patrol said the accident happened at about 9 p.m. Troopers said Lutchman was driving his Suzuki GSX-R motorcycle south on 49th Street at about 80 mph in a 40 mph zone when he struck a 1999 Dodge Ram driven by Joseph A. Richardson, 38, of Seminole.
Troopers said Lutchman tried to slow down and laid the motorcycle on its side before it skidded into the truck’s undercarriage.
The truck, which was towing a trailer, burst into flames when the fuel line ruptured. Richardson escaped injury.
Robbery results in arrests
PINELLAS PARK – Two suspects were arrested July 5 after a gold necklace was snatched from another man at a residence on 86th Avenue. Officer W. Peterson said the victim reported that the suspect, identified as Dallas Louis Sanchez, 20, 5585 85th Terrace N., Pinellas Park, grabbed a gold necklace with a crucifix that the victim had around his neck.
A struggle ensued, Sanchez broke free and produced a small pistol, aiming at the victim’s face. The victim watched the suspect get into a white Cougar, which left the scene. As a result of a BOLO, the vehicle was located. After detaining three subjects, police found the necklace, a handgun and a substance suspected of being cocaine. The victim told police he had known Sanchez since grade school.
While Sanchez was being transported for booking, he said, “I’m tired. Just get me to jail,” reports said.
Sanchez was charged with armed robbery with a firearm, felon in possession of a firearm and possession of cocaine. He was taken to the Pinellas County Jail, and bond was set at $87,500. Miguel Javier Cintron, 19, was charged with possession of cocaine and false name.
Two suspects arrested for theft
PINELLAS PARK – Two suspects were arrested July 5 in connection with a retail theft at Wal-Mart, 8001 U.S. 19. Officer J. Gatti met with the store’s loss prevention officer as well as the two suspects, who both admitted to the theft after they had been read their rights, reports said.
The loss prevention officer told police that a blue diaper bag carried by the suspects contained a handgun. Police advised one of the suspects that he had a digital photograph of him pushing a Wal-Mart cart containing the blue diaper. The handgun had seven bullets in the chamber.
During questioning, one of the suspects said, “I’m going to prison for five years, and I have a lot of time to think about what I’m going to do to you when I get out,” reports said.
Jamarcus Lewis, 21, 6490 12th St. S., St. Petersburg, was charged with felony in possession of a firearm, violation of probation and retail theft. He was taken to the county jail, and bond was set at $5,250.
Sheena Sanders, 18, 2079 Betty Lane, Clearwater, was charged with retail theft. She was released from the county jail July 6.
Deli robbed
PINELLAS PARK – A deli on 62nd Avenue and a gas station on 66th Street were robbed the morning of July 13. According to police, in both instances, a white male, 6 feet, 2 inches tall, muscular built, wearing blue jeans shorts, blue hooded sweatshirt and sunglasses, carried a black handgun and was last seen driving away in a purple PT Cruiser. Police believe both robberies were committed by the same person. The robber escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash from both locations.
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Article published on Thursday, July 24, 2008
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