Man arrested for stealing clothing PINELLAS PARK – A homeless man was arrested on July 21 for allegedly stealing clothing he said was needed so he could attend church services.
Although he also allegedly gave police a wrong name, David N. Jarrett, 20, was identified by a facial recognition computer at the Pinellas County Jail.
Jarrett was charged with retail theft, two counts of possessing oxycodone, possession of cocaine, valium and Xanax, resisting a merchant, providing false information to a police officer and grand theft auto. He also has a fugitive warrant from Texas.
Jarrett was being held at the Pinellas County Jail in lieu of $28,500 bail.
Police said Jarrett was at the Wal-Mart Super Center, 8001 U.S. 19, at about 2:50 p.m. where security officers allegedly saw him attempt to walk out without paying for approximately $113 worth of clothing.
Police said the suspect fought with security officers, was handcuffed, and again fought with store detectives. He identified himself to police as Christopher Notty. Due to a prior arrest, however, the suspect’s real identity was discovered at the county lock-up.
Police said Jarrett told officers he needed clean clothing so he could attend church services.
Man arrested after illegally driving a second time PINELLAS PARK – A St. Petersburg man was arrested on July 18 after first getting a break, and then being caught a second time for driving an unregistered vehicle.
James R. King, 26, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of oxycodone, driving an unregistered vehicle and driving without a motorcycle endorsement. He was released from the Pinellas County Jail in his own recognizance.
Police said King was stopped the first time at about 7:30 a.m. while driving a 1981 Kawasaki. Further investigation revealed that King did not have a drivers’ license endorsement to operate a motorcycle and that the license plate was assigned to a 2004 Kawasaki motorcycle.
Police confiscated the license plate, but did not impound the cycle because it was being driven off a public roadway. Police said King was ordered to park the cycle.
Police said about 30 minutes later King was stopped again, this time in the 7600 block of U.S. 19. A further search allegedly revealed the drugs and paraphernalia.
Couple arrested for theft PINELLAS PARK – A local couple were arrested on July 22 after they allegedly tried to steal merchandise from a store. Jason A. Buhuniak, 38, and Nadine M. Tomanek, 45, were charged with retail theft, criminal mischief and possession of a controlled substance. Police said they were at the Wal-Mart Super Center, 8001 U.S. 19, at about 9:10 p.m. when security officers allegedly saw them trying to leave the store without paying for jewelry, cosmetics and other merchandise.
Clearwater man arrested for DUI PINELLAS PARK – A Clearwater man was arrested on July 19 on DUI charges. David A. George, 24, was later released from the Pinellas County Jail in his own recognizance. Police said George left the Bottom’s Up Gentleman’s Club on 66th Street at a high rate of speed. Further investigation led to the DUI charge, police said.
