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Police Beat
Article published on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007 |
Reward for swan killer climbs to $2,000
PINELLAS PARK – The reward for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for killing a white swan at Shadow Run Apartments has climbed to more than $2,000.
Local business leaders and individuals have contacted the apartment complex to voice anger over the senseless killing.
Janet Mauldin, Shadow Run business manager, said three little girls appeared at her office with $9 they collected. Other contributions came from as far away as Miami.
“If the people who committed this deed are not captured the money will go toward the purchase of another set of swans,” Mauldin said.
The mate of the dead bird, Mauldin said, is still mourning and is losing its tail feathers. It is expected that the surviving swan will die.
“Swans mate for life and this bird still swims alone in the lake as if looking for its mate,” Mauldin said.
Persons with information are asked to call Pinellas Park police or Mauldin at 530-5471.
Man faces child abuse charges
PINELLAS PARK – A city man was arrested after he allegedly dropped his infant son on his head. Charged with aggravated child abuse and neglect of a child and causing great bodily harm is Eric W. Smith, 31. He was being held in the Pinellas County Jail in lieu of $30,000 bail.
Police said Smith was drinking when he dropped the 2-month-old child, Elijah, head first to the floor. Capt. Sandy Forseth said Smith allegedly told officers that his hands were wet from taking a bath and that the baby slipped from his hands. Police said the father and son were in the family apartment in the 6200 block of Park Boulevard at the time of the incident. The child’s mother, who was not identified, was not at home when the baby was injured.
The infant is in serious condition at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg with bleeding on the brain and blood vessel injuries of the eyes. The injuries, police said, are consistent with shaken baby syndrome.
Police warn of rapist
PINELLAS PARK – Police warned residents to be on the lookout for a man who raped a woman he picked up on Park Boulevard. Officer Donna Saxer of the crime prevention bureau said the suspect picked up his female victim while she was walking in the 7000 block of Park Boulevard. He drove the woman to an apartment complex on Belcher Road where he allegedly raped her while the two were in his car. Police described the suspect as a Hispanic male, 20 to 30 years of age, 175 pounds with a thin mustache and dark hair. The vehicle is described as a champagne-colored four-door sedan. Individuals with information are asked to call police at 541-0758.
Moped driver critically injured
PINELLAS PARK – A moped driver was critically injured on Nov. 22 when police said he crashed into a van. In critical condition at Bay Medical Center in St. Petersburg is Jonathan C. Bailey. Police said Bailey was driving his moped at about 3:15 p.m. in the 9300 block of U.S. 19 when he veered left, crossed two lanes and struck the right rear side of a van operated by Patricia A. Stubbs. Police said Bailey, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected from the moped and struck the pavement. No charges have been filed pending completion of the investigation.
Burglary, drug charges filed
PINELLAS PARK – A city man was arrested Nov. 14 after police said he was caught burglarizing a car. Charged with burglary of an automobile, possession of five oxycontin pills and one vicodin tablet is Christopher B. Applegate, 23. He was being held in the Pinellas County Jail in lieu of $4,500 bail. Police said the victim, who was not identified, was in his garage at about 4 a.m. when he heard someone outside. There he allegedly discovered Applegate, with white socks over his hands so he would not leave fingerprints, rummaging through the vehicle.
Drug, MV charges filed
PINELLAS PARK – A city woman was arrested Nov. 14 on motor vehicle and drug counts.
Candy A. Keiser, 27, is charged with one count each of possessing oxycodine, adderall and xanex. She also was arrested for driving on a suspended or revoked license, possession of drug paraphernalia and on a warrant for altering a license tag.
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Article published on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
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