Learn about crime in Pasco County Florida. Crime trends, crime hotspots, safer areas to live.
Pasco County, Florida, situated on the state’s west coast, just north of Tampa, has experienced substantial growth over the past few years. Known for its mix of suburban neighborhoods, rural areas, and coastal communities, Pasco County offers a more affordable alternative to living in nearby Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. With a variety of parks, schools, … Read more
Pasco Sheriff’s detectives are currently searching for Jacob Maldonado-Kostin, a missing 25 year old. He was last seen in the area of State Road 52 and Meadow Dr., near the St. Michael Catholic Church in Port Richey on July 23, 2020. Maldonado-Kostin is 5’9” and approximately 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. If … Read more
Pasco Sheriff Department is seeking help to identify suspects who allegedly stole a boat, details below. ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY: On March 22, suspect(s) removed the victim’s boat (a white 2008 20-foot Carolina Skiff) with motor and supplies from the victim’s private boat dock in the Gulf Harbors area. The victim’s boat was since recovered in … Read more
On February 19, 2019, Pasco County agents and detectives responded to the discovery of a deceased person in Zephyrhills. The body of the deceased was found in a pond behind the Home Depot on Eiland Boulevard and National Highway 54. Investigators eventually found the deceased within the next few days. The deceased was 38-year-old Carlos … Read more
Timothy Massey (Arrested) DOB: 07/31/1981 Address: Transient Charges: Capital Sexual Battery on a Child Less Than 12-years-old. Per Florida Statute 119.071, no further information will be released that would tend to identify the victim. What: Detectives assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit have arrested a Pinellas County man for Capital Sexual Battery on a Child … Read more
Dereck Rivera, a convicted sex offender, is not supposed to have internet access or to be in contact with minors, according to the terms of his probation. The search of his phone revealed he has been accessing the internet visiting sites like FaceBook, Instagram and YouTube since his release. He has also been in contact … Read more
Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a suspect in the first butane hash oil (BHO) or marijuana wax explosion in Pasco County. On Sept. 3, Steven Brown, DOB 06/26/1992, Port Richey, and other accomplices blew up his house during the manufacturing attempt of BHO. In the ensuing fire that burned his house down, Brown made … Read more
VICTORY! This one goes out to all the victims of domestic violence. Your courage, bravery and patience can pay off! Just one month ago we posted information about a fugitive, Dakota Kidder, who was wanted in connection with a very sad domestic abuse case. This douche bag was finally arrested! FUGITIVE WANTED… HELP! Pasco County … Read more
On September 3, 2016, Angelica Nason entered the CVS pharmacy located at 34502 State Rd. 54 in Zephyrhills, FL 33542. While inside the store she proceeded to make photos at the self-serve photo lab. She also opened a phone charging cable and began charging her phone at one of the outlets in the store. The … Read more
Pasco Sheriff’s Office code enforcement deputies, along with Pasco County code enforcement officers, are at a residence located at 9820 San Sierra Way, Port Richey, where a woman is being investigated with about 100 chickens living in the house. Debra Johnson (DOB 10/9/63) has been arrested and charged with resisting arrest, false name to LEO, … Read more