Crime & Safety

This Week: Paramedic Dies in Crash, Lake Tarpon Croc, Burrito Bus

In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on Palm Harbor Patch from July 7 through 13, 2013.

Christopher A. Jennings, of Palm Harbor, was one of the Sunstar paramedics who helped toddler Ireland Nugent when she was accidentally run over by a lawn mower at her Palm Harbor Home in April.

2) Teen Hides in Closet, Calls For Help During Home Burglary

Find out what's happening in Palm Harborfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

An Arcadia Drive 13-year-old was unharmed, and "career criminal" William C. Wilson was caught, authorities say.

3) Trappers Catch 11-Foot-Long Crocodile in Lake Tarpon

Find out what's happening in Palm Harborfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The 700-pound American Crocodile has been loose in Lake Tarpon for a while, but was captured Monday night.

4) Synthetic Pot Raids: Palm Harbor Man Arrested, 18,000 Packages Seized

Authorities say it's the largest amount of synthetic marijuana ever seized by Clearwater Police.

5) Detectives Seek Help Finding Walmart TV Thief

Look closely at the accompanying photos and video to see if you recognize the man.

6) Thief Used Shopping Cart to Steal Beer, BBQ Supplies, Deputies Say 

Pinellas County Sheriff's Deputies say Christopher Thomas Cirello, 34, of Palm Harbor stole a shopping cart of items from a Walmart Neighborhood Market.

7) Palm Harbor Patch Readers Share Photos of Waterspout

Palm Harbor Patch reader Amanda Smith managed to keep her cool when she saw the waterspout and snapped a series of photos.

8) Waterspout Makes Landfall, Damages Home in Oldsmar

The waterspout came ashore at 422 Shore Drive in Oldsmar and damaged the home's shingles, knocked down a mailbox, branches and a tree, according to Pinellas County Sheriff's Deputies.

9) Palm Harbor, East Lake Form Council with Other Fire Agencies

The new council was formed in response to the ongoing fire and EMS issues within Pinellas County, according to council members.

10) Burrito Bus Restaurant Hiring, Could Open Next Week

The restaurant will have a unique feature. Customers will order their food from a large yellow "Burrito Bus" that will be parked on the patio.

  • Want the news delivered to your email box every morning? Subscribe to the Palm Harbor Patch newsletter. It's free and we don't give out your email address. Sign up here.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Palm Harbor