Tag Archives: Officer Down
Polk Deputy Killed in Cruiser Crash
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Master Deputy Joseph “Shane” Robbins was killed in a single vehicle cruiser crash this morning. Dep. Robbins was westbound on Bomber Road nearing U.S. 17, when his marked car went off the roadway on a curve. … Continue reading
St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Sergeant Murdered
Yesterday morning, St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Gary Morales was shot to death on a traffic stop in Fort Pierce. Sgt. Morales was in his patrol vehicle when suspect Eriese Alphonso Tisdale exited the stopped car and shot Morales. … Continue reading
St. Petersburg Officer’s Killer Gets Life Sentence
Yesterday, Nicholas Lindsey was found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of St. Petersburg Police Officer David Crawford. At 17 years of age, Lindsey was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The defense attempted … Continue reading
Florida Department of Corrections Sergeant Stabbed to Death
Sgt. Ruben Thomas, of the Florida Department of Corrections, was murdered in the line of duty on 3/18/2012 at the Columbia Correctional Institute Annex, which is near Lake City, FL. Sgt. Thomas was checking on an inmate in one of … Continue reading
Ofc. David Crawford Murdered A Year Ago Today
One year ago today, St. Petersburg Police Ofc. David S. Crawford was murdered in the line of duty by Nicholas Lindsey. St. Petersburg Police was still reeling from the murders of Sgt. Tom Baitinger and K9 Ofc. Jeffrey Yaslowitz, less … Continue reading
Clay County Deputy is First Florida Officer Killed in 2012
Clay County Sheriff’s Detective David White was shot and killed Thursday during the investigation of a methamphetamine lab at a residence in Middleburg, FL. Detective Matt Hanlin was wounded by gunfire in the same raid. He is in serious but … Continue reading