On the above date and time I was conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Ridge Road and Formel Avenue. While traveling West on Ridge Road, I observed a teal colored, 4 door Saturn traveling directly in front of my patrol vehicle. I could observe the male driver's seat belt buckle dangling over his left shoulder. I had a clear, unobstructed view directly through the untinted back window of the vehicle. I provided dispatch with the vehicle's FL tag (238TAW), and advised that I would be…
white male subject that he did not know to get something to eat. Byrd advised that when he parked at the destination, he turned off the ignition and exited the vehicle leaving the keys inside. Byrd stated the white male subject, then entered to the driver side of the vehicle, and started the vehicle and then sped off…
before Gees Mills intersection. I arrived to the location and noticed that the vehicle hit the embankment, struck a mail box and landed approximately 20 feet in the ditch. The vehicle was not occupied therefore; I asked who is the driver of the vehicle was. The driver identified herself as Monica Bettis. Bettis stated she tried to avoid a deer and lost control of the vehicle. I retraced the the skid marks and noticed that the skids marks started in the curve section of Sigman Road. As I…
and find a FedEx delivery van with rear damage. This damage appears to be caused from the van crashing into the side of the building. At approximately 958hrs while inspecting the area for anyone who may be injured. I find only the white male FedEx driver. He states that his name is Oscar Cobb, and that he is okay. He also states that he seemed to have placed the vehicle in neutral, and not park when exiting the van to make…
scary animals out there. The first thing our tour guide said to us was, “Don’t worry about it, the safari car is very safe and the animals are used to people coming through here.” The car was pretty big, seating our whole group plus an experienced driver. It had four tall doors and a few metal bars going up the side of the roof. There wasn’t any netting around the outside of the truck, which made us a little nervous. We all loaded into the safari trucks and our tour guide explained the rules…
option for drivers, especially teens. Understanding how drugs and alcohol affects the human body will give you the ability to make rational decisions. It will also expose you to the ugly truth, and show you how one split second can change your life forever. 2. Plan In Advance If you are of age, and decide to attend a social event, make sure you designate a driver. This is a very popular tactic to avoid driving under the influence and an effective one at that. Assigning a designated driver…
Richey DR in Port Richey, FL. The vehicle passed a posted right turn only sign, but made a left turn onto Richey DR in violation of the posted traffic control device. I conducted a lawful traffic stop on the Mercury and made contact with the driver. The driver was identified by his Florida identification card as Joseph Alec Kazmar. As I was speaking with Joseph I could detect the strong odor of marijuana emitting from the interior of the vehicle. An NCIC / FCIC check was conducted, which…
blocking the travel lane. Your affiant is familiar with the pick-up truck and that the registered owners are Jason and Samantha Ruskuski neither of which were in the truck. Your affiant approached the driver's side window and made contact with the driver. Your affiant asked the…
confirmed Florida tag 4459GC was not assigned to a vehicle with dispatch. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and the van came to a stop in the parking lot of Bay Dermatology located at 8229 US HWY 19 Port Richey, FL. I made contact with the driver, who was identified by her…
As the vehicle pulled into the entrance it drove up and over the raised curbing on the eastside of the entrance. As Officer Michel’s contacted Roger Officer Michel’s knocked on the driver’s side window. Roger opened up the driver side door. Officer Michel’s said he noticed Roger had a blank like state on his face and his eyes appeared to be watery and droopy. He also observed a strong odor of intoxicants coming from inside the vehicle. Office Michel’s had Roger step out…