June 29, 2010
by
K. McKinney
The Florida Supreme Court recently overturned the double death sentences imposed on a Tampa man in the murders of his wife and stepdaughter. The court unanimously vacated the two murder convictions of Khalid Ali Pasha and returned the case to...
[Read More]
Locations: Florida
Criminal Charges:
Felonies,
Violent Crimes
June 29, 2010
by
K. McKinney
A Plant City couple pleaded guilty last week in Tampa’s federal court to charges that they conspired to manufacture methamphetamine in the presence of their young children. Beth Nickerson Cantin and Matthew Brian Cantin face up to 20 years in...
[Read More]
Locations: Florida
Criminal Charges:
Drug Crimes,
Felonies
June 28, 2010
by
K. McKinney
Earlier this month, a Tampa federal jury found St. Petersburg man, Aaron Cainion, guilty of possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute it, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possessing a firearm and ammunition after...
[Read More]
Locations: Florida
Criminal Charges:
Drug Crimes,
Felonies
June 21, 2010
by
K. McKinney
Three people have been arrested and charged in relation to a weekend stabbing and carjacking in Hernando County, Florida. A day after the attack, deputies arrested Sherrie Dicus, Steven Wesolek and Sabrina Dicus. They are currently in custody. Enrique Daniel...
[Read More]
Locations: Florida
Criminal Charges:
Felonies,
Violent Crimes
June 19, 2010
by
K. McKinney
Actor Joseph Gannascoli, most recently known for playing gay mobster Vito Spatafore on the HBO series “The Sopranos,” was arrested this weekend in Tampa and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Gannascoli made a special appearance Thursday evening...
[Read More]
Locations: Florida
Criminal Charges:
Vehicular Crimes
June 18, 2010
by
K. McKinney
The State of Utah executed Ronnie Lee Gardner, a convicted killer, last night shortly after midnight local time. Gardner’s execution received substantial national attention because it was carried out by a firing squad. It was the first time in at...
[Read More]
Locations: Florida
Criminal Charges:
Felonies,
Violent Crimes
June 17, 2010
by
K. McKinney
St. Petersburg police are planning to run a DUI checkpoint on Friday, June 18, 2010. The checkpoint will cover all southbound traffic at 1700 34th St. N at the Publix supermarket. According to a media release, the checkpoint will be...
[Read More]
Locations: Florida
Criminal Charges:
Vehicular Crimes
June 9, 2010
by
K. McKinney
Amanda Logue of Leesburg, Georgia was extradited from that state to Florida this week. She now faces a first-degree murder charge in Pasco County for allegedly killing a Hudson tattoo shop owner. Logue is being held at the Land O’...
[Read More]
Locations: Florida
Criminal Charges:
Felonies,
Violent Crimes