New Port Richey police are seeking information on a male suspect, pictured below, who police say forcibly snatched a purse from an elderly woman shopping in the store before fleeing. The robbery occurred Wednesday just after 6:30 PM at the Winn Dixie located on the Southwest corner of Massachusetts Street and Congress Ave. A $3,000 […]
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Two Arrested as Homeland Security Searches New Port Richey Home and Finds Child Porn, Drugs
Real monsters were revealed in New Port Richey on a bright and crisp Halloween morning. Nearly 40 vehicles assembled in the employee parking lot of Northbay hospital as the sun rose and New Port Richey Police, Sheriff’s Deputies, and federal Homeland Security agents converged on a house on Montana Avenue to execute a federal search […]
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Port Richey Fire Chief, Wife Scuffle with NPRPD over DUI
New Port Richey Police said today that they had an altercation with Port Richey’s Fire Chief, Timothy Fussell, on Sunday after he was involved in a single vehicle motorcycle accident on Grand Boulevard in New Port Richey. Fussell is the owner of downtown New Port Richey bar Little Corona’s Cigar Bar Fussell was treated by […]
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Police Find Dead Man Floating in Cotee River at Grand Blvd Bridge
New Port Richey police pulled a deceased man from the Cotee river near the Grand Boulevard bridge early yesterday morning. Residents reported a man floating face down in the river. Units responded to the area of the Grand Boulevard bridge in reference to a call advising a male was possibly floating face down in the […]
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Shooting Reported at Downtown Restaurant Dulcet Saturday Morning
Business owners and residents near downtown reported a heavy police presence Saturday as the Dulcet Restaurant & Lounge reported a shooting just outside their building early on Saturday morning involving an employee–the restaurant’s Chef, according to a post on the Dulcet’s Facebook page. According to police, the man shot was a 29 year old New […]
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Man Stabbed by Girlfriend at Royal Palm Inn on US19
New Port Richey Police issued a statement this morning regarding a call received at 11:52 PM last night at the Royal Palm Inn located at 6523 US Highway 19. The caller referenced a stabbing. Officers located the victim on the ground near the front office of the hotel. The victim did have a stab wound in […]
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High Speed Police Chase on Louisiana Ave Ends with Crash into Home, Injury
New Port Richey Police said they attempted to stop a white 2015 Range Rover last night around 8 PM near Louisiana Avenue and Madison Street because it had windows that were tinted darker than regulation. Police say when New Port Richey Officer Timothy Berge activated his lights to pull the vehicle over, the driver, 27 […]
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UPDATE: 15 Year Old Shot on Limerick Avenue New Port Richey, Suspect in Custody
Pasco County Sheriff’s Officials said they were responding to a shooting on the 6400 block of Limerick Avenue. The 911 call came in at 5:11 PM and deputies responded to find a 15 year old boy had been shot. The victim was transported via helicopter to a local hospital. No further information on his status […]
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New Port Richey Police Seek Help Identifying Robbery Suspect
January 25, 2017 – New Port Richey, FL – New Port Richey Police say that a male suspect and a female suspect entered Value Pawn, located at 4948 U.S. 19 at 4:00 PM on January 21st. The male suspect asked the clerk to see some bracelets. Once presented with the bracelets the suspect took three of […]
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NPR Police Say Kia Salesman Justin McCann Was Fugitive Felon, Stole Identity
In a press release issued by the New Port Richey Police Department, officials say they have made a major arrest of a wanted felon being pursued by the U.S. Marshals Office: On 09/18/2016, West Virginia police contacted the New Port Richey Police Department in reference to a vehicle being purchased by a male using the victim’s […]
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Port Richey Decriminalizes Marijuana
Port Richey’s City Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday night on a second reading of an ordinance to decriminalize the possession of marijuana within City limits. Possession will continue to be illegal, but will allow police to have the option of issuing $155 civil citation in lieu of an arrest. The civil citation option is not available […]
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Police Looking for Man Caught Looking in Windows
New Port Richey Police have asked for the public’s help in identifying a man who was caught by residents looking into windows, police say. On June 29, 2016, at approximately 4:50 a.m., the New Port Richey Police Department investigated two Loitering and Prowling incidents. In both cases, police say, the subject was observed looking into […]
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Police say Drunk, Disgruntled Patron Fired Shots into TJ’s Bar on Grand in New Port Richey
UPDATE: NewsPortRichey was contacted today and informed that this case has been resolved with Ms. Gingras paying $1200 in restitution to TJ’s Bar and serving 9 months probation. New Port Richey Police say a woman fired three shots through a window at TJ’s Bar in the early hours of June 7th at 5359 Grand Boulevard, […]
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NPR Prostitution Sting Nets 19 Arrests of “Johns”
The New Port Richey Police Department conducted a prostitution operation dubbed “Clean Sweep” last Friday on U.S. 19. Police utilized undercover female police officers and made 19 arrests, including a retired Chicago Police Officer, a driver in a Darvy Transport Inc. semi-truck and another in a refrigerated produce box truck. Darvy Transport is a freight company […]
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NPRPD Officer Downey Resigns After Motorcycle Arrest
New Port Richey Police Officer Francis Downey has resigned after he was arrested last month when Hernando County deputies said he fled when they attempted to pull Downey and his “girlfriend,” Tiffany Brush, over for speeding in Spring Hill. Brush later crashed her motorcycle and was injured before being apprehended by deputies at an area hospital […]
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NPR Police Arrest Ten “Johns” in Undercover Prostitution Operation
New Port Richey Police released information a prostitution sting that took place on April 1st, 2016 in an operation dubbed “April Fools.” The sting occurred along the US 19 corridor in New Port Richey on April 1st at midday between 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM. Ten arrests were made while utilizing an undercover female police officer. […]
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Port Richey mayor’s request for city manager to resign signals rocky relations ahead
The Tampa Bay Times reports on rocky relations between Port Richey’s newly elected Mayor and the City Manager, Tom O’Neill over a previous DUI arrest, scandal, and financial issues.
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NPR Police Ask for Citizen Tips to Stop Illegal Dumping
New Port Richey Police issued a “citizen alert” last week asking that residents keep an eye out for illegal dumping activities. The department and the City are offering a $100 reward for any information that leads to the prosecution of an individual under the illegal dumping ordinance. Fines for violating the ordinance can amount to up […]
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Suspect in NPR Bank Robbery Identified
The Suncoast News reports that New Port Richey Police have identified a suspect in the robbery of the BB&T Bank on Massachusetts Avenue in New Port Richey. Police are seeking the public’s assistance in finding the suspect.
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Police Seek Person of Interest in Magnuson Hotel Shooting
Tampa Bay 10 News reports that New Port Richey Police are seeking a person of interest in a shooting that occurred Saturday morning at the Magnuson Hotel on Mariner Parkway and US19 in New Port Richey.
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10News: NPR Police Refused to Arrest Drunk Detective
Tampa Bay 10 reports that New Port Richey officers refused to arrest one of their own when he drove under the influence of alcohol.
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Police Say Tom Townsend is Missing
New Port Richey Police say that Tom Townsend, a New Port Richey local and business owner, has been missing since Monday. Police say they are investigating the disappearance, and that Townsend has not had any contact with anyone since Sunday, and that it is uncharacteristic of him to not have contact with family. Family and friends said […]
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Credit Card Skimmer Found at NPR Sonoco
WTSP Tampa is reporting that New Port Richey Police found a credit card skimmer at the Sonoco on US19 north of Gulf Drive. The skimmer was found during a state inspection after employees reported an issue with printed receipts. Credit card skimmers are external devices that are illegally placed inside the pump card reader. The […]
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Corey Ray Honored as ‘Officer of the Year’ by NPRPD
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6180 awarded Officer Corey Ray with the “Policeman of the Year” award Sunday for his work with the department this year. Officer Ray is designated as a “community oriented” officer with the department, with an emphasis on community outreach. Officer Ray is credited with his dedication to community outreach and his […]
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NPRPD Arrests Man for Posing as Vet
10News reports that New Port Richey Police have arrested a man in connection with posing as and providing services as a veterinarian without a license.
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NPR Police Dog Named to Honor Fallen Tarpon Officer Kondek
New Port Richey Police Chief Kim Bogart introduced canine officer “Charlie K” at Tuesday’s council meeting, named in honor of fallen Tarpon Police Officer Charles Kondek. The dog was named by well known funeral director Tom Dobies of Dobies Funeral Home after having donated the dog to the department. Officer Kondek was killed in the […]
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No Dates Set for Removal of NPR Red Light Cameras
US19 will continue to have operational red light cameras in New Port Richey for the near term. According to a public records request, it is “not yet determined which cameras will be removed” from intersections on the highway. The City of New Port Richey currently operates red light cameras at the following intersections: Northbound US […]
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New Port Richey Police Officers Receive Commendation for 2012 Arrest
Three New Port Richey Police officers were presented awards by the United States Department of Justice Office of Inspector General Council yesterday. Master Patrol Officer Edward Campbell, Detective Greg Williams, and Lieutenant Mike Anderson at a special ceremony April 16 in Tampa for their crucial roles in the high-profile arrest of Roy Antigua in 2012. In July […]
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NPR Police Report Downtown Burglary at Estela’s
New Port Richey Police say a white male entered Estela’s restaurant at around 3:20 am on April 11th. Several items were reported stolen. Estela’s is a popular restaurant in downtown New Port Richey serving mexican fare. Here is the full text from the New Port Richey Police Department’s Facebook page. BURGLARY Estela’s Mexican Restaurant, 5706 […]
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NPRPD Seeks Information on Robbery off Congress Ave
New Port Richey Police say a masked man robbed an adult entertainment shop on April 1st, and they are seeking information about the robbery from the public. Police say the man was armed with a handgun. On April 1, 2015, at approximately 2343 hours, a light complected male, 6’0″ to 6’4″, dressed in black, face covered, […]
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