Clearwater

Officer arrested after he used fake ticket to induce sex act from victim

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CLEARWATER, FL – The Clearwater community was rocked by a troubling revelation on Tuesday. Officer Nicolas Paloma, a three-year veteran of the Clearwater Police Department, was taken into custody after accusations arose that he attempted to exploit a female jaywalker. Facing the glare of public scrutiny, Paloma now contends with charges of sexual battery and false imprisonment. Clearwater’s top brass, Police Chief Eric Gandy, didn’t hold back his dismay during a press briefing. “Such actions …

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Two students stabbed at high school, teen suspect arrested

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In a shocking incident at Countryside High School in Clearwater, two students were stabbed on Thursday morning. The victims, identified as a 9th-grade and an 11th-grade male, were rushed to nearby hospitals and are currently in stable condition. The suspect, a 9th-grade boy with no prior disciplinary history, was apprehended by school resource officers within minutes of the incident. Local authorities have assured parents that there is no further threat to students at the school. …

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Deadly Shooting Breaks Out at Florida Surf Shop

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Two individuals have been apprehended following a fatal shooting at a Florida surf shop on Tuesday night, according to police reports. Johnathan Stanley, a 20-year-old from Clearwater, was arrested at the Clearwater Mall on Wednesday evening. He faces charges of second-degree murder and is currently being held on a $750,000 bond. The Clearwater Police Department commended the detectives involved in apprehending Stanley within 24 hours of the incident. Zayah Massucci, 19, was also arrested on …

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