Community Awareness: ATM Skimming Devices ATM skimming devices are becoming more prevalent in this day and age. With approximately $3000.00 worth of equipment, thieves can capture your debit card and PIN numbers without your knowledge. The New Port Richey Police Department want s its citizens to be aware of how ATM skimming works, and how they can protect themselves. Click here to view information on how you can detect ATM skimming devices.Information Sought In Traffic Homicide On Saturday, August 15, 2009, a traffic homicide occurred on Delaware Avenue just west of Van Buren Street. While in the roadway, Patricia Senkbeil Skibinski was struck by a vehicle and later succumbed to her injuries. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene without stopping to render aid or notify the police. Witnesses have described the vehicle as a black older model sport utility vehicle. Any person with information regarding this case should contact Traffic Homicide Investigator Christopher Denton at 727-841-4550 x306.Information Sought In Unsolved Homicide On Tuesday, April 21, 2009, detectives investigated a homicide that occurred at 7618 US 19 (Cherry Bomb Tattoos). Owner Clint Wilson was shot as he closed his business . Wilson later succumbed to his injuries. Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this shooting to come forward. Wilson's family is offering a $5,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible.Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Jason Engel at 727-816-1130 or by e-mail at engelj@cityofnewportrichey.org. NPRPD Begins Using Nixle! We have launched a new Community Information Service designed to deliver important and timely information to residents in our area using the latest technology. This service, Nixle, delivers trustworthy and important neighborhood-level public safety and community event notifications instantly sent to you by cell phone text message, email, and web. There is NO Spam or Advertising. Nixle is completely free (standard text message rates apply for cell phone subscribers who do not have text plans with their cell phone providers). The service is simple to use, reliable and trusted. Register now and learn more at www.nixle.com. We would ask you to forward this email to 5 of your neighbors or friends in the community and recommend that they register to receive neighborhood information. Stay connected to your world, from the public safety alerts that are relevant to you, to the important neighborhood advisories you want to know about, and other valuable community information. You decide what information you want and whether you want it sent to your cell phone, email, or just simply over the web. Click the links above or to the right to get started. Law Enforcement Memorial The New Port Richey Police Department's Honor Guard participated in the 2009 Law Enforcement Memorial Service held in Dade City on May 1st, 2009. Law enforcement officers from every local, state and federal agency in the area participated. Our Honor Guard had the privilege of joining the Pasco Sheriff's Office Honor Guard in leading the service. ![]() From Left: Officer Marylin Melvin, Officer Derrick Thivener, Officer Greg Williams Officer Justin Case, Officer Chris Purnell and Officer Arthur Madden. Below are a few photos from the service. [click to enlarge] | Never ForgottenNixleQuick LinksHurricane ResourcesContact Us | ||
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