Pasco Sheriff's Office

06/20/2026

Update: Watson was found and is safe

Pasco Sheriff's deputies are currently searching for Joshua Watson, a missing/endangered 9-year-old. Watson is 4’8”, around 90 lbs., with blonde hair and blue eyes. Watson was last seen on June 20, around 5:50 p.m., in the Bachmann Ave. area of Hudson. Watson was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants. If you have any information on Watson’s whereabouts, please call the Pasco Sheriff's Non-Emergency Line at 727-847-8102, option 7. You can also report tips online at http://PascoSheriff.com/tips.

06/20/2026

Update: Pigford was found and is safe

Pasco Sheriff's deputies are currently searching for Reagan Pigford, a missing/runaway 15-year-old. Pigford is 5’4”, around 110 lbs., with blonde hair and hazel eyes. Pigford was last seen on June 20, around midnight, in the Otters Wick Wy. area of Land O’ Lakes. Pigford was last seen wearing a gray hoodie and white pajama pants with teddy bears. If you have any information on Pigford’s whereabouts, please call the Pasco Sheriff’s Non-Emergency Line at 727-847-8102, option 7, or report tips online at http://PascoSheriff.com/tips.

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06/19/2026

Update: Mendola was found and is safe.

Pasco Sheriff's deputies are currently searching for Joseph Mendola, a missing/runaway 16-year-old. Mendola is 6’02”, around 140 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. Mendola was last seen on June 17, around 4:00 p.m., in the Gulfwind Dr. area of Land O’ Lakes. Mendola was last seen wearing a white shirt and blue jeans. Mendola may be riding an electric scooter. If you have any information on Mendola’S whereabouts, please call the Pasco Sheriff’s Non-Emergency Line at 727-847-8102, option 7, or report tips online at PascoSheriff.com/tips.

06/19/2026

Pasco Sheriff’s Office is aware of several jury duty scams that occur across Pasco County. Oftentimes, the scammer claims to be an official, sometimes using PSO and/or a PSO member’s name, to inform the potential victim that they’ve missed jury duty and must pay a fee. These payments are made via PayPal, Bitcoin, Zelle, and similar services. Scammers may use a blocked number or spoof a PSO number, such as our general information line.

PSO does not manage jury duty notifications, and we stress that these messages are not legitimate. PSO will never contact individuals for any form of payment to resolve issues, criminal or otherwise.

06/19/2026

Law enforcement is not solely comprised of guns and badges. There are hundreds of civilian positions at the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, and we currently have a few openings available. Working for PSO is both exciting and rewarding. Regardless of your position, you contribute to public safety. Whether you support patrol operations through administrative tasks or work in a civilian role in the field, you are making a difference.

We would love for you to join our team to help keep Pasco County safe for everyone! Apply today at http://JoinPSO.com! We look forward to hearing from you.

06/19/2026

Today, we come together to honor Juneteenth, often referred to as Freedom Day. June 19, 1865, a significant date in American history, the last known slaves were liberated from Galveston, Texas. As we reflect on the values of equality and freedom that our nation upholds, let us take this opportunity to celebrate and recognize the significance of this historic day.

06/18/2026

Pasco Sheriff’s Office reminds citizens to be cautious on the water. With the warm weather, boat ramps and launch sites are likely to see increased activity. We encourage all boaters to conduct a thorough safety inspection of their vessels and ensure they have the necessary safety equipment before setting out. PSO is committed to the safety of our community, both on land and water. To help with that, we're providing boating safety tips to keep our citizens safe.

06/18/2026

Update: Based on the current investigation, all parties are accounted for, and there is no public safety threat.

Pasco Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a shooting of a person that occurred in the Castleberry Ct. area of Hudson around 8:11 p.m. Preliminary information indicates an attempted residential burglary took place, a physical altercation occurred, where the suspect shot an adult man. Another adult man then engaged the suspect, where an additional gunshot was reported. The adult man who was shot was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The other adult man reported no injuries. The suspect fled the scene prior to law enforcement arrival.

PSO deputies continue to look for the suspect. This appears to be an isolated incident amongst known parties, and there is no public safety threat. The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional information is available at this time.

06/17/2026

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY: Pasco Sheriff’s Office deputies are attempting to identify the pictured subject for information regarding an active criminal investigation that occurred on June 14, around 11:30 p.m., in the Eliand Blvd. area of Zephyrhills.

The individual is described as a white man, approximately 5’8"-6’, blonde hair and light facial hair.

If you have any information submit a tip to the Pasco Sheriff’s Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488 and refer to case number 26021192, or submit a tip online at http://pascosheriff.com/tips.

06/17/2026

We Fight As One Wednesday: On June 16th, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, New Port Richey Police Department, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and U.S. Coast Guard were all dispatched for a water rescue call. Two individuals were paddleboarding when they were swept away and unable to get back to shore. The PSO Aviation Unit quickly located the two individuals by air and coordinated with the NPR Marine unit for a successful rescue.

This rescue highlights the importance of rapid response and seamless coordination amongst local agencies. We are grateful for these strong partnerships that help keep Pasco County safe.