Port Richey Police Department

**UPDATE** Our new friend has been reunited with the owner. Thank you to everyone who helped. They are both happy to be together again.

Good morning, Port Richey community members! This morning, we were greeted by a citizen and this gorgeous pup, found by the river near Grand and Alto. If you could work your magic and help connect us with this lovely dog's owner, we'd really appreciate it. We are enjoying the company; however, I'm sure the owners would like to be reunited. Please call 727-816-1919 if you have any information that could help.

Crew members from Publix at Regency Crossing (store 767) surprised us today with lunch and dessert. This reminds us of the valuable relationships we have with the community, businesses, and citizens alike.

Thank you, Publix at Regency Crossing, for your support and generosity on this day of remembrance.

This morning, staff and members of the community came together to honor the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.

Twenty-five years later, our nation still carries the legacy of 9/11 in our hearts. Today, we pause to honor the lives taken too soon, the families who endure their absence, and the heroes who ran toward danger. In remembrance of their sacrifice, let us choose kindness, lean into unity, and promise to never forget.

The City of Port Richey will be honoring 9/11 on Friday in front of City Hall. We welcome the community to join us for this ceremony in remembrance of those who lost their lives and those who served.

If you smell pleasantries or see a small amount of white smoke coming from the police department don't be alarmed, we are just enjoying our new green egg grill and smoker donated to us by the Caldwells from the Martha's Vineyard community.

The Caldwells like many of our residents have been long time supporters of our department and we appreciate each of you for it. Whether it be small words of thanks in passing, a waive as we patrol your neighborhood or items dropped off at our department, appreciation for our officers and the city's public safety doesn't go unnoticed.

Celebrating with all of you this Labor Day.

Yesterday evening the Port Richey Police Department assisted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission (F.W.C) with a vessel crash near Durney Key.

Preliminary reports indicate a verbal disturbance occurred between two parties on separate boats. One vessel then swerved toward the other resulting in a collision which caused it to over turn and the occupants to be ejected.

Response from our marine unit, the Port Richey Fire Department and Pasco Fire Rescue resulted in immediate medical care with one patient being transported to a hospital as a truama alert.

We remind our boating community to operate in a safe and careful manner to avoid preventable crashes such as these and to dial 9-1-1 to report unsafe or dangerous boating situations or life threatening emergencies.

The Port Richey Police Department would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day weekend. To ensure the motoring public's safety, we will be focusing on the reduction of injury crashes and fatalities through a specialized impaired driver traffic enforcement initiative. Joining us this holiday weekend are members from the Pasco Sheriff's Office and Florida Highway Patrol.

A special thank you to Carrabbas of Port Richey, Smith Collision and All Hours Towing who catered meals for the law enforcement officers who participated in this multi agency effort.

We remind everyone to drive sober or get pulled over.

Sergeant Jeffrey Cox recently completed the Florida Leadership Academy (Class 63) through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Criminal Justice Executive Training Institute.

This four week competitive training is taught exclusively to first line supervisors from across the State of Florida over a four month period.

The course focuses on leadership development through strengthened skills in communication, accountability, professionalism and ethical decision-making.

We extend our congratulations to Sgt. Jeffrey Cox for his completion of the course and Chief Ruggiero's commitment to professional training (both of whom are pictured below).

Our hearts are with the Dade City Police Department and the Pasco Sheriff's Office as they mourn the loss of members from their respective agencies. Regardless of the color of their uniform, sworn or civilian, we grieve the loss of a public servant. Each of whom dedicated their lives to bettering our communities and enriching the lives of those they served.

DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER

The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign runs August 19, 2026 though September 7,2026, leading into Labor Day weekend.

If you plan to drink, plan ahead. Designate a sober driver, use a rideshare, or find another safe way home. Impaired driving is never worth the risk. Buzzed driving is drunk driving.

Drive sober.
Buckle up.
Get home safely.
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

Drive Sober Labor Day Campaign | Florida Law Enforcement Liaison Program