St. Augustine local news reporters learned that Mariam Choutri, 56, who resides on Ponce Harbor Drive in St. Augustine, was arrested February 15th on her job at King Food Mart on West King Street, during an alcohol compliance check of the “Party’s Over” campaign.

Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw reported to the local St. Johns County news desk that two Putnam County residents were arrested early Thursday morning in Palatka on outstanding warrants for allegedly exploiting the elderly.

The local St. Augustine news desk has learned that at about 3:15 Sunday morning, Police Officer Chris Miller responded to the 30th block of Hope Street to investigate the theft of over $2000 in personal property.

The local St. Augustine news desk has learned that at about 7:45 Friday morning, Police Officer Frank Shipp responded to the area of the 20th block of Madeore Street to investigate a residential burglary that occurred sometime Sunday between 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Community Affairs Officer Barbara Clifford of the St. Augustine Police Department reports to our local news desk that last week a 69 year-old woman became the victim of a purse snatching but the suspect was arrested — thanks to some alert citizens.

Community Affairs Officer Barbara Clifford of the St. Augustine Police Department reports to the local news desk that while patrolling the area of South Dixie and Marion, Corporal Tim Bryan observed an older model Chevy with an expired tag; traveling northbound.

St. Augustine City Police have filed charges with the State Attorney’s Office against 61 year-old Tommy Griffin in connection with the theft of over $2,000 in property from a home on January 29th.