Kinda sounds like Miami Vice... #podcast #sheriff #floridasheriff

A violent crime on a beautiful beach, bad guy flees into the ocean, deputy commandeers a jet ski? Sounds like Miami Vice to us! The latest episode of 56: A Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Podcast features Lieutenant Matt Thornton. From taking down violent criminals to revolutionizing youth crime prevention (and rescuing snakes), hear his story. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Thankfully this story ended with justice for the victim but there are many out there suffering from domestic violence that doesn't happen out in public. If you are in a domestic violence situation. reach out for help. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please contact one of these organizations: • CASA Pinellas - 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 727-895-4912 I casapinellas.org • HOPE Villages of America: 727-442-4128 I hopevillagesofamerica.org • National Domestic Violence 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 | thehotline.org • Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Victim Advocates: 727-582-6259