A St. Petersburg man who called 911 to report finding his roommate's dead body has been arrested for his murder.
Around 10:00 AM, Michael James Osentoski called police to say he had just returned home, and found Daryl Ralph Harper's body in the garage apartment at 364 8th Street North.
Osentoski initially told police that he left the house around 1:00 AM and returned to find Harper beaten, with a bloody baseball bat laying nearby. He claimed he and Harper had been friends for 8 years.
After further questioning, Osentoski admitted he had beaten Harper to death during a fight over the sharing of a cigarette and a beer. Osentoski claims Harper hit him with a pipe, so he attacked him with the bat.
Saturday, May 25 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-05-25 21:03:39 GMT
Law enforcement officers across the bay area will be out in force on the waterways this Memorial Day weekend. They say they want to make sure boaters are safe and sober while operating their watercraft.
Law enforcement officers across the bay area will be out in force on the waterways this Memorial Day weekend. They say they want to make sure boaters are safe and sober while operating their watercraft.
Saturday, May 25 2013 4:47 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:47:05 GMT
The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the cause of a cargo train collision that partially collapsed a highway overpass in southeast Missouri, injuring seven people.
The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the cause of a cargo train collision that partially collapsed a highway overpass in southeast Missouri, injuring seven people.
Saturday, May 25 2013 3:41 PM EDT2013-05-25 19:41:19 GMT
If you would like to use the Tow to Go program during the Memorial Day weekend, the number to call (855) 286-9246. The program is available May 24th through May 27th.
If you would like to use the Tow to Go program during the Memorial Day weekend, the number to call (855) 286-9246. The program is available May 24th through May 27th.
Saturday, May 25 2013 2:59 PM EDT2013-05-25 18:59:30 GMT
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered at the 5100 block of Bee Ridge Road around 11:35 a.m. Saturday.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered at the 5100 block of Bee Ridge Road around 11:35 a.m. Saturday.
Friday, May 24 2013 3:34 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:34:55 GMT
The military arm of the Better Business Bureau, BBB Military Line, reminded of possible scams targeting the active and retired military personnel and elderly veterans before the Memorial Day. Karen Nalven,
The military arm of the Better Business Bureau, BBB Military Line, reminded of possible scams targeting the active and retired military personnel and elderly veterans before the Memorial Day. Karen Nalven,
Friday, May 24 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:13:39 GMT
Is there such a thing as a high-tech bikini body? When exercise and a healthy lifestyle still don't yield the results you want there is a newly approved FDA skin tightening device.
Is there such a thing as a high-tech bikini body? When exercise and a healthy lifestyle still don't yield the results you want there is a newly approved FDA skin tightening device.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:53:22 GMT
The state admits it dropped the ball, but 51 year old Wes Diebold lost his license over a 2 dollar mistake.
Looking for a job is tough enough these days but how much tougher does having a suspended driver's license make things? 51 year old Wes Diebold doesn't know for sure if his suspended license was a roadblock.
Looking for a job is tough enough these days but how much tougher does having a suspended driver's license make things? 51 year old Wes Diebold doesn't know for sure if his suspended license was a roadblock.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:30:01 GMT
The Obridge Academy is a virtual school with a virtual Florida headquarters and a virtual track record of performance. But under new legislation awaiting the signature of Governor Rick Scott it could
The Obridge Academy is a virtual school with a virtual Florida headquarters and a virtual track record of performance.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:05:38 GMT
WSLS is working together with Southwest Virginia relief organizations to collect supplies for victims of the EF-5 tornado that devastated Moore, Oklahoma.
List of local relief groups collecting tornado help for Oklahoma
Saturday, May 25 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-05-25 21:03:49 GMT
State Police and Campbell Co. Police are investigating an accident that happened on Route 460 at the Campbell County/Bedford County line during a DUI checkpoint Friday night. Police say at around 9:30
State Police and Campbell Co. Police are investigating an accident that happened on Route 460 at the Campbell County/Bedford County line during a DUI checkpoint Friday night. Police say at around 9:30
Friday, May 24 2013 11:17 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:17:33 GMT
Festival 2013 is underway at River's Edge. The annual Memorial Day weekend tradition will move back home to Elmwood Park next year. Elmwood Park is currently under renovation. Tickets for the concerts
Festival 2013 is underway at River's Edge. The annual Memorial Day weekend tradition will move back home to Elmwood Park next year. Elmwood Park is currently under renovation. Tickets for the concerts
Saturday, May 25 2013 5:49 PM EDT2013-05-25 21:49:20 GMT
A group marched against Monsanto in Roanoke this morning in the name of food. They want to call attention to the dangers of genetically modified food and the food giants that produce it.The international
The U.S. currently does not require labeling while more than 60 other countries do.
Saturday, May 25 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-25 21:39:45 GMT
There is plenty of food with all the fixings at Festival 2013, and a much bigger stage than ever before. It is twice as big as the old one at Elmwood Park to be exact."Designing it and physically getting
Event organizers say there was a lack of electricity, running water, and a shortage of generators.
Saturday, May 25 2013 4:50 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:50:36 GMT
A group of Roanoke City elementary school girls finished their first 5k this morning as part of "Girls on the Run". Six girls and their running buddies came out to race the Appalachian Festival 5k run.
A group of Roanoke City elementary school girls finished their first 5k this morning as part of "Girls on the Run".
