Crime & Safety
Police: Body Found at St. Pete Motel
Officials say a motel employee found a dead man in one of the rooms Thursday morning.
A dead body was discovered at a St. Pete motel around 10:30 Thursday morning, according to police.
St. Petersburg Police Detectives are on scene at an apparent homicide at the Candlelight Motel at 3405 34th St. N., according to a media release.
The body of a white male was found by a motel employee, police say.
According to Public Information Officer Mike Puetz, "the body displayed evident of homicidal violence."
Officials hope to have more information later this afternoon. Stay with St. Pete Patch for details.
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