Largo man charged with felony sexual battery on young boy

LARGO

Man accused of sexually battering child

A 36-year-old Clearwater man was arrested Friday, accused of molesting a boy under the age of 12. Juan C. Gonzalez-Tejeda was charged with felony sexual battery in the incident, which happened Aug. 29, a police report said. Gonzalez-Tejeda was at a relative's home when he put the boy on a bed and attempted to assault him, police said. In an interview with a Largo police detective, he said he "snapped" and planned to rape the child, but stopped. He told the boy, who is not being identified because of his age and the nature of the crime, not to tell anyone, the report said. It's unclear when the incident was reported to police. Gonzalez-Tejeda is being held without bail in the Pinellas County Jail.

Tarpon Springs

Injured boater still in critical condition

A man who suffered life-threatening injuries when his speed boat flipped Sunday morning on Lake Tarpon remains in critical condition, said a spokeswoman at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg. Robert Gollobin, 65, of Port Richey was taken to the hospital by a Bayflite helicopter after the 9:30 a.m. crash. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Gollobin was piloting an 18-foot Mirage boat in the northeast section of the lake when the boat flipped and ejected him into the water. Bystanders helped pull Gollobin out of the water and took him to a nearby boat ramp, where paramedics were waiting.

Indian Rocks Beach

Firefighters to honor former Buc

The eighth annual Indian Rocks Volunteer Firemen's Association's "Commitment to Excellence'' Gala will be held Oct. 9 at the Holiday Inn Harbourside, Indian Rocks Beach. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Mike Alstott will be this year's honoree because of his work on the field and his charity work through the Mike Alstott Family Foundation, said event organizer the Rev. Bob Wagenseil of Calvary Episcopal Church, who serves as chaplain for the Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue. State Rep. Jim Frishe will also be a guest speaker, and the program includes a silent auction. Cost for dinner is $50, however special discounts apply. Seats are limited. Call Wagenseil at (727) 510-6153 or e-mail frbob.wagenseil@gmail.com..

Clarification

Rabbi Daniel N. Treiser has been the spiritual leader of Temple B'nai Israel since July 2008. A photo of a former rabbi at the temple appeared with the religion column in Saturday's paper.