Arrested by the Pasco County Sheriff? | Attorney Ron Frey

If you or a friend or family member was arrested by the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, it helps to understand what happens next. The Sheriff’s Office patrols most of Pasco County, including areas like Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, Hudson, and Holiday. People arrested in Pasco are generally booked into the Pasco County Jail, and their cases are heard in the Pasco County courts.

Attorney Ron Frey’s office is in downtown Tampa, and he represents clients charged after Pasco Sheriff’s Office arrests. Call or text (813) 775-2276 or (844) 766-3739 for a free, confidential consultation.

What to Expect After a Pasco Sheriff Arrest

After a Pasco Sheriff arrest, the person is usually taken to the Pasco County Jail for booking. A first appearance before a judge generally happens within 24 hours, and that’s where bond and release conditions are addressed. The case then goes to one of Pasco’s two main courthouses: the West Pasco Judicial Center in New Port Richey or the Robert D. Sumner Judicial Center in Dade City.

Pasco deputies make arrests for a wide range of charges, including DUI, drug possession, theft, domestic battery, and traffic offenses. Attendance at court dates is often required and should be assumed mandatory unless the court or your attorney explicitly says otherwise. Talking with an attorney early, before you answer questions from deputies, can protect your rights.

About Pasco County and the Sheriff’s Office

Pasco County, just north of Tampa, is growing fast. It had 561,891 residents in the 2020 Census, and the Census Bureau estimated 674,516 in 2025, about 20% growth in five years.

The Pasco Sheriff’s Office has its administration office at 8661 Citizens Drive in New Port Richey. Deputies patrol the unincorporated county, including communities like Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, Hudson, and Holiday. Cases are heard at the West Pasco Judicial Center in New Port Richey or the Pasco courthouse in Dade City.

Talk With Attorney Ron Frey

If the Pasco Sheriff’s Office arrested you or a friend or family member, Attorney Ron Frey can review the arrest, explain the charges, and walk you through what comes next. Call or text (813) 775-2276 or (844) 766-3739 for a free, confidential consultation.