Tips Flood in About Man with Multiple IDs

The New Port Richey Police chief put out a call to the public on Monday to help law enforcement officials answer the question: "?”

Boy, did they respond.

Police Chief James Steffens reported Tuesday that his agency received more than 100 tips about Antigua, who was arrested last week and then found to be in possession of of fraudulent law enforcement, military and medical credentials, including badges and uniforms

Antigua, of Miami, was arrested on charges unrelated to his cache, but authorities wanted to know if he’s committed any other crimes.

They want folks to contact the police department or sheriff’s office if they have tips about the man committing crimes or any other information about him.  

Steffens wanted to express his gratitude to the public for offering tips. He says the police department is currently seeking to validate the tips received.

“We are getting to the bottom of this one way or the other,” Steffens said

Steffens said that possession of the discovered id's may not be criminal. The way they were used might be.

“It’s what you do with them," he said.

If you have information about Antigua, call the police department at 727-841-4553 or sheriff's office at 727-844-7711.