TAMPA, FL. (DECEMBER 1, 2025) - - Just before 10pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025, Tampa Police responded to the 1500 block of W. Chestnut St. Preliminary information suggested that a verbal argument, which escalated into a physical altercation…
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Tampa Police Officer Arrested in Off-Duty IncidentTAMPA, FL. (November 28, 2025) - A Tampa Police officer has been placed on administrative leave following an arrest.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office…
Tampa Police Officer Arrested in Off-Duty IncidentTAMPA, FL. (November 28, 2025) - A Tampa Police officer has been placed on administrative leave following an arrest.
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Tampa, FL. (November 27, 2025)- The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after a deadly shooting.Around 3:30pm, officers responded to the 4100 Block of Charter Oak Court for the report of an individual shot. When they arrived, they…
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Tampa, FL. (November 24, 2025)- The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after a woman’s death this evening.At 6:08 pm, officers responded to an apartment complex at the 24-Hundred Block of E Hillsborough Avenue. When they arrived,…
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TAMPA, FL (November 20, 2025) - Tampa Police arrested 31-year-old Joel Moreno Cobo , charging him with Murder in the November 14th death of 41-year-old Dedrick Sykes."Justice is rooted in evidence, and that has guided our entire investigation,” said…
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TAMPA, Fla. (November 16, 2025) -- The Tampa Police Department is continuing to investigate the road way dispute and shooting that occurred on Nov. 14 near E 5th Avenue and N 22nd Street.Officers responded to the area Friday around 7:10 p.m. after…
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TAMPA, Fla. (November 14, 2025) -- Tampa Police are on scene following a report of a shot fired near E 5th Avenue and N 22nd Street.
Officers arrived and located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a…
Officers arrived and located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a…
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Tampa Police have released police helicopter footage and CCTV footage of Sampson recklessly driving southbound on I-275, the PIT Maneuver initiated by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), as well as the final moments of the vehicle, a silver Toyota…
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Tampa, FL. (November 8, 2025)- Tampa Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a vehicle and multiple pedestrians at the 15-hundred block of East 7th Avenue in Ybor.“What happened this morning was a senseless tragedy, our hearts are with the…
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TAMPA, FL (NOVEMBER 3, 2025) - - Tampa Police investigated a fatal traffic accident that occurred over the weekend. Just after 9:20 am on Nov. 2, 2025, a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle on E. Fowler Ave, just west of N. 30th St. The 70-year-old…
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TAMPA, FL. (OCTOBER 30, 2025) - - Tampa Police Detectives and Tampa Fire Rescue Arson Investigators developed strong leads that quickly led to the arrest of a 29-year-old man now charged in an arson case that impacted early morning downtown traffic…
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Plan ahead so you don't get spooked by the traffic in and around Downtown this weekend, as there is a hauntingly high number of events and happenings! Be on the lookout for large amounts of pedestrians, some of whom may seem to pop up out of…
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TAMPA, Fla. (October 22, 2025) -- Tampa Police have arrested the driver who fired shots after a crash Wednesday morning near the westbound exit of the Selmon Expressway onto East Kennedy BoulevardAt around 8:05 a.m., officers responded after reports…
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TAMPA, FL. (OCTOBER 21, 2025) - - Tampa Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian on Monday, October 20, 2025, near N 50th St. and E 30th Ave.
"The quick work of…
"The quick work of…
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TAMPA, FL. (OCTOBER 21, 2025) - - Tampa Police Officers quickly recovered a stolen fire engine and arrested the suspect this morning.
Preliminary information suggests that at approximately 9:25 am, 59-year-old Warren Scudder (white male, 02/…
Preliminary information suggests that at approximately 9:25 am, 59-year-old Warren Scudder (white male, 02/…
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TAMPA, FL. (OCTOBER 21, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department is investigating a tragic hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian on Monday, October 20, 2025, near N 50th St. and E 30th Ave. At approximately 8:00 pm, a woman in her mid…
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TAMPA, FL. (October 14, 2025) - - Tampa Police obtained an arrest warrant for a man after an altercation escalated when the suspect pointed a gun at the victim, putting him in fear for his life.
On October 9, 2025, Tampa Police responded to a…
On October 9, 2025, Tampa Police responded to a…
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As Tampa marks one year since the unprecedented back-to-back hurricanes of fall 2024, a look back at the response and recovery efforts underscores the city’s resilience and fight to come back stronger.This time last year, Tampa was enduring a second…
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TAMPA, FL. (October 8, 2025) - - Tampa Police are releasing updated information and body-worn camera video of the events leading to an in-custody death investigation.
Just before 1:00 pm on October 7, 2025, Tampa Police responded to the…
Just before 1:00 pm on October 7, 2025, Tampa Police responded to the…
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TAMPA, FL. (October 7, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department is investigating an in-custody death that occurred near N Ashley Dr and E Whiting St just after 8:00 p.m.Based on the preliminary investigation, the suspect, an adult male, was arrested…
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The Tampa Police Department and the Tampa Police Memorial Committee are pleased to announce that the 31st Annual Tampa Police Memorial 5K/1-Mile Run-Walk will take place Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 8:00…
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TAMPA, FL. (October 3, 2025) - - Less than eight hours after the incident occurred, Tampa Police have arrested 59-year-old Louis Jules (black male, 02/08/1966) in connection with the homicide that occurred earlier today.
Shortly after 11:00 a…
Shortly after 11:00 a…
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TAMPA, Fla. (September 30, 2025) – The Tampa Police Department is investigating a murder-suicide after two people were found dead inside a residence at the 2400 block of W Texas Avenue.At approximately 12:54 p.m., officers responded to the scene and…
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TAMPA, FL, (September 29, 2025) -The Tampa Police Department invites the community to join its fourth annual National Faith & Blue family event on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Water Works Park, 1701 N. Highland Avenue, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.…
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A Tampa Police officer is recovering after being shot this morning outside of the District Two office.On July 30, 2025, just after 8:15 a.m., a Tampa Police Sergeant came across the radio advising that an officer was shot at the Tampa Police…
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On September 18, 2025, Tampa Police arrested five protesters near MacDill Air Force Base.At around 9:30 a.m., officers responded to the southbound lanes of S Dale Mabry Hwy and W Marcum St following reports of pedestrians blocking the flow of…
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TAMPA, Fla. (September 26, 2025) -- The Tampa Police Department is once again joining forces with the Institute for Police Technology and Management (IPTM) and The University of North Florida (UNF) to take part in a statewide safety campaign focused…
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Incident Date/Time: 10/14/2023 at 4:13 pm Location: 1100 block of W Sligh Avenue On October 14, 2023, at approximately 4:13 p.m., Tampa Police responded to a fatal motorcycle vs. SUV crash in the 1100 block of W Sligh Avenue.…
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TAMPA, FL. (September 19, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department is conducting a death investigation after officers responded to a report of a deceased individual found in a vacant lot.
On Friday at 1:30 pm, officers were dispatched to the…
On Friday at 1:30 pm, officers were dispatched to the…
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Tampa, FL. – On September 18, 2025, Tampa Police arrested 42-year-old Angela Antonic for falsifying official records and accessing a computer in a manner that exceeds authorization.“The arrest of one of our employees is a betrayal of the public…
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TAMPA, FL. (September 15, 2025) - - In the early hours of Saturday, September 13, 2025, a collaborative effort between the Tampa Police Department and the Florida Highway Patrol successfully brought a dangerous situation to a swift and safe…
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Tampa, FL. (September 13, 2025)- Tampa Police is investigating a deadly shooting this morning at Flexx Sports Bar & Ultra Lounge.Shortly after 2:15 a.m., there was a verbal altercation between two groups who were not previously known to each…
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TAMPA, FL (September 12, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department is making progress in the investigation into the fatal shooting that occurred on Woodville St. early yesterday morning. Detectives continue gathering evidence and are actively following…
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TAMPA, FL (September 11, 2025) - - Tampa Police have arrested and charged 22-year-old Jamarcus Harris in the murder of a 29-year-old man that occurred earlier this month.
On September 1st, 2025, just before 7:30 pm, Tampa Police responded to…
On September 1st, 2025, just before 7:30 pm, Tampa Police responded to…
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Tampa, FL. (September 11, 2025) – The Tampa Police Department is now investigating a homicide after one person died from their injuries in an overnight shooting.Shortly before 1:00am, Tampa Police Officers responded to a 911 call for reports of a…
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TAMPA, FL. (September 10, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department issued a thirty-day suspension after an internally initiated investigation determined that an officer violated departmental policies related to Professional Responsibility and…
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TAMPA, FL. (September 9, 2025) - - Tampa Police Detectives have made an arrest in an August hit and run investigation that left a bicyclist with serious injuries.
“Hopefully, this will arrest will provide the man left injured with a sense of…
“Hopefully, this will arrest will provide the man left injured with a sense of…
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TAMPA, FL. (September 2, 2025) – Thirty-two new faces are ready to join the Tampa Police Department to protect and serve our community.
Mayor Jane Castor and Chief Lee Bercaw will officially welcome them during a swearing-in ceremony on…
Mayor Jane Castor and Chief Lee Bercaw will officially welcome them during a swearing-in ceremony on…
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TAMPA, Fla. (September 2, 2025) -- The Tampa Police Department is now investigating last night's shooting as a homicide.
Around 7:26 p.m., on September 1, officers responded to the 4700 block of E Citrus Cir. in reference to someone shot.…
Around 7:26 p.m., on September 1, officers responded to the 4700 block of E Citrus Cir. in reference to someone shot.…
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NEVER FORGOTTENTAMPA, FL. (AUGUST 28, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department will join the Tampa Police Memorial Committee to honor Officer Bryan A. Reese, 90 years after his ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.…
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TAMPA, FL. (August 27, 2025) – On August 27, 2025, the Tampa Police Department Fugitive Apprehension Unit arrested 18-year-old Amari Stubbs (black male 1/01/2007) for charges related to inappropriate conduct with two female juvenile victims between…
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TAMPA, FL. (August 27, 2025) - - Tampa Police Detectives have successfully located and impounded the vehicle involved in the early morning hit and run that left a bicyclist with serious injuries. Detectives continue to follow up on all leads and…
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TAMPA, FL. (August 27, 2025) - - Tampa Police are investigating an early morning hit & run that left a bicyclist with serious injuries.
On Wednesday morning, just after 2:30 am, Tampa Police were dispatched after reports that a silver SUV…
On Wednesday morning, just after 2:30 am, Tampa Police were dispatched after reports that a silver SUV…
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Mayor Jane Castor, alongside the Democratic Mayors Association and Democratic mayors across the country, today highlighted the City of Tampa’s participation in “Mayors Stopping Crime.” As part of the nationwide effort in which mayors are…
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TAMPA, FL (January 27, 2025) - - On January 26, 2025, the suspect, now identified as 48-year-old Jeremiah Bailey (white male, 7/19/1976), engaged in a series of escalating incidents that started being reported to Tampa Police at 8:35 pm. Bailey, who…
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TAMPA, FL. (August 20, 2025) - - Tampa Police Officers, working with the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Apprehension Unit, have successfully apprehended and arrested 36-year-old Joshua Roelofs (white male, 3/9/1989) who had fled the country after…
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Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw has announced the promotion of 47 dedicated officers and professional staff members to supervisory roles within the department. These promotions include the appointment of new executive staff members to fill vacancies…
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TAMPA, FL. (August 18, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department has charged a 38-year-old man following a series of events that included an hours-long standoff. Ryan Haley (white male, 4/3/1987) is now facing two counts of Aggravated Assault with a…
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TAMPA, FL. (August 18, 2025) - - Tampa Police have peacefully resolved a standoff on W. Estrella St. after several hours of careful de-escalation and negotiation. The incident, which began with an armed adult male making suicidal statements inside a…
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TAMPA, FL. (August 17, 2025) - - Tampa Police are on the scene of an active situation involving an armed adult man who has made suicidal statements and is currently alone in a vehicle in the 4700 block of W. Estrella St.
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