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…
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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.
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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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TAMPA, FL. (August 14, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred this morning at the Silver Oaks Apartments, located in the 4200 block of Kenneth Ct.
At approximately 10:20 am on August 14, 2025,…
At approximately 10:20 am on August 14, 2025,…
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On August 4, 2025, at around 8:41 p.m., Tampa Police responded to the intersection of E Linebaugh Ave and N 14th St in reference to a two-vehicle crash.
Upon arrival, officers located the motorcyclist on the road. The motorcyclist, a male in…
Upon arrival, officers located the motorcyclist on the road. The motorcyclist, a male in…
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Just after 11:00 PM on 08/11/2022, Tampa Police received a call of a traffic crash on Rowlett Park Dr, just north of Sligh Ave. Officers arrived to find an unresponsive black female lying in the roadway. The victim was transported to the hospital…
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TAMPA, FL. (August 4, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Athletic League (PAL) is excited to announce its upcoming basketball tournament, an event that will showcase the positive impact of mentorship and community engagement. The tournament…
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TAMPA, FL. (August 1, 2025) - - Master Police Officer Jordan Laupert, who was shot in the line of duty, was released from the hospital late Thursday evening.
MPO Laupert, now recovering at home, shared the following message:
“I want to…
MPO Laupert, now recovering at home, shared the following message:
“I want to…
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TAMPA, FL. (July 30, 2025) - - Tampa Police Department is releasing body-camera video that captures the moments immediately before and after an officer was shot.VIDEO LINK
While MPO Laupert remains hospitalized at this time,…
While MPO Laupert remains hospitalized at this time,…
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Tampa, FL. (July 30, 2025) - The Tampa Police Department is responding to an active scene on the 9300 block of N 30th Street.
One officer was shot and taken to the hospital in stable condition.
The scene has been secured and there’s no…
One officer was shot and taken to the hospital in stable condition.
The scene has been secured and there’s no…
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TAMPA, FL. (July 25, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department has begun evaluating alternative firearm platforms from various manufacturers, including Sig Sauer, focusing on those with the most updated safety features and proven reliability.
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Expect to see a wave of anime fans take over Downtown Tampa around the Tampa Convention Center! METROCON, the largest anime convention in Florida, returns Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27, 2025.Thousands of attendees, many in showstopping…
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TAMPA, FL. (July 23, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department is investigating an incident that has now been classified as a homicide after a man critically injured in an early Sunday morning shooting on Whittier St. sadly died from his injuries.The…
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TAMPA, FL. (July 21, 2025) - - Tampa Police Detectives are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred early Sunday morning, leaving one man in critical condition. While early in the investigation, this appears to be an isolated…
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TAMPA, FL (July 19, 2025) – The Tampa Police Department is actively investigating two separate traffic incidents that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 19, 2025.At approximately 12:40 am, Tampa Police Officers…
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TAMPA, FL. (July 16, 2025)- The Tampa Police Department is proud to report a continued decline in crime during the first half of 2025 compared to the same time last year.
This progress reflects not only the dedication of our officers to…
This progress reflects not only the dedication of our officers to…
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Drivers should expect increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic around the Tampa Convention Center and greater Downtown area from Wednesday, July 16, through Saturday, July 19, as the Phi Beta Sigma International Conclave 2025 comes to town.
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TAMPA, Fla. (July 11, 2025) -- As students prepare to return to school this August, the Tampa Police Department is inviting families to join the conversation on keeping them safe.TPD will host a Back-to-School Town Hall on Tuesday, July 15 at 6 p.m…
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Tampa, FL. (July 12, 2025) - Tampa Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in the 1700 block of East 7th Avenue.Just before 3:00am, officers directing traffic on 7th Avenue in Ybor heard a shot fired and immediately…
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