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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TAMPA, FL. (July 9, 2025) - - Tampa Police have arrested two men in relation to a string of auto thefts and burglaries stretching across Tampa and Pinellas County. 30-year-old Joshua Connor Murdock (white male, 5/24/1995), and 37-year-old Aaron…
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TAMPA, FL. (July 8, 2025) - - Tampa Police Detectives are actively searching for a suspect believed to be involved in a series of auto burglaries, an auto theft, and fraudulent credit card use across the West Tampa area and into Clearwater. They are…
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The Tampa Police Department is proud to announce a significant enhancement to officer safety and community well-being through the generous donations of Tampa Bay hospitals and corporate partners all working together to achieve this goal: Advent…
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This Fourth of July, the City of Tampa encourages residents and visitors to enjoy Independence Day along the Tampa Riverwalk, where fireworks, live entertainment, and waterfront festivities will once again light up the night thanks to community…
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TAMPA, FL. (June 25, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, June 22, 2025.
At approximately 3:20 am, Tampa Police Officers responded to a 911 call from a male who stated he…
At approximately 3:20 am, Tampa Police Officers responded to a 911 call from a male who stated he…
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TAMPA, FL. (June 19, 2025) – The Tampa Police Department is now conducting a homicide investigation after a man was found deceased Thursday morning.
Shortly before 7:20am, officers were called to N. 48th Street and E. 26th Avenue. When they…
Shortly before 7:20am, officers were called to N. 48th Street and E. 26th Avenue. When they…
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TAMPA, FL (June 16, 2025)- A Tampa woman was arrested after making threats to shoot people at a local business.On Sunday, June 15, 2025, Tampa Police officers arrested 38-year-old Bernida Smith (black female, 01/05/1987) after she threatened to…
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Tampa, FL (June 14, 2025) – The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after a shooting this morning.
At 3:01am, officers responded to the 6800 block of Adamo Drive for a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, they located…
At 3:01am, officers responded to the 6800 block of Adamo Drive for a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, they located…
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The Tampa Police Department’s Black History Committee is proud to invite the community to attend the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Perry Harvey Sr. Park.
The family-friendly event…
The family-friendly event…
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Tampa’s Fleet is Tough to BeatThe City of Tampa’s fleet is receiving national recognition from several organizations for its high-performing operations and contributions to the industry.Government Fleet, a nationwide publication focused on public…
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TAMPA, FL. (June 11, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department is currently investigating a bomb threat reported in the 200 block of N. Franklin St.
At approximately 2:20 pm, Tampa Police Officers responded after an anonymous caller made threats…
At approximately 2:20 pm, Tampa Police Officers responded after an anonymous caller made threats…
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TAMPA, Fla. (June 10, 2025) -- The Tampa Police Department, in partnership with the FBI, is investigating a bank robbery that occurred on the 4000 block of W. Neptune St. around 9:20 a.m. this morning.A male suspect entered the bank wearing multiple…
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TAMPA, FL. (June 6, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department is gaining another tool that could help save lives thanks to a generous donation of 300 LifeVac airway clearance devices being made by Arthur Lih, president and creator of…
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The Tampa Police Department awarded $45,000 in total funding to ten local community organizations. The funding will aid community partners who are engaged in projects and programs benefiting the citizens of Tampa and that support the spirit of the…
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TAMPA, FL. (JUNE 5, 2025) - - Thanks to the continued generosity of the Yerrid Foundation, Tampa's young people will once again start their summer learning the joys of fishing while building positive relationships with local law enforcement.
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TAMPA, FL. (MAY 29, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department, continuing the relentless effort to combat child exploitation, arrested 21-year-old Jesse Sharrer (white male, 9/11/2003) after a detailed investigation related to child pornography. …
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