Suspect Information
NAME: Richard Jackson (B/M)
DOB: 07/03/1942
CHARGES: Pending
On October 16, 2023, at approximately 1:35 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of E. Osbourne Ave in reference to an adult male being shot. …
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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. The vehicles…
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Incident Date/Time: 10/16/2023 between 12:00 AM-6:30 AM
Location: 2600 block of Causeway Blvd
On October 16, 2023, at approximately 6:50 a.m., Tampa Police Officers responded to the 2600 block of Causeway Blvd, near the Shrimp Docks, in…
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Michael Bradford, a 55-year-old teacher at Chamberlain High School and the ROTC Captain, was arrested at the school Friday afternoon on felony child abuse and gun charges.
The victim, a 16-year-old male student, reported that his teacher, Bradford…
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Following up on community concerns regarding an increase in narcotics activity in the area, Tampa Police began a narcotics investigation. On October 12, 2023, Tampa Police Officers obtained a court-ordered search warrant for 3016 N Sanchez Street…
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Incident Date/Time: 10/12/2023 at 3:14 AM
Location: Courtney Campbell Ramp to SR-60. Details: The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash at Courtney Campbell Ramp to SR-60. On 10/12/2023 at 3:14 am, Tampa…
Location: Courtney Campbell Ramp to SR-60. Details: The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash at Courtney Campbell Ramp to SR-60. On 10/12/2023 at 3:14 am, Tampa…
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The Tampa Police Department is proud to announce the second annual National Faith & Blue family event. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. on October 7th, 2023 at Water Works Park (1701 N. Highland Avenue), this event is designed to bring together law…
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On September 28, 2023, the Tampa Police Department (TPD) was notified by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) that images of a 17-year-old female victim were posted on an online prostitution website. Detectives with the TPD…
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The Tampa Police Department has joined a statewide safety campaign to keep pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists safe. This traffic safety initiative is part of the Florida Department of Transportation’s “Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow” campaign.…
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Tampa Police are currently in the 4900 block of Bayshore Blvd after being dispatched to the report of a single vehicle car crash just after 2:30 pm. Officers arrived to find a black car had struck a wall. The sole occupant, an adult male, was…
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The Tampa Police Department is investigating vandalism to artwork and a nearby city kiosk at Perry Harvey Park.
The artwork is a unique and contextual collection of four major artworks that tell the story of the African-American community and…
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On Monday morning, a Freedom High School student was arrested after a gun was found in his bookbag. No threats were made to other students or the school in general. The gun was reported stolen and was loaded at the time.
At 9:30 a.m., a school…
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To the entire Tampa community,
September 30 marked 100 days since I officially took the oath as your Tampa Police Department Chief of Police. I am extremely proud of our continued crime reduction, and I am energized by the relationships being…
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Tampa Police Officers assigned to the Tampa Police Athletic League will be holding final training sessions with local teen athletes Wednesday evening in final preparation for this weekend’s Cigar City Showcase Boxing Tournament. Officers assigned to…
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Tampa Police are currently investigating a traffic crash resulting in a fatality in the 2200 block of E. Fowler Avenue. Preliminary reports reveal a motorcycle struck a Chevy pickup truck. Although officers provided emergency first aid, the…
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On September 24, 2023, at approximately 3:15 a.m., officers responded to the Scruggs Manor apartment complex on N. 22nd St. in reference to a deceased adult male.
Upon officers arrival, the adult male was located with a fatal gunshot wound.…
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Suspect: Alberto Rodriguez-Stephenson
DOB: 08/14/1986
Charge: One Felony Count of Murder In The First Degree Premeditated Firearm – Possess
On September 22, 2023, at 11:56 p.m., Tampa Police arrested 37-year-old Alberto Rodriguez Stephenson in…
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The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on September 22, 2023, at approximately 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of E. Busch Blvd. and N. Connechusett Rd.
Based on the preliminary investigation, the suspect arrived at the…
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On September 21, 2023, at approximately 11:00 p.m., an officer conducting a narcotics investigation was testing a substance that was believed to be Fentanyl.
Following the substance testing positive for Fentanyl, the officer was completing…
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Mayor Jane Castor, Chief Lee Bercaw, and the entire Tampa Police Department will formally recognize the promotion of fifty members of the department in a ceremony to be held on Friday, September 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in Ballroom C of the Tampa…
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The Tampa Police Department has received multiple calls from concerned citizens in reference to a telephone scam.
Scammers have been targeting residents within the city of Tampa identifying themselves as TPD personnel. The Scammers make threats to…
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Incident Date/Time: 09/20/2023 at 2:30 AM
Location: of I-4 W/ E Columbus Dr.
Details: The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal crash between 2006 Scion TC and 2020 Peterbilt dump truck, at the intersection of I-4 W and E Columbus…
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Incident Date/Time: 09/18/2023 at 11:15 PM
Location: 1000 Block of Crenshaw St.
Tampa Police officers responded to a residential fire at the 1000 block of Crenshaw St. on 09/18/2023. Upon arrival, officers, along with Tampa Fire Rescue, assisted…
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At 7:40 pm, a Tampa Police officer was traveling westbound along Busch Boulevard crossing N. 22nd St at the green light when a 13-year-old female bicyclist attempted to cross Busch Blvd southbound, approximately 75 feet west of the crosswalk.…
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On the afternoon of September 8, 2023, Tampa Police officers observed 17-year-old Jaquan Shuriah driving a maroon Kia Optima. Officers were aware that Shuriah did not possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in…
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Early Saturday morning, a Tampa Police Officer in his late 30s was injured after checking on the report of a person sleeping near railroad tracks on Busch Boulevard near 15th Street. The officer was returning to his vehicle when it was struck by a…
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Chief Lee Bercaw has announced his selection of Joneé Lewis as the new Director of Communication and Public Affairs for the Tampa Police Department. In her role, Joneé will serve as the public information coordinator and primary spokesperson for the…
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As part of our ongoing expansion of community outreach efforts, the Tampa Police Department is proud to announce the launch of our new initiative revolving around sports themes. The approach, titled “Sharing P…
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Just after 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2023, Tampa Police officers responded to the report of a house on fire in the 2500 block of E. Chelsea St. Officers arrived to find the house fully engulfed in flames. Tampa Fire Rescue responded to…
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The Tampa Police Department is committed to preventing DUIs and aims to reduce the number to zero DUI arrests across the city. Over the Labor Day weekend the Tampa Police Department increased their efforts to proactively address DUI offenses. Tampa…
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Just before 10:00 p.m. on September 1, 2023, Tampa Police were dispatched to the 8700 block of Hidden River Parkway when a family member reported his brother, a black male in his late 20s, was hallucinating and trying to run into traffic.
Officers…
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On September 1, 2023, Tampa Police arrested 16-year-old Sirius Jones after officers located a stolen 9-millimeter firearm (loaded) and more than 20 rounds of ammunition in the student’s backpack.
Hillsborough High School faculty received a tip…
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Tampa Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at the Malibu Apartments, located at 11711 N. 50th St. The incident took place on August 19, 2023 at approximately 11:30 p.m.
An unknown black male suspect arrived at the location to attend a…
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Tampa Police responded to a traffic fatality in the 4500 block of Adamo Drive at approximately 11:56 a.m. on August 31, 2023.
A motorist driving a 2011 red Mitsubishi Outlander attempted to make a left hand turn onto Adamo Drive from N. 45th St…
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Tampa Police responded to an early morning traffic fatality in the 2100 block of W. Waters Avenue at 5:46 a.m. Thursday morning.
A bicyclist, a white male in his early 40s, was traveling on the sidewalk on the north side of the road when he veered…
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PURPOSE: In its continuous efforts to keep residents informed on the approaching storm, the City of Tampa will be hosting regularly scheduled press updates at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), beginning Tuesday, August 29,…
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Tampa Police have arrested 32-year-old Jonathan Miller, Jr. (4/26/1991) in relation to the murder of an adult male in Borrell Park, located at 808 E. 26th Ave. on Sunday.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the deceased, a black male in his…
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Tampa Police investigated a traffic fatality at N. 45th St. and E. Hillsborough Ave. just before 3:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
The driver of a green Saturn Ion, a white male in his mid-80s, was making a right-hand turn (eastbound) onto Hillsborough…
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Tampa Police are investigating a homicide that stemmed from an altercation between two males in Borrell Park. Officers arrived to find the victim with upper body trauma. Although officers attempted to provide life-saving aid, he succumbed to his…
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On Thursday, August 24, 2024, Xernona Clayton will be visiting the Tampa Police Department and speaking with Tampa Police leaders to share her experiences and insights gained during the Civil Rights Movement. Ms. Clayton worked closely with Dr.…
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As Tampa Police Detectives investigate a commercial burglary, they are asking our community to review this video and help them identify the two suspects involved.
On August 18, 2023, at approximately 12:00 a.m., the suspects entered Karma Nest…
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Tampa Police officers and a Polk County Sheriffs deputy, working as members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force, came under fire when they attempted to serve a warrant on a wanted, dangerous suspect in Riverview.
On August 22, 2023, just before 10 a.m…
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Tampa Police officers and a Polk County Sheriffs deputy, working as members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force, came under fire when they attempted to serve a warrant on a wanted, dangerous suspect in Riverview.
On August 22, 2023, just before 10 a.m…
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As Tampa Police Detectives investigate a commercial burglary, they are asking our community to review this video and help them identify the suspect.
On August 17, 2023, at 11:26 p.m., a suspect was seen behind Bayshore Mediterranean Grill located…
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The Tampa Police Department is currently investigating a single-vehicle traffic fatality that occurred on N. 42nd Street. Preliminary investigation indicates that speed may have been a factor in the crash.
The vehicle, a white Nissan SUV, flipped…
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As Tampa Police Detectives investigate an armed robbery, they are asking our community to take a good look at this video and possibly help them solve the crime.
On the afternoon of Aug 11, the suspect entered the RaceTrac gas station located at…
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Chief Lee Bercaw has promoted 46 members of the Tampa Police Department into new supervisory roles, while also finalizing his executive staff.
“Those selected for promotion are the future of the Tampa Police Department who have already proven their…
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The Tampa Police Department responded to a carjacking that took place early Monday afternoon in the 2300 block of W. Hillsborough Avenue.
The suspect, later identified as 23-year-old black male Lavonn Daniels (1/17/2000), assaulted two women as…
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Mayor Jane Castor and Chief Lee Bercaw will welcome 23 new members of the Tampa Police Department as they are sworn in as officers this afternoon. Each of the 23 are coming with experience from other law enforcement agencies and making the…
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On what should be a celebration of his eighth birthday, and one month since his tragic death, Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay has increased the reward for tips that lead to the identification and arrest of those who were involved in the homicide of…
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