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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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Similar to the holiday-themed “Shop With A Cop” events, the Tampa Police Department will host a two-day "Back-To-School Shop With A Cop" excursion with community youth at WestShore Plaza on Wednesday, August 2, and Thursday, August…
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At 9:47 pm on July 28, Tampa Police were dispatched to the 3600 block of E. Shadowlawn Ave for the report of someone possibly being shot. Officers arrived on scene and found an abandoned black 4-door Infiniti parked on the south side of the road.…
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Tampa Police Detectives are actively developing leads to identify and apprehend three subjects involved in an armed robbery Friday afternoon.
Just after 1:00 pm, a gray Nissan Altima with a white paper tag attached (displaying: OTX4425), was seen…
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The Tampa Police Department awarded $25,000 in total funding to ten local community organizations.
“The City of Tampa is recognized as one of the safest cities our size in the entire nation because we, as a police department, serve a community that…
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The vendor was able to correct the technical issue causing some calls to the Tampa Police non-emergency and District Office lines to be disconnected. All lines are now back in working order. We appreciate everyone's understanding.
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The Tampa Police Department is again working with vendors to quickly address a technical issue causing some calls to our non-emergency number (813.231.6130) and our District Offices to be disconnected.
911 lines are NOT affected…
911 lines are NOT affected…
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Chief Lee Bercaw will award TPD C.A.R.E.S. funding to ten local non-profit organizations whose programs will serve to make Tampa a better community for all by supporting the spirit of the Tampa Police Department’s mission, which is to reduce crime…
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The vendor was able to correct the wireless issue. All lines are now working correctly.
Thank you for your patience!
The Tampa Police Department is working with vendors to quickly address a technical issue causing…
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Tampa PD Detectives have rescued two local human trafficking victims following an initial report from a victim when she visited the District 1 Office at the end of May 2023.
According to Victim 1, she had met the suspect while still…
According to Victim 1, she had met the suspect while still…
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On Sunday, July 23, just after 6:30 PM, Tampa Police responded to the report of a male with a gun outside the Marriott Waterside where the 2023 Florida Sheriff's Association's Summer Conference was being held. Officers arrived and were provided…
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From hobbits to Harry Potter and Star Wars, the 2023 Tampa Bay Comic Convention has a full lineup of activities to delight all types of fantasy and comic book fans. The Tampa Bay Comic Convention is returning to the Tampa Convention Center in…
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Tampa Police have determined the suspicious package reported at the Walmart located at 1505 N. Dale Mabry Hwy posed no threat to the public. The package appears to be a normal purchase item that had the labeling removed, leaving just a cardboard…
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Tampa Police officers were dispatched to the Walmart, located at 1505 N. Dale Mabry Highway, for the report of a suspicious package located outside the rear of the store.
In an abundance of caution, and to allow for the investigation,…
In an abundance of caution, and to allow for the investigation,…
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The Tampa Police Department is working to identify suspects involved in a shooting on Tuesday night that left a teenager deceased.
Shortly after 8:30PM on October 18, 2022, officers responded to the McDonald’s located at 4009 N Armenia Ave for a…
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Tampa Police have positively identified Michael A Bresnahan, a white male (DOB: 10/22/1989), as the armed suspect who was killed during an officer-involved shooting on July 17.
After responding to the report of an adult female being stabbed, Tampa…
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On July 17, 2023 officers responded to the 2800 block of N. 35th Street after receiving reports that an adult female had been stabbed. Upon officer arrival, they located the victim with multiple stab wounds. She was transported to a local hospital…
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Date: Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: New Testament Worship Center (5107 E. 32nd Ave)
In an expansion of current community-oriented policing efforts, the Tampa Police Department will launch its new…
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: New Testament Worship Center (5107 E. 32nd Ave)
In an expansion of current community-oriented policing efforts, the Tampa Police Department will launch its new…
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On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, Deputy Chief Calvin Johnson provided an update on the shooting that occurred along the Courtney Campbell Causeway on July 4, 2023, that resulted in the death of a seven-year-old boy.
Just after 8:30 p.m. last night,…
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The Tampa Police Department and Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office worked in unison over the weekend to enforce traffic safety laws. The joint effort, "Operation Silent Knights," focused on those who make public streets their race…
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Tampa Police Detectives are working to identify the subject seen in this video. Just before midnight on June 30, the suspect approached the victim from behind, grabbed his wireless headphones, and ran eastbound on E. 5th Ave from Angel Oliva, Sr St…
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On Monday, July 3, 2023, at 12:19 a.m., Tampa PD helicopter pilots advised that they were hit twice with a green laser from an apartment complex off Busch Boulevard and 56th Street.
With assistance from aviation, Temple Terrace and Tampa PD…
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Boom by the Bay, Hard Rock Takeover at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, Powered by TECO is Today!
Boom by the Bay, Powered by TECO, returns today with a Hard Rock takeover at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. In addition to fireworks, residents will…
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Amani Berrios (Suspect- Arrested)
DOB: 08/20/2000
Charge: 1 Count of Murder In The First Degree
On the morning of Friday, June 30, 2023, at 8:38 a.m., TPD Communications received a call advising that someone was shot in the 9200 block of N. 13th…
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Just after 8:30 am on 6/30/2023, Tampa Police Officers responded to a shooting in the 9200 block of N. 13th St. Officers arrived to find an unresponsive adult male lying in one of the residence's yards with upper body trauma. The adult male was…
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While conducting a felony traffic stop, Tampa Police Officers came under fire by a male subject who had also fired a gun outside a local club on Busch Boulevard. Officers returned fire, striking and killing the subject.
“I am thankful that no…
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Suspect 1 (driver-arrested): 37-year-old female
Suspect 2 (passenger-deceased): 42-year-old male
Suspect Vehicle: Grey Kia Soul
Officer 1 (non-injured)
Date of Hire: May 2021
Officer 2 (non-injured)
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Suspect 2 (passenger-deceased): 42-year-old male
Suspect Vehicle: Grey Kia Soul
Officer 1 (non-injured)
Date of Hire: May 2021
Officer 2 (non-injured)
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Boom by the Bay, Powered by TECO, will return on Saturday, July 1, with a Hard Rock takeover at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park.
This year's celebration will feature fireworks, live entertainment, food trucks, and tons of other new …
This year's celebration will feature fireworks, live entertainment, food trucks, and tons of other new …
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Tampa Police Detectives have been working tirelessly to remove guns from those who should not have them and to make Tampa safer. On Monday night, three (3) armed juveniles were arrested and a total of ten (10) guns were recovered by Tampa Police as…
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Boom by the Bay, Powered by TECO, will return on Saturday, July 1, with a Hard Rock takeover at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park.
This year's celebration will feature fireworks, live entertainment, food trucks, and tons of other new activations.…
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Tampa Police have made an additional arrest in relation to the shooting that took place in the game room of the West River Boulevard apartment complex on June 15. On Monday afternoon, 18-year-old Jason Newson (7/8/2004) was apprehended at 464…
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On the morning of June 13, Tampa Police responded to the 3100 block of W. Harbor View Ave after a male caller, later identified as 21-year-old white male Jordan Aronson, stated that he had hit a known adult male with his vehicle. Aronson also stated…
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On the evening of June 20, 2023, a man was shot and killed in the 800 block of E. Yukon St. The suspect, 60-year-old Carl Bradwell, was arrested on June 22, 2023 and charged with First-Degree Murder.
At approximately 6:00 p.m. on the night of the…
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Tampa Police responded to a disturbance at the 1300 Block E. Scott. St just after 9:00pm.
Officers arrived to find an adult Hispanic male in his early 40’s, suffering from upper body trauma. He was transported to a local hospital where he…
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Incident Date/Time: 06/22/2023 at 6:33 AM
Location: N Dale Mabry Hwy @ W Cypress St Info: 65-year-old white male Details: A 2015 Kia SUV was traveling northbound on N Dale Mabry Hwy.
The pedestrian was struck by the Kia as he…
Location: N Dale Mabry Hwy @ W Cypress St Info: 65-year-old white male Details: A 2015 Kia SUV was traveling northbound on N Dale Mabry Hwy.
The pedestrian was struck by the Kia as he…
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In a press conference Wednesday morning, Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw and Hillsborough County State Attorney Suzy Lopez addressed gun crimes involving juveniles after multiple teens were involved in a shooting. View the full press conference here…
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Tampa Police responded to the report of a shooting in the 800 block of E. Yukon St just after 6:00 pm Tuesday evening. Officers arrived to find an adult black male in his late 20’s, deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.
The suspect was described…
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On 06/13/2023 at 8:48 pm, Tampa Police responded to the report of an assault in the 1500 block of N. Nebraska Ave. Officers arrived to find an adult black male in his mid-thirties with upper body trauma. He was transported to a nearby hospital,…
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Boom by the Bay is Back for July 1
The annual Boom by the Bay Hard Rock Takeover of Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park will return on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
This City of Tampa tradition kicked off in 2019 to celebrate Independence Day.…
This City of Tampa tradition kicked off in 2019 to celebrate Independence Day.…
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Thanks to a generous donation made by the Yerrid Foundation to Rise Tampa, Our Police Foundation, more than 100 children aged 15 and under, from throughout the City of Tampa, will be able to experience the excitement of fishing off the waters of…
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The man who entered a Busch Gardens alligator enclosure on Wednesday and posted the video to social media has been arrested.
Twenty-year-old Jacob Pursifull jumped over a fence to unlawfully enter the park on the afternoon of June 1. Pursifull and…
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Tampa Police Detectives are investigating a shooting that left an adult black male dead in 6700 block of Woodville St on Saturday evening.
On June 3, at 5:44 pm, officers were dispatched to the report of a shooting in the River Oaks apartment…
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Tampa Police responded to the report of a shooting near the ‘Stop & Shop’ in the 8200 block of N. Nebraska Ave on Saturday afternoon.
Officers arrived to find an adult black male with upper body trauma. He was transported to a nearby hospital…
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The two drivers involved in Sunday night's traffic fatality that took the lives of two victims are now in custody.
On Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 10:42 p.m., 18-year-old Savion Griggs and 17-year-old Zi'yon Walter were traveling northbound on S. 20th…
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa Police Interim Chief Lee Bercaw
WHAT: Mayor Castor and Interim Chief Bercaw will hold a press conference to discuss the future of the Tampa Police Department.
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WHAT: Mayor Castor and Interim Chief Bercaw will hold a press conference to discuss the future of the Tampa Police Department.
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, National Weather Service Meteorologists Brian LaMarre and Keily Delerme, Tampa Fire Rescue Fire Chief Barbara Tripp, Tampa Police Interim Chief Lee Bercaw, City of Tampa Deputy Administrator of Infrastructure…
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The Tampa Police Department has opened the application process for sponsorship to the Police Academy. This scholarship program includes an hourly salary and benefits while attending the academy.
The Tampa Police Department seeks the best possible…
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