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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, FLA.- On December 21, 2023, Tampa Police officers arrested a local woman for animal cruelty charges.Investigators say on November 24, 2023, a witness reported three newborn puppies were found barely alive in a garbage dumpster located at 1512…
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TAMPA, FL. (January 27, 2025) - - On January 26, 2025, at approximately 8:30 pm, the Tampa Police Department began responding to a series of escalating incidents involving a dangerous suspect.
"Our thoughts are with the families of all those…
"Our thoughts are with the families of all those…
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TAMPA, FL. (September 6, 2024) --Tampa Police Detectives have successfully completed a lengthy investigation and shut down a main source of narcotics supply in the Sulphur Springs area and along the Nebraska Avenue corridor.
In 2023,…
In 2023,…
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TAMPA, FL - the Tampa Police Department terminated an officer for a violation of multiple departmental policies.An internal investigation conducted by the TPD Professional Standards Bureau determined John Holmstrom used his position and authority to…
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TAMPA, FL. (December 26, 2024) - - The Tampa Police Department is conducting an in-custody death investigation.
On Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 2:42 pm, Tampa Police officers responded to the report of a subject acting erratically at the…
On Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 2:42 pm, Tampa Police officers responded to the report of a subject acting erratically at the…
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Suspect InformationName: Alyssa Ann Zinger (W/F)DOB: 01/15/2001Charges: Two (2) Felony Counts of Lewd or Lascivious Battery (Engage), Five (5) Felony Counts of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation Defendant Over 18 Victim 12-15On November 24, 2023, Tampa…
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TAMPA, FL. (January 17, 2025) - - Tampa Police detectives, still actively investigating a shooting that occurred on Nov. 8, 2024, are now releasing video of suspects involved. The incident, which occurred just after 10:30 pm, in the area of Laurel…
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Grab your eye patch and pirate hat, the Gasparilla Children's Parade sails down Bayshore Boulevard starting at 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 18th.Transportation OptionsThe City's Mobility Department encourages event…
Grab your eye patch and pirate hat, the Gasparilla Children's Parade sails down Bayshore Boulevard starting at 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 18th.Transportation OptionsThe City's Mobility Department encourages event…
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TAMPA, FL. (January 15, 2025) - - Chief Lee Bercaw and the Tampa Police Command Staff will join the Tampa Police Memorial Committee to host a Memorial Remembrance Ceremony in tribute to the memory of Officer Norris Epps, Jr. and his line of duty…
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TAMPA, FL. (January 10, 2025) - - Just after noon, Tampa Police responded to the report of a shooting that occurred on the northeast sidewalk near the intersection of N. O’Brien St and W. Spruce St.
Preliminary information suggests that…
Preliminary information suggests that…
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TAMPA, FL. (January 10, 2025) - - Tampa Police detectives are actively following leads relating to a series of credit card fraud incidents that began in November 2024. The suspect has used stolen credit cards to make unauthorized purchases at…
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TAMPA, FL. (January 8, 2025) - - On New Year's Eve, an adult male security guard was shot in the 600 block of N. Ashley St. during an attempt to disperse a large group of individuals riding electric dirt bike-style bicycles who were causing…
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TAMPA, FL. (January 8, 2025) - - On January 7, 2025, Tampa Police responded to the 7-Eleven, located at 1930 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, after a maintenance worker discovered and reported a skimming device installed on an ATM. While investigating this…
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TAMPA, FL. (January 6, 2025) - - Just before 3:15 pm, Tampa Police responded to a report of a deceased person in the water near the 2400 block of Chapin St.
Members of the Tampa Police Dive Team recovered the body of an adult male from the…
Members of the Tampa Police Dive Team recovered the body of an adult male from the…
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Tampa Police are currently investigating a fatal vehicle crash at the intersection of E Bougainvillea Ave and McKinley Dr.
Just before 10:00 a.m., officers responded to E Bougainvillea Ave and McKinley Dr.
following a report of a…
Just before 10:00 a.m., officers responded to E Bougainvillea Ave and McKinley Dr.
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TAMPA, FL. (January 01, 2025)- Tampa Police are investigating a shooting that injured a teen early Wednesday morning.
Shortly after 1:00am, officers patrolling the downtown area as part of the New Year’s Eve Operation located a shooting…
Shortly after 1:00am, officers patrolling the downtown area as part of the New Year’s Eve Operation located a shooting…
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TAMPA, FL. (January 01, 2025)- Tampa police are investigating a shooting that injured a man Tuesday night.
On December 31, 2024, around 10:45pm, officers responded to the 600-Block of N. Ashley Drive for a report of shots fired.
The…
On December 31, 2024, around 10:45pm, officers responded to the 600-Block of N. Ashley Drive for a report of shots fired.
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TAMPA, FL. (December 30, 2024)-- The Tampa Police Department is releasing surveillance video related to a shooting involving a Reserve Officer on December 28th, 2024.The video was provided from a Hart Trolley and shows the shooting from a distance.…
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TAMPA, FL. (December 29, 2024)- The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating a shooting involving a Tampa Police Reserve Officer.On December 28, 2024, shortly before 7:00 pm, two Tampa Police Reserve Officers were working…
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UPDATE: TAMPA, FL. (December 26, 2024 @ 10:10 pm) - - 15-year-old Adelana Olafemi has been located safely and is being reunited with his family.
The Tampa Police Department thanks all in the community for their concern,TAMPA…
The Tampa Police Department thanks all in the community for their concern,TAMPA…
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TAMPA, FL. (December 24, 2024) - - On Dec. 24, 2024, Tampa Police arrested 24-year-old Michael Horace-Fleming in connection with a December 5th shooting on E. Sitka St. that resulted in one fatality and left two others seriously injured.
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TAMPA, FL. (December 23, 2024) - - The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, December 22, 2024.Just after 7:30 am Sunday morning, officers responded to the 9400 block of N. Brooks St. in reference to a shooting…
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The suspect wanted in connection to a deadly shooting on December 17, 2024, at a residence in the 1700 block of West Saint Joseph Street was arrested in Hillsborough County last night.
Derrick Dempsey (DOB: 11/29/89) is now charged with First…
Derrick Dempsey (DOB: 11/29/89) is now charged with First…
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TAMPA, FL. (December 17, 2024) - - The Tampa Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that took place early Tuesday morning at a residence in the 1700 block of W. St. Joseph St. Investigators do not believe this is a random act.…
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On December 11, 2024, just after 11:00 p.m., officers responded to the Crosstown Expressway near the intersection of W Gandy Blvd and Bridge St.Upon arrival, officers located an adult male in the middle of the road, who was pronounced deceased on…
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TAMPA, FL. (December 09, 2024)- On Sunday, December 08, 2024, Jahmir Moore (DOB: 03-12-2009) was arrested in Tampa after escaping from a juvenile detention center.Moore is now charged with one felony count of Escape From a Juvenile Detention…
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TAMPA, FL. (December 08, 2024) - The Tampa Police Department has taken escaped inmate 15-year-old Jahmir Moore back in custody.Moore was arrested without incident shortly after 9:15 this evening on the 100-block of West Keyes Avenue by Tampa Police…
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TAMPA, FL (December 08, 2024) - The Tampa Police Department is assisting in the search for missing inmate 15-year-old Jahmir Moore.
Moore was arrested on December 4th, 2024, in connection to the death of 14-year-old Jevario Buie. He was being…
Moore was arrested on December 4th, 2024, in connection to the death of 14-year-old Jevario Buie. He was being…
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Tampa Police have arrested 15-year-old Jahmir Moore in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Jevario Buie.On April 17, 2024, just after 3:30 pm, officers responded to reports of gunfire near the 1400 block of W. Busch Blvd. Upon arrival, they…
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Tampa Police have arrested 22-year-old Joshua Thomas in connection with the shooting that occurred December 3, 2024, on the 4200 block of Patsy Court.
At around 9:10 a.m. officers responded to the Silver Oaks Apartments in reference to…
At around 9:10 a.m. officers responded to the Silver Oaks Apartments in reference to…
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Tampa Police have charged 70-year-old Robert Beaty with four felonies after it was determined that he intentionally crashed into the USAA building yesterday, December 3, 2024.At around 2:12 p.m., Tampa Police responded to USAA located at 17200…
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Tampa Police are working to identify a woman who fired a round in the air during a parking lot disturbance Saturday night.On November 30, 2024, shortly before 10:00 pm, officers responded to a fight in the parking lot of the AMC at 18002 Highwoods…
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TAMPA, FL. (December 01, 2024)- Tampa Police are investigating a home invasion that resulted in a shooting.
On December 01, 2024, at 3:36pm officers responded to the 1100 Block of 109th Avenue for a reported shooting inside the residence.…
On December 01, 2024, at 3:36pm officers responded to the 1100 Block of 109th Avenue for a reported shooting inside the residence.…
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TAMPA, FL. (December 01, 2024) - Tampa Police are working to identify those involved in a parking lot disturbance Saturday night.On November 30, 2024, shortly before 10:00pm, officers responded to a fight in the parking lot of the AMC at 18002…
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TAMPA, FL.- On November 29, 2024, shortly before 4:00am, officers responded to a residence on the 8700 block of Mandarine Place following a reported physical altercation.When officers arrived, they located an adult black male with stab wounds. He…
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TAMPA, FL. (November 27, 2024) -- Tampa Police have arrested 16-year-old Andre Zakanya James in connection with the shooting of another teen that occurred yesterday, November 26, 2024.At around 1:00 p.m., Tampa Police responded to the 2100 block of…
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TAMPA, FL. (November 22, 2024) - - Tampa Police arrested 30-year-old Derrick Smith (black male, 1/3/1994) on murder charges in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday afternoon in the 1000 block of Century Park Dr.Tampa Police…
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TAMPA, FL. (November 21, 2024)- Tampa Police are investigating a homicide after a shooting Thursday afternoon.On November 21, 2024, shortly before 3:45pm, officers responded to 1000 Century Park Drive for a reported shooting. When officers arrived…
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TAMPA, FL. (November 20, 2024) - - The Tampa Police Department is addressing a recent death investigation that has generated significant online speculation and phone calls to police agencies in Florida and Texas.
As a general practice, the…
As a general practice, the…
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TAMPA, FL (November 20, 2024)-- On November 19, 2024, at approximately 2:55 a.m., Tampa Police responded to the report of a fatal hit and run. Officers arrived to find an adult black male in his early 40s who had been struck by a vehicle near N.…
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TAMPA, FL (November 19, 2024) - - The Tampa Police Department is currently investigating two separate and unrelated deaths involving individuals recovered from the waters off the Courtney Campbell Causeway. Detectives are working to positively…
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TAMPA, FL. (November 7, 2024) - - The Tampa Police Department arrested 17-year-old Darrice Marvin Saddler (black male, 3/12/2007), for Possession of a Firearm on School Property and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Thankfully, there were no…
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In gratitude to the many employees of the Tampa Police Department and citizens who have exhibited acts of heroism, bravery, or kindness over the past several months, Tampa PD will host its first quarterly awards ceremony on Thursday, January 19,…
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TAMPA, FL. (November 6, 2024) - - On November 1, 2024, at approximately 3:42 am, Tampa Police officers responded to the 1700 block of E. Hillsborough Ave for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived to find a Hispanic male in his early 60s, with a…
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TAMPA, FL (November 5, 2024) – On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the Tampa Police Department terminated the employment of an officer for violations of the department’s Policies and Procedures, and Manual of Regulations, regarding Response to Resistance.…
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TAMPA, FL. (November 1, 2024) - - The Tampa Police Department is currently working to locate 53-year-old Stephen Johnson (white male, 1/8/1971), who was last seen early this morning in the 300 block of Channelside Walk Way. His family is concerned…
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TAMPA, FL. (November 1, 2024) -- The driver involved in a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on October 22, 2024, at around 2:46 a.m., on the 400 block of S Howard Ave has been arrested.
The driver, 27-year-old Pjeter Nesti Paci (…
The driver, 27-year-old Pjeter Nesti Paci (…
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TAMPA, FL. (October 31, 2024) - -Tampa Police are currently looking for 24-year-old Juliet Spalding-Billingslea. Juliet was last seen on October 30 and has not returned to her home in the 100 block of S. Moody Ave. Her family has reported her as…
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On National First Responders Day, October 28, Mayor Jane Castor will join City Council Chairman Guido Maniscalco, Police Chief Lee Bercaw, and Fire Chief Barbara Tripp to highlight how the Community Investment Tax (CIT) has contributed to public…
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