News Tampa Police
News Tampa Police
Updated:
TAMPA, FL (December 27th, 2021) - Corporal John Simpkins has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest from a domestic related incident that occurred while off duty on 12/23/21. Cor. Simpkins has been charged with Battery. He has been…
Updated:
TAMPA, FL (December 13th, 2021) - On December 10th, 2021 at 12:55 p.m., two Plant High School students, the driver (17 year old male) and passenger (15 year old female) were on a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Bay to Bay Blvd. The driver of a Kia…
Updated:
TAMPA, FL (December 22nd, 2021) - With the help of the US Marshall Service, Vakarvery Scott (D.O.B. 08/31/2001) was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault w/ a Firearm & Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle.
A second man…
Updated:
TAMPA, Fla. (Wednesday, December 1st, 2021) - The Tampa Police Department is enhancing its crime prevention efforts with a new, multi-faceted partnership to improve crime prevention education and strategies for neighborhoods, businesses, apartments…
Updated:
TAMPA, FL (November 29th, 2021) - R.I.C.H (Resources in Community Hope) House students recently concluded a four week garden project at the Sulphur Springs R.I.C.H House location. This project was created to give the kids the opportunity to gain…
Updated:
TAMPA, FL (December 3rd, 2021) - Detectives arrested and charged Ja'Marion Strange (DOB 07/26/2005) with 1st Degree Murder, after an ongoing dispute ended in gunfire near the intersection of 22nd St. and 26th Ave.
On November 23, 2021 officers…
Updated:
TAMPA, FL (November 24th, 2021) - Detectives arrested and charged Robert Kessler in the homicide investigation of Stephanie Crone-Overholts.
On November 11th, a fisherman discovered a human leg in McKay Bay while fishing near the 22nd St. Causeway…
Updated:
TAMPA, FL (November 15th, 2021) - At 10:11 a.m., a small aircraft went down in the water, 500 yards southwest of Peter O' Knight airport on Davis Island. The complained of engine trouble before landing in the water. Both the pilot and passenger were…
Updated:
TAMPA, FL (November 13th, 2021) - The Tampa Police Department joined Rise Up For Peace to celebrate their one year anniversary at MacFarlane Park on November 13th. Over the past year, officers have walked with Rise Up For Peace members to advocate…
Updated:
TAMPA, FL (November 8th, 2021) - TPD detectives are looking for help with tips in the homicide investigation of a 25-year-old transient woman known as "Jenny" in the Sulphur Springs area. Officers found her dead outside of a home in the 8500 block…
Updated:
TAMPA, FL (November 4th, 2021) - On 11/04/21 at 7:35 a.m., Philip Henkin was traveling NB on Lizards Tail Rd. at a high rate of speed when he failed to observe a bicyclist traveling SB. The driver hit the bicyclist head on then crashed into a tree.…
Updated:
TAMPA, FL (November 4th, 2021) - On 09/04/21 at 10:23 a.m., a plane with engine trouble landed on Bruce B. Downs Blvd. near I-75. The Tampa Police Department monitored traffic while units tended to the pilot. There were no reports of any injuries.…
Updated:
TAMPA, FL (September 27th, 2021) - On 9/27/21, Linda Harris was found deceased in an abandoned home that was set for demolition. Construction workers were conducting a walk-through of the home on E. Sligh Avenue, when they discovered Harris. She…
Updated:
TAMPA, FL (October 22nd, 2021) - On October 15th at 1:27 a.m., Tampa Police responded to the 3600 block of N. 22nd St. in reference to a report of a shooting. Once officers arrived, they located a 15-year-old female victim with an apparent gunshot…
Updated:
TAMPA, FL (October 18th, 2021) - On October 9th, 2021 at 2:49 a.m., Anthony Carnegie III (D.O.B. 11/04/2004), was walking with two other unknown individuals in Ybor City through the parking lot at the Northwest corner of Angel Olivia St and 7th Av E…
Updated:
TAMPA, FL (October 15th, 2021) - The Tampa Police Department is proud to announce the launch of D.O.R.S. in Spanish. A year ago, the Tampa Police Department launched the Desk Officer Reporting System that allows citizens to file reports online. The…
Updated:
TAMPA, FL (October 1, 2021) - On August 29, 2021, at approximately 10:04 p.m., Tampa Police dispatch was notified by an extra duty unit working at Tampa General Hospital that a female had been dropped off with a gunshot wound.
There were no 911…
Updated:
Officers participated in Tampa Night Out October 5th through October 7th.
Tampa Night Out brings Law Enforcement and the community to promote healthier and stronger bonds in a safe environment.
Various vendors, and community partners joined us.
Updated:
On 9/30/21 at 6:46 p.m., three males were involved in an altercation at the 3400 block of E. Osborne Ave. During the altercation, shots were exchanged amongst the men, causing injury to all three. Officers arrived on scene and found all three males…
Updated:
Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday January 10, 2021. He is currently self-isolating at home.
"Being a cancer survivor, I am very aware of the need to protect myself to avoid any possible complications that could…
Updated:
On September 28th, there was a shooting incident inside of the River Oaks Apartments. The defendant, later identified as 17-year-old Aaron D Campbell, believed the 19-year-old victim was involved in that shooting incident. The victim attempted to…
Updated:
Tampa Police and Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office announce indictment and arrests in the murder of Suni Bell
TAMPA, FL (September 30, 2021) – Today, a Hillsborough County grand jury returned an indictment charging five individuals in connection…
Updated:
The Tampa Police Department had two separate laser incidents this past weekend which affected both Law Enforcement helicopter pilots and commercial aviation pilots.
Arrests were made in both cases.
On 9-17-2021 at 10:08 p.m., Tampa Police…
Updated:
On 09/10/2021 units responded to a report of shots heard in the area of the 2900 block of N. 17th St. Upon arrival they found the victim, an adult male, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where…
Updated:
On 08/30/2021, officers responded to a disturbance near the 2900 block of W Abdella St. Upon arriving to the scene, officers located a 28-year-old male inside of his vehicle suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a…
Updated:
On Thursday, July 15th, City Council approved a contractual agreement between (ACTS) Agency For Community Treatment Services and the Tampa Police Department to move forward with a Behavioral Health Unit. The unit will include 4 officers and 4 mental…
Updated:
On July 5th 2021, the victim was walking to his vehicle in the area of 17th St / 3rd Ave when the suspect, later identified as Marquis Walter, shot the victim multiple times. Detectives worked diligently to develop leads and learned the victim and…
Updated:
The Tampa Police Department have arrested three people in connection with Tuesday's Cuban demonstration.
Here is the timeline of events:
At 4:00 p.m., a large group gathered at Al Lopez Park where the crowd at first remained on the sidewalk.…
Updated:
On 7/7/2021 at 6:45 am, the victim was driving Westbound on W. Hillsborough Avenue and entered the left turn lane approaching N. Howard Avenue. The victim then turned in front of a Lexus SUV approaching in the Eastbound lanes on W. Hillsborough Ave…
Updated:
On July 7th, 2021 at approximately 11:00 am, an adult male victim was sitting inside of the driver seat of a parked vehicle with an adult passenger seated next to him. The suspect approached the victim's vehicle on foot and shot the victim several…
Updated:
On 7/6/21 at approximately 9:37 PM, the driver of a blue Chevrolet Silverado was traveling northbound on 40th St approaching E Fern when he struck the raised median, causing the truck to flip and cross onto the southbound lanes. As a result, the…
Updated:
On 7/5/21 at approximately 3:05 AM, the driver of a 2007 Honda Motorcycle was traveling south on S. 20th St. at Hemlock St. Witnesses stated he veered off the road for unknown reasons and hit the curb. There were no other vehicles involved. The…
Updated:
On 7/4/21 at approximately 11:52 PM, the victim was on the top floor of the Poe Parking Garage, sitting in a vehicle with the door open. The victim's body was siting partially outside of the vehicle when the victim was struck in the wrist with what…
Updated:
On 7/4/21 at approximately 10:15 PM, officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Temple St. in reference to a fight, where one subject was reportedly armed with a gun. Upon arrival, an officer observed the armed suspect and a foot pursuit ensued.…
Updated:
First incident:
On 7/5/21 at approximately 12:43 AM, officers responded to the 3600 block of 29th Ave in reference to shots heard in the area. Upon officers arriving, they found an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers…
Updated:
On January 10, 2021, Officers responded to the 3000 block of N. Morgan St. reference an adult black male that was discovered deceased by apparent gunshot wounds. Detectives worked diligently to develop leads and reviewed video surveillance that…
Updated:
What began as a dispute over owed money on June 6, 2021 at 2:45 am, ended when the suspect shot the victim with a pellet gun. When the officers arrived on scene, the adult male victim was found deceased as a result of his sustained injuries.…
Updated:
Sunday afternoon, Tampa Police were dispatched to the report of a light-colored sedan that had crashed and was overturned in the waters of the Hillsborough River near the intersection of W. Columbus Drive & N. Riverside Drive. Officers arrived…
Updated:
After developing leads and following up on tips submitted to Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay, Tampa Police Detectives were able to identify and arrest 39-year-old Hector Kirkland (pictured) on June 9, charging him with the armed robbery of the Mobil…
Updated:
Late Tuesday night, Tampa Police responded to what was originally reported as a vehicle crashing into the guardrail in the southbound lanes of Interstate 275. Officers arrived to find a 2015 blue Dodge with multiple bullet holes resting against the…
Updated:
Tampa Police Detectives are working to identify two suspects involved in an armed robbery of the Mobil station at 10002 N. Florida Ave late Sunday night.
Video can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/L_wqh4RH148
The suspects are described as follows…
Updated:
Tampa Police Officers responded to the report of "shots heard" in the 1500 block of W. Main St. at 2:45 PM Friday afternoon. Officers arrived to find an adult male victim of a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital. While…
Updated:
At 3:00 PM Friday afternoon, Tampa Police responded to the report of gunshots in the 3400 block of E. Genesee St. Officers arrived to find an adult male victim, who was transported to a nearby hospital, listed in stable condition. Anyone with…
Updated:
Tampa Police are investigating a fatal hit & run that occurred late Monday night. An adult white male in his 50’s reportedly stopped and exited his vehicle in the roadway of southbound N. 40th St. before walking into the intersection of E.…
Updated:
After receiving multiple tips from the community, Detectives were able to develop additional leads and identify 20-year-old black male Kareem Malik Hernandez, Jr. as the person who shot a victim in the hand over the weekend. The investigation…
Updated:
A joint investigation that began as a missing person report in Bay County, Florida led to the arrest of Cory Hutchinson for multiple charges including lewd and lascivious molestation and sexual battery of an 11-year-old girl.
On 03/20/21, the 11-…
Updated:
Tampa Police detectives began conducting an investigation following a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding multiple files of child pornography, including some depicting the sexual battery of a child…
Updated:
Tampa Police were dispatched to the report of a traffic crash at 4:15 AM Thursday when the driver of a blue Honda crashed into a silver Infiniti that had run out of gas – striking the car and two of the occupants who were outside the vehicle at the…
Updated:
Tampa Police are in the 2700 block of E. 12th Avenue negotiating with an adult male who is believed to be armed and has barricaded himself inside his residence.
Officers originally responded at 2:43 AM for the report of a disturbance regarding the…
Updated:
WHAT: 2021 Tampa Police Memorial Ceremony
WHEN: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 @ 7:30 PM
WHERE: Tampa Police Headquarters, 411 North Franklin Street, Tampa
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy declared May 15 as Peace Officer’s Memorial…
WHEN: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 @ 7:30 PM
WHERE: Tampa Police Headquarters, 411 North Franklin Street, Tampa
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy declared May 15 as Peace Officer’s Memorial…
Was this page helpful? or
Thanks for letting us know!
Help us improve by leaving a quick comment
- Tell us what was confusing, missing or inaccurate about this page.
- We will not reply to comments, use the Page Enhancement Request below if you want a formal reply.
- Do not submit any personal or sensitive information such as account numbers or names.
- OR-
For a formal response complete the Page Enhancement Request form.