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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 @ 2:43 AM
LOCATION: 2700 block E. 12th Avenue
SUBJECT: Dandre Lee (black male) 1/19/1980
UPDATE: After hours of negotiations, Tampa Police have taken Dandre Lee into custody without incident. Lee had barricaded…
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The Tampa Police Department will hold its annual Memorial Ceremony on May 11.
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Blue lights will illuminate Old City Hall, Curtis Hixon Park and downtown bridges at sundown during National Police Week
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On February 8, 2021, Tampa Police detectives began conducting an undercover internet investigation to locate computers in the Tampa area that were offering to distribute files of child pornography. One such computer, determined to be at 510 E…
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Moments after Tampa Police officers spotted a stolen 2013 gray Hyundai Genesis this afternoon, the driver fled at a high rate of speed. Officers did not engage in a pursuit; however, the Genesis, traveling southbound on N. 28th St, ran through a…
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Tampa Police responded to the 3300 block of W. Price Avenue at 12:40 this morning and negotiated for hours with an adult male barricaded himself, alone, inside the residence. Officers originally responded to the report of a disturbance regarding…
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Tampa Police are in the 3300 block of W. Price Avenue negotiating with an adult male who has barricaded himself, alone, inside the residence.
Officers originally responded at 12:40 AM to the report of a disturbance regarding the 31-year-old white…
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In the early hours of April 29, 2021 officers responded to gunshots heard near the 2700 block of E. Columbus Drive. Officers located an adult Hispanic male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and immediately provided first aid. Tampa…
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In 1974, Officers Frank Gray, Rufus Lewis, James Dukes, and Clarence Nathan - who collectively came to be known as the "Fearless Four" - played a pivotal role in the advancement of many deserving black officers when they filed a complaint with the…
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On Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM, Mayor Jane Castor and Chief Brian Dugan will honor the “Fearless Four” Tampa Police officers who, in 1974, filed a discrimination complaint with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission…
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To be effective in performing our duties, we need the trust and confidence of the residents we serve. Your evaluation of your police department is critically important to ensure our agency performance meets the expectations of the community we serve…
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A funeral service for retired Tampa Police Captain Michael Flynn will take place on Friday, March 19, 2021, at 10:00 AM, at Bay Hope Christian Church located 17030 Lakeshore Road, Lutz, Florida 33558. The service is open to the public. The funeral…
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At 10:05 PM, Tampa Police officers driving on N. 22nd St encountered an adult male in the roadway carrying a long gun.
Early investigation reveals officers gave commands for the subject to drop the gun.
One officer fired at the male subject,…
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Tampa Police detectives are asking for help identifying the man in the linked video. He is not a suspect in the case but may be able to provide information related to a shooting that took place in the 900 block of S. 22nd St on February 24. If you…
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It is with deepest sorrow the Tampa Police Department confirms the passing of retired Captain Mike Flynn on Friday evening.
Mike began his career with the Tampa Police Department in 1994. In January of 2020, he retired on the same day as his wife…
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On Thursday morning, March 11, Chief Brian Dugan and Mayor Jane Castor revealed preliminary details of the investigation into the fatal crash that claimed the life of Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March…
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Jesse Madsen Blue lights will light up the sky across Tampa in honor of Master Patrol Officer (MPO) Jesse Madsen. The 16.5-year Tampa Police Department veteran was killed after a wrong-way driver crashed…
Jesse Madsen Blue lights will light up the sky across Tampa in honor of Master Patrol Officer (MPO) Jesse Madsen. The 16.5-year Tampa Police Department veteran was killed after a wrong-way driver crashed…
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Many members of our community and beyond have contacted the Tampa Police Department offering to donate to Officer Madsen’s family. The Tampa Police foundation (Rise Tampa) has set up ways to officially donate to Officer Madsen’s family. 100% of…
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TAMPA POLICE MOURN THE LOSS OF MASTER PATROL OFFICER JESSE MADSEN
VIDEO LINK (Police Escort of MPO Jesse Madsen)
Master Patrol Officer Jesse Madsen was killed early Tuesday morning when his police vehicle was struck by a wrong way driver on…
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Master Patrol Officer Jesse Madsen was killed early Tuesday morning when his police vehicle was struck by a wrong way driver on Interstate 275.
Just before 1:00 AM on Tuesday morning, Tampa Police began receiving calls about a white vehicle driving…
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Calvin Engram (pictured), 49 years old, was walking from his residence to a nearby gas station to get coffee, a daily activity before being picked up for work in the morning. Shortly before 5:00 AM on November 4, 2020, gunshots were heard on N.…
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The Tampa Police Department serves a community that is diverse and full of culture. With almost 30 percent of the population being Hispanic, Tampa Police looked for ways to communicate more effectively with its Spanish-speaking residents.
On March…
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Tampa Police have arrested 27-year-old Joilica Sutherland (03/20/1993)and charged her with Manslaughter in the shooting death of a 28-year-old black male on Tuesday morning.
Tampa Police responded to the Palm Ave Apartments on Tuesday morning after…
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Tampa Police responded to the report of ‘shots heard’ in the 20100 block of Weeping Laurel Place early Tuesday afternoon. It is reported that the suspect, later identified as 30-year-old Jeremy Green (8/17/1990), and the 25-year-old victim are…
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Delvin White was terminated from employment with the Tampa Police Department for violations of policy that prohibit discriminatory conduct. White, an eight-year veteran of the department, was most recently assigned as a School Resource Officer at…
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Tampa Police responded to the Palm Ave Apartment complex, located at 10610 N. 30th St., on Tuesday morning after a female called 911 saying she shot someone before hanging up. Officers arrived to find a 28-year-old black male victim of a gunshot…
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On March 1 at 7:24 PM, Tampa Police were dispatched to the report of a shooting in the 8100 block of N. Brooks St. Officers arrived to find an 18-year-old black male, in a black sedan, suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a…
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The City of Tampa is hosting its annual Josephine Howard Stafford Memorial Award ceremony on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. The event is set to take place at Lykes Gaslight Square Park at 241 East Madison Street in downtown Tampa, and will be…
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This afternoon, a staff member at Coleman Middle School alerted the administration that students were reporting 12-year-old Reese Cash had a stun-gun on campus. The School Resource Officer removed the student from class. She admitted to purchasing…
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Tampa Police arrested 25-year-old Juan Colon-Lugo, charging him with manslaughter in a shooting death that occurred on February 24 on E. Annie St.
Tampa Police received a 911 call late Wednesday night reporting gunshots had been heard in the 900…
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At 6:14 PM, Tampa Police were dispatched to the report of shots heard in the 900 block of S. 22nd St. Officers arrived to find an adult black male in his mid-40's, deceased as the result of an apparent gunshot wound. Minutes later, officers were…
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Detectives have been working to develop leads in an armed robbery that took place in October and are now asking for help from the community. The 25-year-old victim, who is deaf and mute, was standing in the 8300 N.40th St waiting for a bus in the…
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Tampa Police Detectives began a surveillance operation of Armando Recycling, located at 4101 E. 12th Ave, following an anonymous tip that the business was operating as an unlicensed secondary metals recycler, as well as noting an increase in…
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Detectives worked diligently to identify and apprehend the subject who violently assaulted an elderly female as she was walking to work Thursday morning. During their investigation, they were able to gather information that 55-year-old Antonio…
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Tampa Police Detectives are working to identify and apprehend the subject who violently assaulted an elderly female as she was walking to work in the 5100 block of N. Nebraska Ave. early Thursday morning.
The suspect was in a dark-colored (possibly…
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Tampa Police Detectives are currently working to identify the subject in the photos, who unlawfully and inappropriately grabbed an adult female against her will Sunday night. Witnesses were able to capture the white male suspect,…
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In the early hours of February 6, Tampa Police responded to the report of a shooting in the 1200 block of N. 20th St.
Early investigation has shown that an armed suspect (described as a black male in his mid-twenties, approximately 5’ 11”, 200…
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DATE/TIME: Friday, January 29, 2021 @ 1:06 PM
LOCATION: Monroe Middle School; 4716 W. Montgomery Ave
ARRESTED: Scott Decerant, black male, 4/15/2009
DETAILS: An 11-year-old student was found to have a loaded handgun on school…
LOCATION: Monroe Middle School; 4716 W. Montgomery Ave
ARRESTED: Scott Decerant, black male, 4/15/2009
DETAILS: An 11-year-old student was found to have a loaded handgun on school…
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On 1/22/21 an anonymous e-mail was sent to University of Tampa security, making a threat to attack the facility. The anonymous e-mailer said he was seeking revenge for being expelled.
An interior and exterior sweep was conducted, within and around…
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Details: At 3:52 AM Friday morning, the Tampa Police Department received a call regarding three subjects, wearing black clothing, breaking into an ATM at the Chase Bank located at 1322 S. Dale Mabry Hwy. Officers and Air Service arrived just two…
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DATE/TIME: Thursday, January 21, 2021 @ 4:38 PM
LOCATION: 8408 N. Orleans Ave
SUBJECT: Terry Lee Butts, white male, (12/19/1949)
Details: Tampa Police responded to the report of “shots heard” in the 1400 block W. Waters Ave. One business was…
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Tampa Police were dispatched to the report of a subject being shot in the 2800 block of Satellite Court on Thursday afternoon. Officers arrived to find an adult black male victim of a critical gunshot wound and immediately began providing emergency…
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Tampa Police Homicide Detectives join the family of Victor Jimenez to ask the community for help in solving his murder. Victor was the victim of upper body trauma and found dead on the afternoon of January 10, after officers were dispatched to the…
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DATE/TIME: Monday January 18, 2021 @ 9:41 PM
LOCATION: 6401 S. Westshore Blvd
BUSINESS: Bowery Bayside Apartments
SUBJECT: Jeremy D Liwag, Asian male, (10/15/1992)
OFFICER INVOLVED: 36-year-old white male, 6 years @ TPD
ADDITIONAL VICTIM…
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At 2:27 AM, Tampa Police were called for a disturbance at the Truth Lounge (4202 W. Cayuga St) as they were attempting to close in the early hours Tuesday morning. The occupants of multiple vehicles fired guns from their cars before all fleeing the…
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DATE/TIME: Monday January 19, 2021 @ 9:41 PM
LOCATION: 6401 S. Westshore Blvd
BUSINESS: Bowery Bayside Apartments
SUBJECT: 28-year-old Asian male
OFFICER INVOLVED: 36-year-old white male, 6 years @ TPD
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Tampa Police were called for the…
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It is with deepest sorrow the Tampa Police Department confirms the passing of retired Police Chief Austin “A.C.” McLane. Chief McLane began his service to the City of Tampa on January 14, 1963. He rose through the ranks and was promoted to Chief…
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