News & Public Notices
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 arrested 28-year-old Richard Lam and charged him with murdering an adult white male in his early 50’s and then stealing his car. On the afternoon of May 1, 2023, Tampa Police responded…
Disco Leon Short, Jr. (DOB/12.25.2003) and Tyquan Odom (DOB/7.31.2002) have been charged in relation to a shooting that left a 19-year-old dead. On October 19, 2022, at 11:28 pm, Tampa…
Tampa Police responded to the report of gunshots heard in the 3700 block of N. Tampa St. just after 9:00 AM Tuesday. Officers arrived to find a deceased adult white male in his 30’s who had…
NEVER FORGOTTEN The Tampa Police Department will honor the fallen during the 2023 Tampa Police Memorial Ceremony. Mayor Jane Castor and Interim Chief Lee Bercaw, along with the Tampa Police Memorial…
Detectives with the Tampa Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit began an investigation after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (…
UPDATE: Dontavious Brown, 31, faces one count of second-degree murder for the shooting death of a relative during the early morning hours of May 3, 2023. He was taken into custody on unrelated…
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide at the Beck Apartments, located at 8801 Hidden River Parkway. On May 1, 2023, just after 2:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the apartment…
The Tampa Police Department arrested two suspects involved in the shooting that took place on N Dale Mabry Highway last week. At approximately 9 p.m. on April 27, 2023, the suspects followed the…
Through a three-week officer mentorship program called "Shielding Our Teens," the Tampa Police Department has helped 95 Tampa students receive job offers from local businesses for the summer.…
Tampa Police Detectives are investigating a homicide that took place in the 2900 block of N. Central Avenue on Sunday night, where an adult black female was shot and killed. This was not a random…
Tampa Police have identified and arrested 38-year-old Joseph Killins, charging him in relation to a kidnapping and sexual battery that occurred on April 18. Killins has also been charged with an…
Tampa Police Detectives are asking the community to take a good look at this video and see if you recognize this person. VIDEO LINK The suspect in this video is wanted in connection with a robbery…
The Tampa Police Department is releasing a composite image of the suspect wanted in connection with a kidnapping and sexual battery that occurred late Tuesday night. Just after 11:00 p.m. on April 18…
The Tampa Police Department is investigating an officer-involved incident at the Rodeway Inn, located at 2207 E Busch Boulevard. At 11:20 p.m. on April 12, 2023, officers responded to the Rodeway…
Three men have been arrested and charged in relation to a shooting on January 31 that left one man dead. Officers responded to the area of N. 24th St and Ybor St for the report of gunshots detected…
Tampa Police Detectives are working to identify the woman in this video. On April 7, she committed two thefts while at International Plaza; the first was at Louis Vuitton, and the second was at Gucci…
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place early Monday morning in the area of N 34th Street and E Emma Street. Just before 5:30 a.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023, officers…
On March 7, 2023, Tampa Police Detectives began investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Scorpion Smoke Shop, located at 2316 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. The suspect was described as a white male…
At 4:55 PM, Tampa Police responded to the report of a traffic crash at W. Waters Ave and N. Ola Ave involving a motorcycle and a van. Officers arrived to find the motorcyclist, an adult white male…
Just before 6:00 PM, Tampa Police responded to the 1700 block of E. Idell St for a report that someone had been shot. Officers arrived to find a deceased adult black male, in his early to mid 20’s,…
Two subjects are in custody after one pointed a gun and the other fired a gun at two Tampa Police Officers. On Sunday, March 26, the two officers were on patrol in the 300 block of Gould Ct. at 5:16…
The Tampa Police Department arrested a suspect who attempted entry into a local gentleman's club with a loaded firearm and extra ammunition in his pocket. At approximately 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, March…
Community And Resources Enhancing Success The Tampa Police Department is pleased to announce its 2023 TPD C.A.R.E.S. campaign. The purpose of this grant funding program is to provide assistance to…
The Tampa Police Department is searching for three suspects, a male and two females, who are connected to three separate theft cases at local grocery stores. The first of three incidents took place…
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