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The Tampa Police Department successfully executed a search warrant on February 22, 2024, at the Shop Right Food Mart located at 2518 N Albany Ave. This resulted in the arrest of eleven (11)…

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TAMPA, Fla.- Investigators with the Tampa Police Department are requesting assistance from the public following a shooting that injured a juvenile this week. On Sunday, February 11th, at…

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PURPLE ALERT ISSUED AS TAMPA POLICE SEARCH FOR MISSING WOMAN Tampa Police are currently looking for 20-year-old Kiyonna Myers (black female, 10/30/2003) who was last seen late last night and made…

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TAMPA, Fla.- The Tampa Police Department Black History Committee is partnering with UNCF (United Negro College Fund) to host the Annual Black History Walk for Education & HBCU Homecoming Festival…

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Incident Date/Time: January 31, 2024 at approximately 1:27 p.m. Location: Hillsborough High School (500 N. Central Ave)   Tampa Police Officers responded to Hillsborough High School at…

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TAMPA, Fla.- Tampa Police have arrested a 14-year-old male in connection with the shooting of a 16-year-old male on Friday, January 26, 2024. At approximately 3:42 p.m., officers responded to the…

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On Tuesday evening, Tampa Police were dispatched to the 3000 block of N. 50th St for the report of a shooting that occurred at 6:13 pm and left a 4-year-old girl struck by a bullet.  Preliminary…

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Tampa Police have arrested 34-year-old James D. Jackson, the suspect involved in a shooting that occurred on N. 50th St. Tuesday evening and left a 4-year-old injured with a gunshot wound. “Our…

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Tampa Police were dispatched to the report of a pedestrian who was struck by a pickup truck on Adamo Dr. early Monday morning. Although life-saving measures were performed at the scene, the…

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With the Key to the City now on the minds of the pirates of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, city staff across departments are working hard to prepare for their imminent invasion. From public safety,…

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 In response to discussions of a proposed citywide juvenile curfew ordinance, the Tampa Police Department and Tampa Parks and Recreation are collaborating with a goal of expanding an evening youth…

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The bearded bandits are at it once again! Tomorrow morning, daring and determined warriors from Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla’s elite Plunder-Team Ten Special Operations Unit will infiltrate Tampa’s…

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This weekend is all about the kids as we prepare for another Gasparilla Pirate Invasion. Tampa Police Bicycle Operations and Response Unit will be teaching kids from the community about bicycle…

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On January 18, 2024, at approximately 5:57 a.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of E Wilder Ave in reference to a report of a deceased subject. Upon arrival, officers located a black adult…

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Tampa, FLA.- At approximately 12:43 p.m. dispatch received a call regarding a shooting inside a residence located in the 10000 block of 23rd Street. When officers arrived, two female victims exited…

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The City of Tampa Community Engagement & Partnerships team is hosting a panel discussion to educate community members about the proposed citywide curfew ordinance that will impact juveniles 15…

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Tampa, FLA.-  On January 11, 2024, the Tampa Police Department terminated an officer for a violation of multiple departmental policies. An internal investigation conducted by the TPD Professional…

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Tampa Police detectives are seeking assistance in identifying a suspect who burglarized Corona Coffee (9307 N. Nebraska Ave) on January 7, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m. To gain entry into the…

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Beginning Friday, December 29, 2023, through Monday, January 1, 2023, Tampa Police increased patrol presence throughout the city as a part of Operation Countdown to Safety. Focused on promoting…

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As we prepare to enter the New Year, the City of Tampa is excited to close out 2023 with yet another weekend full of large-scale, action-packed events. Predictably, these events on Sunday, December…

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On December 27, 2023, Chief Lee Bercaw announced an increase in patrol presence throughout the New Year’s Holiday for Operation Countdown to Safety. As a part of Operation Countdown to Safety,…

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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…

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On December 17, 2023, Tampa Police hosted “Santa’s Workshop,” which benefitted local children in need this holiday season. Children and their families got to visit the workshop at Middleton High…

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Tampa Police Officers are searching for the suspects involved in a shooting at Chica's Cabaret that left one person injured. On 12/15/23 at 4:55 am., officers responded to a shooting at the Chica's…

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On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, Tampa Police arrested 56-year-old Christopher Prater in connection with the fatal hit & run crash that left a USPS mail carrier dead on Monday afternoon. “I hope…