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Tampa Police Detectives were able to positively identify John Larson as the subject of a death investigation initiated on Wednesday evening. Larson, who was last seen in Ybor on April 27, was found…

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55-year-old Timothy Kent was involved in a rear-end collision with a white Toyota while driving his personal Hyundai SUV Wednesday afternoon at Causeway Boulevard and Providence Lakes Boulevard (…

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Tampa Police are conducting a death investigation in the 900 block of S. 20th Street where an adult male was found deceased. While it is early in the investigation, foul play is not suspected.…

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Tampa Police responded to the 3400 block of E. North Bay St in the early morning hours of May 29th, 2022, for the report of two subjects who had been shot at a residence. Officers arrived to find two…

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Barricaded subject in custody Location: 6300 block of S. Westshore Blvd. Date/Time: Thursday May 19 2022, 12:09 p.m. Preliminary details: Just before 6 a.m. Thursday morning, two…

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City of Tampa Shines Blue for National Police Week When: May 11-May 16Time: SunsetWhere: Old City Hall, Tampa Riverwalk & Downtown Bridges The City of Tampa, including Old City Hall, the Tampa…

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TAMPA, FL (Friday, March 11th, 2022) - Damien Marshall was charged with murders of Linda Harris and "Jenny" on Thursday. On 9/27/21, Linda Harris was found deceased in an abandoned home that was set…

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TAMPA, FL (Friday, March 11th, 2022) - Xavier Marshall was charged in the shooting death of a man at Riviera Apartments at the 8400 block of Rio Bravo Ct. On 01/03/22 at 2:18 p.m. The victim was…

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TAMPA, FL (Friday, February 25th, 2022) On February 7, 2022 around 3:30am, TPD responded to the 8700 block of N. 30th St., where they found a 31-year old man deceased from an apparent gunshot wound…

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TAMPA, FL (Wednesday, February 15th, 2022) The Tampa Police Department will participate in this year’s Leadership Academy hosted by the Hillsborough Co. Sheriff’s Office. Leadership Academy is geared…

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Mary O’Connor served the Tampa Police Department for 22 years, rising to the rank of assistant chief before retiring in 2016. Since then, Mary has spent time extensively traveling the country,…

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TAMPA, FL (January 31st, 2022) - The fingerprinting lab will be closed Friday, February 4th 2022, to make upgrades to the system. Services will resume Monday. Please visit https://www.tampa.gov/…

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Arrested: Jeannel Louiral D.O.B. 04/25/1997 5044 Millenia Blvd #204 Orlando, Florida Preliminary details: On 01/24/22, the complainant reported a female juvenile (14 y/o) as a runaway after she…

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The Tampa Police Department is encouraging boaters to watch the invasion from land. "The National Weather Service has issued a Small Craft Advisory for Tampa Bay in effect from 10 PM Friday evening…

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One of the victims in the shooting near the 5700 block of Steven Ct. has been identified as Caleb Jefferson.  TPD protects the identities of all victims, but Jefferson's family gave permission to…

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On 1/24/2022 at 0112 hours, the Tampa Police Department was dispatched to a disturbance at Club Eden, 912 North Franklin Street, Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL.  Upon arrival, it was determined that…

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TAMPA, FL (Friday, January 21st) - The Tampa Police Department has created a Kids Safety Card which would help law enforcement contact parents in a timely manner, should their child get lost. This is…

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TAMPA, FL (Thursday, January 6th, 2022) - On 12-31-2021 at approximately 4:54 p.m., the suspect, Charles Spigner (D.O.B. 02/08/1992), was witnessed driving a white sedan within the 8200 block of 17th…

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TAMPA, FL (Tuesday, January 4th, 2022) On Sunday 01/02/2022, a female victim accepted a ride from a male acquaintance/suspect who then took her to the listed residence without her permission. A male…

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TAMPA, FL (Tuesday January 4th, 2022) - On 01/03/2022 at 2:18 p.m., the victim was driving his vehicle near the entrance of the Riviera Apartments (Rio Bravo / Riverhills Dr), when a witness stated…

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TAMPA, FL (Wednesday, December 29th, 2021) - On December 28th, 2021 Officers responded to Takomah Trail Park where they located an individual with no pulse.  Through investigative means, homicide…

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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.…

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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 &…

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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…

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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…