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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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 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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…