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On 7/6/21 at approximately 9:37 PM, the driver of a blue Chevrolet Silverado was traveling northbound on 40th St approaching E Fern when he struck the raised median, causing the truck to flip and…

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On 7/4/21 at approximately 11:52 PM, the victim was on the top floor of the Poe Parking Garage, sitting in a vehicle with the door open. The victim's body was siting partially outside of the vehicle…

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First incident: On 7/5/21 at approximately 12:43 AM, officers responded to the 3600 block of 29th Ave in reference to shots heard in the area. Upon officers arriving, they found an adult male…

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On 7/5/21 at approximately 3:05 AM, the driver of a 2007 Honda Motorcycle was traveling south on S. 20th St. at Hemlock St. Witnesses stated he veered off the road for unknown reasons and hit the…

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On 7/4/21 at approximately 10:15 PM, officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Temple St. in reference to a fight, where one subject was reportedly armed with a gun. Upon arrival, an officer…

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On January 10, 2021, Officers responded to the 3000 block of N. Morgan St. reference an adult black male that was discovered deceased by apparent gunshot wounds. Detectives worked diligently to…

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What began as a dispute over owed money on June 6, 2021 at 2:45 am, ended when the suspect shot the victim with a pellet gun. When the officers arrived on scene, the adult male victim was found…

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On 1/27/2007 an unknown male (later determined to be Jared Vaughn, white male, 2/23/1977) offered to assist the victim in getting home, where she was then sexually battered. DNA collected at the time…

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Sunday afternoon, Tampa Police were dispatched to the report of a light-colored sedan that had crashed and was overturned in the waters of the Hillsborough River near the intersection of W. Columbus…

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After developing leads and following up on tips submitted to Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay, Tampa Police Detectives were able to identify and arrest 39-year-old Hector Kirkland (pictured) on June 9,…

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Late Tuesday night, Tampa Police responded to what was originally reported as a vehicle crashing into the guardrail in the southbound lanes of Interstate 275. Officers arrived to find a 2015 blue…

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Tampa Police Detectives are working to identify two suspects involved in an armed robbery of the Mobil station at 10002 N. Florida Ave late Sunday night. Video can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/…

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At 3:00 PM Friday afternoon, Tampa Police responded to the report of gunshots in the 3400 block of E. Genesee St.  Officers arrived to find an adult male victim, who was transported to a nearby…

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Tampa Police Officers responded to the report of "shots heard" in the 1500 block of W. Main St. at 2:45 PM Friday afternoon. Officers arrived to find an adult male victim of a gunshot wound. The…

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Tampa Police are investigating a fatal hit & run that occurred late Monday night. An adult white male in his 50’s reportedly stopped and exited his vehicle in the roadway of southbound N. 40th St…

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After receiving multiple tips from the community, Detectives were able to develop additional leads and identify 20-year-old black male Kareem Malik Hernandez, Jr. as the person who shot a victim in…

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A joint investigation that began as a missing person report in Bay County, Florida led to the arrest of Cory Hutchinson for multiple charges including lewd and lascivious molestation and sexual…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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:…

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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…

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The Tampa Police Department will hold its annual Memorial Ceremony on May 11. WHAT:                Blue lights will illuminate Old City Hall, Curtis Hixon Park and downtown bridges at sundown…

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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.…

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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…