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The Tampa Police Department is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that killed two adults and sent several others to the hospital.Just before 1:00 p.m., officers responded to the south end of the intersection of N 50th St and E Dr. Martin Luther…
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TAMPA, FL. (March 17, 2025) - - Tampa Police detectives are actively following leads related to a commercial burglary that occurred on March 1. They have gathered evidence, including the video now being shared with the community, as they continue…
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Tampa Police have arrested more than twenty people during a spring break operation.
As part of the operation, on March 15, 2025, officers assigned to the Street Anti-Crime (SAC) Squad initiated a narcotics investigation following community…
As part of the operation, on March 15, 2025, officers assigned to the Street Anti-Crime (SAC) Squad initiated a narcotics investigation following community…
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Tampa Police Detectives have charged 47-year-old Rosa Harwell (white female, 04/20/1977) with 51 felonies after stealing more than $70,000 from a local bakery located on the 2900 block of W Cypress St while employed.
According to the owner,…
According to the owner,…
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TAMPA, FL. (March 13, 2025) - - On Thursday, March 13, 2025, Tampa Police arrested a 15-year-old female student after she was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun at Middleton High School.
"The safety of our students is our top…
"The safety of our students is our top…
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🍀Lucky You! Here's the info for Tampa's St. Patrick's Festivities🍀Get ready, Tampa - spring break and St. Patrick’s celebrations are coming together for a lucky, but busy weekend filled with large crowds and heavier than usual traffic.Curtis Hixon…
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TAMPA, FL. (March 12, 2025) - - Tampa Police have charged 29-year-old Arvin Solimanpoor (white male, 12/10/1995) in connection with an arson and shooting incident that occurred at a multi-business structure located at 5215 N. Lois Ave.
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TAMPA, FL. (March 03, 2025) - The Tampa Police Department is pleased to announce its 2025 TPD Community and Resources Enhancing Success (C.A.R.E.S.) grant program. The purpose of this grant funding program is to assist community partners who are…
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TAMPA, FL. (February 19, 2025) - - Tampa Police are actively investigating a shooting that occurred in the 8100 block of N. 13th St. just after 4:00 pm Wednesday. Two individuals, an adult black male and a black male in his late teens, sustained non…
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TAMPA, FL. (February 18th, 2025) - The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured four people.
Shortly before 12:40pm, officers received a call for shots heard in the area of 2600 E 28th Ave. When officers arrived, they…
Shortly before 12:40pm, officers received a call for shots heard in the area of 2600 E 28th Ave. When officers arrived, they…
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Tampa Police officers, with assistance from the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force, arrested 31-year-old Charles Zumbahlen (white male, 01/02/1994) on charges stemming from the drug overdose death of 27-year-old Zachary Reed on…
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The Tampa Police Department has arrested a sixth suspect in connection with the assault that occurred the evening of February 13, 2025, near the Davis Island Dog Park, where the victims and suspects had gathered for a bonfire around 10:42 p.m.…
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TAMPA, Fla. (February 13, 2025) -- The Tampa Police Department arrested a 72-year-old man in a case of aggravated animal cruelty that resulted in the death of a pet.On February 12, 2025, at approximately 9 p.m. a witness observed the suspect…
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On February 9, 2025, members of the Tampa Police Department Street Anti-Crimes Squad, SWAT Team, K-9, and Bomb Squad arrested three suspects who were operating an illegal gambling house out of the All Stars Tampa Domino Club on the 2300 block of W…
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TAMPA, FL. (February 5, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department is releasing body-worn camera footage of the officer-involved shooting that took place on Feb. 4, 2025. The incident occurred after a convicted felon, Matthew Fowler, fired a gun at…
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TAMPA, FL. (February 4, 2025) - - Two Tampa Police officers narrowly escaped injury Tuesday morning after being fired upon by a suspect at an apartment complex. The suspect is in custody.
Just after 10:00 am on February 4, 2025, a detective…
Just after 10:00 am on February 4, 2025, a detective…
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TAMPA, FL (January 31, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department responded to Freedom High School just before 9:30 am following a report from a student who believed they saw another student on campus possibly armed with a gun. The reporting student…
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To the entire Tampa community, September 30 marked 100 days since I officially took the oath as your Tampa Police Department Chief of Police. I am extremely proud of our continued crime reduction, and I am energized by the relationships being…
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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 found barely alive in a garbage dumpster located at 1512…
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TAMPA, FL (January 27, 2025) - - On January 26, 2025, the suspect, now identified as 48-year-old Jeremiah Bailey (white male, 7/19/1976), engaged in a series of escalating incidents that started being reported to Tampa Police at 8:35 pm. Bailey, who…
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TAMPA, FL. (January 27, 2025) - - On January 26, 2025, at approximately 8:30 pm, the Tampa Police Department began responding to a series of escalating incidents involving a dangerous suspect.
"Our thoughts are with the families of all those…
"Our thoughts are with the families of all those…
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TAMPA, FL. (September 6, 2024) --Tampa Police Detectives have successfully completed a lengthy investigation and shut down a main source of narcotics supply in the Sulphur Springs area and along the Nebraska Avenue corridor.
In 2023,…
In 2023,…
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TAMPA, FL - the Tampa Police Department terminated an officer for a violation of multiple departmental policies.An internal investigation conducted by the TPD Professional Standards Bureau determined John Holmstrom used his position and authority to…
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TAMPA, FL. (December 26, 2024) - - The Tampa Police Department is conducting an in-custody death investigation.
On Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 2:42 pm, Tampa Police officers responded to the report of a subject acting erratically at the…
On Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 2:42 pm, Tampa Police officers responded to the report of a subject acting erratically at the…
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Suspect InformationName: Alyssa Ann Zinger (W/F)DOB: 01/15/2001Charges: Two (2) Felony Counts of Lewd or Lascivious Battery (Engage), Five (5) Felony Counts of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation Defendant Over 18 Victim 12-15On November 24, 2023, Tampa…
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TAMPA, FL. (January 17, 2025) - - Tampa Police detectives, still actively investigating a shooting that occurred on Nov. 8, 2024, are now releasing video of suspects involved. The incident, which occurred just after 10:30 pm, in the area of Laurel…
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Grab your eye patch and pirate hat, the Gasparilla Children's Parade sails down Bayshore Boulevard starting at 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 18th.Transportation OptionsThe City's Mobility Department encourages event…
Grab your eye patch and pirate hat, the Gasparilla Children's Parade sails down Bayshore Boulevard starting at 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 18th.Transportation OptionsThe City's Mobility Department encourages event…
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TAMPA, FL. (January 15, 2025) - - Chief Lee Bercaw and the Tampa Police Command Staff will join the Tampa Police Memorial Committee to host a Memorial Remembrance Ceremony in tribute to the memory of Officer Norris Epps, Jr. and his line of duty…
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TAMPA, FL. (January 10, 2025) - - Just after noon, Tampa Police responded to the report of a shooting that occurred on the northeast sidewalk near the intersection of N. O’Brien St and W. Spruce St.
Preliminary information suggests that…
Preliminary information suggests that…
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TAMPA, FL. (January 10, 2025) - - Tampa Police detectives are actively following leads relating to a series of credit card fraud incidents that began in November 2024. The suspect has used stolen credit cards to make unauthorized purchases at…
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TAMPA, FL. (January 8, 2025) - - On New Year's Eve, an adult male security guard was shot in the 600 block of N. Ashley St. during an attempt to disperse a large group of individuals riding electric dirt bike-style bicycles who were causing…
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TAMPA, FL. (January 8, 2025) - - On January 7, 2025, Tampa Police responded to the 7-Eleven, located at 1930 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, after a maintenance worker discovered and reported a skimming device installed on an ATM. While investigating this…
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TAMPA, FL. (January 6, 2025) - - Just before 3:15 pm, Tampa Police responded to a report of a deceased person in the water near the 2400 block of Chapin St.
Members of the Tampa Police Dive Team recovered the body of an adult male from the…
Members of the Tampa Police Dive Team recovered the body of an adult male from the…
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Tampa Police are currently investigating a fatal vehicle crash at the intersection of E Bougainvillea Ave and McKinley Dr.
Just before 10:00 a.m., officers responded to E Bougainvillea Ave and McKinley Dr.
following a report of a…
Just before 10:00 a.m., officers responded to E Bougainvillea Ave and McKinley Dr.
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TAMPA, FL. (January 01, 2025)- Tampa Police are investigating a shooting that injured a teen early Wednesday morning.
Shortly after 1:00am, officers patrolling the downtown area as part of the New Year’s Eve Operation located a shooting…
Shortly after 1:00am, officers patrolling the downtown area as part of the New Year’s Eve Operation located a shooting…
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TAMPA, FL. (January 01, 2025)- Tampa police are investigating a shooting that injured a man Tuesday night.
On December 31, 2024, around 10:45pm, officers responded to the 600-Block of N. Ashley Drive for a report of shots fired.
The…
On December 31, 2024, around 10:45pm, officers responded to the 600-Block of N. Ashley Drive for a report of shots fired.
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TAMPA, FL. (December 30, 2024)-- The Tampa Police Department is releasing surveillance video related to a shooting involving a Reserve Officer on December 28th, 2024.The video was provided from a Hart Trolley and shows the shooting from a distance.…
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TAMPA, FL. (December 29, 2024)- The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating a shooting involving a Tampa Police Reserve Officer.On December 28, 2024, shortly before 7:00 pm, two Tampa Police Reserve Officers were working…
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UPDATE: TAMPA, FL. (December 26, 2024 @ 10:10 pm) - - 15-year-old Adelana Olafemi has been located safely and is being reunited with his family.
The Tampa Police Department thanks all in the community for their concern,TAMPA…
The Tampa Police Department thanks all in the community for their concern,TAMPA…
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TAMPA, FL. (December 24, 2024) - - On Dec. 24, 2024, Tampa Police arrested 24-year-old Michael Horace-Fleming in connection with a December 5th shooting on E. Sitka St. that resulted in one fatality and left two others seriously injured.
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TAMPA, FL. (December 23, 2024) - - The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, December 22, 2024.Just after 7:30 am Sunday morning, officers responded to the 9400 block of N. Brooks St. in reference to a shooting…
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The suspect wanted in connection to a deadly shooting on December 17, 2024, at a residence in the 1700 block of West Saint Joseph Street was arrested in Hillsborough County last night.
Derrick Dempsey (DOB: 11/29/89) is now charged with First…
Derrick Dempsey (DOB: 11/29/89) is now charged with First…
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TAMPA, FL. (December 17, 2024) - - The Tampa Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that took place early Tuesday morning at a residence in the 1700 block of W. St. Joseph St. Investigators do not believe this is a random act.…
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On December 11, 2024, just after 11:00 p.m., officers responded to the Crosstown Expressway near the intersection of W Gandy Blvd and Bridge St.Upon arrival, officers located an adult male in the middle of the road, who was pronounced deceased on…
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TAMPA, FL. (December 09, 2024)- On Sunday, December 08, 2024, Jahmir Moore (DOB: 03-12-2009) was arrested in Tampa after escaping from a juvenile detention center.Moore is now charged with one felony count of Escape From a Juvenile Detention…
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TAMPA, FL. (December 08, 2024) - The Tampa Police Department has taken escaped inmate 15-year-old Jahmir Moore back in custody.Moore was arrested without incident shortly after 9:15 this evening on the 100-block of West Keyes Avenue by Tampa Police…
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TAMPA, FL (December 08, 2024) - The Tampa Police Department is assisting in the search for missing inmate 15-year-old Jahmir Moore.
Moore was arrested on December 4th, 2024, in connection to the death of 14-year-old Jevario Buie. He was being…
Moore was arrested on December 4th, 2024, in connection to the death of 14-year-old Jevario Buie. He was being…
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Tampa Police have arrested 15-year-old Jahmir Moore in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Jevario Buie.On April 17, 2024, just after 3:30 pm, officers responded to reports of gunfire near the 1400 block of W. Busch Blvd. Upon arrival, they…
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Tampa Police have arrested 22-year-old Joshua Thomas in connection with the shooting that occurred December 3, 2024, on the 4200 block of Patsy Court.
At around 9:10 a.m. officers responded to the Silver Oaks Apartments in reference to…
At around 9:10 a.m. officers responded to the Silver Oaks Apartments in reference to…
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Tampa Police have charged 70-year-old Robert Beaty with four felonies after it was determined that he intentionally crashed into the USAA building yesterday, December 3, 2024.At around 2:12 p.m., Tampa Police responded to USAA located at 17200…
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