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TAMPA, FL. (October 02, 2024)- In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, residents in Tampa are working diligently to recover from the storm's impacts. To ensure the safety and security of affected neighborhoods, the Tampa Police Department implemented…
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TAMPA, FL. (October 1, 2024) -- The Tampa Police Department is proud to announce its participation in a statewide safety campaign aimed at reducing the number of serious injury and fatal traffic crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists. This…
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TAMPA, FL. (October 1, 2024) -- The Tampa Police Department is proud to announce the establishment of the Chief’s Advisory Panel, a community-driven initiative designed to enhance transparency, strengthen trust, and improve policing practices within…
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TAMPA, FL. (September 30, 2024)- In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, our community is beginning the lengthy recovery process. Eleven Tampa Police officers and their families were displaced from their homes due to the storm.Rise Tampa, Our Police…
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Storm SurgeGaining strength as it moves up the Florida Gulf Coast, Hurricane Helene is creating potentially life-threatening conditions for communities along the state's western coastline, including Tampa Bay.Along with tropical storm force winds,…
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The City of Tampa is hosting an interactive training session designed to empower neighborhood associations and crime watch groups. The registration deadline is Thursday, September 26.On Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9 AM to 2 PM, local…
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The City of Tampa will hold a press conference at 5:30 PM today, September 25, at the Emergency Operations Center to provide the public with updates on the city’s preparations for Hurricane Helene, as well as expected impacts from the storm. The…
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In preparation for Hurricane Helene, the City of Tampa will begin a partial activation of the Emergency Operations Center this evening.With the impact of Helene expected to be felt in the Tampa Bay area early Thursday morning, the EOC will enter a…
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TAMPA, FL. (September 21, 2024) -- Tampa Police arrested 30-year-old Jerome Parker on murder charges after a deadly shooting in Copeland Park last month.On August 09, 2024, officers responded to 11001 N. 15th St for the report of a shooting.…
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On Thursday morning, September 19, 2024, the Tampa Police Department arrested 21-year-old Sebastian Scott (black male, 9/29/2002), in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at the 29th Street Store.
“The arrest of this dangerous…
“The arrest of this dangerous…
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TAMPA, FL. (September 18, 2024) — Tampa Police have arrested 42-year-old Maria Montesino (Hispanic female 08/20/1982), who robbed the Grow Financial Federal Credit Union located in the 1700 block of N Oregon Ave. on September 17, 2024.At…
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TAMPA, FL. (September 13, 2024) -- On Friday, September 13, 2024, the Tampa Police Department charged 35-year-old Estaban Del Valle with Written or Electronic Threat to Conduct a Mass Shooting or Act of Terrorism.
On Friday morning, around 7:…
On Friday morning, around 7:…
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TAMPA, FL. (September 12, 2024) -- Just after noon, the Tampa Police School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to Blake High School, located at 1701 N. Boulevard, arrested 15-year-old Antwan Colding (black male, 9/24/2008) after he was found to have…
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TAMPA, FL. (September 10, 2024) -- At 10:19 am, the Tampa Police Department are currently working to resolve a barricaded subject call in the 3300 block of W. Arch St.
Officers responded when a utility worker encountered an armed white male,…
Officers responded when a utility worker encountered an armed white male,…
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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. (September 3, 2024) -- The Tampa Police Department stepped up traffic enforcement efforts over the extended Labor Day weekend, with a particular focus on the Courtney Campbell Causeway. This increased presence resulted in a significant…
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On August 24, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of Meadowbrook Ave in reference to an aggravated assault that occurred between two adult women. Based on the preliminary investigation, an attempted dog…
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TAMPA, FL. (August 22, 2024) -- Tampa Police detectives continue to investigate an armed robbery that occurred at the Little Caesars Pizza located at 6932 N Armenia Ave. just before 7:30 pm on Sunday, August 4, 2024.Investigators have gathered…
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TAMPA, FL. (August 21, 2024) -- The Tampa Police Department is asking the community to help identify the suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred on the morning of August 9th, 2024.The armed suspect, seen in the video, entered the 29th…
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TAMPA, FL. (August 17, 2024) -- An off-duty Tampa Police officer was arrested on charges of driving under the influence (DUI) Friday evening.Jesse Horn, a corporal with the Tampa Police Department, was arrested at 6:30 pm on Friday, August 16, 2024…
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Tampa Police have arrested 25-year-old Dylan Fogle (W/M, 08/25/1998) following an incident on August 13, 2024, that killed one adult male and seriously injured two other adult males.On August 13, 2024, at approximately 4:19 a.m., officers responded…
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TAMPA, FL. (August 13, 2024) -- One person was killed, and two others were injured after a man drove the cab of a semi-truck into a building early this morning.Around 4:19 am, officers responded to a call for a truck vs pedestrian in the parking lot…
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Tampa, FL. (August 08, 2024)- The suspect who shot at officers was found deceased after barricading himself inside a Tampa apartment complex.Around 3:30 pm, a Tampa Police detective was conducting a follow-up investigation at the Meridian Pointe…
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TAMPA, FL. (August 2, 2024) -- Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw has announced the promotion of 47 dedicated officers and professional staff members to supervisory roles within the department. These promotions include the appointment of new executive…
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TAMPA, FL. (July 29, 2024) -- Three subjects have been arrested in connection with the June 23 murder of Charles Jones aka “Julio Foolio”; two additional suspects are wanted. Watch the News Conference here.
21-year-old Alicia L…
21-year-old Alicia L…
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TAMPA, FL. (August 5, 2024) -- Tampa Police are currently investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Little Caesars Pizza located at 6932 N Armenia Ave. just before 7:30 pm on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Investigators are asking the community…
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As Tropical Storm Debby makes its way up the West Florida coastline, residents are urged to remain indoors and avoid the roadways.Given the heavy rainfall the Tampa Bay region is expected to receive over the next 24 hours, post-storm flooding is…
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The City of Tampa will be activating its Call Center this weekend for individuals who want to ask weather-related questions as the region prepares for severe weather.Beginning at 2:00 P.M., on Saturday, August 3, 2024, until 7:00 P.M., individuals…
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The Tampa Police Department is working to identify and apprehend two suspects who committed an armed robbery at Prince Jewelry located inside WestShore Plaza Mall.
Just before noon, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, officers responded to WestShore…
Just before noon, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, officers responded to WestShore…
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Tampa Police Department and Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Launch Crisis Intervention Dispatch Service Program
TAMPA, Fla. (July 23, 2024) -- The program aims to divert officer response when not required during a behavioral health crisis, connect 911…
TAMPA, Fla. (July 23, 2024) -- The program aims to divert officer response when not required during a behavioral health crisis, connect 911…
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TAMPA, FL. (July 22, 2024) -- Tampa Police officers are investigating a deadly shooting.
At 1:00 pm, officers responded to the 1000 Block of East Poinsettia for a reported shooting. Once officers arrived on scene, they located an adult male…
At 1:00 pm, officers responded to the 1000 Block of East Poinsettia for a reported shooting. Once officers arrived on scene, they located an adult male…
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TAMPA, FL. (July 18, 2024) -- An officer of the Tampa Police Department has been placed on administrative leave following an arrest for Battery Domestic Violence.Cornelius Young was arrested in an off-duty incident at 729 Cortaro Drive in Sun City…
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On July 13, 2024, at approximately 2:59 p.m., Tampa Police responded to the 8700 block of N Packwood Ave in reference to an aggravated battery.Upon their arrival, officers located the victim, an adult male, with upper body trauma. The victim was…
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Incident Date/Time: June 22, 2024, at approximately 3:28 AM
Incident Location: 1900 Block of Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33602On June 22, 2024, at approximately 3:28 a.m., Tampa Police responded to the 1900 block of N Dale Mabry Hwy, near W Spruce…
Incident Location: 1900 Block of Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33602On June 22, 2024, at approximately 3:28 a.m., Tampa Police responded to the 1900 block of N Dale Mabry Hwy, near W Spruce…
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TAMPA, FL. (July 9, 2024) -- The Tampa Police Department is currently working to identify and apprehend the suspect who committed an armed robbery at a local motel.
Just after 10:00 pm on July 2, 2024, Tampa Police officers responded to…
Just after 10:00 pm on July 2, 2024, Tampa Police officers responded to…
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TAMPA, FL. (July 5, 2024) -- Tampa Police arrested 26-year-old Ryan Moss (black male, 8/5/1997) and 27-year-old Kelvin Duran (Hispanic male, 3/1/1997) following a shooting outside the Pink Pussycat Lounge, located at 10924 N. Nebraska Ave., early on…
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Mayor Jane Castor and Chief Lee Bercaw will welcome 17 new officers as the Tampa Police Department holds a swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, at 2:00 pm in Ballroom D of the Tampa Convention Center.…
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TAMPA, FL. (July 06, 2024)- Around 4:19 am, Tampa Police responded to a residence on the 13-Hundred Block Of South Bermuda Blvd in the Palmetto Beach Community for a reported burglary.An adult male in the residence reported an individual unlawfully…
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TAMPA, FL. (July 2, 2024) -- Tampa Police arrested 36-year-old Arayiah Hudson (black female, 10/21/1987), and charged her in the murder of her four-year-old son, Joseph Hudson.
"This is a heinous crime. Every child deserves to feel safe…
"This is a heinous crime. Every child deserves to feel safe…
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Mayor Jane Castor's Boom by the Bay, an annual event filled with fireworks, concerts, and competitions, is set to return on Thursday, July 4, at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park.This event, which began in 2019, is a family-friendly, community…
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Tampa Police have arrested 29-year-old Andre Aris (B/M, 10/17/1994) in connection with the death of a 35-year-old man.On June 21, 2024, at approximately 11:54 a.m., officers responded to the 17000 block of Dona Michelle Drive, following a report of…
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Tampa Police have arrested 57-year-old Eddy Caron (black male, 7/23/1967) in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 52-year-old white male that occurred on June 12th, 2024, near the intersection of N. 15th St. and E. Hillsborough Ave."We hope that…
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TAMPA, Fla.- On June 23, 2024, at approximately 4:40 am, Tampa Police received a 911 call for a shooting at 11606 McKinley Drive.Upon arrival officers located two vehicles that had been shot at in the parking lot. A total of four people were injured…
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TAMPA, FL. (June 23, 2024) -- On Saturday, June 22, 2024, Tampa Police Officers were called to 2307 East Busch Boulevard for the report of a disturbance.The preliminary investigation found there was a dispute between two people that led to an adult…
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Tampa Police Officers are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in the 8000 block of New Tampa Boulevard just after 2:30 pm Friday.
An adult male was located with gunshot wounds and pronounced deceased on the scene.
Shortly…
An adult male was located with gunshot wounds and pronounced deceased on the scene.
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Tampa Police are currently conducting a death investigation in the 17000 block of Dona Michelle Drive. Officers responded after a body was found in a state of advanced decomposition.It is very early in the investigation. Updates will be provided as…
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TAMPA, FL. (June 21, 2024) -- Tampa Police officers were called to the report of what appeared to be a domestic-related assault taking place in the 4000 block of West Hillsborough Avenue at approximately 2:20 am.
Witnesses provided a detailed…
Witnesses provided a detailed…
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The Tampa Police Department awarded $35,000 in total funding to eight local community organizations. The funding will aid community partners who are engaged in projects and programs benefiting the citizens of Tampa and that support the spirit of the…
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Committed to reducing its carbon footprint, the City of Tampa is excited to learn it will be awarded a nearly one-million-dollar grant to fund the purchase of up to 13 new electric police vehicles for the Tampa Police Department.U.S. Representative…
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TAMPA, Fla. (June 17, 2024) -- The Tampa Police Department Black History Committee is proud to announce the upcoming Juneteenth Summer Block Party at Perry Harvey Park.
This event will feature local vendors, nonprofits, special recognitions,…
This event will feature local vendors, nonprofits, special recognitions,…
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