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Delvin White was terminated from employment with the Tampa Police Department for violations of policy that prohibit discriminatory conduct. White, an eight-year veteran of the department, was most recently assigned as a School Resource Officer at…
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Tampa Police responded to the Palm Ave Apartment complex, located at 10610 N. 30th St., on Tuesday morning after a female called 911 saying she shot someone before hanging up. Officers arrived to find a 28-year-old black male victim of a…
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On March 1 at 7:24 PM, Tampa Police were dispatched to the report of a shooting in the 8100 block of N. Brooks St. Officers arrived to find an 18-year-old black male, in a black sedan, suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a…
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The City of Tampa is hosting its annual Josephine Howard Stafford Memorial Award ceremony on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. The event is set to take place at Lykes Gaslight Square Park at 241 East Madison Street in downtown Tampa, and will be…
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This afternoon, a staff member at Coleman Middle School alerted the administration that students were reporting 12-year-old Reese Cash had a stun-gun on campus. The School Resource Officer removed the student from class. She admitted…
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Tampa Police arrested 25-year-old Juan Colon-Lugo, charging him with manslaughter in a shooting death that occurred on February 24 on E. Annie St.
Tampa Police received a 911 call late Wednesday night reporting gunshots had been heard in…
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At 6:14 PM, Tampa Police were dispatched to the report of shots heard in the 900 block of S. 22nd St. Officers arrived to find an adult black male in his mid-40's, deceased as the result of an apparent gunshot wound. Minutes later, officers…
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Detectives have been working to develop leads in an armed robbery that took place in October and are now asking for help from the community. The 25-year-old victim, who is deaf and mute, was standing in the 8300 N.40th St waiting for a bus in the…
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Tampa Police Detectives began a surveillance operation of Armando Recycling, located at 4101 E. 12th Ave, following an anonymous tip that the business was operating as an unlicensed secondary metals recycler, as well as noting an increase in…
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Detectives worked diligently to identify and apprehend the subject who violently assaulted an elderly female as she was walking to work Thursday morning. During their investigation, they were able to gather information that 55-year-old Antonio…
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Tampa Police Detectives are working to identify and apprehend the subject who violently assaulted an elderly female as she was walking to work in the 5100 block of N. Nebraska Ave. early Thursday morning.
The suspect was in a dark-colored (possibly…
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Tampa Police Detectives are currently working to identify the subject in the photos, who unlawfully and inappropriately grabbed an adult female against her will Sunday night. Witnesses…
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In the early hours of February 6, Tampa Police responded to the report of a shooting in the 1200 block of N. 20th St.
Early investigation has shown that an armed suspect (described as a black male in his mid-twenties, approximately 5’ 11…
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DATE/TIME: Friday, January 29, 2021 @ 1:06 PM
LOCATION: Monroe Middle School; 4716 W. Montgomery Ave
ARRESTED: Scott Decerant, black male, 4/15/2009
DETAILS: An 11-year-old student was found to have a loaded handgun on school…
LOCATION: Monroe Middle School; 4716 W. Montgomery Ave
ARRESTED: Scott Decerant, black male, 4/15/2009
DETAILS: An 11-year-old student was found to have a loaded handgun on school…
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On 1/22/21 an anonymous e-mail was sent to University of Tampa security, making a threat to attack the facility. The anonymous e-mailer said he was seeking revenge for being expelled.
An interior and exterior sweep was conducted, within and…
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Details: At 3:52 AM Friday morning, the Tampa Police Department received a call regarding three subjects, wearing black clothing, breaking into an ATM at the Chase Bank located at 1322 S. Dale Mabry Hwy. Officers and Air Service arrived just…
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DATE/TIME: Thursday, January 21, 2021 @ 4:38 PM
LOCATION: 8408 N. Orleans Ave
SUBJECT: Terry Lee Butts, white male, (12/19/1949)
Details: Tampa Police responded to the report of “shots heard” in the 1400 block W. Waters Ave. One…
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Tampa Police were dispatched to the report of a subject being shot in the 2800 block of Satellite Court on Thursday afternoon. Officers arrived to find an adult black male victim of a critical gunshot wound and immediately began providing emergency…
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Tampa Police Homicide Detectives join the family of Victor Jimenez to ask the community for help in solving his murder. Victor was the victim of upper body trauma and found dead on the afternoon of January 10, after officers were dispatched to the…
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DATE/TIME: Monday January 18, 2021 @ 9:41 PM
LOCATION: 6401 S. Westshore Blvd
BUSINESS: Bowery Bayside Apartments
SUBJECT: Jeremy D Liwag, Asian male, (10/15/1992)
OFFICER INVOLVED: 36-year-old white male, 6 years @ TPD
ADDITIONAL VICTIM…
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At 2:27 AM, Tampa Police were called for a disturbance at the Truth Lounge (4202 W. Cayuga St) as they were attempting to close in the early hours Tuesday morning. The occupants of multiple vehicles fired guns from their cars before all fleeing…
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DATE/TIME: Monday January 19, 2021 @ 9:41 PM
LOCATION: 6401 S. Westshore Blvd
BUSINESS: Bowery Bayside Apartments
SUBJECT: 28-year-old Asian male
OFFICER INVOLVED: 36-year-old white male, 6 years @ TPD
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Tampa Police were called for…
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It is with deepest sorrow the Tampa Police Department confirms the passing of retired Police Chief Austin “A.C.” McLane. Chief McLane began his service to the City of Tampa on January 14, 1963. He rose through the ranks and was promoted to Chief…
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It is with heavy hearts the Tampa Police Department family announces the passing of Kirby Rainsberger, our Legal Advisor, Chief Assistant City Attorney, and friend.
Chief Dugan mourned Kirby’s passing; “It is difficult to express, in words, the…
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The Tampa Police Department is releasing body-worn camera footage of the gunfire exchanges that took place during a 21-hour standoff with armed barricaded subject Renardo Bucklon. The following clips are the instances when Bucklon and officers…
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Incident Date/Time: 1/10/2021 at 7:15 PM
Location: 6202 N 40th St.
Incident Type: Shooting/Homicide
Victim Info: 24-year-old black male (deceased); 23-year-old black female (injured)
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On January 10 at 4:23 PM, Tampa Police responded to the report of a male down near the area of N. Grady Ave and W. Osborne Ave. When officers arrived, they located a deceased Hispanic male homicide victim, in his mid-50's, with upper body trauma.…
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On Sunday, January 10, at 10:53 AM, Tampa Police responded to the report of a subject down in the 3000 block of N. Morgan St. When officers arrived, they located a deceased black male in his mid-30's, the victim of upper body trauma. Currently…
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Incident Date/Time: 1/10/2021 at 5:43 AM
Location: 1600 block W. De Leon St.
Suspect Info: Scott Massa, white male (10/01/1969)
Suspect's Vehicle: maroon 2007 Chevy Tahoe
Details: In the early morning hours of…
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CHARGED: Kelvin Reynoso, black male (12/02/1999)
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: January 8, 2019 @ 10:51 PM
INCIDENT LOCATION: 8700 block N. Tangerine Pl
Tampa Police Homicide Detectives continue their ongoing investigation into the 2019 murders and today,…
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Upon conclusion of an internal investigation, Jarda Bradford was terminated from employment with the Tampa Police Department in relation to her arrest on felony tampering with evidence charges. The termination became effective Friday, January 08,…
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INCIDENT DATE/TIME: January 8, 2019 @ 10:51 PM
INCIDENT LOCATION: 8700 block N. Tangerine Pl ARREST DATE/TIME: January 8, 2021 @ 11:56 AM
ARREST LOCATION: 11112 US 41, Gibsonton, FL 33534 ARRESTED: Garian Antonio Brown, black male, (5/9/…
INCIDENT LOCATION: 8700 block N. Tangerine Pl ARREST DATE/TIME: January 8, 2021 @ 11:56 AM
ARREST LOCATION: 11112 US 41, Gibsonton, FL 33534 ARRESTED: Garian Antonio Brown, black male, (5/9/…
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DATE/TIME: January 6, 2021 @ 11:04 AM
LOCATION: Chamberlain High School, 9401 N. Boulevard
ARRESTED: Messiah Tyson, black male (8/20/2005) DETAILS: Tampa Police arrested Messiah Tyson today after he was found to have an unloaded…
LOCATION: Chamberlain High School, 9401 N. Boulevard
ARRESTED: Messiah Tyson, black male (8/20/2005) DETAILS: Tampa Police arrested Messiah Tyson today after he was found to have an unloaded…
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Incident Date/Time: 12/26/2020 at 1:51 AM
Incident Location: E. 7th Ave and N. 20th St Arrest Date/Time: 1/4/2021 at 5:00 PM
Arrest Location: 10319 Hunters Haven Blvd., Riverview, FL 33578
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Incident Location: E. 7th Ave and N. 20th St Arrest Date/Time: 1/4/2021 at 5:00 PM
Arrest Location: 10319 Hunters Haven Blvd., Riverview, FL 33578
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Incident Date/Time: 12/29/2020 at 1:09 PM
Location: W. Columbus Drive over the Hillsborough River
Incident Type: Shooting
Victim Info: adult black male Details: Tampa Police responded to…
Location: W. Columbus Drive over the Hillsborough River
Incident Type: Shooting
Victim Info: adult black male Details: Tampa Police responded to…
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DATE/TIME: Thursday December 24, 2020 @ 3:06 PM
SUBJECT: Renardo Bucklon, black male (12/10/1976)
LOCATION: 2904 Melburne Blvd
OFFICERS: Sgt. Sean Stuart, 22 year TPD veteran; Sgt. Shannon Murphy, 17 year TPD veteran (both waived Marsy’s Law…
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Incident Date/Time: 12/26/2020 at 1:51 AM
Location: E. 7th Av and N. 20th St
Incident Type: Homicide/Shooting Victim Info: 43-year-old black male (deceased); 29-year-old black male (deceased); 33-year-old…
Location: E. 7th Av and N. 20th St
Incident Type: Homicide/Shooting Victim Info: 43-year-old black male (deceased); 29-year-old black male (deceased); 33-year-old…
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DATE/TIME: Thursday December 24, 2020 @ 3:06 PM
SUBJECT: Renardo Bucklon, black male (12/10/1976)
LOCATION: 2904 Melburne Blvd
After more than 21 hours, an armed barricaded subject was finally taken into custody.
DETAILS: An armed male…
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DATE/TIME: Thursday December 24, 2020 @ 3:06 PM
SUBJECT: black male, mid-40’s
LOCATION: 2904 Melburne Blvd
BUSINESS: Rodeway Inn DETAILS: An armed male barricaded himself, alone, in one of the rooms of the Rodeway Inn. Tampa…
SUBJECT: black male, mid-40’s
LOCATION: 2904 Melburne Blvd
BUSINESS: Rodeway Inn DETAILS: An armed male barricaded himself, alone, in one of the rooms of the Rodeway Inn. Tampa…
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DATE/TIME: Monday, December 21, 2020 @ 11:29 AM
LOCATION: N 18th St and E 19th Ave
VICTIM: 32-year-old black male
DETAILS: Tampa Police were dispatched to the report of 'shots heard' in the area of N. 18th St and E. 19th Ave. The officers arrived…
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Date/Time: December 18, 2020 @ 1:24 PM
Location: W. Ward St @ W. Nassau St
Occupant Info: Three (3) white males; 58 years old; 24 years old; 23 years old. DETAILS: The Tampa Police Communications Center was inundated with dozens of 911…
Location: W. Ward St @ W. Nassau St
Occupant Info: Three (3) white males; 58 years old; 24 years old; 23 years old. DETAILS: The Tampa Police Communications Center was inundated with dozens of 911…
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Note: While information regarding suicide investigations is generally not released in deference to the survivors, Chief Dugan and the family have authorized the release of the following synopsis.
Incident Date/Time: 12/9/2020 at 12:43…
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Using genetic genealogy to develop new leads and probable cause in a 22 year old case, the combined dedicated efforts of the Tampa Police Department, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office, and United…
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Incident Date/Time: 12/7/2020 at 8:47 AM
Location: 6800 block Lyman Ave
Incident Type: Homicide
Victim: 38-year-old Hispanic male Details: On 12/07/20 at 8:47 AM, Tampa Police responded to the report of an…
Location: 6800 block Lyman Ave
Incident Type: Homicide
Victim: 38-year-old Hispanic male Details: On 12/07/20 at 8:47 AM, Tampa Police responded to the report of an…
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Incident Date/Time: November 2, 2020 @ 8:01 AM
Location: N. 29th St. & E. 19th Av.
Victim: Marqueas Williams, black male, 17-years-old (9/26/2003)
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Just after 8:00 on the morning of November…
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Incident Date/Time: 12/7/2020 at 5:10 AM
Location: W Hillsborough Ave @ N Tampa St
Victim Info: 54-year-old white male
Details: A 2015 Mazda CX5 was traveling eastbound on Hillsborough Ave just east of Highland Ave N. The pedestrian…
Location: W Hillsborough Ave @ N Tampa St
Victim Info: 54-year-old white male
Details: A 2015 Mazda CX5 was traveling eastbound on Hillsborough Ave just east of Highland Ave N. The pedestrian…
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Incident Date/Time: 11/30/2020 at 1:29 PM Location: 4500 block E. 26th Ave
Incident Type: Aggravated Battery with Firearm
Victim Info: 52-year-old black male
Suspect Arrested: Mardell Fipps, black male, 11/24/1983
Charges: Attempted…
Incident Type: Aggravated Battery with Firearm
Victim Info: 52-year-old black male
Suspect Arrested: Mardell Fipps, black male, 11/24/1983
Charges: Attempted…
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During the month of October, the Tampa Police Department will be accepting applications for the Police Recruit Scholarship Program.The Tampa Police Department seeks the best possible candidates to become police officers with our agency. The…
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Mayor Jane Castor, along with Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan, will be dedicating the most recent installment of Art on the Block program, a mural at the R.I.C.H House at Robles Park. Local artist Ya Levy La’Ford, who was commissioned to create the…
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Incident Date/Time: 11/4/2020 at 5:00 AMLocation: 5500 block N. 32nd StreetVictim Info: 49-year-old black maleDetails: Tampa Police responded to the report of shots heard' in the 5500 block of N. 32nd St. early this morning. Officers arrived to find…
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