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Tampa Police are currently investigating a traffic crash resulting in a fatality in the 2200 block of E. Fowler Avenue. Preliminary reports reveal a motorcycle struck a Chevy pickup truck. Although officers provided emergency first aid, the…
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On September 24, 2023, at approximately 3:15 a.m., officers responded to the Scruggs Manor apartment complex on N. 22nd St. in reference to a deceased adult male.
Upon officers arrival, the adult male was located with a fatal gunshot wound.…
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Suspect: Alberto Rodriguez-Stephenson
DOB: 08/14/1986
Charge: One Felony Count of Murder In The First Degree Premeditated Firearm – Possess
On September 22, 2023, at 11:56 p.m., Tampa Police arrested 37-year-old Alberto Rodriguez Stephenson in…
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The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on September 22, 2023, at approximately 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of E. Busch Blvd. and N. Connechusett Rd.
Based on the preliminary investigation, the suspect arrived at the…
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On September 21, 2023, at approximately 11:00 p.m., an officer conducting a narcotics investigation was testing a substance that was believed to be Fentanyl.
Following the substance testing positive for Fentanyl, the officer was completing…
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Mayor Jane Castor, Chief Lee Bercaw, and the entire Tampa Police Department will formally recognize the promotion of fifty members of the department in a ceremony to be held on Friday, September 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in Ballroom C of the Tampa…
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The Tampa Police Department has received multiple calls from concerned citizens in reference to a telephone scam.
Scammers have been targeting residents within the city of Tampa identifying themselves as TPD personnel. The Scammers make…
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Incident Date/Time: 09/20/2023 at 2:30 AM
Location: of I-4 W/ E Columbus Dr.
Details: The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal crash between 2006 Scion TC and 2020 Peterbilt dump truck, at the intersection of I-4 W…
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Incident Date/Time: 09/18/2023 at 11:15 PM
Location: 1000 Block of Crenshaw St.
Tampa Police officers responded to a residential fire at the 1000 block of Crenshaw St. on 09/18/2023. Upon arrival, officers, along with Tampa Fire Rescue, assisted…
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At 7:40 pm, a Tampa Police officer was traveling westbound along Busch Boulevard crossing N. 22nd St at the green light when a 13-year-old female bicyclist attempted to cross Busch Blvd southbound, approximately 75 feet west of the crosswalk.
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On the afternoon of September 8, 2023, Tampa Police officers observed 17-year-old Jaquan Shuriah driving a maroon Kia Optima. Officers were aware that Shuriah did not possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in…
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Early Saturday morning, a Tampa Police Officer in his late 30s was injured after checking on the report of a person sleeping near railroad tracks on Busch Boulevard near 15th Street. The officer was returning to his vehicle when it was struck by a…
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Chief Lee Bercaw has announced his selection of Joneé Lewis as the new Director of Communication and Public Affairs for the Tampa Police Department. In her role, Joneé will serve as the public information coordinator and primary spokesperson for the…
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As part of our ongoing expansion of community outreach efforts, the Tampa Police Department is proud to announce the launch of our new initiative revolving around sports themes. The approach, titled “Sharing P…
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Just after 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2023, Tampa Police officers responded to the report of a house on fire in the 2500 block of E. Chelsea St. Officers arrived to find the house fully engulfed in flames. Tampa Fire Rescue responded to…
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The Tampa Police Department is committed to preventing DUIs and aims to reduce the number to zero DUI arrests across the city. Over the Labor Day weekend the Tampa Police Department increased their efforts to proactively address DUI offenses.…
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Just before 10:00 p.m. on September 1, 2023, Tampa Police were dispatched to the 8700 block of Hidden River Parkway when a family member reported his brother, a black male in his late 20s, was hallucinating and trying to run into traffic.
Officers…
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On September 1, 2023, Tampa Police arrested 16-year-old Sirius Jones after officers located a stolen 9-millimeter firearm (loaded) and more than 20 rounds of ammunition in the student’s backpack.
Hillsborough High School faculty received a…
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Tampa Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at the Malibu Apartments, located at 11711 N. 50th St. The incident took place on August 19, 2023 at approximately 11:30 p.m.
An unknown black male suspect arrived at the location to…
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Tampa Police responded to a traffic fatality in the 4500 block of Adamo Drive at approximately 11:56 a.m. on August 31, 2023.
A motorist driving a 2011 red Mitsubishi Outlander attempted to make a left hand turn onto Adamo Drive from N. 45th…
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Tampa Police responded to an early morning traffic fatality in the 2100 block of W. Waters Avenue at 5:46 a.m. Thursday morning.
A bicyclist, a white male in his early 40s, was traveling on the sidewalk on the north side of the road when he…
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PURPOSE: In its continuous efforts to keep residents informed on the approaching storm, the City of Tampa will be hosting regularly scheduled press updates at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), beginning Tuesday,…
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Tampa Police have arrested 32-year-old Jonathan Miller, Jr. (4/26/1991) in relation to the murder of an adult male in Borrell Park, located at 808 E. 26th Ave. on Sunday.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the deceased, a black male in his…
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Tampa Police investigated a traffic fatality at N. 45th St. and E. Hillsborough Ave. just before 3:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
The driver of a green Saturn Ion, a white male in his mid-80s, was making a right-hand turn (eastbound) onto Hillsborough…
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Tampa Police are investigating a homicide that stemmed from an altercation between two males in Borrell Park. Officers arrived to find the victim with upper body trauma. Although officers attempted to provide life-saving aid, he succumbed to his…
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On Thursday, August 24, 2024, Xernona Clayton will be visiting the Tampa Police Department and speaking with Tampa Police leaders to share her experiences and insights gained during the Civil Rights Movement. Ms. Clayton worked closely with Dr.…
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As Tampa Police Detectives investigate a commercial burglary, they are asking our community to review this video and help them identify the two suspects involved.
On August 18, 2023, at approximately 12:00 a.m., the suspects entered Karma Nest…
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Tampa Police officers and a Polk County Sheriffs deputy, working as members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force, came under fire when they attempted to serve a warrant on a wanted, dangerous suspect in Riverview.
On August 22, 2023, just before 10 a.m…
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Tampa Police officers and a Polk County Sheriffs deputy, working as members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force, came under fire when they attempted to serve a warrant on a wanted, dangerous suspect in Riverview.
On August 22, 2023, just before 10 a.m…
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As Tampa Police Detectives investigate a commercial burglary, they are asking our community to review this video and help them identify the suspect.
On August 17, 2023, at 11:26 p.m., a suspect was seen behind Bayshore Mediterranean Grill located…
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The Tampa Police Department is currently investigating a single-vehicle traffic fatality that occurred on N. 42nd Street. Preliminary investigation indicates that speed may have been a factor in the crash.
The vehicle, a white Nissan SUV,…
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As Tampa Police Detectives investigate an armed robbery, they are asking our community to take a good look at this video and possibly help them solve the crime.
On the afternoon of Aug 11, the suspect entered the RaceTrac gas station located at…
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Chief Lee Bercaw has promoted 46 members of the Tampa Police Department into new supervisory roles, while also finalizing his executive staff.
“Those selected for promotion are the future of the Tampa Police Department who have already proven their…
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The Tampa Police Department responded to a carjacking that took place early Monday afternoon in the 2300 block of W. Hillsborough Avenue.
The suspect, later identified as 23-year-old black male Lavonn Daniels (1/17/2000), assaulted two women as…
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Mayor Jane Castor and Chief Lee Bercaw will welcome 23 new members of the Tampa Police Department as they are sworn in as officers this afternoon. Each of the 23 are coming with experience from other law enforcement agencies and making the…
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On what should be a celebration of his eighth birthday, and one month since his tragic death, Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay has increased the reward for tips that lead to the identification and arrest of those who were involved in the homicide of…
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Similar to the holiday-themed “Shop With A Cop” events, the Tampa Police Department will host a two-day "Back-To-School Shop With A Cop" excursion with community youth at WestShore Plaza on Wednesday, August 2, and Thursday, August…
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At 9:47 pm on July 28, Tampa Police were dispatched to the 3600 block of E. Shadowlawn Ave for the report of someone possibly being shot. Officers arrived on scene and found an abandoned black 4-door Infiniti parked on the south side of the road.…
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Tampa Police Detectives are actively developing leads to identify and apprehend three subjects involved in an armed robbery Friday afternoon.
Just after 1:00 pm, a gray Nissan Altima with a white paper tag attached (displaying: OTX4425), was seen…
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The Tampa Police Department awarded $25,000 in total funding to ten local community organizations.
“The City of Tampa is recognized as one of the safest cities our size in the entire nation because we, as a police department, serve a community…
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The vendor was able to correct the technical issue causing some calls to the Tampa Police non-emergency and District Office lines to be disconnected. All lines are now back in working order. We appreciate everyone's understanding.
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The Tampa Police Department is again working with vendors to quickly address a technical issue causing some calls to our non-emergency number (813.231.6130) and our District Offices to be disconnected.
911 lines are NOT affected…
911 lines are NOT affected…
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Chief Lee Bercaw will award TPD C.A.R.E.S. funding to ten local non-profit organizations whose programs will serve to make Tampa a better community for all by supporting the spirit of the Tampa Police Department’s mission, which is to reduce crime…
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The vendor was able to correct the wireless issue. All lines are now working correctly.
Thank you for your patience!
The Tampa Police Department is working with vendors to quickly address a technical issue causing…
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Tampa PD Detectives have rescued two local human trafficking victims following an initial report from a victim when she visited the District 1 Office at the end of May 2023.
According to Victim 1, she had met the suspect while still living…
According to Victim 1, she had met the suspect while still living…
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On Sunday, July 23, just after 6:30 PM, Tampa Police responded to the report of a male with a gun outside the Marriott Waterside where the 2023 Florida Sheriff's Association's Summer Conference was being held. Officers arrived and were provided…
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From hobbits to Harry Potter and Star Wars, the 2023 Tampa Bay Comic Convention has a full lineup of activities to delight all types of fantasy and comic book fans. The Tampa Bay Comic Convention is returning to the Tampa Convention Center in…
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Tampa Police have determined the suspicious package reported at the Walmart located at 1505 N. Dale Mabry Hwy posed no threat to the public. The package appears to be a normal purchase item that had the labeling removed, leaving just a cardboard…
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Tampa Police officers were dispatched to the Walmart, located at 1505 N. Dale Mabry Highway, for the report of a suspicious package located outside the rear of the store.
In an abundance of caution, and to allow for the investigation,…
In an abundance of caution, and to allow for the investigation,…
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The Tampa Police Department is working to identify suspects involved in a shooting on Tuesday night that left a teenager deceased.
Shortly after 8:30PM on October 18, 2022, officers responded to the McDonald’s located at 4009 N Armenia Ave for a…
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