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Tampa Police were dispatched to 804 E. Forest Ave for the report of a person who was found deceased in an enclosed area of the parking lot early Sunday morning. Officers arrived to find the body of an adult black male, in his mid-forties, with upper…
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Mayor Jane Castor has issued the following statement:
"Police Chief Mary O'Connor has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into a recent traffic stop. Assistant Chief Lee Bercaw is serving as acting Chief."
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The Tampa Police Department has a court-authorized arrest warrant for a man recently involved in a domestic battery incident with a woman.
On November 28, 2022, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the suspect and victim were involved in a verbal…
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A Tampa Police officer was injured in a crash Thursday morning, as he was riding his motorcycle eastbound on Adamo Drive. The 54-year-old Hispanic female driver of a red Honda Accord, crossed southbound along Adamo Drive, cutting in front of the…
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The Tampa Police Department would like to address a recent off-duty incident involving Chief of Police Mary O'Connor.
On the evening of November 12, 2022, Chief O'Connor and her spouse were stopped by a Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputy while…
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DATE/TIME: Thursday, December 1, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
LOCATION: Adamo Drive @ N. 26th Street
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A Tampa Police officer was injured in a crash on Thursday morning at 11:00 AM, as he was riding his motorcycle eastbound on Adamo Drive near N.…
A Tampa Police officer was injured in a crash on Thursday morning at 11:00 AM, as he was riding his motorcycle eastbound on Adamo Drive near N.…
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A man who fired his weapon outside a South Tampa bar after yelling racial slurs on Monday has been taken into custody.
Just before 9 PM on November 21, 2022, the Tampa Police Department responded to the SOHO Saloon, located at 410 S Howard…
Just before 9 PM on November 21, 2022, the Tampa Police Department responded to the SOHO Saloon, located at 410 S Howard…
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The Tampa Police Department arrested a suspect who was caught on surveillance cameras threatening fast food workers on Friday evening.
Shortly after 5:30 PM on November 18, 2022, an adult male entered the Burger King located at 611 S Dale Mary…
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Two suspects were arrested following a drug investigation that led to the recovery of both weapons and narcotics.
Just before 4 PM on Friday, November 18, 2022, Tampa Police officers executed a search warrant for narcotics at a home located…
Just before 4 PM on Friday, November 18, 2022, Tampa Police officers executed a search warrant for narcotics at a home located…
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At 11:24 PM on November 16, 2022, the Tampa Police Department was called to a traffic crash at Busch Blvd E / Nebraska Av N involving a Nissan Maxima and a Mercedes SUV. At the time of the accident, the Nissan was traveling West on Busch Blvd…
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At 6:40 PM on November 10, 2022, the Tampa Police Department was called to a traffic crash involving a motor scooter and a vehicle. An adult male was operating the scooter with a 10-year-old boy sitting in front of him. The adult and child were…
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On November 6 at 1:30 AM, a man was shot and killed under the overpass at Hillsborough and Dale Mabry. Late last night, Tampa Police detectives arrested 30-year-old Timothy McGovern. He has been charged with First Degree Murder in the case.
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At 5:21 AM, Tampa Police were dispatched to the report of a shooting in the 8600 block of N. 11th St. Officers arrived to find an adult male in his mid-forties, the victim of an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered emergency first…
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On Sunday, November 6 at 1:57 AM, Tampa Police were dispatched to the underpass at W. Hillsborough Ave and N. Dale Mabry Hwy for the report of an unresponsive male. Officers arrived to find a deceased adult male, in his late 30’s, the victim of an…
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The Tampa Police Department has arrested a suspect who shot two dogs, killing one, during an attempted armed robbery. Jayden Makell Harris, 17, was arrested on Thursday, November 3, 2022, on multiple felony charges.
On October 28, just…
On October 28, just…
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Tampa Police Detectives are working to identify two suspects who stole over $1,000 worth of welding cable and fled in a U-Haul with a walrus on the side (similar to the stock photo attached).
The theft occurred in the early morning hours of…
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Tampa Police are working a death investigation in the 200 block of W. Emily St. where human skeletal remains were found on the vacant property.
Although there are no apparent signs of foul play, it is very early in the investigation.…
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The City of Tampa and the Tampa Police Department has been awarded grant funding through the Department of Justice (DOJ) that will play a key role in preventing and reducing violent crime and improving overall community safety.
The City of…
The City of…
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Tampa Police Detectives are asking the community to look at the attached image. The sketch was generated based on the description of the suspect who shot and killed a dog during an attempted armed robbery in the 2600 block of W. Powhatan Avenue on…
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On Tuesday, November 1, at 6:00 PM, Chief O'Connor, joined by Mayor Jane Castor and other community leaders, will host a Community Forum to discuss topics including violent crime, crime reduction programs, community engagement, specific neighborhood…
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Just before 7:00 PM on Friday night, a Hispanic male in his early-50’s was walking his two dachshunds in the 2600 block of W. Powhatan Avenue when an armed black male came up from behind him, pointed a gun, and demanded money. The dogs became…
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On 10/27/2022 at 11:28 pm, officers were dispatched to the 8500 block of N. Hamner Ave in reference to shots heard in the area. Officers arrived to find an adult Hispanic male, in his late 30's, with a gunshot to the upper body. Although officers…
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Tampa Police were dispatched to the intersection of N. Oregon Ave and W. Flora St just before 8:00 PM on Wednesday night for the report of the driver of a black, early 2000’s model VW Jetta firing a gun and hitting a red Toyota Camry.
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TAMPA POLICE JOIN IN STATEWIDE TRAFFIC SAFETY CAMPAIGN
The Tampa Police Department is pleased to be one of several law enforcement agencies in the Tampa Bay Area joining a statewide safety campaign to keep pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists…
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Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor, and city leaders will join Steven Rogai of Rogai Family Foundation and other supporters of law enforcement as they unveil “TAKING A STANCE,” a law enforcement officer memorial sculpture created to…
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A suspect has been arrested by the Tampa Police Department following a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning on N 16th Street.
At approximately 2:50 AM on October 23, 2022, as nightlife establishments were closing, a physical…
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Following an extensive search and investigation, the Tampa Police Department has arrested two men linked to a deadly shooting outside a Tampa nightclub.
With the help of the U.S. Marshal's Office Fugitive Task Force, Josue Clavel, 22, and Damaso…
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At approximately 8:40 AM on Friday, October 21, 2022, A staff member at Shaw Elementary School, located at 11311 N 15th St in Tampa, observed an adult male frantically banging on the front door of the administrative building asking to be let…
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The Tampa Police Department has arrested a juvenile on multiple felony charges following a shooting incident last Friday.
Officers were called to the 6200 block of S Manhattan Ave at approximately 8:40 a.m. on October 14, 2022, shortly after two…
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The Tampa Police Department has arrested a man who drove his SUV through a south Tampa business on Tuesday morning while attempting to hit a woman.
At approximately 8 AM on October 18, 2022, officers arrived at a business located at 3201 S Dale…
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The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on the 1500 block of E 27th Ave.
At approximately 9 AM on Monday, October 17, 2022, ShotSpotter detected the sound of multiple gunshots near Orange Grove Middle School,…
At approximately 9 AM on Monday, October 17, 2022, ShotSpotter detected the sound of multiple gunshots near Orange Grove Middle School,…
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The Tampa Police Department has identified a suspect involved in a fatal shooting at the LIT Cigar and Martini Lounge on October 9, 2022. Detectives are also working to identify a second suspect.
An arrest warrant has been obtained for…
An arrest warrant has been obtained for…
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The Tampa Police Department arrested an 8th grade student at Stewart Middle School on Monday morning, after it was reported that she was in possession of an electronic stun weapon.
On October 10, 2022, an observant parent noticed 14-year-old…
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The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting that left an infant injured on Saturday.
Shortly after 1 PM on September 3, 2022, officers were called to a home located on the 8300 block of 17th St in Tampa in reference to a 5-month…
Shortly after 1 PM on September 3, 2022, officers were called to a home located on the 8300 block of 17th St in Tampa in reference to a 5-month…
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Tampa Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at a downtown night club.
Just before 3AM on October 9, 2022, officers responded to the report of shots fired near the LIT Cigar & Martini Lounge at 908 N Franklin St…
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The Tampa Police Department has located the suspect linked to a shooting on October 5, 2022, in which a homeless family of five was shot at while sleeping in their vehicle.
Through investigative means, detectives identified Christopher…
Through investigative means, detectives identified Christopher…
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The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning on the 2200 block of N Oregon Ave, leaving a pregnant mother injured.
At approximately 4:30 AM, a family of five was sleeping in their vehicle in…
At approximately 4:30 AM, a family of five was sleeping in their vehicle in…
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Tampa, Fla. (Oct. 4, 2022) - Just before midnight on August 24th, 2022, officers were dispatched to a ShotSpotter detection at the Shell Gas Station on N. 50th St. where they located a victim, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, laying on the…
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The Tampa Police Department arrested a man caught burglarizing vehicles designated for Hurricane Ian repair work.
At approximately 4:30AM on Tuesday, October 4, officers responded to 701 E. Bird St, a staging area for hurricane relief…
At approximately 4:30AM on Tuesday, October 4, officers responded to 701 E. Bird St, a staging area for hurricane relief…
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Chief Mary O’Connor & Chief Barbara Tripp
DATE: Thursday, September 29, 2022
TIME: 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Emergency Operations Center…
DATE: Thursday, September 29, 2022
TIME: 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Emergency Operations Center…
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MEDIA AVAILABILITY TODAY
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor
DATE: Thursday, September 29, 2022
TIME: 12:30 PM
LOCATION: Meet outside the City of Tampa EOC (711 E.…
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor
DATE: Thursday, September 29, 2022
TIME: 12:30 PM
LOCATION: Meet outside the City of Tampa EOC (711 E.…
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Be aware of hazards, such as carbon monoxide poisoning, fire and electrocution. Be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions on how to use the generator.
FEMA's Generator Safety information
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Mayor Jane Castor will be available to speak about the City of Tampa's efforts to ensure the community is prepared for potential severe weather on Sunday, September 25 at 9:15 AM at the MacFarlane Park Sandbag Distribution Site.
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Tampa Police have arrested a suspect linked to at least four business burglaries in the city.
Just before 5 AM on September 16, 2022, the front glass door of the Vincent & Tampa Cigar Company, located at 3103 N Howard Ave, was shattered…
Just before 5 AM on September 16, 2022, the front glass door of the Vincent & Tampa Cigar Company, located at 3103 N Howard Ave, was shattered…
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The Tampa Police Department issued six warrants, primarily on employees working at bars in Ybor City, following a two-month drug-buy operation dubbed "Operation Last Call."
Detectives were made aware of several individuals selling drugs inside…
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The Tampa Police Department has arrested a group of teens linked to multiple overnight auto burglaries.
Just before 2 AM on Wednesday, September 14, officers responded to the 7500 block of S Kissimmee St after a victim reported seeing multiple…
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The investigation continues into an early morning homicide in Tampa.
Tampa Police detectives have learned that the individual shot was a current student at the University of Tampa. According to witnesses, the individual was hanging out with friends…
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In April of 2022, the Tampa Police Department received a cyber tip regarding a person in Tampa who was sharing child pornography via social media.
Through investigative means, Tampa PD officers were led to the home of Anthony Pendleton III, 26…
Through investigative means, Tampa PD officers were led to the home of Anthony Pendleton III, 26…
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The Tampa Police Department has arrested a 13-year-old student who lit a classmate's clothing on fire on Wednesday.
Tampa Police and Tampa Fire investigators were called to North Tampa Alternative School, located at 8602 N Armenia Ave, at…
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The Tampa Police Department arrested a 10th grade student at Blake High School on Wednesday afternoon, after he was discovered with a loaded gun on campus.
On September 14, 2022, multiple students were reprimanded by school staff for hanging out in…
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