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Tampa Police Traffic Homicide Detectives arrested a second suspect in connection with the fatal crash that occurred on June 3rd, 2024, at the intersection of N Dale Mabry Hwy and W South Ave."This is…

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Incident Date/Time: June 3, 2024 at approximately 10:25 a.m.Incident Location: N Dale Mabry Hwy / W South AveOn June 3, 2024, at approximately 10:25 a.m. Tampa Police officers responded to the…

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Incident Date/Time: June 1, 2024 at approximately 1:15 p.m.Incident Location: 1100 block of Ray Charles BlvdOn June 1, 2024, at approximately 1:15 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Ray…

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Incident Date/Time: June 2, 2024, at approximately 11:47 a.m.Incident Location: N 11 St & W Hillsborough AveOn June 2, 2024, at approximately 11:47 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of…

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TAMPA, Fla.- The Tampa Police Department announced a new pilot program in partnership with the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative (HCPLC) to offer free gun locks to the community.The…

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As the Atlantic Hurricane Season approaches, starting this Saturday, June 1, and running through November 30, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting above-normal…

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On Friday, May 24, 2024, Tampa Police Detectives charged 38-year-old Rotesha Silveus (Indian female, 10/26/1985) with the murder of her 18-year-old daughter, Natavia Sanders."This is a heartbreaking…

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Tampa Police, working with the assistance of the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force, have arrested 48-year-old Jeffrey Moyer (white male, 9/17/1975) on charges stemming from the drug…

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Tampa Police responded to a single-vehicle traffic fatality that occurred on S. Dale Mabry Avenue just after midnight on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Investigators believe speed was a major contributing…

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Tampa Police Detectives are investigating multiple burglaries that occurred recently and are hoping someone may be able to help identify the suspects.In three recent burglaries, the suspects broke…

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Tampa Police Officers recovered two guns, one of which was reported stolen, and arrested an 18-year-old for carrying a concealed firearm.On May 18, 2024, at approximately 10:30 pm, Tampa Police…

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After conducting a traffic stop, Tampa Police Officers recovered drugs and two guns from the car, one of which was illegally converted to a fully automatic machine gun. The driver and passenger were…

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At approximately, 1:00 a.m., on May 13, 2024, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) issued an Amber Alert for 9-year-old Briana Pagan.At the time of the alert, authorities believed that…

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On May 12, 2024, right before 3:00 a.m., the Tampa Police Department began an investigation into a deadly shooting that occurred in the 500 block of S. Howard Ave.Based on the preliminary…

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TAMPA, Fla.- The Tampa Police Department is actively working to identify the suspect seen in a video related to a stabbing incident that took place on March 4, 2024, on the 1500 block of East 8th…

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Don't be alarmed if you hear explosions, simulated gunfire, and low-flying helicopters on Wednesday, May 8, near the Tampa Convention Center, as U.S. Special Operations Command hosts a thrilling…

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In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Mayor Jane Castor and the City of Tampa will celebrate AAPI heritage and cultural diversity at the 2024 Tampa Asian Pacific Islander…

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Tampa Police arrested 37-year-old Whitney Newsome in relation to a shooting on Friday that left two dead.“I am incredibly proud of the dedication and efficiency demonstrated by our detectives and…

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Just after 1:30 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2024, Tampa Police responded to a call from New Springs Charter School, located at 2410 E Busch Blvd. School staff reported that several children reportedly…

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To enhance communication with our Spanish-speaking residents, we are excited to announce the launch of "Noticias de Policia De Tampa." This weekly feature will be available on Policia De Tampa's…

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In a decision approved by the Tampa City Council, the City of Tampa has cemented its commitment to public safety by entering into an agreement for current Police Chief Lee Bercaw to continue leading…

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NEVER FORGOTTEN The Tampa Police Department will honor the fallen during the 2024 Tampa Police Memorial Ceremony. Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw, along with the Tampa Police…

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Just before 7:00 pm on April 28, 2024, Tampa Police responded to a report of a deceased infant near McKay Hall at the University of Tampa. Upon arrival, officers located a newborn female wrapped in a…

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Op-ed by Chief Lee Bercaw Receiving a call regarding multiple shooting victims is a situation no police chief wants to face, whether it occurs in the early hours of a Sunday morning on Halloween…

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The Tampa Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with a series of laser strikes targeting commercial aircraft approaching Tampa International Airport (TPA). Since January 1st, 2024, TPD…