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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…

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On April 22, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers in an unmarked unit observed a 2020 Nissan Rogue traveling westbound on E Hanna Ave approaching N 43rd St driving recklessly at a high rate of…

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Tampa Police Detectives are asking the community for assistance in identifying those responsible for the shooting death of 14-year-old Jevario Buie. On Wednesday, April 17th, just after 3:30 pm,…

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On April 19, 2024, less than 24 hours after the incident occurred, Tampa Police arrested 38-year-old Nicholas Harrison Jr. (H/M), in connection with the death of the 27-year-old victim (B/M). At…

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Tampa Police are investigating a crash at the intersection of E. Busch Blvd. and N. Nebraska Ave. that involved a Tampa Police vehicle and injured a 16-year-old pedestrian. On April 19, 2024, at…

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Incident Date/Time: April 18, 2024 at 11:40 PM Location: Busch Blvd / N. 50th St.   On April 18, 2024, at approximately 11:40 p.m., the driver of a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, later /identified as…

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In 2022, the City of Tampa was awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), a component of the Office of Justice Programs, to develop and implement a Community Violence…

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Event Season Rolls On Heads up, Tampa! We have yet another jam-packed weekend ahead, filled with parades, performances, and the predictable volumes of traffic that come along with them. Drivers…

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Tampa Police continue to investigate an incident at 11201 McKinley Dr. Just after 3:30 pm on Wednesday, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) staff received a call from a male who stated he…

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“Bank jugging” is a term used when criminals target people who withdraw cash from banks or ATMs. These criminals watch for individuals leaving with bank envelopes or bags, then follow them to steal…

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Tampa Police Detectives are currently investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of an adult white male in his early 40s. Just before 2:00 am on Monday, April 15, 2024, Tampa Police…

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Incident Date/Time: Approximately 4:08 p.m. on April 9, 2024 Incident Location: 1900 block of N. Ola Ave On April 9, 2024, at approximately 4:08 p.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of N. Ola…

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To our Tampa community, The Tampa Police Department is deeply concerned about gun violence, especially when young members of our community are involved. Although there was an overall decrease in…

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Incident Date/Time: March 27, 2024 at approximately 2:40 p.m. Incident Location: Westshore Plaza (250 Westshore Plaza) Tampa police detectives made quick arrests following a shooting in the parking…

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TAMPA, Fla.- The Tampa Police Department arrested a 21-year-old male in connection to a shooting at a parking garage along the 1500 block of East 5th Avenue. Around 2:50 am, officers on patrol…

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VIDEO LINK On March 16th, 2024, just after 4:00 pm, Tampa Police Officers were dispatched to a call of smoke coming from a home located at 3006 E. Chipco St. Responding officers were informed that a…

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The Tampa Police Department helicopter played a key role in the swift and safe apprehension of two individuals involved in reckless driving and a street intersection takeover. VIDEO LINK In the…

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TAMPA, Fla.- March 15 is known as “National Shoe the World Day”, a day that sheds light on the importance of footwear and the need for quality footwear for millions of people worldwide who can’t…

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  Road closures begin at 1pm on 3/16, and will remain closed until after the parade. It's going to be shamrockin' busy in downtown Tampa this weekend due to the St. Patrick's Day parade,…