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Beginning Friday, December 29, 2023, through Monday, January 1, 2023, Tampa Police increased patrol presence throughout the city as a part of Operation Countdown to Safety. Focused on promoting…

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As we prepare to enter the New Year, the City of Tampa is excited to close out 2023 with yet another weekend full of large-scale, action-packed events. Predictably, these events on Sunday, December…

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On December 27, 2023, Chief Lee Bercaw announced an increase in patrol presence throughout the New Year’s Holiday for Operation Countdown to Safety. As a part of Operation Countdown to Safety,…

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Tampa, FLA.- On December 21, 2023, Tampa Police officers arrested a local woman for animal cruelty charges. Investigators say on November 24, 2023, a witness reported three newborn puppies were…

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Tampa Police Officers are searching for the suspects involved in a shooting at Chica's Cabaret that left one person injured. On 12/15/23 at 4:55 am., officers responded to a shooting at the Chica's…

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On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, Tampa Police arrested 56-year-old Christopher Prater in connection with the fatal hit & run crash that left a USPS mail carrier dead on Monday afternoon. “I hope…

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On December 17, 2023, Tampa Police hosted “Santa’s Workshop,” which benefitted local children in need this holiday season. Children and their families got to visit the workshop at Middleton High…

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Tampa, FLA.- The Tampa Police Department is searching for a missing endangered adult. Lakayveonna Vontronique Brown, DOB: 08/20/1996, was last seen at 9:00 A.M. on December 18th, 2023 at 3350 W…

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Just before 3 p.m., Tampa Police officers were dispatched to the report of a traffic fatality involving a United States Postal Services vehicle that occurred at the intersection of N. River Cove St…

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Tampa, FLA.- Divers with the Tampa Police Department located and recovered a body on board a submerged vessel. The boat's captain, Curtis Lee Cowling, lived on the vessel and was last seen…

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Location: 2600 Block of Causeway Blvd Date: 12/16/2023 Time: 7:42am Early this morning the Tampa police department received multiple reports of a shrimp boat being submerged underwater. Tampa…

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On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, members of the Tampa Police Department will be transforming into Santa’s elves to bring some holiday cheer to over 50 children from the Tampa community.  “Every…

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This morning, divers with the Tampa Police Marine Patrol recovered the body of a deceased adult female from the waters off Ballast Point. Positive identification is currently pending.  While…

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This morning, divers with the Tampa Police Marine Patrol recovered the body of a deceased adult female from the waters off Ballast Point. She has been identified as 72-year-old Miriam Nordlinger. A…

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Location: Springhill Park and Community Center 1000 E. Eskimo Ave. Tampa, FL 33606 Date: 12/09/2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Details: The Tampa Police Department will partner in the Derrick…

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The downtown Tampa area is expected to see an influx of more than 30,000 people on Saturday, December 9, due to several large-scale events coupled with road closures and on-going construction…

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Tampa Police detectives have arrested 21-year-old Dwayne Tillman, Jr. and charged him in connection with the October 29 shooting that left two dead and 16 injured. “It should be clear to anyone at…

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This evening, Tampa Police detectives have charged 14-year-old Kayden Abney with 2nd Degree Murder, Attempted Aggravated Battery, and Attempted Murder for his role in the death of 20-year-old…

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Tampa, FLA.- On Friday December 01, 2023, two suspects wanted for felony battery following a concert at Club Skye (1509 E. 8th Ave) turned themselves in to the Tampa Police Department. Zachary L.…

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Tampa, FLA.-  On December 2nd, 2023, at 1:12 a.m., officers responded to the scene of a vehicle crash at the 5100 block of W. Gandy Boulevard involving a black 2009 Honda Civic and an…

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Suspect Information Name: Alyssa Ann Zinger (W/F) DOB: 01/15/2001 Charges: Two (2) Felony Counts of Lewd or Lascivious Battery (Engage), Five (5) Felony Counts of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation…

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The Tampa Police Department has seen a recent increase in the theft of purses and wallets at restaurants and shopping plazas. There has also been a noticeable increase in credit card fraud as a…

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TAMPA, Fla- The Tampa Police Department has launched a program that will keep community members informed from the moment they call 9-1-1 through the investigative process. SPIDR Tech, a Versaterm…

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On Monday, November 27, 2023, at approximately 1:17 a.m., following a concert at Club Skye (1509 E. 8th Ave), an adult male victim, attempted to approach the performer for a photo, when individuals…

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On November 20, 2023, at approximately 11:42 p.m., two suspects stole several packages from a home located on the 2500 block of Watrous Avenue. Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying the…