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The Tampa Police Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded two grants from the US Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program, totaling almost $4…

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The Tampa Police Department will have an increased presence in neighborhoods throughout the city for Halloween. Along with being in patrol cars, Tampa Police Officers will be patrolling on foot, bike…

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On October 31, 2023, at approximately 2:15 p.m., officers responded to the 900 block of W. Cypress St in reference to a deceased subject. The victim, an adult black female, was found with upper body…

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The Tampa Police Department has partnered with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to launch a new web-based portal to submit tips related to the fatal Sunday morning shooting on 7th Ave. This portal…

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On Sunday, October 29th at 2:47 a.m., Tampa Police Officers responded to the 1600 block of E. 7th Ave in reference to a shooting. Approximately 50 officers were working along the 7th Ave corridor at…

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Tampa Police detectives arrested 22-year-old Tyrell Stephen Phillips and charged him with Second Degree Murder for his role in the fatal shootings that took place early Sunday morning. Two victims,…

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Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Where: HCA South Tampa (2901 W. Swann Ave), HCA Central Tampa (801 E. Hillsborough Ave), and Walgreens (17511 Bruce B Downs Blvd) In…

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On October 27, Tampa Police Detectives arrested 28-year-old Dameisha Tyana Ceasar for her role in the fatal hit-and-run crash that took the life of a 57-year-old bicyclist. On October 24, Tampa…

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Suspect Name: Antelo Shavonne Simpson (B/M) Date of Birth: 09/26/1993 Charge: One Count of Felony First Degree Murder   Tampa Police arrested 30-year-old Antelo Shavonne Simpson and charged…

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Tampa Police Detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a motor vehicle and a bicyclist. On 10/24/2023 at 8:16 PM, officers responded to the 1900 block of E. 21st Ave and…

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Following a detailed investigation, Tampa Police Detectives identified 29-year-old Bellina R Rossie as the suspect in the October 16 fatal hit-and-run crash that left a 43-year-old Hispanic male dead…

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TAMPA, Fla.- On October 23, 2023, Tampa Police officers with the Fugitive Apprehension Unit arrested Mark Terrence Franklin, Jr (DOB: 8/17/1999) in connection to a deadly shooting.  On…

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The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal crash at Northbound Memorial ramp from airport. Officers responded to the scene at 9:53 PM on 10/20/23, locating a motorcyclist with serious…

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Suspect Name: Freddie Lee Adams, Jr. (B/M) Date of Birth: 08/14/1980 Charges: One count of Felony Manslaughter, One count of Felony Battery On October 15, 2023, at approximately 9:37 a.m.,…

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On Friday afternoon, the Tampa Police Department responded to a domestic-related incident that escalated in the 8700 block of N. Brooks St. An armed male reportedly fired a gunshot after a verbal…

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The Tampa Police Department is investigating a pair of recent robberies of delivery drivers believed to be related. On October 17, 2023, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers responded to the 2200…

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On October 18, 2023 at approximately 2:50 p.m., officers responded to the 9400 block of N 9th St. in reference to a subject who suffered upper body trauma. Based on the preliminary investigation,…

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Incident Date/Time:  10/16/2023 between 12:00 AM-6:30 AM Location: 2600 block of Causeway Blvd  On October 16, 2023, at approximately 6:50 a.m., Tampa Police Officers responded to the…

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Suspect Information NAME: Richard Jackson (B/M) DOB: 07/03/1942 CHARGES: Pending On October 16, 2023, at approximately 1:35 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of E. Osbourne Ave in reference…

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Incident Date/Time: October 15, 2023 at approximately 4:40 p.m. Location: Mosaic Westshore Apartments On Sunday, October 15, 2023, at approximately 4:40 p.m., officers responded to the Mosaic…

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 Incident Date/Time: 10/14/2023 at 4:13 pm    Location: 1100 block of W Sligh Avenue  On October 14, 2023, at approximately 4:13 p.m., Tampa Police responded to a fatal…

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Following up on community concerns regarding an increase in narcotics activity in the area, Tampa Police began a narcotics investigation. On October 12, 2023, Tampa Police Officers obtained a court-…

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Michael Bradford, a 55-year-old teacher at Chamberlain High School and the ROTC Captain, was arrested at the school Friday afternoon on felony child abuse and gun charges.  The victim, a 16-…

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Incident Date/Time:  10/12/2023 at 3:14 AM Location: Courtney Campbell Ramp to SR-60. Details:  The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash at Courtney…

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The Tampa Police Department is proud to announce the second annual National Faith & Blue family event. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. on October 7th, 2023 at Water Works Park (1701 N. Highland Avenue),…