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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 trauma and pronounced deceased at the scene.…
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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, and horseback to ensure safety for all. Chief…
Tampa Police Launch New Web-Based Portal for Submitting Tips in Fatal 7th Ave Shooting Investigation
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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 allows members of the public to submit text,…
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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, a 14-year-old black male, and a 20-year-old white…
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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 the time of the incident.
While early in the…
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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 Police officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of…
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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 partnership with the DEA, Hillsborough…
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 partnership with the DEA, Hillsborough…
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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 him with first-degree murder in connection to the…
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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.
“Our thoughts are with the family of the man…
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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 located a 57-year-old male bicyclist in the roadway…
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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 September 24, 2023, at approximately 3:15 a.m., officers…
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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 injuries. Lifesaving measures were performed, and the…
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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 altercation with a known subject and then was…
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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., officers began a death investigation in the 3300 block of…
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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…
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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, the victim, an adult black male,…
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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 block of Osborne Avenue in reference to a robbery of…
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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 to an adult male being shot. …
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 to an adult male being shot. …
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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 motorcycle vs. SUV crash in the 1100 block of W Sligh Avenue. The vehicles…
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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 2600 block of Causeway Blvd, near the Shrimp Docks, in…
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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-year-old male student, reported that his teacher, Bradford…
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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-ordered search warrant for 3016 N Sanchez Street…
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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 Campbell Ramp to SR-60. On 10/12/2023 at 3:14 am, Tampa…
Location: Courtney Campbell Ramp to SR-60. Details: The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash at Courtney Campbell Ramp to SR-60. On 10/12/2023 at 3:14 am, Tampa…
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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), this event is designed to bring together law…
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On September 28, 2023, the Tampa Police Department (TPD) was notified by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) that images of a 17-year-old female victim were posted on an online prostitution website. Detectives with the TPD…
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The Tampa Police Department has joined a statewide safety campaign to keep pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists safe. This traffic safety initiative is part of the Florida Department of Transportation’s “Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow” campaign.…
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Tampa Police are currently in the 4900 block of Bayshore Blvd after being dispatched to the report of a single vehicle car crash just after 2:30 pm. Officers arrived to find a black car had struck a wall. The sole occupant, an adult male, was…
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The Tampa Police Department is investigating vandalism to artwork and a nearby city kiosk at Perry Harvey Park.
The artwork is a unique and contextual collection of four major artworks that tell the story of the African-American community and…
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On Monday morning, a Freedom High School student was arrested after a gun was found in his bookbag. No threats were made to other students or the school in general. The gun was reported stolen and was loaded at the time.
At 9:30 a.m., a school…
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To the entire Tampa community,
September 30 marked 100 days since I officially took the oath as your Tampa Police Department Chief of Police. I am extremely proud of our continued crime reduction, and I am energized by the relationships being…
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Tampa Police Officers assigned to the Tampa Police Athletic League will be holding final training sessions with local teen athletes Wednesday evening in final preparation for this weekend’s Cigar City Showcase Boxing Tournament. Officers assigned to…
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Tampa Police are currently investigating a traffic crash resulting in a fatality in the 2200 block of E. Fowler Avenue. Preliminary reports reveal a motorcycle struck a Chevy pickup truck. Although officers provided emergency first aid, the…
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On September 24, 2023, at approximately 3:15 a.m., officers responded to the Scruggs Manor apartment complex on N. 22nd St. in reference to a deceased adult male.
Upon officers arrival, the adult male was located with a fatal gunshot wound.…
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Suspect: Alberto Rodriguez-Stephenson
DOB: 08/14/1986
Charge: One Felony Count of Murder In The First Degree Premeditated Firearm – Possess
On September 22, 2023, at 11:56 p.m., Tampa Police arrested 37-year-old Alberto Rodriguez Stephenson in…
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The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on September 22, 2023, at approximately 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of E. Busch Blvd. and N. Connechusett Rd.
Based on the preliminary investigation, the suspect arrived at the…
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On September 21, 2023, at approximately 11:00 p.m., an officer conducting a narcotics investigation was testing a substance that was believed to be Fentanyl.
Following the substance testing positive for Fentanyl, the officer was completing…
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Mayor Jane Castor, Chief Lee Bercaw, and the entire Tampa Police Department will formally recognize the promotion of fifty members of the department in a ceremony to be held on Friday, September 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in Ballroom C of the Tampa…
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The Tampa Police Department has received multiple calls from concerned citizens in reference to a telephone scam.
Scammers have been targeting residents within the city of Tampa identifying themselves as TPD personnel. The Scammers make threats to…
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Incident Date/Time: 09/20/2023 at 2:30 AM
Location: of I-4 W/ E Columbus Dr.
Details: The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal crash between 2006 Scion TC and 2020 Peterbilt dump truck, at the intersection of I-4 W and E Columbus…
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Incident Date/Time: 09/18/2023 at 11:15 PM
Location: 1000 Block of Crenshaw St.
Tampa Police officers responded to a residential fire at the 1000 block of Crenshaw St. on 09/18/2023. Upon arrival, officers, along with Tampa Fire Rescue, assisted…
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At 7:40 pm, a Tampa Police officer was traveling westbound along Busch Boulevard crossing N. 22nd St at the green light when a 13-year-old female bicyclist attempted to cross Busch Blvd southbound, approximately 75 feet west of the crosswalk.…
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On the afternoon of September 8, 2023, Tampa Police officers observed 17-year-old Jaquan Shuriah driving a maroon Kia Optima. Officers were aware that Shuriah did not possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in…
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Early Saturday morning, a Tampa Police Officer in his late 30s was injured after checking on the report of a person sleeping near railroad tracks on Busch Boulevard near 15th Street. The officer was returning to his vehicle when it was struck by a…
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Chief Lee Bercaw has announced his selection of Joneé Lewis as the new Director of Communication and Public Affairs for the Tampa Police Department. In her role, Joneé will serve as the public information coordinator and primary spokesperson for the…
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As part of our ongoing expansion of community outreach efforts, the Tampa Police Department is proud to announce the launch of our new initiative revolving around sports themes. The approach, titled “Sharing P…
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Just after 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2023, Tampa Police officers responded to the report of a house on fire in the 2500 block of E. Chelsea St. Officers arrived to find the house fully engulfed in flames. Tampa Fire Rescue responded to…
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The Tampa Police Department is committed to preventing DUIs and aims to reduce the number to zero DUI arrests across the city. Over the Labor Day weekend the Tampa Police Department increased their efforts to proactively address DUI offenses. Tampa…
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Just before 10:00 p.m. on September 1, 2023, Tampa Police were dispatched to the 8700 block of Hidden River Parkway when a family member reported his brother, a black male in his late 20s, was hallucinating and trying to run into traffic.
Officers…
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On September 1, 2023, Tampa Police arrested 16-year-old Sirius Jones after officers located a stolen 9-millimeter firearm (loaded) and more than 20 rounds of ammunition in the student’s backpack.
Hillsborough High School faculty received a tip…
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Tampa Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at the Malibu Apartments, located at 11711 N. 50th St. The incident took place on August 19, 2023 at approximately 11:30 p.m.
An unknown black male suspect arrived at the location to attend a…
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