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57-year-old Florida man goes to jail for 75th time
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — It's safe to say one man recently arrested on retail theft charges is no stranger to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. In fact, Mark Brents has been booked into the Orient Road Jail 74 times since 1985, the agency said in a news release. And at just 57 years old, he's gearing up for his 75th stay.
Teen arrested after deadly stabbing in Plant City, deputies say
PLANT CITY, Fla. — Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a man who allegedly stabbed someone to death Friday in Plant City, the agency said in a news release. Roelmer Fabriso, 18, is facing charges of second-degree murder with a weapon, the sheriff's office said. Deputies responded to reports...
Drugs, money, murder: 12 indicted on federal charges in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. — Twelve people are facing federal charges in Tampa, accused of being involved in a massive, violent drug dealing operation across central Florida. U.S. Attorney Rodger Handberg was joined by investigators and agents from Kissimmee Police Department, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, ATF, DEA, IRS, DHS and the U.S. Postal Service to announce four indictments including 29 counts against the group ranging from murder, conspiracy to commit drug trafficking, wire fraud, bank fraud, money laundering and more.
Tampa Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Role in Heroin and Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy
The closure of a long-running case in Florida has occurred with the sentencing of Jose Miriel Morales Sanchez, age 32, from Tampa. He has received a 10-year federal prison sentence for his role in a conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida. Morales Sanchez, according to court documents, had been involved with the operation starting no later than September 1, 2017, through August 27, 2020.
Deranged Florida Man Goes Wild On Officers With Metal Pipe On Video, LEO Talk Show
The Tampa Free Press will publish the LEO Round Table talk show five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday. Warning: The video below contains scenes of violence and language. If you are in an app and the video isn’t displayed below, please click here on Cops and Crime to watch.
Facial Recognition Tech and TSA Officer’s Sharp Eye Lead to Arrest at Tampa Airport, Florida
Facial matching technology used in TSA’s credential authentication technology, along with the keen eye of a Tampa TSA officer, led to the arrest of an individual attempting to use identification and a boarding pass intended for another person at a Tampa International Airport (TPA) security checkpoint on Thursday, August 15.
Tampa Police Investigate Vehicle-Bicycle Crash On Eastbound Hillsborough Ave
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police are currently investigating a serious crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist at the intersection of East Hillsborough Avenue and North 34th Street. The crash happened around midnight Friday. All eastbound lanes on Hillsborough Avenue at 34th Street were closed, but have since reopened.
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