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Armed Kidnapping Suspect Arrested in Hillsborough County, Victim Found Safe After 18-Hour Search
After a tense day-and-a-half of searching and investigation, an armed kidnapping suspect in Hillsborough County has been arrested. The suspect, Jahvontae Bell, was taken into custody after detectives located the kidnapped victim, Jayanna Clark, who was fortunately found safe and unharmed. The team-up of the Hillsborough and Pinellas County Sheriff's Offices led to the resolution of the case which had set the community on high alert.
Tampa area man arrested in Putnam County after eluding police for 10 years, sheriff's office says
CRESCENT CITY, Fla. — A Hillsborough County man was arrested in Western Putnam County after eluding police and living under an alias for 10 years, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. PCSO's SWAT team and Flagler County Sheriff's Office deputies searched two Interlachen homes for 36-year-old John Ivy.
Armed kidnapping suspect arrested in Largo
Tampa, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed kidnapping that occurred in the early hours of Thursday, July 18, 2024. At approximately 1:30 a.m., a call reported a possible kidnapping near the 5000 block of Bordeaux Village Place in Tampa. Deputies arrived at the...
Deputies: 'Armed and dangerous' man arrested; woman he kidnapped found safe
TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa woman is safe and her accused kidnapper is behind bars following a more than 18-hour search throughout the Tampa Bay region. It all started around 1:30 a.m. Thursday on Bordeaux Village Place near N 50th Street and E 127th Avenue near the campus of the University of South Florida when Hillsborough County deputies received a call about a possible kidnapping.
Bay Area hospitals seeing jump in COVID-19 cases, but fewer severe symptoms
TAMPA, Fla. - Bay Area hospitals are seeing a spike in COVID-19 patients with new variants. According to the Florida Department of Health, COVID cases in Hillsborough County are up 33% compared to this time last year. Pinellas County has seen a 59% increase and infections are up 64% in Polk County.
‘Armed and dangerous’ kidnapper arrested, woman found safe after Tampa abduction: HCSO
TAMPA, Fla. - Deputies have arrested the man who they believe kidnapped a woman early Thursday morning. The victim is safe, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said they received a call about a possible kidnapping around 1:30 a.m. near the 5000 block of Bordeaux Village Place in...
Suspect Arrested after Fatal Incident at Central Florida Bar and Grille
A 26-year-old suspect was arrested following a fatal incident at a local Central Florida bar and grille. On July 2nd, at approximately 1:29am, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance at the Tally Ho Bar, Lounge & Grille, located at 7402 N. 56th St. in Tampa. Upon...
Democrat says Andrew Warren is misleading voters in Hillsborough prosecutor race
TAMPA — The Hillsborough state attorney’s race is largely seen as a contest between Andrew Warren, who was ousted from the job, and Suzy Lopez, appointed by the governor to replace him. As they trade barbs, though, the third candidate in the race is taking shots at Warren.
Hillsborough Deputies: Kidnapped Woman Found Safe In Largo After Intense Search, Suspect Arrested
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, successfully located Jayanna Clark, who had been missing for over 18 hours. Clark was found safe and unharmed in Largo, Florida, in the company of Jahvontae Bell, who has been...
FHP: 73-year-old man riding scooter dead after being hit by car in Hillsborough County
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A 73-year-old man from Tampa is dead after he was hit by a car while riding a scooter, Florida Highway Patrol troopers said in a news release. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. Thursday, FHP said. The 46-year-old driver of a Hyundai Elantra was reportedly traveling southbound on Florida Avenue while the victim was riding just north of 122nd Avenue.
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