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Zephyrhills woman arrested after deadly crash on US 301 in Hillsborough
Florida Highway Patrol troopers have arrested a Zephyrhills woman after a crash on U.S. 301 in Hillsborough County killed a 19-year-old man in April. Alexandra Mary Scheiner, 40, was arrested Monday on several charges, including DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, DUI with serious bodily injury and DUI with property damage. Scheiner...
Police: Tampa mom arrested for killing her 4-year-old son
TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa woman was arrested after she allegedly beat her young son to death, according to the Tampa Police Department. Arayiah Hudson, 36, called first responders at 4:37 p.m. on Saturday to her home on North 15th Street and said her 4-year-old son, Joseph, was unresponsive. She told deputies he was coughing and having a hard time breathing after eating chips and drinking water. Officers tried to perform CPR but Joseph was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Troopers: High-speed chase ends in DUI crash on
TAMPA, Fla. — A woman led troopers on a high-speed chase before she crashed into a tree and hit a fence while driving with a suspended license, troopers said. Just after 1 a.m. on Sunday, a trooper tried to initiate a traffic stop on I-275 after seeing a Mercedes sedan driving without the headlights on. When the trooper tried to pull the driver over, she accelerated and drove off and reached speeds up to 130 mph with the speed limit being 60 mph, according to the arrest report.
Central Florida Armed Robbery Suspect, Known Gang Member Arrested
A Central Florida armed robbery suspect and known gang member was arrested after stealing more than $2,000 worth of cigarettes from a Walgreens in Tampa. On June 28th, just before 1pm, 28-year-old Malcolm Green entered the Walgreens, located at 12211 West Hillsborough Ave, and walked behind the counter. Green approached the clerk, lifted his shirt, removed a large plastic bag, and displayed a gun with an extended magazine.
Central Florida 21-Year-Old Arrested in Fatal Overdose of 19-Year-Old
A Central Florida 21-year-old suspect was arrested in the fatal overdose of a 19-year-old and faces a murder charge. After a four-month-long investigation, Baylee Jacobs was connected to the fatal overdose and was arrested out-of-state. On February 8th, 2024, 19-year-old Eric Schertzer was found deceased in a residence in the...
6-year-old child dies after drowning in Hillsborough County, deputies say
BRANDON, Fla. — A 6-year-old child died after drowning on Sunday in Brandon. Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies found the child, who has autism, in a body of water after the 6-year-old was reported missing just before 4 p.m. in the area of Kensington Lakes Circle, according to the sheriff's office.
Woman Charged for Purposely Running Over Her Boyfriend and Toddler Son
Nationwide — Aaliyah Ross, a 27-year-old woman from Tampa, Florida, has been arrested for allegedly intentionally driving over her boyfriend, who was holding a 16-month-old baby, during a heated confrontation. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Ross and her 25-year-old boyfriend’s argument led to the incident. She put...
Dozens injured, passengers slammed into ceiling after plane hits heavy turbulence
A flight bound for Montevideo to Madrid made an emergency landing on Monday after extremely strong turbulence over the Atlantic. Thirty passengers were injured, and some with broken bones and severe bruises.
St. Petersburg man arrested for robbery by sudden snatching
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida — A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a robbery involving a disabled victim, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Danijel Boskovic, of St. Petersburg, was taken into custody on June 19, 2024, for unrelated charges. Detectives later charged him with robbery by sudden snatching after receiving a tip from a citizen. Boskovic admitted to stealing the victim’s cellphone and trading it for Fentanyl during an interview with detectives. He remains at the Pinellas County Jail.
Tampa Police released body camera video from shootout with a suspect in 2023
The Tampa Police have released body camera footage from an officer-involved shooting from nearly one year ago. The video shows a shootout between a suspect and Tampa Police officers in Tampa Heights.
16-Year-Old Armed Kidnapper Threatens Woman with Blade in Central Florida
A 16-year-old armed kidnapper threatened a woman with a blade and attempted to abduct the innocent shopper in Central Florida. On June 28th, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an attempted armed kidnapping at the Home Depot located at 10150 Bloomingdale Avenue, near Tampa. Preliminary investigations reveal 16-year-old...
Former airman found guilty in undercover sting; took enhancement pills to meet minor: DOJ
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A federal jury in Tampa found a former U.S. Airman guilty of attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Monday, 39-year-old Jonathan Kuykendall faces 10 years to life in prison following a guilty trial in June of 2022.
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