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ATM thieves use SUV to smash into CVS near St. Petersburg, leave empty-handed
PALMETTO, Fla. (WSVN) — A pair of brazen burglars were caught on camera as they crashed into a CVS near St. Petersburg looking for some quick cash, but despite their best efforts, they came away from the ATM ambush empty-handed. The security footage shows a person in a yellow...
Man Arrested in Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash in Central Florida
A 28-year-old man was arrested as the at-fault driver in a fatal three-vehicle crash in Central Florida. The suspect and at-fault driver was charged with one felony count of Vehicular Homicide, one felony count of DUI with Serious Bodily Injury, and one felony count of DUI Manslaughter. On June 22nd...
Central Florida Music Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship with Student
A 26-year-old Central Florida music teacher from Grace Christian School for having an inappropriate relationship with a student. This month, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives were notified of a sexual battery by an authority figure involving a confidential pregnant 18-year-old victim. 26-year-old Denzel Proctor, a former music teacher at...
Central Florida Man Busted after Facebook Marketplace Ad Leads to Stolen Equipment
A Central Florida man was busted after a Facebook Marketplace ad leads to thousands of dollars worth of stolen property. Through investigative means, detectives discovered that 49-year-old Moises Lopez, the seller, was associated with another individual involved in construction thefts. On July 9th, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives investigating a...
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...
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 Police Charge Man in Packwood Homicide
Tampa Police have charged a man in a Packwood homicide where he allegedly killed a man after killing a female victim earlier in Hillsborough County. On July 13, 2024, at approximately 2:59pm, Tampa Police responded to the 8700 block of N Packwood Ave in reference to an aggravated battery. Upon...
Pinellas Park Police Harness Yellow Lab's Novel Talent for Uncovering Hidden Electronics in Crime Fighting Efforts
The Pinellas Park Police Department is embracing innovative approaches to crime-fighting with its new K9 officer Jesse, a yellow labrador with the ability to trace the smallest of electronic devices that may be used in criminal acts. Jesse's specific training as an Electronic Storage Tracking K9 enables him to detect electronics ranging from large computers to minuscule micro-SD cards, potentially revolutionizing how law enforcement operates in the digital realm. "Jesse is really doing God's work, he is finding the devices that the humans don't," Chief Adam Geissenberger told WFLA, emphasizing the dog's utility in unearthing items adeptly hidden in unusual places like walls or door frames.
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.
Downed Power Line Can’t Stop Dinner Delivery Thanks To Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A downed power line on Livingston Avenue unexpectedly blocked a food delivery driver early Friday evening. The driver was attempting to deliver a hot meal to a resident who had placed their order just moments before the power line fell. Fortunately, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy...
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