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Riverview man arrested on murder charges in Brandon couple’s fatal overdose
Hillsborough deputies have arrested a Riverview man in connection to the deaths of a Brandon husband and wife who overdosed on fentanyl earlier this year, records show. Deputies on Thursday arrested Darrell Reshad Turner III, 23, on two counts of first degree murder that resulted from the unlawful distribution of a controlled substance in the deaths of Ivan Perez, 48, and his wife Theodolinda, 53.
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...
Tampa Police Officer Suspended Following Arrest for Alleged Domestic Violence Incident
A Tampa Police Department officer has found himself on the wrong side of the law and is now on administrative leave after being arrested for an alleged Battery Domestic Violence. The incident involving the officer, identified as Cornelius Young, unfolded at an off-duty event located at 729 Cortaro Drive in Sun City.
Central Florida Woman Arrested for Threats Against Governor Ron DeSantis
A 20-year-old Central Florida woman was arrested for death threats against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Danyele Callaway, from Riverview near Tampa, after she made the online death threats to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. On July 8, 2024, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement...
Girl's death, other issues, spark concerns involving other Florida facilities run by TrueCore
TAMPA, Fla. — Last month, the I-Team reported that the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice ended a five-year, $31.5 million contract with TrueCore Behavioral Solutions after a 15-year-old girl was found dead at Lake Academy in Tampa. We are now digging into the company’s record and hearing from others...
Man arrested on murder charge after woman found dead in Keystone
Hillsborough deputies have arrested a man on a murder charge after a woman was found dead July 15 in a home in Keystone. Deputies responded about 4:45 a.m. to a 911 call about a woman found unresponsive inside a home on Crescent Road, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies found the woman dead with signs of upper body trauma.
Fire at abandoned house in Gibsonton causes heavy traffic on US 41
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - A fire at an abandoned house in Gibsonston caused heavy traffic delays early Monday morning, according to authorities. According to the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, they responded to a fire at an abandoned house on US Highway 41 at around 4 a.m. on Monday. They were...
Tampa Man On Mobility Scooter Killed In Collision With Car On Florida Avenue
TAMPA, Fla. – A 73-year-old Tampa man lost his life on the night of July 18th, 2024, after being struck by a car while crossing Florida Avenue. The incident occurred just north of 122nd Avenue at approximately 9:04 PM. According to reports from the authorities, the man was operating...
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 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...
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...
Pair of COVID-19 loan fraud arrests made in Tampa Bay
Two Tampa Bay residents have been arrested in separate incidents on multiple indictments of wire fraud following investigations they submitted false and fraudulent PPP loan applications. Rosson Hamilton, 40, of Brandon, and David Antonetti, 28, of Riverview, face up to 20 years in federal prison for each count of wire...
Tampa Police Department Welcomes New Officers, Honors Fallen Hero
The Tampa Police Department recently welcomed new officers and honored a local fallen hero. Mayor Jane Castor and Chief Lee Bercaw welcomed 17 new officers at a swearing-in ceremony at the Tampa Convention Center this month. The ceremony held particular significance as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of Tampa Police Officer Morris Lopez’s ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
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