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Tampa, FLA.- On Friday December 01, 2023, two suspects wanted for felony battery following a concert at Club Skye (1509 E. 8th Ave) turned themselves in to the Tampa Police Department. Zachary L.…

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The Tampa Police Department has seen a recent increase in the theft of purses and wallets at restaurants and shopping plazas. There has also been a noticeable increase in credit card fraud as a…

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Suspect Information Name: Alyssa Ann Zinger (W/F) DOB: 01/15/2001 Charges: Two (2) Felony Counts of Lewd or Lascivious Battery (Engage), Five (5) Felony Counts of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation…

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TAMPA, Fla- The Tampa Police Department has launched a program that will keep community members informed from the moment they call 9-1-1 through the investigative process. SPIDR Tech, a Versaterm…

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On Monday, November 27, 2023, at approximately 1:17 a.m., following a concert at Club Skye (1509 E. 8th Ave), an adult male victim, attempted to approach the performer for a photo, when individuals…

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The City of Tampa is gearing up for a full-scale emergency exercise on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, during which the Tampa Police Department, Tampa Fire Rescue, and 25 participating agencies will…

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On November 20, 2023, at approximately 11:42 p.m., two suspects stole several packages from a home located on the 2500 block of Watrous Avenue. Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying the…

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Suspect Information Name: Jean Pierre Ojeda Salazar (H/M) DOB: 07/17/1998 Charges: One (1) Felony Count of Murder In the First Degree With a Weapon, One (1) Felony Count of Murder In the Second…

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Beginning Wednesday, November 22, 2023, Tampa Police continued its increased patrol and officer presence throughout the Historic Ybor City District through early Sunday morning. Dedicated to…

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On November 26, 2023, at approximately 8:55 a.m., officers responded to the 14000 block of Riveredge Drive in reference to a female in her early teens who sustained serious injuries as a result of…

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Suspect Information Name: Jimmie Gardner DOB: 07/01/1966 Charges: One (1) Felony Count of Human Trafficking for Commercial Sexual Activity (Victim Less Than 18), One (1) Felony Count of Lewd or…

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On November 16, 2023, Tampa Police arrested 14-year-old Kadyn Michael Abney in connection with the fatal Ybor City shooting that occurred on October 29, 2023. At the time of the incident, two…

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After learning that two subjects with felony warrants may be in the Tampa area, Tampa Police officers began an investigation that led them to 2208 E. 15th Ave., where 37-year-old Martin Sequeira and…

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Just before 8:30 am, Tampa Police Officers responded to a fatal traffic crash at W. Hillsborough Ave and N Church St., where they located an adult female who had been struck by a vehicle,…

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Suspect Name: Lazaro Martinez Basilio Rojas(H/M) Date of Birth: 09/17/1998 Charge: One Count of Felony First Degree Murder Tampa Police arrested 26-year-old Lazaro Martinez and charged him with…

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Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Where: Centro Asturiano de Tampa (1913 N Nebraska Avenue) On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, the Tampa Police Department will host Town…

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Tampa Police are currently investigating a suspicious death near W Hyde Park Pl and S Parker St. At approximately 7:12 p.m., officers responded to the occurred location following a report of an…

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Tampa Police detectives are seeking assistance in identifying a number of individuals who may have been involved in the fatal Ybor City shooting that occurred on October 29, 2023. The following video…

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In response to the incident on October 29, 2023, Tampa Police increased patrol and officer presence throughout the Historic Ybor City District over the weekend. With assistance from neighboring law…

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On November 4, 2023, at approximately 1:47 a.m., officers responded to the 8400 block of N. Dexter Ave in reference to a subject who was shot. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim in his…

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On November 3, 2023, at approximately 5:46 a.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of W Lemon St in reference to an unresponsive subject. Upon officers arrival, an adult male was located with a…

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The Tampa Police Department will have an increased presence in the Historic Ybor City area throughout the weekend in response to the fatal shooting that took place on Sunday, October 29, 2023. …

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The Tampa Police Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded two grants from the US Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program, totaling almost $4…

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The Tampa Police Department has partnered with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to launch a new web-based portal to submit tips related to the fatal Sunday morning shooting on 7th Ave. This portal…

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The Tampa Police Department will have an increased presence in neighborhoods throughout the city for Halloween. Along with being in patrol cars, Tampa Police Officers will be patrolling on foot, bike…