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DATE/TIME: Thursday, January 21, 2021 @ 4:38 PM
LOCATION: 8408 N. Orleans Ave
SUBJECT: Terry Lee Butts, white male, (12/19/1949)
Details: Tampa Police responded to the report of “shots heard” in the 1400 block W. Waters Ave. One business was…
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Tampa Police were dispatched to the report of a subject being shot in the 2800 block of Satellite Court on Thursday afternoon. Officers arrived to find an adult black male victim of a critical gunshot wound and immediately began providing emergency…
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Tampa Police Homicide Detectives join the family of Victor Jimenez to ask the community for help in solving his murder. Victor was the victim of upper body trauma and found dead on the afternoon of January 10, after officers were dispatched to the…
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DATE/TIME: Monday January 18, 2021 @ 9:41 PM
LOCATION: 6401 S. Westshore Blvd
BUSINESS: Bowery Bayside Apartments
SUBJECT: Jeremy D Liwag, Asian male, (10/15/1992)
OFFICER INVOLVED: 36-year-old white male, 6 years @ TPD
ADDITIONAL VICTIM…
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At 2:27 AM, Tampa Police were called for a disturbance at the Truth Lounge (4202 W. Cayuga St) as they were attempting to close in the early hours Tuesday morning. The occupants of multiple vehicles fired guns from their cars before all fleeing the…
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DATE/TIME: Monday January 19, 2021 @ 9:41 PM
LOCATION: 6401 S. Westshore Blvd
BUSINESS: Bowery Bayside Apartments
SUBJECT: 28-year-old Asian male
OFFICER INVOLVED: 36-year-old white male, 6 years @ TPD
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Tampa Police were called for the…
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It is with deepest sorrow the Tampa Police Department confirms the passing of retired Police Chief Austin “A.C.” McLane. Chief McLane began his service to the City of Tampa on January 14, 1963. He rose through the ranks and was promoted to Chief…
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It is with heavy hearts the Tampa Police Department family announces the passing of Kirby Rainsberger, our Legal Advisor, Chief Assistant City Attorney, and friend.
Chief Dugan mourned Kirby’s passing; “It is difficult to express, in words, the…
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The Tampa Police Department is releasing body-worn camera footage of the gunfire exchanges that took place during a 21-hour standoff with armed barricaded subject Renardo Bucklon. The following clips are the instances when Bucklon and officers…
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Incident Date/Time: 1/10/2021 at 7:15 PM
Location: 6202 N 40th St.
Incident Type: Shooting/Homicide
Victim Info: 24-year-old black male (deceased); 23-year-old black female (injured)
Details: On 01/10/21 at approximately 7:15 PM,…
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On January 10 at 4:23 PM, Tampa Police responded to the report of a male down near the area of N. Grady Ave and W. Osborne Ave. When officers arrived, they located a deceased Hispanic male homicide victim, in his mid-50's, with upper body trauma.…
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On Sunday, January 10, at 10:53 AM, Tampa Police responded to the report of a subject down in the 3000 block of N. Morgan St. When officers arrived, they located a deceased black male in his mid-30's, the victim of upper body trauma. Currently,…
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Incident Date/Time: 1/10/2021 at 5:43 AM
Location: 1600 block W. De Leon St.
Suspect Info: Scott Massa, white male (10/01/1969)
Suspect's Vehicle: maroon 2007 Chevy Tahoe
Details: In the early morning hours of January 10, Tampa Police and…
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CHARGED: Kelvin Reynoso, black male (12/02/1999)
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: January 8, 2019 @ 10:51 PM
INCIDENT LOCATION: 8700 block N. Tangerine Pl
Tampa Police Homicide Detectives continue their ongoing investigation into the 2019 murders and today,…
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Upon conclusion of an internal investigation, Jarda Bradford was terminated from employment with the Tampa Police Department in relation to her arrest on felony tampering with evidence charges. The termination became effective Friday, January 08,…
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INCIDENT DATE/TIME: January 8, 2019 @ 10:51 PM
INCIDENT LOCATION: 8700 block N. Tangerine Pl ARREST DATE/TIME: January 8, 2021 @ 11:56 AM
ARREST LOCATION: 11112 US 41, Gibsonton, FL 33534 ARRESTED: Garian Antonio Brown, black male, (5/…
INCIDENT LOCATION: 8700 block N. Tangerine Pl ARREST DATE/TIME: January 8, 2021 @ 11:56 AM
ARREST LOCATION: 11112 US 41, Gibsonton, FL 33534 ARRESTED: Garian Antonio Brown, black male, (5/…
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DATE/TIME: January 6, 2021 @ 11:04 AM
LOCATION: Chamberlain High School, 9401 N. Boulevard
ARRESTED: Messiah Tyson, black male (8/20/2005) DETAILS: Tampa Police arrested Messiah Tyson today after he was found to have an unloaded…
LOCATION: Chamberlain High School, 9401 N. Boulevard
ARRESTED: Messiah Tyson, black male (8/20/2005) DETAILS: Tampa Police arrested Messiah Tyson today after he was found to have an unloaded…
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Incident Date/Time: 12/26/2020 at 1:51 AM
Incident Location: E. 7th Ave and N. 20th St Arrest Date/Time: 1/4/2021 at 5:00 PM
Arrest Location: 10319 Hunters Haven Blvd., Riverview, FL 33578
Suspect Arrested: Livonte…
Incident Location: E. 7th Ave and N. 20th St Arrest Date/Time: 1/4/2021 at 5:00 PM
Arrest Location: 10319 Hunters Haven Blvd., Riverview, FL 33578
Suspect Arrested: Livonte…
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Incident Date/Time: 12/29/2020 at 1:09 PM
Location: W. Columbus Drive over the Hillsborough River
Incident Type: Shooting
Victim Info: adult black male Details: Tampa Police responded to the report of a shooting along…
Location: W. Columbus Drive over the Hillsborough River
Incident Type: Shooting
Victim Info: adult black male Details: Tampa Police responded to the report of a shooting along…
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DATE/TIME: Thursday December 24, 2020 @ 3:06 PM
SUBJECT: Renardo Bucklon, black male (12/10/1976)
LOCATION: 2904 Melburne Blvd
OFFICERS: Sgt. Sean Stuart, 22 year TPD veteran; Sgt. Shannon Murphy, 17 year TPD veteran (both waived Marsy’s Law…
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Incident Date/Time: 12/26/2020 at 1:51 AM
Location: E. 7th Av and N. 20th St
Incident Type: Homicide/Shooting Victim Info: 43-year-old black male (deceased); 29-year-old black male (deceased); 33-year-old black male (serious,…
Location: E. 7th Av and N. 20th St
Incident Type: Homicide/Shooting Victim Info: 43-year-old black male (deceased); 29-year-old black male (deceased); 33-year-old black male (serious,…
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DATE/TIME: Thursday December 24, 2020 @ 3:06 PM
SUBJECT: Renardo Bucklon, black male (12/10/1976)
LOCATION: 2904 Melburne Blvd
After more than 21 hours, an armed barricaded subject was finally taken into custody.
DETAILS: An armed male…
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DATE/TIME: Thursday December 24, 2020 @ 3:06 PM
SUBJECT: black male, mid-40’s
LOCATION: 2904 Melburne Blvd
BUSINESS: Rodeway Inn DETAILS: An armed male barricaded himself, alone, in one of the rooms of the Rodeway Inn. Tampa…
SUBJECT: black male, mid-40’s
LOCATION: 2904 Melburne Blvd
BUSINESS: Rodeway Inn DETAILS: An armed male barricaded himself, alone, in one of the rooms of the Rodeway Inn. Tampa…
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DATE/TIME: Monday, December 21, 2020 @ 11:29 AM
LOCATION: N 18th St and E 19th Ave
VICTIM: 32-year-old black male
DETAILS: Tampa Police were dispatched to the report of 'shots heard' in the area of N. 18th St and E. 19th Ave. The officers arrived…
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Date/Time: December 18, 2020 @ 1:24 PM
Location: W. Ward St @ W. Nassau St
Occupant Info: Three (3) white males; 58 years old; 24 years old; 23 years old. DETAILS: The Tampa Police Communications Center was inundated with dozens of 911…
Location: W. Ward St @ W. Nassau St
Occupant Info: Three (3) white males; 58 years old; 24 years old; 23 years old. DETAILS: The Tampa Police Communications Center was inundated with dozens of 911…
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Note: While information regarding suicide investigations is generally not released in deference to the survivors, Chief Dugan and the family have authorized the release of the following synopsis.
Incident Date/Time: 12/9/2020 at 12:43 PM
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Using genetic genealogy to develop new leads and probable cause in a 22 year old case, the combined dedicated efforts of the Tampa Police Department, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office, and United…
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Incident Date/Time: 12/7/2020 at 8:47 AM
Location: 6800 block Lyman Ave
Incident Type: Homicide
Victim: 38-year-old Hispanic male Details: On 12/07/20 at 8:47 AM, Tampa Police responded to the report of an abandoned blue BMW…
Location: 6800 block Lyman Ave
Incident Type: Homicide
Victim: 38-year-old Hispanic male Details: On 12/07/20 at 8:47 AM, Tampa Police responded to the report of an abandoned blue BMW…
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Incident Date/Time: November 2, 2020 @ 8:01 AM
Location: N. 29th St. & E. 19th Av.
Victim: Marqueas Williams, black male, 17-years-old (9/26/2003)
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Just after 8:00 on the morning of November 2, Tampa Police located…
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Incident Date/Time: 12/7/2020 at 5:10 AM
Location: W Hillsborough Ave @ N Tampa St
Victim Info: 54-year-old white male
Details: A 2015 Mazda CX5 was traveling eastbound on Hillsborough Ave just east of Highland Ave N. The…
Location: W Hillsborough Ave @ N Tampa St
Victim Info: 54-year-old white male
Details: A 2015 Mazda CX5 was traveling eastbound on Hillsborough Ave just east of Highland Ave N. The…
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Incident Date/Time: 11/30/2020 at 1:29 PM Location: 4500 block E. 26th Ave
Incident Type: Aggravated Battery with Firearm
Victim Info: 52-year-old black male
Suspect Arrested: Mardell Fipps, black male, 11/24/1983
Charges:…
Incident Type: Aggravated Battery with Firearm
Victim Info: 52-year-old black male
Suspect Arrested: Mardell Fipps, black male, 11/24/1983
Charges:…
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During the month of October, the Tampa Police Department will be accepting applications for the Police Recruit Scholarship Program.The Tampa Police Department seeks the best possible candidates to become police officers with our agency. The…
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Mayor Jane Castor, along with Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan, will be dedicating the most recent installment of Art on the Block program, a mural at the R.I.C.H House at Robles Park. Local artist Ya Levy La’Ford, who was commissioned to create the…
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Incident Date/Time: 11/4/2020 at 5:00 AMLocation: 5500 block N. 32nd StreetVictim Info: 49-year-old black maleDetails: Tampa Police responded to the report of shots heard' in the 5500 block of N. 32nd St. early this morning. Officers arrived to find…
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DATE: Tuesday November 3, 2020LOCATION 1/TIME: 3800 block E. Norfolk St @ 9:14 PM
LOCATION 2/TIME: N. 40th St just north of E. Fern St @ 9:16 PMDETAILS: Tampa Police responded to the report of a shooting in the 3800 block of E. Norfolk St. Upon…
LOCATION 2/TIME: N. 40th St just north of E. Fern St @ 9:16 PMDETAILS: Tampa Police responded to the report of a shooting in the 3800 block of E. Norfolk St. Upon…
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Incident Date/Time: 10/28/2020 at 9:38 PM
Location: 1800 block of E Busch Blvd
Pedestrian: 39-year-old black female (deceased)
Driver: 22-year-old Hispanic male
Vehicle: 2103 Toyota Scion
Details: At 9:38 PM on…
Location: 1800 block of E Busch Blvd
Pedestrian: 39-year-old black female (deceased)
Driver: 22-year-old Hispanic male
Vehicle: 2103 Toyota Scion
Details: At 9:38 PM on…
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Roundtable is final in a five-part series entitled, “A National Discussion on Achieving an American Breakthrough: Mayors and CEOs in Conversation on Equity, Recovery and Growth” Today, October 27th at 2:00 pm ET, Mayor Jane…
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“This is a difficult day for all involved. My thoughts are with the family who lost a loved one under tragic circumstances, with the officers who were put into a position that required them to use deadly force, and the innocent store employees who…
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Tampa Police responded to the report of multiple auto burglaries this morning, within one mile of each other.3407 W. Dr. King Blvd @ 11:18 AM - 4 vehicles burglarized.3705 N Himes Ave @ 11:40 AM - 2 vehicles burglarized.At one location, the suspect…
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Incident Date/Time: 10/3/2020 at 11:22 PMLocation: 2500 block W Saint John StVictim Info: 35-year old white maleSuspect Arrested: Andy Flores-Tello (7/2/2000)Details: In the late hours of October 3, the suspect and victim, both known to each…
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Incident Date/Time: 9/24/2020 at 6:51 PMLocation: 1916 E. Columbus DrIncident Type: HomicideVictim Info: Jared Asa Semp, white male (3/1/89) Details: On the evening of September 24, Tampa Police Officers were dispatched to 1916 E. Columbus…
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Incident Date/Time: 9/24/2020 at 8:54 PMLocation: 8200 block N. 13th StreetVictim Info: 53-year old black maleSuspects: Two Hispanic malesDetails: Just before 9PM on Thursday night, officers were dispatched to the 8200 block of N 13th St for…
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Incident Date/Time: 9/21/2020 at 12:42 AMLocation: 1600 block E. 7th AveIncident Type: Aggravated Battery/ShootingSuspect Info: Black male, dark complexion, long dreadlocks pulled up, wearing white shirt, pink & white shortsVictim Info: 31-year…
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Incident Date/Time: 9/21/2020 at 12:42 AM Location: 1600 block E. 7th Ave Incident Type: Aggravated Battery/Shooting Suspect Info: Black male, dark complexion, long dreadlocks pulled up, wearing white shirt, pink & white shorts Victim Info: 31…
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Within 22 minutes of being notified that an armed carjacking suspect may be in the city, the teamwork of dispatchers, officers on the ground, and officers in the air, quickly led to the suspect being located and apprehended.Incident Date/Time: 9/20…
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Incident Date/Time: 9/13/2020 at 11:09 PMLocation: 1266 E. 113th AveBusiness Name: Tzadik Oaks ApartmentsIncident Type: HomicideDetails: Tampa Police were dispatched to the Tzadik Oaks Apartments on Sunday night for the report of a shooting.…
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Incident Date/Time: 9/10/2020 at 11:26 PMLocation: 1520 W Kennedy BlvdIncident Type: RobberyBusiness Name: McDonald'sSuspect Info: B/M 5'08-5'11, muscular build, short balding hair, possibly late 20's early 30's. Wearing white tank top around face,…
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Determined that no case is ever considered "cold", Tampa Police Latent Investigators and Detectives were able to identify and arrest the suspect using technology not as advanced at the time of the crime.ARRESTED: ANTONIO RIVERS (12/22/1980); 14219…
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This list reflects information provided to the Tampa Police Department and is subject to change without noticeThe city of Tampa has received information that peaceful protests will take place at following locations and times. 7:00 a.m. - March…
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Tampa Police Department has launched a new system that allows citizens to file reports online, the Desk Officer Reporting System or DORS.You can access the online reporting by going to www.tampagov.net/PoliceReportThe person filing the report must…
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