Hoards of people are claiming Omar Scott was wrongfully arrested. Fellow protesters are saying he was tased by police, even though he was cooperating. What happened? We have compiled videos of the arrest but how can we know the full truth without police body camera footage? The short answer is that we won’t, St. Pete … Read more
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested seven people during overnight protests in the county. Jakera Bogle – Charge: armed burglary of a structure, grand theft & carrying a concealed firearm. Ashley Vasquez – Charge: burglary of an unoccupied structure and petit theft. Brittany Hudley – Charge: battery on a law enforcement officer, burglary of an … Read more
What: Detectives assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit have arrested a Largo man for Sexual Battery with Familial Authority on a child over 12-years-old. When: The investigation began on Saturday, May 30, 2020 and the suspect was arrested at about 9:40 a.m. on May 30, 2020. Where: The suspect was arrested at 142 23rd … Read more
A woman is facing felony charges for spending tens of thousands of dollars on unathorized Amazon purchases with her employer’s credit card. From May 2016 to September 2019, Jennifer Anne Thomsen, 46, was employed with Be-Mac Services, located at 8501 Gunn Highway in Odessa. Detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office learned Thomsen made 413 … Read more
During a routine traffic stop, a deputy’s good memory and inquisitive detective skills led to the recovery of stolen musical equipment and the arrest of two men. On Thursday, May 28, 2020, at 3:02 a.m., a deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, traveling down Knights Griffin Road in Plant City, stopped a beige Dodge … Read more
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for stealing multiple appliances from a home under construction in the Clair Mel area of Hillsborough County. Around 3 a.m. on May 25, deputies located a white van and trailer parked on a posted construction site near Cat Mint Street and Romano Busciglio Street in Tampa. … Read more
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man early Monday morning after he attacked both neighbors and deputies.Just after 2:00 a.m., on Monday, May 25, deputies responded to Hillcrest Drive in Riverview, where the caller advised that Isaiah Velez, 21, attacked neighbors. Velez bit an elderly neighbor’s ear and also tried to stab him with broken … Read more
What: Detectives assigned to the Detention Investigations Unit have charged four women involved In introducing contraband and possession of controlled substances at the Pinellas County Jail. Where: The incidents occurred in the Central Division and South Division at the Pinellas County Jail located at 14400 49th Street North, in Clearwater. When: The investigation started April 17, … Read more
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a former school bus driver after he planned to meet with a young girl. An undercover detective posing as a 14-year-old girl spoke with Hector Cabrera, 32, via social media on Tuesday, May 12. Cabrera advised that he wanted to engage in sexual acts with the detective posing as … Read more
A man was arrested after he exposed himself in at least seven different cases throughout Hillsborough County. On April 18, 2020, the suspect, Rasheem Kineard, 27, exposed himself in front of a juvenile at the First Lady Beauty Supply located at 5531 78th Street South. Following a thorough investigation, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was … Read more