The Daytona Beach Police Department is currently investigating a stabbing that occurred at 300 Alva Circle. DBPD reports that its officers responded to the location around 12 a.m. for a report of a stabbing. Police say they made contact with a witness who resides with the victim and the suspect. The witness reportedly said that … Read more
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a man following an altercation stemming from an argument over political candidates. HCSO reports that deputies responded to the corner of Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard and Dorman Road in Lithia around 12:30 p.m. on November 5, 2024. Police claim an altercation had taken place between the … Read more
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Dylen Luke Shortt for what authorities call “another sick and disgusting criminal act”. BCSO alleges that Shortt lured two young girls close to his car and showed them pornographic pictures on his cell phone. Authorities say the investigation started on October 18 of this year … Read more
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a fellow deputy for filing a false police report and leaving the scene of a traffic crash with property damage. CCSO reports that the arrest comes after Deputy Tyler North was the at-fault driver in a traffic crash on Blanding Boulevard near the intersection of … Read more
41-year-old Steven Alan Swearingen has been sentenced to life in prison in the slaying of a Citrus County Sheriff’s Deputy. In August 2024, Swearingen was found guilty of Second-Degree Murder in the death of 52-year-old Steven Smolensky. Authorities say Swearingen was a convicted felon who was charged with Murder in the Second Degree with a … Read more
The Naples Police Department reports that it has arrested a man accused of punching a victim in the face. NPD says it was informed of a robbery at the 1200 block of 5th Avenue North on October 27, 2024. Police say the victim reported being approached by a suspect who demanded cash. When the victim … Read more
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 48-year-old Jerome Lee Chambers who allegedly made a bomb threat while in the parking lot of Dunedin City Hall. PCSO says its deputies responded to the city hall at 737 Louden Avenue in Dunedin around 9:23 a.m. for reports that Chambers was threatening to kill … Read more
A 24-year-old man is behind bars after the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old in Tampa. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reports that 24-year-old Michael Aldana has been charged with First Degree Murder with a Weapon. HCSO says its Communications Center received multiple calls about a stabbing around 2:15 a.m. on November 3, 2024. Around 2:20 … Read more
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office reports that it is investigating the death of a 15-month-old infant. SCSO says its deputies responded to the scene of a deceased infant at South Sumter Middle School around 4:18 p.m. on Friday. Authorities say the preliminary investigation indicates that a 15-month-old infant was unintentionally left unattended in a motor … Read more
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reports that it has arrested a woman accused of assaulting two Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority employees. HCSO says 36-year-old Tamara West is charged with Burglary of Conveyance with Assault or Battery, Battery on Public Transit Employee, and Battery on a Licensed Security Officer. HCSO reports that its deputies responded … Read more