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Hillsborough County, Florida – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a man for allegedly having an inappropriate and sexual relationship with a 15-year-old victim. According to an HCSO statement, detectives began investigating allegations involving 22-year-old Maurice Skinner on January 14, 2025. Detectives say it was determined that Skinner and the victim … Read more

Hillsborough County, Florida – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a fatal shooting on Wednesday night. According to a statement, HCSO is investigating a death after a fatal shooting at the Circle K at 11755 County Road 579. Around 8:30 p.m. on January 15, 2025, deputies responded to the store for reports … Read more

Hillsborough County, Florida – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 34-year-old John Steele who was a teacher at Jennings Middle School. According to HCSO, detectives were informed of an altercation during gym class on December 18. Detectives say it was determined that the 12-year-old student was playing with a volleyball. The … Read more

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 50-year-old Patrick Bailey. HCSO says Bailey was the former Hillsborough County Republic Party Treasurer. It is alleged that Bailey illegally transferred funds and wrote himself personal checks from the organization’s business account. Bailey has been charged with False Entry in Books of Business Entity and … Read more

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reports that a woman has been arrested for sending an explicit image of a child to her probation officer. HCSO says it arrested 55-year-old Janette Cua on December 4, 2024. According to HCSO, Cua is on probation for two counts of First Degree Solicitation to Commit Murder. Cua is now … Read more