NOV. 21 PRY, PRY AGAIN 1400 block of North Wheeler Street. Attempted Burglary. Unknown suspect(s) attempted to break into the hair salon. The owner found pry marks on the front and back door. No entry made, but the suspect caused about $200 in damage.
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OCT. 31 AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWAL 2300 block of Tanbark Ridge Place. Fraudulent Use of Personal Information. The victim said an unknown person has been using her name and PayPal account to withdraw money from her bank account. The transactions have taken place in Miami.
Continue ReadingBicyclist killed on State Road 39
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor A bicyclist died earlier today after being hit by a car on State Road 39 north of Trapnell Road. Sherry Lee Brant, 70, was traveling southbound in the outside lane when her 2005 Toyota Corolla drifted into the paved shoulder, hitting the back of the bicycle ridden by an […]
Continue ReadingPlant City woman arrested in connection with death of her five-week old son
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Plant City Police detectives arrested Talae Akei Thomas late this afternoon and charged her with aggravated child abuse and first degree murder in connection with the death of her five-week old son. Last night, Plant City police responded to a suspicious person call and found Thomas laying in the […]
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OCT. 23 RUNNING MAN 120 block of Oak Brook Lane. Grand Theft. Unknown suspect(s) stole a treadmill, valued at $1,200, from the front yard of the home.
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OCT. 17 A LITTLE TIPSY 4000 block of Amberjack Boulevard. Driving Under the Influence. The suspect was arrested for DUI after he crashed into several parked trailers while attempting to leave Amberjack Boulevard. The suspect’s breath-alcohol content was .215 and .218. The suspect was turned over to Orient Road Jail.
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Names of those involved in shooting death released
UPDATE: Names of those involved in a shooting death near Plant City released
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OCT. 1 PARENT OF THE YEAR 400 block of North Alexander Street. Retail Theft. The suspect was arrested for theft of baby items, valued at $72.80. She was arrested and released from the scene with a court date.
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SEPT. 8 FAST AND FURIOUS 800 block of East Alabama Street. Bicycle Theft. Unknown suspect(s) stole a green Mount Fury mountain bike with a dog chain on the handle bars. The bike was valued at $40.
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SEPT. 1 QUICK CASH 2900 block of West Reynolds Street. Business Burglary. Unknown suspect(s) entered the deli and took money from the cash register.
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