June 5
Auto Bank – Vehicle Burglary
1400 block of S Collins St
An officer responded to the location and met with the complainant, who wanted to report that $4,000 in cash had been stolen from his vehicle.
Employee Discount – Petit Theft
2600 block of James L Redman Pkwy
An officer met with Loss Prevention, who advised that an employee was observed stealing several miscellaneous items amounting to $90.49 while inside the business. The employee was APAD eligible.
Slow Speed Chase – Fleeing to Elude, Possession of Controlled Substance with intent to Sell, Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering with Evidence, Possession of a Controlled Substance in excess of 10 grams.
N Knight St/E Young St
An officer conducted a traffic stop on a subject for riding a low-powered electric bicycle on the wrong side of the roadway, but the subject refused to stop and fled through the area. The subject was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia, fleeing to elude, resisting without violence, possession of a controlled substance greater than 10 grams, and tampering with physical evidence.
All The Things – DWLSR/Attaching Tag Not Assigned
2000 W Baker St
An officer conducted a traffic stop on a subject after observing him run a red light. Investigation revealed the subject did not have a valid driver’s license, had two prior DWLSR convictions, and the tag attached was not assigned to the vehicle. The driver was issued citations for DWLSR with two prior convictions, attaching a tag not assigned, failing to obey a traffic control device, and expired registration greater than six months, and was transported to Orient Road Jail.
June 6
Storage Shopping – Burglary
2200 block of S Frontage Rd
An officer responded to the location in reference to a delayed burglary report. Contact was made with the complainant, who advised that someone had opened up her storage unit and had stolen around $1,780 worth of valuables, consisting of a suitcase containing a firearm, a Ring camera, jewelry, and gold collector coins.
Asking to Get Caught – DWLSR
S Franklin St/Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with no license plate or visible temporary tag. The driver was arrested for driving while license suspended or revoked and no motor vehicle registration. He was transported to Orient Road Jail.
Slash and Dash – Criminal Mischief
1700 block of James L Redman Pkwy
An officer responded to the business in reference to vandalism. The complainant reported two passenger-side tires on her vehicle were slashed while parked at that location, with damage valued at approximately $500.
Crocodile Dundee – Drug Investigation
S Frontage Rd/N Shannon Ave
An officer responded to the area in reference to a suspicious person possibly armed with a sword or knife. The subject was located riding a bicycle without required lighting and was found openly carrying two knives. He was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia and transported to Orient Road Jail.
June 7
Scan Scam – Shoplifting APAD
2600 block of James L Redman Pkwy
An officer responded to the business in reference to a report of shoplifting. Loss Prevention reported that a subject failed to scan 13 consumable items valued at $65.80 while using self-checkout and passed all points of sale without paying for them. The subject was eligible for APAD, issued Adult Pre-Arrest Diversion Notice to Appear for petit theft and released on scene.
June 8
Gone in 60 Seconds – Grand Theft Auto
1200 block of Goldfinch Dr
An officer responded to a stolen vehicle call and learned a vehicle had been taken without the owner’s consent. The vehicle was located, but the driver fled after crashing into a fence and another parked vehicle.
Can’t Pay The Light Bill – Theft
1300 block of E Church St
Officers responded to the location in reference to a theft report. Upon arrival, contact was made with a TECO representative who provided documentation for theft of services in the amount of $400.
Methy Situation – Operating an Unregistered MV/Resist W/O Violence/Possession of Methamphetamine
Warnell Loop/S Frontage Rd
An officer observed a vehicle turn onto Warnell Loop and remain stationary for an extended period of time. The vehicle had an unassigned tag attached, and contact was made with the driver. The driver refused to exit the vehicle and was placed under arrest for operating an unregistered motor vehicle and resisting without violence. The driver was transported to Orient Road Jail and also found to be in possession of methamphetamine.
June 9
Smelly Situation – Theft
1400 block of S Collins St
Officers responded to the location in reference to a theft. During the investigation, it was learned that a male had concealed colognes valued at $259.93 in a plastic bag and fled the store when confronted. The incident was captured on store surveillance video.
It’s Been A Methy Week – Drug Arrest
E Sam Allen Rd/Country Meadows Blvd
An officer responded to assist a Pasco County Deputy on a traffic stop due to no Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Deputy available at the time. A subject was placed under arrest for trafficking methamphetamine and transported to Orient Road Jail.
June 10
Detroit Gold – Criminal Mischief
300 block of Sttetson Rise Ct
An officer responded to the location regarding criminal mischief at a residence under construction. The construction manager reported unknown suspect(s) cut and removed copper wiring throughout the home, causing extensive damage estimated at more than $5,000.
