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Cops Corner September 11, 2025 7:00 am

Cops Corner 09.11.25

By Observer Staff

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August 29

Not A Clean Getaway – Trespassing After Arrest

3500 block of W Baker St

An officer responded to the location in reference to a subject trespassing. The subject was observed sleeping on the property after a previous warning was issued. The subject was placed under arrest and transported to Orient Road Jail.

Scan Scam? – Shoplifting Arrest

2600 block of James L Redman Pkwy

An officer responded to the location regarding a theft. The officer made contact with the suspect who was arrested for petit theft and transported to Orient Road Jail. 

Sticky Fingers – Warrant Arrest

2600 block of James L Redman Pkwy

An officer came into contact with a subject during a theft investigation. The subject was found to have an active warrant out of HCSO for FTA DWLSR second conviction. The warrant was confirmed, and the subject was transported to Orient Road Jail. 

Stash and Dash – Shoplifting

1400 block of S Collins St

An officer responded to the location in reference to a subject concealing items while inside the bathroom. The subject fled prior to the officer’s arrival. 

August 30

Trip Advisor – Drug Arrest

Drane St NW/Howard St S

An officer conducted a traffic stop for faulty equipment and made contact with the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle. The driver was placed under arrest for possession with intent to sell and transported to Orient Road Jail. 

Fireball – Agg Assault/Firebombing

1800 block of James L Redman Pkwy

An officer responded to the area reference reports of a disturbance and a loud boom heard.  Upon making contact with a group of 9 victims (mostly juveniles), it was determined that an unknown subject had thrown a lit Molotov Cocktail at them after an argument.  The subject then fled on foot in possession of another Molotov Cocktail.  The suspect was detained, positively identified, and placed under arrest.  He was later transported to Orient Road Jail. 

August 31

You Can’t Be Here – Trespassing after Arrest

1800 block of James L Redman Pkwy

An officer observed a subject on the property at the above location diggin inside the trash bin next to the entrance. The subject was previously trespassed from the business on 8/1/25. The subjet was arrested for trespassing after warning and transported to Orient Road Jail.  

Creepy – Supplement (PC Pickup Arrest)

4600 block of Lantana Pl

Officers responded in an effort to locate a suspect reference aggravated stalking charges. Upon arrival, the suspect was observed in the backyard of the residence and fled inside. After several warnings, the suspect emerged and complied with commands and was taken into custody. 

September 1

You Can’t Hide! – Recovered Stolen Vehicle

Laurel Ln/Camphor Dr

Officers checked the area for a stolen vehicle out of Polk County. The subject was charged with Possession of a stolen vehicle and DWLSR and was transported to Orient Road Jail.

Nap and Narcotics – Drug Investigation

3500 block of W Baker St

Officers made contact with a subject who was spotted sleeping on the property. The subject was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a drug without a prescription.

September 3

No, No, No – Trespassing after arrest/Drug Investigation

500 block of N Alexander St

An officer made contact with a subject as he was standing at a park bench. A check of the Plant City Police Department’s database revealed that the subject had an active trespass warning from the above-listed location from June 5, 2025, to June 5, 2026. The subject received an additional charge for possession of drug paraphernalia and was transported to Orient Road Jail. 

Report, You Must – Warrant Arrest

Lauar St/Faison St

An officer observed a known suspect at the intersection above. The officer learned that the suspect had an active Hillsborough County warrant (25CF015528) for Failure of sex offender to report biannually. The warrant contained no bond and was confirmed. The suspect was transported to Orient Road Jail.

Don’t. Do. Drugs. – Drug Arrest

2600 block of E Cherry St

An officer, while assisting with a minor crash investigation, arrested a suspect for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia and transported the suspect to Orient Road Jail. 

You Can’t Hide – Warrant/RAWOV Arrest

700 block of E Madison St

An officer made contact with a subject in reference to an out-of-county warrant for VOP. Upon being advised there was a warrant, the subject attempted to flee back into the residence to hide. An officer was able to take the subject into custody without issue and transported them to Orient Road Jail. 

September 4

Needed a Charge – Shoplifting

2200 block of N Park Rd

An officer met with the complainant, who advised that a subject stole an entire acrylic case full of chargers and cables with an estimated value of $2,000 to $2,500.

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