March 15
You Can’t Stay Here – Trespassing
500 block of N. Alexander St
An officer made contact with a suspect at the above location, and it was confirmed that he had an active trespass warning. The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to Orient Road Jail.
Don’t Honk – Battery
1100 block of Goldfinch Dr
An officer met with the complainant who stated she honked at a vehicle that almost collided with her. That vehicle followed her into the parking lot of the above address where three individuals exited their vehicle and started an argument with her. The complainant exited her vehicle to try to diffuse the situation when one of the others hit her in the face causing her nose to bleed.
Not Like Gallagher – Criminal Mischief
800 block of S Tyler St
An officer met with the complainant who reported the rear window of his truck was smashed with a sledgehammer during a dispute.
March 16
You Can Run But You Can’t Hide
Supplement(arrest)
1200 block of Goldfinch Dr
An officer met with the suspect who had a PC Pick up for VOP, resisting an officer without violence and fleeing and attempting to elude a Police Officer. The suspect was arrested and transported to ORJ.
Sticky Fingers – Shoplifting
2600 block of James L Redman Pkwy
Officers responded to the above address in regards to a theft that had just occurred. Two individuals attempted to conceal merchandise and pass the point of sale without paying. Both individuals were transported to ORJ.
March 17
Nose Plugs Not Included – Theft
2300 block of James L Redman Pkwy
Officers responded to the above location in regards to a theft that had just occurred. One officer made contact with an employee who advised five boxes of diapers valued at $164.05 were stolen.
Big Wheels Rolling – Theft
3500 block of W Reynolds St
An officer met with the complainant who reported he left his bike, valued at $100, outside the location unsecured. When he returned about 10 minutes later it was gone.
March 18
Drive and Dash – Stolen Vehicle
1300 block of S Collins St
An officer made contact with an employee at the above location who stated a customer failed to return a black 2022 Ford Explorer. The vehicle was entered into FCIC/NCIC as stolen.
Underage Carry – Concealed Firearm
800 block of S Morgan St
Officer Bennett responded to the above-listed location about a suspicious vehicle complaint. Upon arrival, contact was made with the occupants of a black sedan backed into a parking spot. The occupants of the vehicle advised they do not reside at the address. The odor of marijuana was emitting from the interior of the vehicle. The occupants did not possess a marijuana card and admitted to smoking prior to law enforcement contact. A search of the vehicle was conducted which yielded 7.6 grams of marijuana and a loaded Glock 26 9MM semiautomatic handgun was located under the front passenger seat. Contact was made with the rear-seat passenger, who advised the firearm belonged to him and he was under the impression he was allowed to carry the firearm. He was informed the new law allowed non-felons to carry concealed handguns who were 21 years of age or older. Due to age, it was in violation of carrying a concealed handgun. The suspect was arrested and transported to ORJ without incident.
March 19
You Can’t Sleep There – Drug Investigation
1700 blook of James L Redman Pkwy
An officer responded to a suspicious vehicle/person down call in reference to a person passed out inside a vehicle at the gas pump. The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to ORJ.
March 20
Your Brain on Drugs
Wheeler St/Reynolds St
An officer came into contact with a suspect who had an outstanding Hillsborough County warrant for FTA Solicitation and distribution on public roads. The warrant was confirmed and the suspect was placed under arrest and searched. The officer located a ripped cigar bag containing a green leafy substance and multiple crystalized crack rocks. The green leafy substance field tested positive for synthetic cannabinoids and the crystalized rocks field tested positive for crack cocaine. The suspect was transported to ORJ without incident.