On February 24, 2023 a brown and white mixed breed female dog was found abandoned in a wooded area near Old Hopewell Road and Henry George Road in Lithia. The dog had suffered a large laceration under her neck which required immediate medical care. Hillsborough County Animal Control Officers set an overnight trap in the area to safely contain the dog. The following day, she was taken to the Pet Resource Center so she could undergo surgery to remove zip ties and electrical wire that had been embedded in her neck. 

Harper, her new name, is recovering well from her severe injuries and is being treated for heartworms. It is believed that she is 2 years old, weighs 48 pounds and may have recently had a litter of puppies.

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect(s) involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect(s) and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.

On March 3, 2023, four male suspects arrived in the area of Sierra Rd. in Land O Lakes in an unknown make/ model SUV. The suspects waited until 4:45 a.m. before exiting the SUV. They confronted and ultimately shot, an adult male victim outside of his residence. The suspects then entered the residence and shot an adult woman and a girl before leaving the scene in the SUV.

 

 

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspects involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspects and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.

On February 23, 2023, behind the residence of 1007 W. Washington St. in Plant City, an adult male was shot by unknown suspect(s). As a result of the injuries sustained, the victim, Eugene Lewis IV, 41 years old, died. (Photo of victim)

 

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect(s) involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect(s) and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.

Suspect #1 is described as a black male, 50-64 yoa, 5'9", 160 lbs. and seen on video wearing a black ball cap, white t-shirt, black jeans and shoes, paper face mask and yellow safety vest. Suspect #2 is described as a black male, 30-49 yoa, 5'10", 220 lbs. and seen on video wearing a black ball cap with green markings, black t-shirt with white print on front, long grey or green pants, black/white sneakers with white laces and green trim on the heel, paper face mask and yellow safety vest.

 

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspects involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspects and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.

On February 8, 2023 at approx. 9:40 p.m., several unknown subjects arrived in the area of Regency Palm Apartments near Alnwick Circle in Port Richey. At some point, the confrontation between the 2 parties escalated to shots being fired between them. It is estimated that 12 shots were fired at which time all subjects left in two (2) dark colored vehicles.

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Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspects involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspects and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.

On December 31, 2022, just before 2 a.m., a shooting occurred at The White Room, a bar located at 6472 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. in Land O’ Lakes. The unknown suspect was a patron at the establishment earlier in the evening and was asked to leave. The suspect returned later and fired several shots in the parking lot, striking an adult male once, which resulted in non-life threatening injuries.

 

The suspect is described as a white female, mid-twenties to early thirties, approx. 5’7” with a large build. She has medium length reddish-brown hair, pierced ears and a tattoo on her left arm of a dragonfly. The suspect drove northbound from the incident on Land O’ Lakes Blvd. in a dark gray Hyundai SUV. 

 

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.

On December 1, 2022 at approx. 5 p.m., a suspect stole merchandise from a business near the intersection of US 19 and County Line Rd. in Hudson. 

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Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect(s) involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect(s) and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.

 

On November 23, 2022 at 3:46 a.m., four (4) unknown suspects entered a property in the 9900 block of Surya Kiran Place in Tampa by jumping over a perimeter wall. The suspects entered the bedroom of a residence and took four (4) paintings. The paintings are of: Batman, V-Five, Mortal Kombat and Playstation, which are valued at approx. $2,800. At approx. 4:20 a.m., the suspects were seen fleeing the property the same manner they arrived. 

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The suspects were captured on surveillance video and are described as:

Suspect 1: White Hispanic male, 5'10", 190lbs., wearing a green hooded sweat shirt with a logo, black jeans, and red vans.

Suspect 2: White Hispanic male, 5'9", 160lbs., wearing a brown hat, brown leather jacket, ripped blue jeans and orange/red shoes.

Suspect 3: Hispanic or Black male, 5'9", 180lbs., wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black face covering, blue jeans and white and black camo crocs. Suspect 4: White Hispanic male, 5'9", 175lbs., wearing a blue zip up hoodie, red face covering, black pants, white Puma slides and gray gloves.

 

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspects involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspects and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.

On November 19, 2022, the victim was outside his apartment building in the Madison Park Apartment complex on Village Park Road in Plant City. At approx. 2:00 a.m., he was shot by unknown suspect(s) and died as a result of the injuries he sustained. The victim was identified as Octavia "Tay" Canty Jr., 19 years old. A witness reported seeing a vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed.

 

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect(s) involved in the Homicide of Octavia Canty Jr. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect(s) and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.

On November 12, 2022, shortly after midnight, an adult male pedestrian was walking in the roadway on Orient Road south of Zeimis Drive in Tampa. A vehicle traveling southbound struck the victim, knocking him into the northbound lane. The driver of a Dodge Neon stopped to render aid to the victim. An unknown make/model SUV, silver in color, was traveling southbound when the driver went around the stopped vehicles into the northbound lane. The vehicle struck the victim dragging him for a short distance. The suspect vehicle fled southbound toward Hillsborough Avenue then continued westbound. The victim died as a result of the injuries he sustained.

 

The suspect is described as a white male, possibly in his 40's, dirty blond hair that comes down to his ears, unshaven beard and last seen wearing a white tank top. The passenger is described as a white female, possibly in her 40's, heavy set (260lbs), brown hair below her shoulders and last seen wearing a white tank top. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a 2000-2010 silver Ford Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer.

 

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.