A suspect removed $2,000 of red copper wire used for a lighting suppression system from a Dover AT&T property, on March 27. Between 8 and 10 a.m., a white male suspect entered the property, which has a cell tower on site, located at 14003 Sydney Road. The suspect gained entry to the property by opening the combination […]
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Cops Corner 03.27.14
MARCH 14 THAT’S COLD 300 block of South Frontage Road. Grand Theft. Unknown suspect(s) stole a stainless-steel ice machine, valued at $3,000. RUDE BEHAVIOR 4400 block of Country Hills Boulevard. Obstruction. The officer was investigating a parking violation, when she knocked on the door of the residence. The suspect came to the door then attempted […]
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The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. MARCH 6 HAVE YOU STOLEN A FORD, LATELY? 600 block of Walter Drive. Stolen Vehicle. The victim left her vehicle running and unattended while she went back into her apartment. While she was inside, unknown suspect(s) stole her red […]
Continue ReadingPlant City man arrested on sex charges
The co-owner of the Hungry Gator Meat Market in Historic Downtown Plant City was arrested on sex charges, March 8. Christopher Shane Smith, 36, was arrested on two counts of lewd or lascivious battery, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The victim was a girl under the age of 16. Both offenses occured at […]
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The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. FEB. 27 THE OL’ SWITCHEROO 610 block of North Maryland Avenue. Grand Theft by Employee. Between the early part of January and the week of Feb. 24, the store management had investigated the employee. It was determined she […]
Continue ReadingPlant City man dies in morning crash
James Boswell, 32, of Plant City died this morning after being involved in a four vehicle crash in Orlando. The crash was a chain reaction as traffic slowed on State Road 528 near International Drive at about 6:55 a.m. The driver of vehicle one, Darrell Cantrell, 46, of Deltona, slowed down quickly in response to […]
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The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. JAN. 13 HIBISCUS HURLED 4700 block of North Dawn Meadow Court. Domestic Violence. The suspect was arguing with his wife, the victim. He became angry and threw a potted plant at the victim, who was able to move […]
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The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. JAN. 12 TECH TAKEN 600 block of West Ball Street. Vehicle Burglary. The victim stated someone damaged the door to his white 2002 Ford van and stole a KIU brand electronic tablet from the van. The tablet was […]
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JAN. 9 SNEAKY, SNEAKY 2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Retail Theft/Dealing in Stolen Property. The suspect came to the Plant City store and took merchandise she had not paid for to the customer service desk. She then presented a receipt from the Gibsonton Walmart in an attempt to obtain a refund on the merchandise. She […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 01.23.14
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. JAN. 6 ARTISTIC EXPRESSION 1400 block of East Cherry Street. Criminal Mischief. Sometime between 5 p.m. Jan. 3 and 8 a.m. Jan. 6, unknown person(s) spray-painted “throw dog,” “goonz, “OTN” and curse words on the rafters and concrete […]
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