Cops Corner

Cops Corner 11.22.12

November 21, 2012 By Michael Eng

OCT. 31 AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWAL 2300 block of Tanbark Ridge Place. Fraudulent Use of Personal Information. The victim said an unknown person has been using her name and PayPal account to withdraw money from her bank account. The transactions have taken place in Miami.

Bicyclist killed on State Road 39

November 19, 2012 By Amber Jurgensen

By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor A bicyclist died earlier today after being hit by a car on State Road 39 north of Trapnell Road. Sherry Lee Brant, 70, was traveling southbound in the outside lane when her 2005 Toyota Corolla drifted into the paved shoulder, hitting the back of the bicycle ridden by an […]

Plant City woman arrested in connection with death of her five-week old son

November 16, 2012 By Amber Jurgensen

By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Plant City Police detectives arrested Talae Akei Thomas late this afternoon and charged her with aggravated child abuse and first degree murder in connection with the death of her five-week old son. Last night, Plant City police responded to a suspicious person call and found Thomas laying in the […]

Cops Corner 11.08.12

November 8, 2012 By Michael Eng

OCT. 23 RUNNING MAN 120 block of Oak Brook Lane. Grand Theft. Unknown suspect(s) stole a treadmill, valued at $1,200, from the front yard of the home.

Cops Corner 11.01.12

November 1, 2012 By Michael Eng

OCT. 17 A LITTLE TIPSY 4000 block of Amberjack Boulevard. Driving Under the Influence. The suspect was arrested for DUI after he crashed into several parked trailers while attempting to leave Amberjack Boulevard. The suspect’s breath-alcohol content was .215 and .218. The suspect was turned over to Orient Road Jail.

UPDATE: Names of those involved in shooting death released

October 30, 2012 By Amber Jurgensen

UPDATE: Names of those involved in a shooting death near Plant City released

Cops Corner: 10.11.12

October 11, 2012 By Michael Eng

OCT. 1 PARENT OF THE YEAR 400 block of North Alexander Street. Retail Theft. The suspect was arrested for theft of baby items, valued at $72.80. She was arrested and released from the scene with a court date.

Cops Corner 09.20.12

September 20, 2012 By Michael Eng

SEPT. 8 FAST AND FURIOUS 800 block of East Alabama Street. Bicycle Theft. Unknown suspect(s) stole a green Mount Fury mountain bike with a dog chain on the handle bars. The bike was valued at $40.

Cops Corner 09.13.12

September 13, 2012 By Michael Eng

SEPT. 1 QUICK CASH 2900 block of West Reynolds Street. Business Burglary. Unknown suspect(s) entered the deli and took money from the cash register.

Cops Corner 09.06.12

September 6, 2012 By Michael Eng

AUG. 25 BOLD MOVE 2900 block of Juniper Lake Place. Stolen Vehicle. Unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s 2007 red Cadillac Escalade Aug. 23. The victim’s keys and wallet were inside the vehicle. The suspect(s) used the credit card several times on Park Road. OnStar tracked the vehicle to 1028 Walnut St., Lakeland, where Lakeland Police […]