This week on Cops Corner, Plant City police investigate stolen vehicles, theft and more.
FEBRUARY 9
GONE IN 60 SECONDS- Stolen Vehicle
2200 Block of Village Park Road
An officer met with a victim who reported that sometime in the early morning hours someone stole their 2020 grey Nissan Sentra.
PUSHY PLUNDERER- Robbery by Sudden Snatching/Resisting Arrest With Violence (RAWV)
1700 Block of James L. Redman Parkway
Multiple officers responded to the business in reference to a snatch and grab robbery where a person, who was later identified, forcefully snatched $13 worth of items from the store clerk and fled. He was taken into custody.
NAMED- False Name to Law Enforcement Officer (LEO)
Goldfiinch Drive/Thonotosassa Road
An officer conducted a traffic stop on a man riding a bicycle with no lights. The person stated his name and told the officer he had no identification. He then provided another name. Rapid ID was utilized and the person’s true identify was determined (neither of the names he gave). An FCIC/NCIC check was conducted and he was found to have an outstanding warrant out of Polk County. He was arrested and transported to Orient Road Jail.
FEBRUARY 10
DRUGS WERE HIDDEN WHERE?- Felony DWLSR/Possession of Meth Arrest
900 Block of S. Alexander Street
While conducting a traffic stop on a grey Toyota Camry operating on the roadway with no tag attached, officers determined the driver did not have a valid license and had two prior convictions including a criminal citation issued to her two weeks ago). The woman was placed under arrest, searched and transported to Orient Road Jail. While at the jail, a strip search, conducted by ORJ staff, revealed a baggie of methamphetamine concealed inside her vagina. She was then charged with possession of methamphetamine and introduction of contraband into a detention facility.
IN PLAIN SIGHT- Warrant/Felon in Possession Arrest
1500 Block of E. Cherry Street
An officer responded to a disturbance and during the investigation and FCIC/NCIC check, it was revealed a man had an active out-of-state fugitive warrant for parole violation out of Wisconsin. The warrant was confirmed and the man was placed under arrest. Inside the man’s vehicle, officers observed a firearm in plain view, which was stolen out of Hillsborough County.
NO PRINCE CHARMING- Criminal Mischief/Warrant Arrest
300 Block of Park Springs Circle
An officer met with the victim, who reported that her boyfriend had smashed her vehicle’s windshield and broken her apartment window. It was determined that he had an active Violation of Probation (VOP) warrant for burglary. The man had fled prior to PCPD arrival but he was located at a nearby business and placed under arrest.
FOUR CASES/ONE CRIME- Theft
4600 Block of State Road 574
An officer met with employees of the business, who reported the theft of four cases of beer.
FEBRUARY 11
NO SMOKING- Burglary
300 Block of S. Frontage Road
An officer responded to the business and met with two women who reported their vape pens were taken from their hotel room. The vape pens were later returned and both parties signed waivers of prosecution.
FEBRUARY 12
SNACK ATTACK- Theft
1500 Block of S. Alexander Street
An officer made contact with employees at the address, who said two youth left the school then stole items from a nearby convenience store. One youth was arrested.
