The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department.
Dec. 31
GRAND THEFT VIZIO
2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway.
Grand theft: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) stole a 70-inch Vizio flat screen television.
LIVING THE FAST LIFE
James L. Redman Parkway/East Alexander Street.
DUI: Officer conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Camaro that had been speeding. The driver was found to be under the influence, as well as in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested.
Jan. 1
NEW YEAR, OLD TAG
North Alexander Street/West Baker Street.
Warrant arrest/drug investigation: Officers conducted a traffic stop on a Honda sedan, for which the registration had expired in August 2016. The driver was found to have two outstanding warrants in Hillsborough County, and the two passengers were arrested for possession of paraphernalia and methamphetamine. All three were taken to jail without incident.
Jan. 2
PRO-PAIN
1600 block of East Alabama Street.
Criminal mischief: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) threw a propane tank through the front windshield of their 2006 Honda van. The damage, which had occurred overnight, was estimated at $1,000.
SWING SET SNEAK
1 block of Risk Street.
Theft: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) stole a swing set from her front patio between 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, and 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2. The swing set was valued at $100.
Jan. 3
MOVING OUT
3420 block of Trapnell Ridge Drive.
Possible identity theft: Officer met with complainant, who stated the Water Department of Plant City
notified him that his address was being changed, and that he had not actually attempted to change it. Complainant also found activity on his bank account that was not his, though he had not lost any money. An information report was taken for documentation.
Jan. 4
FRIENDLY REMINDER
3400 block of Berry Blossom Lane.
Vehicle burglary: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle and stole his wallet, which he then found near the vehicle. Complainant signed a waiver of prosecution.
UNEXPECTED DONATION
1400 block of West Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
Theft: Officers met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) had stolen a donation jar from a restaurant’s counter.
Jan. 5
CRIME GETS COOKING
1100 block of North Alexander Street.
Burglary: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) had damaged doors to some portables at a church, entered one and stole a portable stove and propane cylinder. The items were valued together at $190.
BAD BOYFRIEND
1200 block of Townsgate Court.
Information report: Officers met with complainant, who stated her ex-boyfriend had poured motor oil onto vehicles in the parking lot. There was no excessive damage to the cars, but the complainant wanted the incident documented in case the suspect dumped oil on more cars.