This week on cops corner, Plant City police investigate thefts, warrant arrests, drug possession and more.
MARCH 8
GET BIKING- Theft
11 block of Lemon St.
An officer went to an apartment and met with a woman who said an unknown suspect had stolen her Miami Sun tricycle with a basket between 10 p.m. March 7 and the morning of March 8.
MAKING THEMSELVES AT HOME- Warrant arrest
3100 block of Sammonds Road
An officer went to an apartment regarding three suspect who refused to leave the premises. A 35-year-old woman had an active arrest warrant in Hillsborough County for violation of parole for battery, was arrested and taken to Orient Road jail.
MARCH 9
GONE IN A SNAP- Felony petit theft
1700 block of James L. Redman Parkway
An officer responded to Nick’s Pizza, who reported the loss of a business camera valued at $300.
FLAGGING VIOLATION- Criminal mischief
3000 block of Sydney Road
An officer responded to a business where the owner told the officer an unknown suspect had taken the Israeli flag down from his business. The flag was valued at $20 and was later found torn and burned. Police reported there were no surveillance camera footage or witnesses of the incident.
MARCH 11
A FISHY GETAWAY- Theft
2800 block of Wilder Meadows Lane
Two officers responded to a home regarding a burglary. The homeowner said he had 10 fishing rods and reels stolen from his garage, valued at about $2,500.
JUMPED- Battery
1100 block of Goldfinch Drive
An officer met with a male victim who said he was attacked by four males when he got to work at Chik-fil-A.
A SHOT IN THE DARK- Shooting into occupied dwelling
1300 block of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
While on patrol, officers reported hearing multiple gunshots the Delta area. As they drove the area, a homeowner told them the back of her residence had been shot multiple times.
MARCH 12
NO PLAYING AROUND- Theft
4700 block of Longfellow Drive
An officer went to a home regarding a report by the homeowner an “unknown female” was in the residence. The homeowner said she saw the female take her son’s Playstation 5 video game from his room and refused to return.
PAYING IT BACK- Petit theft
2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway
Two officers met with Walmart loss prevention officials and found out a suspect hid $64 worth of merchandise and exited without paying for it. Officers learned the suspect was eligible for the Adult Pre-Arrest Diversion Program. An application was given for it and the individual was advised of the requirements of the program.
MARCH 13
ROBBERY WITH A HITCH- Theft of auto parts
900 block of Loganderry Lane
An officer responded to an apartment and contacted the tenant who told the officer between March 8 and March 11, someone stole a truck hitch and truck antenna valued at $430 from his pickup truck.
GETAWAY CAR-Stolen vehicle
2700 block of Thonotosassa Road
An officer met a person at a hotel who reported his Budget Rent-A-Car was stolen from the parking lot.
DOWN BUT NOT OUT- Flee to Elude/RAWOV/VOP PC Pickup
300 block of west Grant Street
Officers responded to a call regarding a suspicious vehicle, a black Cadillac SUV, parked near some dumpsters. The vehicle was reportedly being driven recklessly and had possibly hit a tree. When officers approached the car, the drivers fled away in the car.
MARCH 14
NO REFUNDS-Simple battery
2000 block of Frontage Road
An officer went to a hotel in reference to a disturbance and found out a customer was upset with the front desk clerk over a room credit that wasn’t properly refunded. During the dispute, the customer allegedly swiped a plastic sign on the counter in the woman’s direction, causing it to hit her; she was not injured. The customer was charged with battery.
DRUGGED OUT-Theft/drug arrest
2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway
An officer went to Walmart and met with Loss Prevention staff who reported a 46-year-old man left the store with about $107 in merchandise. A search of the man showed he was in possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. He was arrested and taken to the Orient Road Jail without further incident.
