Plant City Observer

Cops Corner 05.09.24

April 26

Bye-Pack – Theft

600 block of N Dort St

An officer responded to the above location and met with the complainant who reported sometime between 9:00 p.m. and 6:40 a.m., an unknown subject entered her unlocked vehicle and stole a backpack valued at $60.00.  

Phony-Baloney – Counterfeit

2500 block of Thonotosassa Rd

An officer responded to the above location and met with the complainant in reference to discovering a counterfeit $100 bill from the previous day’s business.  

This Thing is Broken – Vehicle Burglary 

1200 block of Goldfinch Dr

An officer met with the complainant, who advised an unknown person broke the lock on the driver’s door and damaged the ignition of the vehicle.  

April 27

Argh You Using That? – Porch Piracy

1500 block of Plantation Grove Ct

An officer made contact with the complainant in reference to the theft of a package. The complainant received notification that her television valued at 298.00 dollars was delivered to her front door, but it was not there when going out to pick it up.

Deadbeat Dad – Warrant Arrest

1200 block of Mendonsa Rd

An officer made contact with a suspect who identified himself by name and date of birth. An NCIC/FCIC check revealed the suspect had an active writ for contempt of court, for failure to pay child support. The warrant was confirmed by Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect was transported to Orient Road Jail without incident.

April 28

Help, Help, Help – Abuse of 911

Alexander St/Police Center Dr

An officer met with the suspect who called Plant City Police Department Dispatch multiple times just to talk. The suspect was advised by officers and Dispatch not to call unless there was a legitimate emergency. The suspect called four additional times and advised he did not care if he went to jail he would not stop calling 911. The suspect was arrested for false/abuse of 911 call and transported to Orient Road Jail.

Out of Order – Disorderly Conduct

N Howard St/W Reynolds St

An officer responded to the above-listed location in reference to a disturbance, Upon arrival he met with a suspect to attempt to conduct a lawful investigation. During this time, the suspect became uncooperative and agitated. He started screaming, using profane language including racial slurs and being belligerent. The suspect was asked numerous times to lower his voice and relax. He was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct at which time he immediately advised he had a hurt ankle and demanded medical treatment.  He was transported to SFBH where he continued to be uncooperative with hospital staff and continued using profane and racially abusive language towards them.  Once medically cleared, he was transported to Orient Rd Jail.  

April 29

Dirty Job – Residential Burglary

2300 block of E Newsome Rd

An officer responded to the above address and met with the complainant who reported sometime between April 25 and April 26, an unknown suspect took a Whirlpool dryer from the secured residence. 

Slapped Silly – Simple Batter

2700 block of Thonotosassa Rd

An officer responded to the intersection of Victoria Street and North Alexander Street in reference to a delayed simple battery that occurred at the above location. Upon arrival, contact was made with the complainant who advised while at the above location, they got into a verbal altercation and were subsequently struck in the face.

Now Hear This – Business Burglary

700 block of S Collins St

An officer responded to the above-listed location in reference to a delayed burglary complaint. Upon arrival, contact was made with the complainant who advised an enclosed trailer parked behind the business was observed to be unlocked and multiple pieces of sound equipment were missing. 

Pane in the Glass – Criminal Mischief

1400 block of E Alabama St

An officer met with the complainant who advised at approximately 5:45 a.m. they heard a loud bang outside. The complainant later noticed the passenger-side rear window was busted out of the vehicle.

Don’t Monkey Around – Theft

1400 block of S Collins St

An officer responded to the above address in reference to the delayed theft of a wrench. 

Everywhere There’s Signs – Petit Theft

1800 block of James L Redman Pkwy

An officer met with the complainant who stated an unknown person stole a delivery sign attached to an employee’s vehicle.  The sign had a tracker on it pinging at a location. The officer located the sign attached to another vehicle in the parking lot. He made contact with the registered owner of the vehicle and through an investigation learned a suspect admitted taking the sign without the authorization of the business and placing it on his friend’s vehicle as a prank.  The suspect was remorseful for his actions and met the criteria for an APAD for the charge of petit theft.

Tag, You’re It – Stolen Tag

600 block of E Dr. MLK Blvd

An officer met with the complainant, who advised he sold his vehicle to an individual 

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