The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department.
July 8
DISHWASHER DEVIANT
3500 block of San Moise Place.
Burglary: Complainant reported unknown suspect(s) had stolen a dishwasher from a residence. The appliance was valued at $400.
ATTACK DOG
900 block of North Knight Street.
Information report: Officers responded to an area in reference to a report of two aggressive pit bull dogs. They made contact with the dogs on North Pennsylvania Avenue, and one of the dogs charged at an officer. The charging dog was subdued with a Taser, and both dogs were placed in a patrol vehicle until Animal Control arrived to take custody of them.
July 9
TRAILER TROUBLE
3100 block of Azalea Blossom Drive.
Grand theft: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) had stolen his homemade trailer from an enclosed space.
July 11
SCREEN SLASHER
310 block of Citrus Landing.
Criminal mischief: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) had damaged the front door and rear window screens of her home.
July 12
INSIDE JOB
2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway.
Theft/resisting arrest without violence: Officers met with complainant, who stated an employee of the store they worked at had stolen from the business. Suspect was then arrested.
ADDED BONUS
2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway
Found property: While investigating a theft report at a store, officers discovered a firearm that had been reported stolen out of Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction.
July 13
THERE FOR THE TAKING
1100 block of East Baker Street.
Vehicle burglary: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) had entered her vehicle and stolen her cell phone, Social Security card and Florida driver’s license. The vehicle had been left unlocked. Complainant signed a waiver of prosecution.
FARM FRAUD
200 block of West Alexander Street.
Information report: Officer responded to a supermarket and met with complainant, who was attempting to buy $1,498.89 worth of debit cards. Store employees believed the complainant was being scammed. Complainant stated she received a call from someone who claimed to work for TECO. The suspect told her he would shut off the power to her horse farm if she didn’t buy the debit cards. Complainant did not lose any money, and an information report was filed.
SON OF A GUN
4600 block of Copper Lane.
Grand theft: Officer met with complainant, who stated unknown suspect(s) stole a black .357 caliber revolver pistol from his home.
MISSING
900 block of North Park Road.
Lost wallet: Officer met with complainant, who stated he had lost his wallet. The wallet contained his driver’s license, Social Security card and $10 in cash. The wallet was lost somewhere between the 900 and 2210 blocks of North Park Road.
July 14
FLIRTING WITH DISASTER
1900 block of South Alexander Street.
Traffic arrest: Officer conducted a traffic stop on a red Ford Mustang for driving over the speed limit. The driver was found to have a suspended license. The driver had knowledge of this, and he was arrested.