This week on Cops Corner: Plant City Police investigate an outstanding warrant, a missing firearm and a fake gold necklace.
MARCH 25
UNEXPECTED DISCOVERY
2900 block of James L. Redman Pkwy.
Warrant arrest: Officers came into contact with the suspect in reference to a disturbance. The suspect was subsequently found to have an outstanding Pinellas County warrant for driving with a suspended license, carrying a bond of $1,013. The suspect was then arrested and transported to Orient Road Jail.
MARCH 26
THE MISSING PIECE
2900 block of Barret Ave.
Residential burglary: Officers made contact with the complainant who stated that he had found the door to his home ajar on March 18 and reported that a firearm was missing.
VERY ALARMING
100 block of W. Prosser Dr.
Criminal mischief: Officers responded to a business at the listed location in reference to a glass break alarm. The suspect was placed under arrest for felony criminal mischief and subsequently transported to Orient Road Jail without incident.
MARCH 27
PAINT PROBLEM
900 block of W. Alsobrook St.
Residential burglary: An officer met with the complainant who advised them that entry was made into a residence under construction and that paint was poured onto the brand new flooring and cabinets.
MARCH 28
NOT A GOLD STANDARD
1700 block of S. Alexander St.
Fraud: Officers met with the owner of a business at the listed location who reported being sold a fake gold necklace.
TURNED AROUND
W. Reynolds St. / N. Wheeler St.
DUI: Officers conducted a traffic stop in reference to a vehicle that was traveling the wrong way. The suspect was subsequently arrested for DUI.
MARCH 29
GETTING SCHOOLED
1200 block of E. Renfro St.
Warrant arrest: Officers met with the suspect who jumped the perimeter fence onto school property and refused to leave. An FCIC/NCIC check revealed that he also had a warrant outstanding out of Hillsborough County. The suspect was then taken into custody and transported to Orient Road Jail without incident.
CARD SHARK
1000 block of Whitehurst Rd.
Fraud: Officers met with the victim at the Plant City Police Department who advised them of unauthorized charges made on her credit card.
MARCH 31
HOLES IN THE STORY
E. MLK Blvd.
Shooting: Officers responded to a separate location and met with the victim who advised them that his vehicle had been shot.
