THIS WEEK ON COPS CORNER, PLANT CITY POLICE INVESTIGATE THEFTS, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, ASSAULT AND MORE.
March 22
Kicking and Screaming – Criminal Mischief
1400 block of E. Frances Ave
An officer responded to the above-listed address in reference to a verbal disturbance. Upon arrival, contact was made with a complainant who advised the passenger side of his vehicle had been kicked, leaving dents.
Finders Keepers – Theft
2800 block of James L Redman Pkwy
An officer responded to the above-listed business in reference to a delayed theft complaint. Upon arrival, contact was made with the complainant who advised he was in line at the checkout. He placed his wallet on the counter and moved over to wait for an employee to look up the prices of his products. The wallet was then stolen from the counter. The wallet contained $2,000, a driver’s license, and debit/credit cards.
March 23
Electrifying Ride – Theft
1400 block of Plantation Cir
An officer met with the complainant who stated that someone stole his red electric bicycle sometime between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
How Many Drinks? – Theft
E Laura St and Faison St
An officer met with the complainant who stated she was drinking under a tree at the above listed location with other people and she had her purse on the ground, and it was stolen. It contained her identification cards, brown wallet, and metro cell phone. The total amount stolen was $400.
Free Ride
1300 block of Tennessee St – Warrant Arrest
An officer responded to the above-listed location in reference to a traffic crash. While investigating the crash it was found that one of the vehicle operators had an active arrest warrant out of the Desoto County Sheriff’s Office for writ of bodily attachment. The warrant was confirmed and the driver was arrested and transported to Orient Road Jail.
You Can’t Be Served – Disorderly
Intoxication/Battery
1700 block of E Baker St
An officer responded to the above-listed address in reference to a disturbance between a patron and the owner. It was determined that the customer showed up at the establishment highly intoxicated and was refused service. The customer became angry and initiated verbal arguments with an employee and the owners. After refusing to leave, the owners attempted to walk the customer outside. The customer then swung and struck one owner in the face twice and attempted to strike the other owner. The customer was placed under arrest for simple battery and disorderly intoxication and was transported to Orient Road Jail.
March 24
No Badge – Aggravated Assault
2600 block of James L Redman Pkwy
Officers responded to the above location about a report of aggravated assault with a firearm. According to the victim, the vehicle broke down and they were waiting for AAA to arrive and help. An unknown male approached claiming to be a police officer. The victim asked where his badge was and the male pulled out a black in color handgun. The victim grabbed a phone and told him they were calling 911. The male then left the scene.
March 25
Door – Dash – Theft
23000 block of Newsome Dr
Officers responded to the above address in reference to a delayed theft. Contact was made with the complainant who advised an unknown suspect stole six 2-panel prime hollow core doors with a total value of $876.
You Again – Warrant/Trespass
1500 block of E Baker St
An officer located a suspect in front of the above-listed business who had an active warrant HSCO for FTA petit theft and for trespass after warning. The suspect was arrested for FTA petit theft and transported to SFBH to be cleared. He was then transported to Orient Road Jail.
