On November 16, 2024 at 8:20 pm, a 2011-2014 red Dodge Charger with silver rims, was traveling eastbound on SR-674. West of 4th Street, the vehicle overtook and collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist from Guatemala who was traveling eastbound on SR-674. Following the collision, the unknown driver fled the crash scene, leaving behind vehicle parts from the front portion of the vehicle. The bicyclist was transported to an area hospital and later died from injuries suffered during the crash.

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.

On September 5, 2024 at approx. 12:45 p.m., three adult black subjects, (see photos), stole property from a business in the 15200 block of US Highway 19 in Hudson. The subjects entered the business and engaged in a verbal dispute with another person inside. They proceeded to steal the business’s cash register and left on foot. They may be driving a dark colored Ford Expedition (see photo). 

 

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect(s) involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect(s) and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.

A shooting occurred on August 3, 2024 around 6:40 p.m. in the Trilby Road area of Dade City. The suspect drove westbound past two individuals walking along the Withlacoochee State Trail, then turned around, slowed the car and fired one shot out of the back passenger window. One of the individuals, an adult, was shot and transported to a hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The suspect is described as being a Hispanic male teenager wearing a red or burgundy pullover hoodie. The suspect may have been driving a blue 2012 to 2019 Nissan Versa, see photos.

 

 

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.

 

 

 

On December 25, 2023 at approx. 9:41 p.m., a shooting occurred near Louisiana Street & South Morgan Street in Plant City. A victim, identified as Jamayais Bennett, 2/20/2003, died as a result of his injuries at the hospital. Witnesses advised that there possibly was a second victim. Just prior to the shooting, Jamayais was seen on foot in the area talking on a cellphone when another subject walked up to him. Officers searched the area, but were unable to locate anyone who may have been injured.

 

The suspect vehicle was described as an unknown make/model SUV, silver in color, which was seen approaching both subjects. (See surveillance video)  The suspects shot multiple rounds from the SUV at both victims. On December 27, 2023 the second victim, identified as Zonteveon Shaw, 7/31/1993, was found deceased at a Plant City Cemetery.

 

Surveillance Video of Suspect Vehicle
 

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspects involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspects and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.

 

In addition to the reward offered by Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay, increased reward monies of up to $4,500 are available through the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers, in partnership with the Florida Office of Attorney General. The enhanced reward monies are available through June 30, 2025.  The tip must come through the Crime Stoppers program and lead to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspects in order to be eligible for the enhanced reward. 

On December 1, 2023, at the Rebel Gas Station located at 5149 Adamo Drive, three unknown suspects, captured on surveillance video, tampered with the high flow diesel fuel pumps causing them to pump diesel fuel without reading the actual amount of diesel fuel being dispensed. The suspects pumped 1,100 gallons valued at approx. $4,500  into their two trucks and fled the scene without paying for the diesel fuel. 

 

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspects involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspects and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.

On July 2, 2024, just after 10:00 pm, in the 4000 block of N Dale Mabry Hwy, an armed robbery occurred at the Econo Lodge Motel. The unknown suspect threatened the clerk with a firearm while demanding money from the cash register. After, the suspect quickly left the motel in an unknown direction with the money. No one was harmed in the process.  

The suspect, seen in the video, appears to be a white male, wearing a maroon and white baseball hat, red shirt, and multi-colored shorts. 

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.

Shortly after 8:30 p.m. on July 4, 2023, while many people were celebrating Independence Day, a shooting between two groups of Hispanic males occurred along the Courtney Campbell Causeway west of Ben T. Davis Beach regarding the reckless driving of a jet ski near where children were playing in the water. As a result, a 7-year-old child sustained a gunshot wound to his head.  Yitzian Torres Garcia died from his injuries. Yitzian's grandfather, Juan Carlos Hernandez, suffered a gunshot wound to his hand as he attempted to protect Yitzian from the gunshots.

Due to the location, we are asking if anyone has any information, whether it be personal knowledge, witnessed activity or a photo or video that may further the investigation, to submit a tip.

 

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,500 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect(s) involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect(s) and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS from a mobile phone, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.

 

In addition to the reward offered by Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay, increased reward monies of up to $4,500 are available through the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers, in partnership with the Florida Office of Attorney General. The enhanced reward monies are available through June 30, 2025.  The tip must come through the Crime Stoppers program and lead to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect(s) in order to be eligible for the enhanced reward. 

 

In addition, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s). The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have each pledged up to $5,000 to enhance the reward up to an additional $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible.

An unknown suspect cancelled the victim's bank card with Grow Financial Credit Union then ordered a new card.  When the card was delivered to the victim's residence in New Port Richey, the suspect retrieved the card. Several days later, 4 fraudulent withdrawals were made totaling $20,000. The suspect was captured on surveillance video.

 

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect involved in this case. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS, report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com, or send a mobile tip using the free Florida Crime Stoppers Mobile application. Crime Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward.