Kidnapper caught with victim at McDonald’s drive-through

TAMPA, FL – A habitual offender in Florida is now facing charges of attempted murder and kidnapping. According to court testimonies, Joshua Grimes broke into a man’s home and launched a brutal attack that culminated in a bizarre trip to a McDonald’s drive-through. The mishap began when Grimes took offense to his prospective partner’s rejection. The victim, whose identity is protected due to the sensitivity of the case, shared in court that he had met …

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Four-year-old hit by stray bullet in road rage shooting

TAMPA, FL – A man in Florida has been charged with several felonies in connection with a road rage incident that resulted in a 4-year-old girl being shot. The Tampa Police Department confirmed they arrested James Jackson, 34, for his role in the shooting, which took place earlier Tuesday in the eastern part of Tampa. According to investigators, Jackson became enraged with the driver of a Chevrolet sedan while driving his own Kia Optima. The …

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Man arrested after fatal shooting and police standoff in Florida

TAMPA, FL – Florida law enforcement apprehended a man with a violent history on Wednesday, following an episode that resulted in a woman’s death, injuries to two others, and shots fired at police officers. Responding to a call about gunfire at a Tampa residence, police officers found themselves in a dangerous situation as Michael Banks, 42, allegedly began shooting at them. The officers managed to subdue Banks without any injuries, according to statements from Police …

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Teen and woman stabbed to death, suspect on the run

TAMPA, FL – A woman in her 30s and a teenage girl linked through family have tragically lost their lives in a double stabbing, according to details provided by the Tampa Police Department. The crime occurred on the 14000 block of Riveredge Drive and was reported to police just before 9 a.m. on Sunday morning. Responding officers discovered a severely stabbed teenage girl and the woman when they arrived at the scene of the crime. …

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Brother-in-law of Stacey Abrams indicted on child sex trafficking charges

TAMPA, FL – The Office of the State Attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit has reported the arrest of Jimmie Gardner, the brother-in-law of former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. Gardner, who is also a youth motivational speaker, faces charges of human trafficking, battery, and inappropriate conduct with a minor. Gardner is currently in custody in Hillsborough County, with no bond, awaiting his initial court appearance in Tampa. The charges against him, including human trafficking, …

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Brawl turns into gunfire, killing two and injuring 18 people

TAMPA, FL – A dispute between two groups amidst Halloween revelry in Tampa, Florida, spiraled into a fatal shooting, claiming two lives and injuring 18 others. The incident unfolded in the early morning hours of Sunday on a street filled with hundreds of party-goers. The violent incident occurred just before 3 a.m. in the vicinity of a popular strip of bars and clubs located on East 7th Avenue in the Ybor City neighborhood of Tampa, …

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Director of Miami-Dade Police, is in critical condition following an alleged suicide attempt

Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez, the Director of Miami-Dade Police, is in critical condition following an alleged suicide attempt on Sunday. Ramirez, 52, was traveling to Tampa for a law enforcement conference when the incident occurred. According to law enforcement sources, Ramirez pulled his car over on Interstate 75 and shot himself in the head while his wife was in the vehicle. Ramirez was rushed to Tampa General Hospital where he underwent surgery. Miami-Dade police confirmed that …

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Argument about jet skis turned into deadly shooting of a 7-year-old

A tragic incident unfolded on the Fourth of July when a 7-year-old boy was shot and killed during an argument over jet skis. The incident occurred at a boat ramp near the Courtney Campbell Causeway in Tampa, Florida. Two groups became involved in a heated dispute, with one group upset about the other group riding their jet skis too close to the shore where children were playing. As tensions escalated, gunfire erupted, resulting in the …

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DoorDash driver kidnapped and assaulted in Florida

On Friday night police in Tampa, Florida succeeded in apprehending Joseph Killins, a 38-year-old suspect responsible for a string of violent crimes in the area. The investigation began on April 18th when a DoorDash delivery driver, a Hispanic female in her early twenties, was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The woman was attempting to make her delivery at a Residence Inn hotel when Killins, armed with a weapon, forced her into her car and drove her …

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Woman found dead in Tampa street with her child in the back of her SUV

On Monday night, a woman in her twenties was found dead in a residential street of Tampa, Florida. She was located next to an SUV where her toddler was found sleeping. Law enforcement was called to the 10700 block of Pictorial Park Drive in Easton Park subdivision in New Tampa around 10 p.m. and discovered the woman had suffered from upper body trauma. The child was found sleeping in the back of the SUV, unharmed, …

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