Monday, May 7, 2012
James E. Williams, 26, of Odessa, died after crashing his motorcycle into the median on Memorial Causeway on Sunday night, according to police.
An Odessa man died after crashing his motorcycle into the median on Memorial Causeway on Sunday night. Around 7:25 p.m., James E. Williams, 26, was traveling eastbound into downtown at a high speed when he lost control of his motorcycle descending the crest of the bridge, according to Clearwater Police. Williams was thrown from the motorcycle and hit the base of a sign before landing in the westbound lanes, officials said. He died on impact. The motorcycle came to a stop about 200 yards away. Part of Memorial Causeway was closed for nearly four hours during the investigation.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Troopers will be on the lookout for vehicles with faulty equipment.
If you haven’t paid the price to get those sluggish brakes fixed or that broken taillight replaced, now might be the time. The Florida Highway Patrol plans to be on the lookout for vehicles with faulty equipment throughout the month of May. Troopers will also check driver’s licenses at checkpoints throughout Hillsborough County. Exact dates and times for the checkpoints are not available. According to Sgt. Steve Gaskins, highway patrol spokesman, the agency releases “possible locations (where) checkpoints may be conducted. Hours may vary.” "Recognizing the danger presented to the public by defective vehicle equipment, troopers will concentrate their efforts on vehicles being operated with defects such as bad brakes, worn tires and …
The memorial takes place tonight in downtown Tampa.
Fourteen men and one woman will be rememberd at this year's memorial service for fallen deputies, including Sgt. Ronald Harrision, a 27-year veteran, who died after he spearheaded an operation on State Road 60 to keep drunken drivers off the streets. Also on the list is rookie Deputy David Abella, a Plant City High graduate and 26-year-old father of three, who died when his patrol car hit a curb and slammed into two utility poles on 50th Street north of Causeway Boulevard. Abella was the first Hillsborough deputy in 17 years to die in the line of duty. His funeral services were at the First Baptist Church of Brandon. Harrison taught DUI classes throughout the state. A family man nearing retirement, he was killed Aug. 17, 2007, shortly …
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
In addition to calling the U.S. Marshals Service to offer a tip on a wanted fugitive, you can now simply send a text.
Federal law enforcement has added another way to tip off authorities about a wanted fugitive. You can now send a text to the U.S. Marshal’s Office if you suspect someone you saw is a wanted killer, robber or sex offender that marshals are trying to arrest. The new contact method went into operation this month. You can also still call a phone number to give marshals your information, but the new method has advantages, the Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force said in a release. In the Tampa area, the number is 813-483-4250. A phone call may just connect you to an answering machine and you have to rely on a person taking the message and passing it along to the investigator then waiting for a call back, the release said. Sending a text is …
Sunday, April 29, 2012
The one vehicle crash happened late Saturday night.
A 20 year old Odessa man died after crashing his car into a tree Saturday night, authorities said. Joshua Samuel Zukelman of 11430 Trottingdown Dr. in Odessa was traveling north on Boy Scout Road near the entrance of Echo Lake Subdivision. Zukelman lost control of his 2006 Mercedez Benz while negotiating a curve just south of Echo Lake Drive, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriffs office. He attempted to correct, but left the roadway and struck a tree with the driver's side of the vehicle. Zukelman was flown to St. Joseph's Hospital where he later died.
Friday, April 27, 2012
About 40 plants weighing 280 pounds were located within the residence along with an irrigation system, air circulation system and plants in pots.
Hillsborough County deputies discovered almost 300 pounds of marijuna at a Citrus Park home earlier this week, according to authorities. The discovery resulted in three arrest, according to this Tampa Tribune story. Elisabeth Guevara-Saavedra, 33, Raudel Gonzalez-Mesa, 34, and Lexiel Dominguez-Guevara, 18, all of 12501 Mondragon Drive, face charges of possession of marijuana, manufacture of marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, possession for purpose of trafficking and trafficking in marijuana, police said. Mondragon Drive is off Henderson Road and south of Gunn Highway. All three suspects are in the Hillsborough County jail. The estimated street value of the marijuana found is $840,000.00. To read the complete Tribune …
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Tampa kicked off its recognition of National Crime Victims Rights Week on Monday morning with a proclamation ceremony led by state law enforcement leaders.
Horrifically violent stories were overshadowed by tales of community and overcoming Monday morning as State's Attorney Mark Ober led the opening ceremony of National Crime Victims Rights Week. The program, held at the Hillsborough County Center in downtown Tampa, focused on the plight of victims and their families who have suffered from violent crimes and the organizations that help the victims in their darkest hours. Along with the ceremony was a victim assistance information and resource fair outlining the duties of the Victim Assistance Program. "The amount of people we see being affected by the violence that tears at the fabric of our society is sometimes overwhelming to those of us in the law enforcement community," Ober said. "But it…
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The celebration at the Falkenburg Road Jail Assembly Room was for Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office employees advancing to the ranks of colonel, captain, lieutenant, sergeant and corporal.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced its celebration of employees set to receive promotions effective April 30. The ceremony, scheduled for April 23 at the Falkenburg Road Jail Assembly Room, was an opportunity for friends, family and colleagues to celebrate the advancement of 24 law enforcement officers, as noted below: ______________ Advancing in Rank at the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office _____________ RELATED COVERAGE: ______________
This map shows how many accidents have happened at Westchase's most frequently traveled intersections.
A motorcyclist that collided with a car last Friday remains in a coma. The accident has sparked discussion among residents regarding the safety of intersections in the Westchase neighborhood. Patch took a look at the heaviest traveled intersections and determined how many accidents had occurred at these intersections since January 2010. The data shown in this map was collected from Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Crime Mapping records. Westchase 5 most dangerous intersections based on the number of accidents since Jan. 2010 include: 1. Linebaugh Avenue and Sheldon Road = 118 accidents. 2. Linebaugh Avenue and Countryway Boulevard = 64 accidents. 3. Montague and Linebaugh Avenues = 47 accidents. 4. Racetrack Road and Countryway …
Friday, April 20, 2012
A serious motorcycle accident on April 13 has shed light on some of the community's most dangerous intersections.
Friday's accident on Countryway Boulevard has left one man hospitalized, in a coma, and a community asking why something hadn't been done to improve safety at the intersection before. The accident sparked an outcry among Westchase residents who say that portion of Countryway Boulevard is unsafe for pedestrians and motorists. Speed bumps, traffic lights, stop signs and more enforcement of speed limits were all suggestions for making the road safer. Adding safety measures to roads is often a community effort. "Anyone can make a request for a traffic signal," said Steve Valdez, Hillsborough County Public Works spokesman. Once the request is made, the county studies traffic volume, volume of turning movements and about 3 to 5 years of crash …
Peggi
12:46 pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
I, too, saw this accident. I couldn't get the image out of my mind and hope that his family can find peace in God' promise of eternal life. more ›