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HCSO

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HCSO

@HCSOSheriff

Mission: protect & defend the community while preserving rights and dignity of all. 𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝟮𝟰/𝟳, call 813-247-8200.

Tampa, FL, USA

Joined May 2010

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Today, we honor Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates freedom, resilience, and progress. As we reflect on this important moment in our nation's history, we recognize the contributions, achievements, and lasting impact of Black
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The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a death investigation in Brandon. On June 18, 2026, at approximately 5:40 p.m., deputies responded to Burlwood Street for reports of a shooting inside a residence. Once on scene, deputies located two adults with what
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🖤❤️💚 Honoring Juneteenth 💚❤️🖤 Today, #teamHCSO attended the annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony alongside community leaders, elected officials, clergy, students, and residents. Together, we honored the significance of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of unity
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☀️Hot Car Safety☀️ On a hot Florida day, the temperature inside a parked vehicle can climb to dangerous levels in just minutes, even with the windows cracked. Look before you lock: 👧🏽 Bring children inside. 🐾 Bring pets inside. 📞 If you see a child or pet left alone in a
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💚Get to know #teamHCSO💚 For 13 years, Detective Dannette Macias has served the Hillsborough County community. As a member of our Domestic Violence Section, she says her focus is on people, not just cases. Detective Macias works hard every day to help break cycles, hold
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🚨Apollo Beach Man Arrested on 100 Child Pornography Charges🚨 Michael Austin Gallo, 38, is facing 100 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material after a #teamHCSO investigation uncovered more than 100 files on his electronic devices. On June 17, 2026, HCSO’s Internet
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🚛Built for When Our Community Needs It Most🚛 After devastating flooding near Fowler Avenue in October 2024 left 135 people trapped at an assisted living facility, #teamHCSO saw the need for additional high-water rescue capabilities. Now, our Marine Unit has added a new
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🚨Dog Dies After Being Left Outside in Extreme Heat🚨  A Tampa man has been arrested after #teamHCSO deputies found a dog suffering from extreme heat conditions outside without food or water. Sadly, the dog later died. This tragic case is a powerful reminder that extreme heat
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🏍️Tracked from the Sky🏍️ A motorcyclist who fled a traffic stop learned that escaping from the air isn't easy. With assistance from #teamHCSO's Aviation Unit, deputies and Florida Highway Patrol were able to track the motorcycle as it traveled from Hillsborough County into
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🌙🚔Summer Nights with #teamHCSO’s Marine Unit🚔🌙 From patrolling the Port of Tampa’s restricted areas to assisting stranded boaters, our Marine Unit is the only 24-hour unit out on the water making sure everyone gets home safely. Summer evenings bring crowded waterways,
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📱New Technology, Real-Time Results📱 On June 15, 2026, a caller reported that a man was tugging at his window and appeared to be under the influence. While deputies responded, the caller securely shared live video with dispatchers, providing real-time information from the scene.
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🚤Marine Unit Assists Stranded Boaters in Tampa Bay🚤 When three boaters found themselves stuck on a sandbar in Tampa Bay as the tide receded Saturday night, #teamHCSO's Marine Unit fired up the airboat, tracked them down, and got them back to shore safe and sound. No injuries,
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🚨Man Charged with Attempted Murder🚨 #teamHCSO deputies have charged Levi Stevenson, 28, with Attempted Murder after he struck his girlfriend with a vehicle. On June 12, 2026, detectives learned that Stevenson and the victim had gotten into an altercation at a residence. Shortly
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