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OMG PD: Marijuana Deal Leads to Shooting, Garden Equipment Stole

We compile the odd, unusual and the "oh my gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

This article was written by Patch Local Editor William Mansell.

$550 Worth of Garden Equipment Stolen From HEP

Thieves stole about $550 worth of gardening equipment including a weed whacker and battery-operated sprayer from Homeless Emergency Project.

Couple Arrested for Exploitation of the Elderly

A husband and wife were arrested Thursday for stealing from a disabled World War II Veteran who allowed them to live in his home, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Retail Sting Nets 26 Arrests

Twenty-six people were arrested in connection with a recent retail theft operation that was conducted at various stores around Manatee County.

Police: Marijuana Deal Gone Awry Leads to Attempted Homicide

The victim is in critical, but stable condition. The suspect has been charged with attempted second-degree homicide.

Civil Issue Turns Into Taser Incident

A 49-year-old Wesley chapel resident assaulted his neighbor and had to be struck with a taser to be detained, according to authorities. The spark? The alleged theft of vehicle ramps.

Store Raids Rid Shelves of K2, Spice, Synthetic Marijuana

Store clerks, managers and owners were targeted in a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office raid. 

$50,000 of Marijuana Found in Seminole Heights Grow House

A 49-year-old man was arrested this week in connection to a marijuana grow house discovered in Seminole Heights.


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