Crime & Safety
Ambulance Carjacker Found Thanks To Tipster: FL Highway Patrol
A Lakeland man who carjacked an ambulance March 22 on a southbound I-75 exit ramp in Tampa was arrested by Hillsborough deputies, FHP said.
TAMPA, FL — A Lakeland man who carjacked an ambulance March 22 on the southbound Interstate 75 exit ramp to westbound Interstate 4 in Tampa on March 22 has been arrested and faces multiple charges, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office received a tip on monday that led to the identification of Gregory Brian McGall, 36.
Deputies found McGall and took him into custody for outstanding warrants out of Osceola County, FHP said.
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He was brought to the Hillsborough County Jail.
McGall faces the following charges from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office:- Criminal mischief $1,000 or more
- Grand theft motor vehicle
- Burglary of an unoccupied conveyance
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell or deliver
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Resisting an officer without violence
- Home invasion
- Three counts of petit theft
- Two counts of carjacking
He also faces the following charges through the Florida Highway Patrol:
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- Carjacking
- Criminal mischief to telephone
- Aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony
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