Crime & Safety

Gasparilla Arrest Statistics Released

The Tampa Police Department reported no major incidents during the 2016 Gasparilla Parade of Pirates, but some arrests were made.

TAMPA, FL — Saturday’s Gasparilla Parade of Pirates came and went without any major incidents, Tampa Police report.

Even so, with rowdy pirates and thousands of spectators all present for Gasparilla’s 2016 run, a few arrests were made. The police department released the numbers Monday morning.

Here’s a look at the charges filed during Gasparilla 2016:

Felony Arrests

  • 1 battery on a law enforcement officer
  • 1 aggravated battery/active warrant

Misdemeanor Charges

  • 4 possession of marijuana
  • 3 boating under the influence
  • 3 disorderly conduct
  • 3 resist arrest without violence
  • 2 trespass after warning
  • 1 battery
  • 1 open container/striking a police horse
  • 1 open container
  • 1 petit theft
  • 1 possession of a synthetic drug
  • 3 adult underage drinking
  • 1 open container citation

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