Driver in April Crash Charged With Vehicular Homicide

The two-vehicle collision on North Dale Mabry Highway, just south of Stall Road, resulted in two deaths and snarled traffic for five hours.

Teen Found Bullet on Way to Bus

A stray bullet found on a Hillsborough County bus led to students at three schools being questioned this morning.

Westchase Crime Report: Dec. 7-16

Crime Report is a regular listing of calls for service in the Westchase area that have been reported to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Update: Bullet Found on Hillsborough County School Bus

All Hillsborough County schools are already on modified lockdown as a result of the shootings in Connecticut.

Fake iPad and iPhone Hustlers Hit Businesses

The suspects have been passing off fake merchandise for the real thing.

Woman Sought in Regions Bank Robbery

Deputies say the woman is wanted in connection with a Dec. 8 robbery at the Regions Bank on Waters Avenue.

Store Raids Rid Shelves of K2, Spice, Synthetic Marijuana

Store clerks, managers and owners were targeted in a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office raid. One of the stores raided was in the Westchase area.

OMG PD: Kittens Discovered in Freezer, Pot in Underwear

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

FHP Announces December Checkpoints in Westchase

Troopers will be on the lookout for defective vehicles and improperly licensed drivers throughout Westchase and all of Hillsborough County.

Hillsborough Fire Chief Set to Talk Shop

The new Fire Rescue Reserve Responder Program will be the major topic of discussion at a series of upcoming community meetings.

Woman Steals $500 in Teeth Whitening Strips

The Walgreens on West Waters Avenue was the scene of the crime.

Car Burglaries Spike in Westchase Area

Several car thefts have been reported in the area recently.

Take That Michael Kors Inside With You

This holiday season, thieves are targeting purses left in cars.

Westchase Crime Report: Nov. 14-28

Crime Report is a regular listing of calls for service in the Westchase area that have been reported to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Best Buy Targeted in 2 Separate Thefts

Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputies are looking for help identifying the suspects in both cases.

Holiday Shoppers: Stop a Thief, Lock Your Doors

Be smart: Lock your doors, lock your trunk.

Man Found Dead Outside Sheriff’s Office Identified

The man was found Tuesday night at a Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office.

Things Criminals Look For During the Holidays

As the holiday shopping season kicks off, local law enforcement agencies are urging residents to play it safe.

Man Shoots Pit Bulls After Confrontation

Two pit bulls were shot and one of them was put down, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Westchase Crime Report: Nov. 1-13

Crime Report is a regular listing of calls for service in the Westchase area that have been reported to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Firefighter Follows in Father's Footsteps

Sickles grad Kyle Greene works at Tampa's Station 22 on Cross Creek Boulevard.

VIDEO: Cops Say ‘Call Me Maybe’

The Tampa Police Department’s attempt to bridge a communication gap with residents has gone viral.

2 Shot Near YMCA, Outback Launches New Concpet, Westchase Swim Coach Slain: Westchase Patch Week In Review

Here's a look at the week that was on Patch.

2 Shot in Early Morning Attack

The incident took place on Baymeadow Court around 2 a.m. today, Oct. 31.

New Blue Alert System Helps Protect Police Officers

Citizens can now sign up to receive Blue Alerts, which are issued when a law enforcement officer is killed, assaulted, missing, or suffered serious injury, and the suspect is gone.

Westchase Swim Coach Slain

Kelley Allen, best known by Westchase Little Flippers as “Coach Kelley,” is dead following an early morning incident at his home in Oldsmar.

FHP: Keep The Party Off The Road This Halloween

Do you plan on attending a Halloween party this weekend? A warning: the Florida Highway Patrol has launched an aggressive crackdown on impaired drivers that runs through Nov. 4.

Thieves Take $79,000 in Yamaha Motors

The suspects cut a chain link fence to access Family Boating Center’s Anderson Road property.

Update: Missing Man Found

The 32-year-old Odessa man was reported missing yesterday.

Florida Highway Patrol Launches Operation Save Driver

The campaign aims to reduce accidents involving commercial vehicles.

Car Thieves Hit Calusa Trace Neighborhood

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office seeks help in finding the suspects.

FHP Announces October Checkpoint Locations in the Westchase Area

Troopers will be on the lookout for defective vehicles and improperly licensed drivers throughout Westchase and all of Hillsborough County.

Man Sentenced To Life After Town 'N Country Shooting Spree

The 2010 shooting spree left 1 dead and 2 people injured.

Update: Teen Identified in Gunn Highway Accident

The accident happened at 3:15 p.m.

Cameras Cut Down On Crime: Does Westchase Need Them?

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is adding 10 more surveillance cameras to its arsenal. Is this something your neighborhood could benefit from?

Hillsborough Deputies on Duty at RNC in Tampa

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is busy at work at the Republican National Convention in Tampa.

Morning School Bus Accident Causes Major Traffic Delays

A bus headed to Alonso High School was rear-ended by a motorist. No students were injured, officials said.

Sheriff: RNC Will Change How Calls Are Handled

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office won’t respond to minor calls for service during the Republican National Convention.

Hefty Fines For Speeding On First Day of School

Hillsborough Sheriff's deputies will be out in full force as kids make their way back to school on Tuesday.

Key To Survival: Keep Your Wits In The Water

Suggestions for getting out of a submerged car; in light of yesterday's news of two men crashing into a local river