Alan Crotzer knows what it is like to be innocent of a crime even when a jury decides otherwise. ...more

December 15, 2009

Sgt. Sally Vega's ability to speak Spanish makes her an asset to the Avon Park Police Department, whether in gaining the confidence of suspects who can't speak English or catching those who only pretend that they don't. ...more

December 13, 2009

Two men and one juvenile were arrested and charged with stealing a woman's purse Tuesday night before stunning her with a stun gun. ...more

December 10, 2009

One person probably didn't feel like dancing this weekend after police say a Sebring man walked into the Club Sensation bathroom and robbed him at gunpoint. ...more

December 9, 2009

This is a partial list of service calls reported Nov. 26 through Dec. 2 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the department at (813) 247-8200. 33548 Fourth Ave NW, Block 100, assault/battery, Nov. 26, 8:26 p.m. ...more

December 4, 2009

Police are looking for a suspect who robbed a bank this afternoon. ...more

November 25, 2009

Two shootings left one teenager dead and a man in critical condition, police said. ...more

November 21, 2009

Suspect burst through the front door and broke victim's nose, deputies say ...more

November 19, 2009

Police are investigating whether the robbery of a University of Tampa student this month is connected to the fatal shooting of a UT student in August. ...more

November 17, 2009

A ballistics test couldn't officially determine which gun fired a bullet that struck a Hillsborough County sheriff's deputy in the neck last month. The bullet is from the same type of gun the deputy used. ...more

November 17, 2009