Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

🚨Cold Case Solved🚨 #teamHCSO has arrested Walter Leon Rutherford, 59, in a sexual battery case from 2000. After a victim reported being assaulted near Browder Road, the case went cold until it was reopened in 2022. Thanks to advanced DNA genealogy, detectives identified Rutherford. On October 28, 2024, he was arrested and charged with two counts of sexual battery. More: https://lnkd.in/eUaaHBxp

🚸𝙃𝙀𝙇𝙋 𝙐𝙎 𝙂𝙀𝙏 𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙆𝙄𝘿𝙎 𝙏𝙊 𝙎𝘾𝙃𝙊𝙊𝙇 𝙎𝘼𝙁𝙀𝙇𝙔🚸 Every stop sign, every speed limit - they're there to protect our children. Beginning on November 1, 2024, our new school zone camera safety program will allow #teamHCSO to hold drivers accountable who disobey traffic signals in school zones. About the program: https://lnkd.in/gUnGd2SH

🚨𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲🚨 On October 27, 2024, at approximately 10:10 p.m., #teamHCSO’s patrol units were actively searching for a Dodge Charger reported stolen earlier that day. With assistance from our Aviation Section, deputies tracked the stolen vehicle as it headed south on the Veterans Expressway, then continued westbound on I-275, crossing the Howard Frankland Bridge. While under surveillance, the car became stuck in traffic, allowing deputies to arrest the suspects. Dontavious Walton, 14, was charged with Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle and Burglary of an Unoccupied Conveyance, and Zion Boyd, 14, was charged with Trespass in an Unoccupied Structure or Conveyance. “I am proud of our patrol units and Aviation Section for their teamwork in bringing these suspects to justice,” said Sheriff Chronister. “Let this be a clear message: we will not tolerate theft in our community. If you steal, we will track you down and hold you accountable.”

⛑️𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆⛑️ On this National First Responders Day, Sheriff Chronister and #teamHCSO want to thank the heroes who answer the call, no matter the circumstances. When emergencies arise, you’re there. You show up, saving lives and bringing hope to those in their darkest moments. Today, we honor you and your dedication to others above yourselves. Your courage and selflessness are the heartbeat of this community. Thank you for all that you do.

🚨𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭🚨 Detectives with #teamHCSO are asking for the public’s help locating this suspect. On October 2, 2024, at approximately 4:25 p.m., the suspect entered the Winn-Dixie located at 770 East Fowler Avenue in Tampa and demanded all the money in the register while showing a firearm. The suspect is a white male, approximately 40-50 years of age, with tattoos on both forearms. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact #teamHCSO at 813-247-8200.

💙𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲💙 Today, we had the privilege of hosting Attorney General Ashley Moody, Senator Jay Collins, and The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay to announce the expansion of the First Responder Hope Line. This crucial resource offers mental health support, ensuring our first responders have someone to lean on during life’s most challenging moments. We're grateful for their partnership in standing behind the heroes who protect our community every day.

🎃𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁🎃 We know they can keep our jails safe, but can they carve a pumpkin? Deputies Adee, Pucket, and Sirois tested their skills in the name of friendly competition! Whose pumpkin do you think is best?

🚁𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆🚁 Deputy Corbitt had an absolute blast sharing her exciting job with #teamHCSO's Aviation Section at a event with Women in Aviation Tampa Bay Chapter!🛫 She inspired everyone by sharing how being a part of our Aviation Section plays a vital role in keeping our community safe.💚

🚸𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 🚸 WARNING: On November 1, 2024, our new school safety enhancement program will begin. If you speed through school zones or disobey traffic signals, you will receive a citation. Beginning at Riverview High School and expanding throughout the County after that, a 30-day warning period will precede $100 fines starting on December 2, 2024. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ezDVFvkD

🚸𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭🚸 #teamHCSO is committed to keeping students safe here in Hillsborough County. Beginning on November 1, 2024, our new school zone safety enhancement program will launch, “Operation Safe Passage.” Cameras placed in multiple school zones throughout the County will ensure that drivers follow posted speed limits, creating a safer environment for children. Starting at Riverview High School and expanding throughout the County after that, a 30-day warning period will precede $100 fines starting on December 2, 2024. Find out more about Operation Safe Passage: https://lnkd.in/eY2CFSMM