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Crime
SWAT Deputy Kills Man While Serving Search Warrant
Deputies Search For Suspect Who Fled From Traffic Stop
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Tuesday around midnight a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle at Fowler Avenue and 22nd Street by two deputies riding in the same vehicle.
There were two people inside the vehicle and deputies were able to see marijuana in the ve- hicle. Both the driver and pas- senger were handcuffed and were standing next to the vehi- cle.
After searching the suspects, deputies found 20 baggies of heroin on the passenger in the vehicle, and marijuana inside the vehicle.
While interviewing the pas- senger and the driver, Michalle Medina-Hernan- dez, 18, and searching the ve- hicle, the passenger fled on foot. Deputies, assisted by Tampa Police, searched the
MICHALLE MEDINA- HERNANDEZ .....in custody
area and could not locate him. Deputies said the passenger has not been positively identi-
fied at this time.
Anyone with information on
the whereabouts of the passen- ger in the vehicle is asked to call (813) 247-8200, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-8477.
Detectives Release Sketch Of Homicide Suspect
On July 2, 2016 at 9:47 p. m., the Plant City Police Depart- ment received a 9-1-1 call re- porting an injured person in the 1600 block of Warren Street.
A Black male, later identified as 43-year-old Antowion Alton Dixon, was found lying in the roadway with upper body trauma. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
On that same day at 9:56 p. m., another 9-1-1 call was re- ceived from an unidentified white male who reported he had been shot. He was taken to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. His condition was reported to be
serious at the time of the inci- dent, and later upgraded to sta- ble.
On August 29th, detectives released a composite sketch of the unknown homicide sus- pect, who was described as a white male with dark hair.
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $3,000 for in- formation that leads to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect involved in the murder of Antowion Dixon.
Anyone with any informa- tion regarding, and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward, is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-8477.
Deputies Find Almost $300,000 Worth Of
Marijuana At Scene Of Home Invasion
The home where two South Florida men were shot Saturday night after driving from Miami to allegedly commit a robbery was a marijuana grow house, ac- cording to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies.
Deputies said Leanys Ro- driguez-Charon, 27, and Carlos Anthony Rodriguez, 28, were armed with Tasers when they kicked in the back door of the house just after 11 p.m. and were met by a His- panic man inside. After an argu- ment, the unidentified man shot Rodriguez-Charon and Ro- driguez. He then fled and has not been found.
The shooting victims were transported to a local hospital with injuries reported to be non- life threatening.
The investigation is continu- ing.
On Tuesday at 8 a. m., Hills- borough County SWAT mem- bers responded to 1432 Longwood Loop to execute a search warrant for illegal drugs. The warrant was the re- sult of a month-long investiga- tion as deputies had made purchases of illegal drugs from Levonia Riggins, 22.
After announcing the pur- pose for being there, occu- pants of the residence left and told deputies Riggins was still inside and probably in the rear of the residence.
After making several com- mands for Riggins to exit the residence, Deputy Caleb Johnson visually located Riggins in a bedroom, at which time Johnson report- edly perceived Riggins as an immediate threat and fired one shot, striking Riggins.
Riggins was transported to a local hospital where he was
LEVONIA RIGGINS
pronounced dead.
While the investigation is
ongoing, it does appear that Riggins was not armed.
Deputy Johnson is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investiga- tion.
Man Shot After Phone App Alerts Owner Of Burglary
Police Investigate Murder-Suicide
A 23-year-old Tampa man was admitted to a local hospi- tal in serious condition after being shot. He was reportedly shot exiting a West Tampa home that was being burglar- ized.
According to the Tampa Po- lice Department, the incident began shortly before 10 a.m. Tuesday. Ms. Jordan King, 25, who lives in the 1700 block of North B Street, received an alert on her telephone. Ms. King was able to observe a man in her bedroom going through her items.
Ms. King called 9-1-1 and then she called her 54-year- old father, Jerry King, who was a few blocks away. When King arrived at the home minutes later, he walked into the fenced-in backyard and observed a man coming out of the home. King told police the man had an unknown object in his hand that caused him (King) to become fearful.
King reportedly fired one shot from his handgun, strik- ing the man in the upper body. The man, identified as Michael N. Stewart, of Tampa, was transported to a local hospital, where he was listed in serious condition.
Police said Stewart is fac- ing charges related to the bur- glary.
MICHAEL N. STEWART ... In serious condition
The Florida Department of Corrections shows that Ste- wart was released on April 1, 2016, after serving 6 years for burglary and grand theft.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office website shows that Stewart was arrested on August 11, 2016 and charged with burglary and grand theft. He was released on August 18, 2016 after posting a bond of $9,500.
Police said King is cooper- ating and no charges have been filed against him.
Police are also trying to de- termine if anyone else was in- volved in the offense. The investigation into the shooting is continuing.
On Monday at 5:39 p.m., Largo Police received a call for a welfare check in the area of Adrian Avenue and Gladys Street. The call was from a fam- ily member regarding a female who was thought to be suicidal.
Once in the area officers were able to locate a possible apart- ment for the suicidal subject at 3053 Adrian Avenue #5.
As they approached the resi- dence a neighbor told the offi- cers they heard what they thought was fireworks coming from the area of the apartment.
Officers entered the apart- ment and found two females dead with gunshot wounds. The subsequent investigation re- vealed the incident was an ap- parent murder-suicide.
So far, detectives believe Jessica Strauss, 31, shot her longtime friend, Carol Ann Neely, 55, and then turned the gun on herself.
The residence was secure when officers entered and a weapon was recovered near Strauss.
ANTOWION DIXON .....murder victim
This is a composite sketch of a man suspected of murdering a Plant City man on July 2nd.
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