Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

🎉𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿🎉 As we welcome 2025, #teamHCSO is grateful for the opportunity to protect and serve our community. Here's to a safe, prosperous and joyful year ahead!

💚𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒💛 As we reflect on 2024, we are reminded of how grateful we are for our amazing Hillsborough County community. 😃 Together, we’ve faced challenges, celebrated victories, and continued to grow stronger. It is truly an honor to serve and protect the families of Hillsborough County every day. Here’s to an incredible year behind us and an even brighter future ahead.

🚨𝗗𝗨𝗜 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗛🚨 On December 30, 2024, at 2:43 a.m., #teamHCSO deputies responded to a severe two-vehicle crash on Waters Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered a man pinned inside his Dodge Ram truck, which had collided with a tree. The investigation revealed that Howard Cruz Denis, 33, who was driving westbound on Waters Avenue, rear-ended the victim's truck at a high rate of speed, pushing it into the tree. Cruz Denis showed signs of impairment, and a DUI investigation was conducted. The victim was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital with serious lower leg injuries but is in stable condition and expected to recover. Cruz Denis was arrested and charged with DUI with Serious Bodily Injury. "This crash is a stark reminder of the dangers of impaired driving," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Driving under the influence is a choice that puts lives at risk. We are thankful the victim is expected to recover, and we urge everyone to make responsible decisions to keep our roads safe."

🐱𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲🐱 When a kitten found itself trapped in the engine of a car, #teamHCSO stepped in to save the day! They worked tirelessly, even using a jack to rescue the frightened kitten.✨ Thanks to their efforts, this furry friend is now safe and has a new home! This is a reminder to always check your car engine during cold weather, as cats often seek warmth in unusual places.🐱💙

🌟𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲🌟 Meet Rolando Nunez, who has been part of the HCSO family for almost two years! Rolando’s favorite thing about working at HCSO? The endless opportunities and excitement that come with the job. From interacting with the community to working alongside an amazing, family-like team. Get to know him a little better on this Fun Fact Friday.

🎄𝐁𝐲𝐞 𝐁𝐲𝐞, 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬!🎄 We had an amazing time with Detective Winters spreading holiday cheer to #teamHCSO! Thank you for joining us on this festive journey. Stay safe and enjoy the holiday season!

🚨𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞🚨 John Steele, 34, a teacher, is facing one charge of Child Abuse following an investigation into an incident involving a 12-year-old student at Jennings Middle School. "No child should ever feel threatened or unsafe by their teacher. This behavior is unacceptable, especially from someone entrusted with caring for and guiding our kids," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "This arrest serves as a reminder that #teamHCSO will not tolerate behavior that jeopardizes the safety of our community's most vulnerable members." More: https://lnkd.in/eHNT9hvZ

🎄𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝-𝐓𝐡𝐞-𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬🎄 Join us as we get a behind-the-scenes look at dispatch. Our Communication Center is always ready to help when you need assistance. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday

✨🎄𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲🎄✨ The kids at the Wimauma Boys and Girls Club had a blast decorating their Christmas tree and coloring festive ornaments, all with the help of Deputy Ortiz. Moments like these make the holiday season so special!✨

🎯𝗔𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆🎯 What an incredible day at Sheriff Chad Chronister’s 2024 Sporting Clays event! 🏆 Thank you to everyone who joined #teamHCSO to make this event a success. Your support helps fund programs that strengthen our community and change lives for the better. Together, we’re making a real impact!