28 August 2009 - 10:57pm
Neighbors, please keep a lookout for someone fitting the description below. All crime is bad, but this one was committed against an elderly neighbor in the safety of her home.
Grid 58 is defined as Hillsborough Blvd to Hanna, Florida to Central.
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From: John Newman <John.Newman@ci.tampa.fl.us>
Subject: Grid 58
Date: Friday, August 28, 2009, 7:29 PM
Seminole Heights Leaders:
TPD D2 and TPD Major Crimes are actively investigating an offense that occurred in your grid.
At approximately 2:45 this morning, a home in Grid 58 was burglarized. The elderly home owner heard noise and confronted the burglar. The burglar physcially assaulted the home owner and then stole several items. The description of the male is:
White male, in his 20s, 5' 8", 135 pounds, short brown hair last seen wearing a black shirt with white writing on the front, camouflage pants, brown hiking boots and white socks.
You and your neighbors will notice an increased patrol presence in your community while we continue to investigate this offense. We are requesting that you remain vigilent and report any suspicious behavoir or people to the police. As always, ensure your home, and car are locked secured.
If you have any information please call Lt Goodman who is the on-call shift commander (evenings) Sector D and Lt. Mike Baumaister who is the on-call shift comander (evenings)for Sector C.
We appreciate the input and efforts of our neighborhood watches, groups and friends.
Regards,
Captain John R. Newman
District Two
Tampa Police Department
(813) 931-6596
The Mission of the Tampa Police Department is to
Reduce Crime and Enhance the Quality of Life Through a
Cooperative Partnership with all Citizens
3 September 2009 - 10:19am
#2
CAUGHT!
TPD is reporting that Frye was captured at the Mayflower hotel on Florida Ave. More details to follow.
3 September 2009 - 8:23am
#3
Update: 3 Sept 2009
TPD has released two additional photos of Frye. Note that he is actually 5'6" and is known to color his hair to change his appearance.
2 September 2009 - 8:27pm
#4
Update: Sept 2 2009
The following email was sent by Barbara Wolf, Grid 58 Neighborhood Watch coordinator.
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Dear Neighbors,
TPD has shared with me that multiple strategies are in place for the Joseph Frye manhunt. TPD is working with other law enforcement agencies in a top priority fashion to collaboratively locate and apprehend Frye as quickly as possible.
In a localized effort you will see bulletins posted in our grid and neighboring grids alerting those who may not have access to media such as the transient or the homeless population. In addition the Reverse 911 calls are being activated. If you are not registered to receive these calls you may do so by calling (813)231-6184. Unpublished and unlisted telephone numbers are not in the database for Reverse 911 so you must call to be included.
A statewide effort is now in place with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. They have added Frye to the top rotation on the FDLE sexual offender public website. There are 17 photos that are in the rotation, you may need to select the "show more" tab to see all 17. If you wish the visit the website: http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/homepage.do
I've been asked to request that each of you be alert to anything odd and report it to the police at (813) 231-6139 or dial 911 in case of an emergency. This is the time to be very aware of locking your homes, cars, and garages. Please activate your alarms and take extra caution in your daily activities. Many of you have taken steps to grow our Neighborhood Watch Email list. It is in all of our best interests to take advantage of this list and communicate often. If you haven't discussed the N.W. system with your neighbors, please take some time to do so.
I will send out additional emails as I have new information.
Barbara Wolf
Neighborhood Watch Coordinator, Grid 58
1 September 2009 - 6:37pm
#5
GRID 58
TPD Grid 58 is defined as Hillsborough Blvd to Hanna, Florida to Central.
If you live in this area, your neighborhood watch coordinator is Barbara Wolf. You can contact her at: barbwolf26@yahoo.com or you can go to the "grid58_nw" Yahoo Group and go more information on activities in your specific area.
1 September 2009 - 6:04pm
#6
Update: Police sketch
Update on the assault case.
Suspect(s):
W/M, 5’8”, 135 lbs, Early 20’s, short brown hair. LSW: Black shirt, w/white writing on front, camo pants, brown hiking boots & white socks. Victim describes suspect as having a long thin face. “Suspect wanted alcohol.”
Suspect: W/M: FRYE, JOSEPH, L
DOB: 4/3/1960
JUST RELEASED FROM FSP ON 8/1/2009
The Tampa Police Department currently wants the above listed subject for a recent offense that occurred in Grid 58. Grid 58 has boundaries of N. Florida Ave., E. Hillsborough Ave., N. Nebraska Ave., and E. Hanna Ave. TPD has reason to believe the suspect may still be in the area, and is armed and dangerous. If you know or spot this suspect please call 9-1-1 and refer to this bulletin.
--- email from TPD Major Bennett ---
From: John Bennett <John.Bennett@ ci.tampa. fl.us>
Subject: Community Bulletin
Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 4:24 PM
Good afternoon Barbara -
As discussed, here is the person we are actively looking for. When we locate him, we will send a cancellation alert as well.
Please share with the immediate neighborhoods, and I will have Lisa send to affected NHW leaders in addition.
Feel free to call me with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely -
Major Bennett
Major John Bennett
District II
Tampa Police Department
411 N. Franklin St
Tampa, FL 33602
813.931.6599
--- end email ---
[updated: added real photo. Suspect is not in his 20s.]
TBO.com is reporting that Frye had his bail denied.
"Circuit Judge Eric R. Myers refused to release Frye after a hearing today that took less than two minutes to conduct. Myers said based on the charges and Frye's criminal history, that he was a danger to the community."
Read the article here.
-Shawn