🛥️Where Sponsorship Meets Purpose🛥️ Sheriff Chad Chronister’s Fishing Tournament returns June 26, 2026, at Finn’s Dockside Bar & Grill. Some of the area’s most skilled anglers will go head-to-head for Redfish, Snook, and Trout, all for a cause that benefits organizations across Hillsborough County. Sponsorship opportunities are still open for those looking to connect with Tampa Bay’s premier fishing community. hcsocharities.pulse.ly/j16zc…

🌊🚁 Prepared for Whatever Comes Our Way🚁🌊 As hurricane season continues, #teamHCSO's Dive Team, Aviation Unit, and Special Incident Response Team recently trained together to sharpen their skills and strengthen coordination during emergency response operations. From water rescues to aerial support and specialized deployments, this training helps ensure our teams are ready to respond when our community needs us most.

🔒Lock It or Lose It🔒 Whether you're parked in your driveway, at the grocery store, the gym, or out grabbing dinner, always lock your vehicle and keep valuables out of sight.🚘 An unlocked car can be an easy target, no matter where it's parked. Don't give criminals a crime of opportunity.

🎓HCSO Building Stars Academy: Class of 2026 Graduation🎓 Congratulations to the graduates of the 3rd HCSO Building Stars Academy! This week-long program allowed students from Hillsborough County Schools to explore a wide range of vocations, trades, and career pathways right here in our community. Through hard work, curiosity, and professionalism, you stepped outside your comfort zones and embraced new opportunities for growth. Be proud of all you’ve accomplished!

🚔Interested in a Law Enforcement Career?🚔 Join #teamHCSO on Friday, June 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Citrus Park Town Center! Meet members of #teamHCSO's Training Division, Communications Center, Bomb Team, recruiters, and see what your future could look like with #teamHCSO. 👮‍♂️✨ 📍 Citrus Park Town Center 🗓 Friday, June 26 ⏰ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

🚔#teamHCSO Takeover🚔 Today, we’re taking you behind the scenes with our District I Street Crimes Unit. The television show COPS recently joined deputies across Hillsborough County for eight weeks of ride-alongs, capturing the realities of law enforcement in our community. The episodes won’t air for quite some time, likely 2027 or 2028, but some moments from those shifts could eventually make it on-air. Stay tuned and keep an eye out! 🎥✨

⭐𝗔 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼’𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗻 ⭐ Today, we honor the life and service of Sergeant Donald C. Williams, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on this day in 1967. While engaged in riot suppression in the City of Tampa, Sergeant Williams suffered a heart attack and passed away. Thank you for your service. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

🚨Man Arrested for Stealing From Employer🚨 A routine pawn shop inspection by #teamHCSO detectives led to the arrest of a Brandon man accused of stealing more than $40,000 worth of equipment from his employer. During an inspection at a local pawn shop, detectives identified a brand-new blower that had been pawned and traced it back to a roofing company. Their investigation revealed the company's warehouse manager, Joshua Maier, 35, had been stealing equipment and pawning it for cash since 2023. Detectives recovered several thousand dollars' worth of stolen property, including generators, ladders, drills, and other equipment. During his arrest, detectives also found cocaine in Maier's possession.

🚔Felon Arrested With Stolen Gun🚔 On June 9, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., #teamHCSO deputies conducted a traffic stop near Harney Road and Morris Bridge Road in Temple Terrace. During the stop, deputies discovered marijuana and two handguns inside the vehicle. One of the firearms was confirmed stolen and connected to an April 2026 case in Pinellas County. The driver, Lazaro Ortega Ardiles, 22, was taken into custody after deputies learned he has a prior felony conviction. He now faces multiple charges, including Felon In Possession Of A Firearm.

💚Get to know #teamHCSO💚 Meet Avery Duss! After three years in our Explorer Program, she now has a seat in the Real Time Crime Center, strengthening communication with deputies and playing a role in keeping our community safe. Her advice: don’t rush it, step outside your comfort zone, and take every opportunity that comes your way.

🇺🇸 #teamHCSO's Honor Guard was proud to welcome home a group of veterans returning from their Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. As they arrived, our Honor Guard had the privilege of escorting these heroes, recognizing their service, sacrifice, and dedication to our country. Thank you to each veteran for defending our freedoms and serving our nation with honor. We are grateful for your sacrifices and proud to help give you the welcome home you deserve.

🚨Warrant Wednesday🚨 Detectives with #teamHCSO are asking for the public's help locating Elijah Burford, 23. He is wanted for the following charges: - DV Robbery by Sudden Snatching - DV Tampering with a Witness - DV Battery If you have any information on his current whereabouts, detectives ask that you reach out by calling 813-247-8200.

⭐️Training Tuesday⭐️ #teamHCSO's Marine Unit recently participated in a joint training exercise with the Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape team from MacDill Air Force Base. Partnerships and training opportunities like these strengthen our ability to respond to challenging situations and ensure we are prepared to serve and protect our community when it matters most.

As summer travel picks up and more people hit the roads, #teamHCSO is out in the community as part of our speed enforcement efforts to help keep everyone safe. Speeding puts drivers, passengers, and pedestrians at risk. Whether you're heading to work, vacation, or just across town, remember to slow down and follow all traffic laws. #FDOT

☀️ Summer Safety Starts With You ☀️ As temperatures continue to rise and summer officially begins, #teamHCSO is reminding everyone to make safety a priority. Remembering these simple precautions can help keep you and your loved ones safe all summer long!

🫆Southeastern Crime Stoppers Association’s 45th Annual Training🫆 Today, Chief Deputy Joseph Maurer had the honor of delivering opening remarks at the Southeastern Crime Stoppers Association’s 45th Annual Training Conference. #teamHCSO's Honor Guard also presented the colors alongside the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. We are proud to be part of this important event and support the mission of Crime Stoppers.

⭐️Serve With Purpose⭐️ Being a deputy is more than a job. It's about serving your community, helping others, and making a difference every day. Ready to step up and join #teamHCSO? Apply now at joinHCSO.pulse.ly/yuam8p0ao2

🔍Inspiring the Next Generation of Investigators🔍 Future investigators got a hands-on look at crime scene work during a Crime Scene Investigators Camp. Recently, #teamHCSO deputies and Crime Scene Investigators visited Carrollwood Day School, where they guided campers through a mock crime scene investigation and showed them how evidence is collected, processed, and analyzed. From following clues to examining evidence, campers experienced firsthand some of the important work our team does every day. We enjoyed helping inspire the next generation of investigators!💚

🎣 Casting for a Cause 🎣 Sheriff Chad Chronister’s Fishing Tournament is back! Anglers will battle it out for Redfish, Snook, and Trout in a day filled with competition, community, and incredible prizes, all while supporting meaningful causes right here in Hillsborough County. Join us on June 26, 2026, by becoming a sponsor. Sign up: hcsocharities.pulse.ly/viugg…

🚨Endangered Adult Missing🚨 The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing and endangered man. On June 5, 2026, at 7:32 a.m., Lawrence Rolle was last seen leaving his residence in Dover on foot. He was wearing a black jacket, a red-striped shirt, and blue jeans. Due to Rolle's diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, he is considered endangered. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact us at 813-247-8200.