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State troopers along with local police departments prevent "street takeover" in Tampa area by would-be drag racers.

Staff ReportsApril 25, 2018

Call it instant karma. A Florida Highway Patrol Trooper’s car was intentionally struck as she was conducting a regular traffic stop. With minor sustained injuries, she pursued and apprehended the offender. On Tuesday night, FHP Trooper Vanessa Franceschi was parked along a portion of the Florida Turnpike in Miami-Dade County when a suspect in another […]

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Multiple law enforcement agencies shut down large-scale illegal drag racing in Tampa

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