Vandalism at BRANDON BLVD AND PINEWOOD ST on 09/23/2026 12:00 AM
Type: Vandalism
Date: 09/23/2026 12:00 AM
Description: Vandals decapitated a marble soldier statue on the Confederate monument at Brandon Family Cemetery; investigators believe the vandalism occurred between Sept. 5 and Sept. 15; Crime Stoppers offering $5000 reward
Address: BRANDON BLVD AND PINEWOOD ST, Brandon, FL
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Area Missing Persons
Name
Joshua SimmonsMissing Age
35Est. Current Age
39Last Seen
Tampa, FL on 03/03/2022Physical Description
Race: Uncertain Ethnicity: Unknown Gender: Male Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Height: 5'5" Weight: 135 lbsCase Number
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Name
Paul CasteelAge
58Cause of Death
Knife/StabbingInfo
On november 7, 2000 between 0030 and 0200 hours, unknown person(s) attacked the victim at his place of business on dover street, just east of u.S. Highway 41. The victim suffered multiple stab wounds and died at the scene. An unknown amount of money, and unknown make silver and gold watch, two heavy bracelets and a necklace with a religious medallion were taken from the victim. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the hillsborough county sheriff's office homicide unit at (813) 247-8660. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward call crime stoppers at 1 (800) 873-tips (8477).Agency
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office