Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Father surrenders and child rescued after vehicle associated with Amber Alert located in Hillsborough County

The vehicle associated with the Amber Alert out of Georgia and Florida has been located in Hillsborough County Florida. Units from the Florida Highway Patrol, Tampa Police and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office stopped the vehicle in the area of Interstate 4 and US-92.

The suspect involved in the Amber Alert issued from Georgia earlier today was spotted near I-75 and Fowler Avenue.  A pursuit soon ensued that led to I-4.  FHP Troopers and Tampa Police units worked together to attempt to stop the suspect as he fled at speeds up to 120 MPH, east and westbound along I-4. 

While exiting eastbound I-4 at I-75, the suspect crashed on the exit ramp at approximately 1:30 p.m.  The child was recovered safely as Crockett handed 2-year-old King Crockett to officers.

Crockett remained inside the vehicle, armed with a firearm, in a standoff with Troopers and Police for several hours. 

At 7:40 p.m., Crockett surrendered to law enforcement authorities.

——————————————

An Amber Alert was issued for 2 year-old King Crockett of Macon, Georgia. It has been reported that the abductor was last seen today on I-75 in the area of Gainesville, Florida.

Crocket has been missing since March 31, 2020 according to authorities following a shooting incident that killed three people.

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that was reported to have occurred in the 500 block of Moreland Avenue, Tuesday evening.

Police looking for 29 year-old Caesar Crockett

Deputies arrived on the scene and found three people shot in the house and one female with injuries. It was reported that there was an altercation between 29-year-old Caesar Zamien Lamar Crockett Jr. and his child’s mother, 30-year-old Jamila Augustine French. During the altercation, Crockett pulled a firearm and shot French’s mother, 67-year-old Janet Samuel, and stepfather, a 69-year-old James Samuel, and sister 47-year-old Lechasta Childs killing them. French was treated for her injuries she sustained during the physical altercation and released.

Crockett then fled the scene with his 2-year-old son King Cane Crockett.

Caesar was driving a 2007 Pontiac G5 black in color with a drive-out-tag (S0325629) on it.

Caesar Crockett is wanted for three counts of Murder, and one count of Kidnapping.

Caesar has family in both Florida and California.

Caesar is six foot one inch tall weighing between one hundred and eight to two hundred pounds, he was last seen wearing a black long sleeve shirt, black shorts with red and white stripes on the side.

King Crocket last week wearing a black t-shirt, blue jogging pants with white strip, black and white hoodie with blue Superman logo.


It has been almost 13 years since the inception of IONTB. Our operating expenses are not huge by any stretch of imagination but funds are necessary for our continued survival.  We are asking for a one time contribution or contribution on a monthly basis to help continue IONTB to flourish and enhance the coverage of news in the Tampa Bay area. Think of it as just giving up just a couple of your favorite coffee drinks each month.

 

Stay Connected

123,214FansLike
6,311FollowersFollow
9,037FollowersFollow
2,160SubscribersSubscribe