Van Treese spoke at the Tampa Police Department about the incident. “I didn’t have time to think,” said the officer. “Literally, as soon as I saw the headlights, it was just a shock.

While driving on the exit, officer Scott Van Treese swerved his patrol car to avoid colliding with two cars, a small sedan and a van, Tampa Police Department said in a news release. "I didn't have ...

TAMPA, Fla. — It was a close call for one Tampa Police Officer when not one but two wrong-way drivers sped by him on the Selmon Expressway early Sunday morning. Officer Scott Van Treese quickly ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Tampa Police Department officer had a close call with two wrong-way drivers on Sunday. According to a release from Tampa police, Officer Scott Van Treese was taking a DUI ...

A Florida police chief who flashed her badge and asked to be let go from a traffic stop has resigned, Tampa officials said Monday. “Tampa Mayor Jane Castor has requested and received the ...

The police chief of Tampa, Florida, has resigned following an incident last month in which she flashed her badge to get favorable treatment during a traffic stop while riding in a golf cart, ...

Tampa has placed its police chief on administrative leave after officer-worn camera footage showed her using her position as chief to get out of a traffic stop on Nov. 12.