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 ...

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.