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These four women are accused of smuggling drugs into the Pinellas County jail in recent weeks: Danielle Tufano, 31; Kristi Sweeney, 49; Stephanie Hansbury. 30; and Nina Gomez, 36. [Pinellas County Sheriff's Office]
Four women accused of smuggling drugs into the Pinellas jail
Deputies uncovered one case involving two women, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. That led them to discover other instances.
May 20• Crime
Tampa police name victim in Curtis Hixon Park shooting death
Antonio "Jay Jay" McGuire Jr., 18, was fatally shot early Sunday at Curtis Hixon Park in downtown Tampa, according to police. [Tampa Police Department]
The 18-year-old was fatally shot hours after a large brawl. Police believe the incidents are connected.
May 19• Crime

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