Baby Found Dead In A Garbage Can At The University Of Tampa
Sadly you read the headline right. ” Baby found dead in a garbage can at the University of Tampa.” This tragic incident hits close to home. I live in St. Petersburg which is only 24 minutes away form the University of Tampa’s Campus. Tampa police have launched an investigation to find out what exactly happened to this sweet innocent baby.
Sunday A Baby Was Found Dead At The University Of Tampa
On Sunday around 7pm, officers arrived to the University Of Tampa. They were not prepared for what they were about to find. A baby was found dead and abandoned near McKay Hall. According to reports, the baby was wrapped in a towel and placed in a garbage bin.
Tampa Police chief Bercaw released a statement saying, “As our department actively investigates this incident, we want all expectant mothers to know there are resources available.” The baby girl was taken to a medical examiner for an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Where is/was the mother? Police say she was found and taken to a nearby hospital
The University is currently cooperating with the Tampa Bay Police department on the investigation. They are also offering resources such as counseling to the campus community. I will keep you updated on this story as soon as I hear more. If you get information before me, feel free to email me to Babs@wild941.com.
Florida’s Safe Haven Law
Florida has a Safe Haven Law which allows parents to surrender an unharmed newborn infant seven days old or younger to any fire station, EMS station, or hospital staffed by full time emergency paramedics, firefighters or medical technicians. The parents can do this anonymously. There will be no questions asked or no charges filed.
There are options, so please never think you have to resort to extreme measures. The National Safe Haven Alliance Hotline number is 888-510-2229.
Here Is The Most Committed Crime In Florida
1. Drug Crimes
According to the FBI, 30% of arrest in Florida are due to drug crimes. Drug offenses consist of anything from trafficking to possession. The amount of drugs you are caught with will affect the charge and the sentence.
2. Theft
There is a theft committed every minute in Florida. This is all according to Florida Department Of Law Enforcement.
3. Assault
Assault is the 3rd most committed crime in Florida. Even a threat of bodily harm made with an apparent ability to cause the harm is considered assault. The threat however must cause a fear of of injury.
4. DUI
DUI is the 4th most committed crime in Florida. You must have a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher for you to be impaired. The penalties are determined by many factors such as how many times you’ve gotten a DUI also death/injuries or property damage caused by the driving.
5. Aggravated Assault
According to the Florida Department Of Law Enforcement an aggravated assault happens every nine minutes in Florida.
