General Offense Information Operational status: ADMINISTRATIVE Reported on: Jun-13-2015 (Sat.) 1145 Occurred between: Jun-13-2015 (Sat.) 1130 and Jun-13-2015 (Sat.) 1130 Approved on: Jun-14-2015 (Sun.) by: 36600 - POWELL, ROBERT D Report submitted by: 52089 - CORBINO, ROCCO J Org unit: Squad 107 Address: 5314 INTERBAY BL Place: BALLAST POINT PIER Municipality: TAMPA District: 1 Beat: B5 Grid: 189 Bias: None (no bias) Special study: Not Applicable Family violence: NO Offenses (Completed/Attempted) Offense: # 1 - COMPLETED Location: Park/Woodlands/Field Offender suspected of using: Not Applicable For: 48399 Printed On: Jul-01-2015 (Wed.) Page 1 of 8
Related Event(s) CP 2015-340290 Related Person(s) 1. SUBJECT # 1 - FREEMAN, GEORGE V (Case Specific Information) Sex: MALE Race: WHITE Date of birth: Jul-24-1977 Address: 111 HIGHLAND AVE Municipality: AUBUNDALE, Florida 33832- Particulars Place of birth: Florida Master Name Index Reference Name: FREEMAN, GEORGE V Sex: MALE Race: WHITE Date of birth: Jul-24-1977 Address: 111 HIGHLAND AVE Municipality: AUBUNDALE, Florida 33832- Linkage factors Resident status : City (Tampa) Statement taken : YES Age range : 30-49 Years Access to firearm : NO Offender LEOKA details LEOKA details Officer's experience (in years) : 0 2. EYEWITNESS # 1 - MARTINS, NEI Master Name Index Reference Sex: MALE Race: WHITE Date of birth: Jun-01-1967 Address: 5300 INTERBAY BL Place: BOAT RAMP Municipality: TAMPA, Florida 33611 District: 1 Beat: Grid: 189 Phone numbers For: 48399 Printed On: Jul-01-2015 (Wed.) Page 2 of 8
Business: (813) 831-2112 Linkage factors Resident status : City (Tampa) Age range : 30-49 Years Access to firearm : NO Offender LEOKA details LEOKA details Officer's experience (in years) : 0 Related Business(es) 1. PREMISE # 1 - BALLAST POINT PIER Address: 5314 INTERBAY BL Municipality: TAMPA, Florida 33611- Phone number: (813) 426-5934 Type: Public Parks, Playgrounds, etc. For: 48399 Printed On: Jul-01-2015 (Wed.) Page 3 of 8
Related Text Page(s) Document: CASE SUMMARY Author: 52089 - CORBINO, ROCCO J Related date/time: Jun-14-2015 (Sun.) Subject was observed carrying a firearm openly on his side while fishing at the Ballast Point Pier. Several citizens complained they were fearful of the subject due to the display of his firearm. Subject was trespassed from the park without further incident. For: 48399 Printed On: Jul-01-2015 (Wed.) Page 4 of 8
Related Text Page(s) Document: INITIAL REPORT Author: 52089 - CORBINO, ROCCO J Related date/time: Jun-14-2015 (Sun.) On 06/13/2015, at approximately 1145 hours, I was dispatched to 5314 Interbay Blvd, in reference a male who was walking around with a firearm displayed. Upon my arrival, Sgt R. Graham made contact with the witness (Nei Martins) who advised there was a white male on the pier carrying a firearm, but no other description was provided. Nei did advise their were a few citizens afraid of the subject due to the display of his firearm so they decided to leave the park. After obtaining information from the complainant, Sgt R. Graham and I began to walk the pier. Upon making it halfway, we both observed a white male, who was later identified as George Freeman. George was actively fishing while wearing a side chest holster containing a silver firearm which was clearly visible. Sgt R. Graham and I immediately secured the firearm and upon conducting a pat down check I located a gold/black fireman in George's front waist band. This weapon was secured as well. George grabbed his belongings and was escorted off the pier to my patrol vehicle. Upon doing so, I confirmed George had a concealed weapons permit and I confirmed the firearms were not listed stolen. George was carrying a silver Smith & Wesson APT940, 40 caliber and a black/gold Interarms MOD31P Inside George's car he had a black Smith & Wesson M&P 15 rifle I explained the trespass warning to George which he advised he understood. George was very cooperative and left the park without further incident. I placed a copy of the trespass warning at the district one office. I conducted a wants/warrants check on all parties which met with negative results. No further action at this time. For: 48399 Printed On: Jul-01-2015 (Wed.) Page 5 of 8
Related Text Page(s) Document: INITIAL REPORT Author: 35767 - GRAHAM, RONALD E Related date/time: Jun-18-2015 (Thu.) 1247 The trespass warning issued against Mr. Freeman is hereby rescinded from all city parks. For: 48399 Printed On: Jul-01-2015 (Wed.) Page 6 of 8
Related Text Page(s) Document: STATEMENT Author: 52089 - CORBINO, ROCCO J Related date/time: Jun-14-2015 (Sun.) The following sworn statement was provided by George Freeman who did not wish to provide his phone number. George stated he is part of an open carry group and recently joined the group online at meetup.com. George stated he came to the park today to meet with someone who he just met online. George planned on fishing and getting to meet new people. George advised he did not have any intentions on causing harm to anyone, but just wanted to express his right to open carry his firearm while fishing. George stated he has been at the park for the past hour and was with a white male who he knew as Rob. Rob was also open carrying his firearm, but left just prior to the police arriving on scene. George stated he has only had his concealed weapons permit since late 2014 and just started expressing his rights. For: 48399 Printed On: Jul-01-2015 (Wed.) Page 7 of 8
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