Arrested by Tampa Police? | Attorney Ron Frey

If you or a friend or family member was arrested by the Tampa Police Department, it helps to understand what happens next. Tampa Police headquarters is at 411 N. Franklin Street downtown, and people arrested by Tampa Police are generally booked into the Hillsborough County jail system. Their cases are then heard in the Hillsborough County courts.

Attorney Ron Frey’s office is in downtown Tampa, and he represents clients charged after Tampa Police arrests. Call or text (813) 775-2276 or (844) 766-3739 for a free, confidential consultation.

What to Expect After a Tampa Police Arrest

After a Tampa Police arrest, the person is usually taken to the Hillsborough County jail for booking. A first appearance before a judge generally happens within 24 hours, and that’s where bond and release conditions are addressed. The case then goes to the Hillsborough County courts in downtown Tampa, either the Edgecomb Courthouse or the Courthouse Annex, depending on the charge.

Tampa Police make arrests for a wide range of charges, including DUI, drug possession, theft, battery, and disorderly conduct, especially in areas like Ybor City, downtown, and South Tampa. Attendance at court dates is often required and should be assumed mandatory unless the court or your attorney explicitly says otherwise. Talking with an attorney early, before you answer police questions, can protect your rights.

About Tampa and the Tampa Police Department

Tampa is Hillsborough County’s largest city. It had 384,959 residents in the 2020 Census, and the Census Bureau estimated 413,554 in 2025. It’s known for the Ybor City entertainment district, Bayshore Boulevard, Raymond James Stadium, and Busch Gardens, and the Port of Tampa sits on its waterfront.

Tampa Police headquarters is at One Police Center, 411 N. Franklin Street, downtown. The department patrols the city in three districts. District 1 covers West Tampa, South Tampa, Westshore, and Davis Islands. District 2 covers North Tampa, including the USF area and New Tampa. District 3 covers downtown, East Tampa, Ybor City, and the Port of Tampa. Attorney Ron Frey’s office is downtown, close to the courthouses where these cases are heard.

Talk With Attorney Ron Frey

If Tampa Police arrested you or a friend or family member, Attorney Ron Frey can review the arrest, explain the charges, and walk you through what comes next. Call or text (813) 775-2276 or (844) 766-3739 for a free, confidential consultation.