The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, as part of a sustained effort, conducted Operation Ghost Sting, a two-day domestic violence warrant roundup, with Sheriff Chad Chronister announcing the results during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Detectives with the HCSO Domestic Violence Unit partnered with the Warrants Section to track down suspects wanted on domestic violence warrants across Hillsborough County. On October 12 and 13, detectives made 16 arrests for active domestic violence warrants.
“Behind every one of these warrants is someone who was hurt by a person they trusted,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Today, tomorrow, and always, we stand with survivors, and we will not stop until the people who harmed them face justice. If you are living in fear, you are not alone. Help is here, and a safer future is possible.”
Among those arrested was Karim Shereef, 28, who was wanted for domestic violence battery and domestic battery by strangulation after he bit, struck, and choked the victim multiple times. This is Shereef's third domestic violence arrest since May.
Shereef recently moved to Hillsborough County and has multiple prior arrests in other states involving domestic violence, narcotics, and firearms.
Shereef is now facing the following charges:
- Domestic Battery by Strangulation
- Domestic Battery
A second arrest was Jonathon Jordan, 48, who was wanted for domestic violence battery and domestic battery by strangulation after he struck the victim and choked them until they lost consciousness. This is Jordan's third domestic violence arrest since February.
Jordan is now facing the following charges:
- Domestic Battery by Strangulation
- Domestic Battery
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, help is available. In an emergency, call 911. Anyone with information on a person wanted for domestic violence is asked to call HCSO at 813-247-8200.
Any additional information on this operation will come from the Public Affairs Office.
