UPDATE THREE: The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect connected to the homicide that occurred on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, in Dover.
Richard Haywood, 48, was taken into custody on Friday, December 10, 2021, after the Plant City Police Department received a call from an anonymous citizen who recognized the vehicle of interest in this case at the Walmart located at 2602 James L. Redman Parkway Plant City, Florida 33566.
Officers from the Plant City Police Department responded to this location and made contact with Haywood.
“Thanks to the bravery and quick-thinking of this alert citizen, this criminal was caught,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Our thoughts and prayers are with this victim’s family and I hope that this arrest brings them some peace of mind as they grieve this tragic loss.”.
HCSO homicide detectives placed Haywood into custody and he is facing a Second Degree Murder charge.
UPDATE TWO: The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify a person and vehicle of interest in the homicide investigation in Dover.
The person of interest is described as a white male, who is approximately 6’0” tall, and 180 lbs. The man is seen on video wearing dark blue jeans, a black hooded sweatshirt, a black hat, and black Nike shoes.
The vehicle of interest is a black two-door Dodge Ram pickup truck with a chrome grille and bumper. The front right headlight on the vehicle is out.
Anyone who recognizes this man is asked to immediately contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at (813)247-8200.
UPDATE ONE: The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is now conducting a homicide investigation in the 9400 block of McIntosh Road in the Dover area. This investigation is active and ongoing, as previously requested, anyone with information is urged to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at (813) 247-8200.
ORIGINAL RELEASE: The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a death investigation in the 9400 block of McIntosh Road in the Dover area.
On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at approximately 10:15 a.m. deputies were called to the scene and discovered a deceased adult female with upper body trauma. Detectives believe this is an isolated incident.
"Our detectives are working diligently to solve the circumstances surrounding this incident," said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at (813) 247-8200.
