Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Coverage of Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in the Nexus archive.
- 'He's just sleeping': 5-year-old speaks to cops as drowsy father with guns in truck gets arrested
A 5-year-old child spoke to police as their father was arrested in Plant City, Florida, after being found asleep in a truck with two firearms. The incident occurred at a gas station and was captured on bodycam footage. The father was taken into custody by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
- Remains found near Florida bridge identified as missing college student who vanished weeks ago
Human remains found near Tampa Bay were identified as missing University of South Florida doctoral student Nahida Bristy, who vanished with fellow student Zamil Limon. Hisham Abugharbieh, Limon's roommate, is charged with both murders, and authorities are investigating evidence linking him to the crimes.
- Roommate charged with two counts of murder in death, disappearance of two USF students
A roommate has been charged with two counts of murder in connection with the disappearance and deaths of a Bangladeshi doctoral student and his girlfriend at the University of South Florida. The case involves the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
- Suspect in USF missing students case charged with 2 counts of first-degree murder
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of two University of South Florida students. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced the charges on Saturday, hours before his scheduled court appearance.
- Police identify the body of 1 missing USF student, second still missing as roommate is charged
The body of Zamil Limon, a missing University of South Florida doctoral student, was found on a bridge in Tampa, while his roommate, Hisham Saleh Abugharbeih, was arrested and charged with domestic violence, battery, and tampering with evidence. Nahida Bristy, another missing student, remains unlocated, and authorities are urging the public for information.
- USF doctoral students vanish as family says disappearance is 'very suspicious' and 'unusual'
Two University of South Florida doctoral students, Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, have been missing since April 16, prompting police to investigate their disappearance as 'suspicious' and 'unusual.' Both were last seen separately in Tampa, Florida, and their families expressed concern over their abrupt disappearance despite their responsible nature.