Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
On December 9, 2024, Deputy Chief Ruth Cate provided an update on the arrest of escaped inmate Jahmir Moore.
-- Updated release as of December 8, 2024 --
The Tampa Police Department has taken escaped inmate 15-year-old Jahmir Moore back in custody.
Moore was arrested without incident shortly after 9:15 p.m. on December 8, 2024 on the 100-block of West Keyes Avenue by Tampa Police with the assistance of the US Marshals Task Force.
“Tonight, the family of Jevario Buie and our community can rest knowing a dangerous individual is back in custody,” said Chief Lee Bercaw. “I am incredibly appreciative of the officers who worked tirelessly since this morning when they were alerted of Moore’s escape. Let this be a reminder to those who think they can evade Tampa Police, they cannot, and they will be held accountable.”
Moore was initially arrested on December 4th, 2024, for charges in connection to the death of 14-year-old Jevario Buie. He was being held at the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center in the custody of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.
This is in active investigation. Additional information will be released as available.
On December 9, 2024, Deputy Chief Ruth Cate provided an update on the arrest of escaped inmate Jahmir Moore.
-- Updated release as of December 8, 2024 --
The Tampa Police Department has taken escaped inmate 15-year-old Jahmir Moore back in custody.
Moore was arrested without incident shortly after 9:15 p.m. on December 8, 2024 on the 100-block of West Keyes Avenue by Tampa Police with the assistance of the US Marshals Task Force.
“Tonight, the family of Jevario Buie and our community can rest knowing a dangerous individual is back in custody,” said Chief Lee Bercaw. “I am incredibly appreciative of the officers who worked tirelessly since this morning when they were alerted of Moore’s escape. Let this be a reminder to those who think they can evade Tampa Police, they cannot, and they will be held accountable.”
Moore was initially arrested on December 4th, 2024, for charges in connection to the death of 14-year-old Jevario Buie. He was being held at the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center in the custody of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.
This is in active investigation. Additional information will be released as available.
