Operation Ghost Sting led to 16 domestic violence arrests in Central Florida.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, as part of a sustained effort, recently conducted Operation Ghost Sting, a two-day domestic violence warrant roundup.
Detectives with the HCSO Domestic Violence Unit partnered with the Warrants Section to track down suspects wanted on domestic violence warrants across Hillsborough County. Detectives made 16 arrests for active domestic violence warrants, according to local law enforcement.
“Behind every one of these warrants is someone who was hurt by a person they trusted,” said Hillsborough County 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 28-year-old Karim Shereef, who was wanted for domestic violence battery and domestic battery by strangulation after he bit, struck, and choked the victim multiple times. HCSO said 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. He faced charges of Domestic Battery by Strangulation and Domestic Battery.
A second arrest highlighted by HCSO was 48-year-old Jonathon Jordan, 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. He faced charges of Domestic Battery by Strangulation and 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 the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at 813-247-8200.
