Investigation Led to Arrest of Eight-Time Convicted Felon in Central Florida

A larger investigation led to the arrest of an eight-time convicted felon in Central Florida. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit arrested an eight-time convicted felon following an ongoing investigation into the Young Godz gang operating in the Grant Park area in Tampa.

Detectives identified 29-year-old Lavardis Howard as the primary suspect during the investigation. Howard was released from Florida State Prison in October 2025.

Howard was involved in a domestic incident, where detectives obtained an arrest warrant…

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