Sixteen arrested on domestic violence warrants in Hillsborough County operation

TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested 16 people on active domestic violence warrants during a two-day operation this month.Detectives from the agency’s Domestic Violence Unit worked with the Warrants Section during Operation Ghost Sting, which took place Oct. 12-13 across Hillsborough County, according to the sheriff’s office.The operation was announced during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.“Behind every one of these warrants is someone who was hurt by a person they trusted,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “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.”Palmetto man arrested after narcotics investigation finds trafficking amounts of drugsAmong those arrested was Karim Shereef, 28, the sheriff’s office said. Investigators alleged Shereef bit, struck and choked a victim multiple ti