Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is the law enforcement agency responsible for Hillsborough County, Florida. They are currently in the news due to their investigation into the disappearance and subsequent murder of two University of South Florida (USF) doctoral students from Bangladesh, Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy. HCSO detectives have arrested and charged Hisham Abugharbieh, the victims' roommate, with two counts of premeditated first-degree murder with a weapon. Sheriff Chad Chronister announced the discovery of Zamil Limon's remains near the Howard Frankland Bridge. As of the latest reports, Nahida Bristy remains missing. The HCSO's ongoing investigation and arrest in this high-profile case highlight their role in maintaining public safety and investigating serious crimes within their jurisdiction, particularly those affecting the local university community.