Hillsborough Detectives Hunt 20-Year-Old Wanted In Pregnant Victim Attack

Hillsborough County detectives are asking for the public's help finding 20-year-old Deitrick Baldwin, who investigators say is wanted on domestic-violence warrants. The sheriff's office lists two alleged offenses: battery second or subsequent offense and aggravated battery on a pregnant female. Officials are stressing that residents should not confront anyone they believe is wanted, and instead pass tips directly to law enforcement.

HCSO Alert And How To Report

In a post on X, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office shared Baldwin's age, listed the two alleged charges, and asked anyone with information to call 813-247-8200. The message included the hashtag #teamHCSO along with brief case details. The agency also keeps its non-emergency tip line and Crime Stoppers information posted on its public affairs pages, according to HCSO's press site.

What The Charges Mean

Under Florida law, aggravated battery on a pregnant female is defined as a battery where the victim was pregnant and the offender knew or should have known, per Florida Statute 784.045. The offense is classified as a second-degree felony, with the maximum penalty set out in state sentencing law, according to Florida law.

A "battery second or subsequent offense" is treated more severely than a first-time battery. Under Florida Statute 784.03(2), a repeat battery offense is elevated to a third-degree felony, which carries potential penalties that can include up to five years in prison.

‘Warrant Wednesday’ Spotlight

The Baldwin case is part of the sheriff's ongoing “Warrant Wednesday” push, a weekly effort that highlights people wanted on active warrants. The campaign is designed to widen the search by tapping community tips, while repeatedly warning residents not to play cop themselves. A previous Warrant Wednesday hunt is on feature detailed how the sheriff's office has been using this tactic to put extra attention on open cases.

How To Help

Anyone who has information about Baldwin's whereabouts is asked to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office non-emergency line at 813-247-8200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-8477, per HCSO's press site. Officials caution the public not to approach anyone they believe may be wanted. If you think a person poses an immediate threat, call 911. The agency also maintains an online warrant search that lists active warrants at HCSO's warrant inquiry.