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JONESHIA WILKERSON TAMPA POLICE OFFICER A 23-year-old woman stopped by police is upset because the officer pulled his service revolver. The incident took place last Thursday. Ms. Joneshia Wilkerson was driving a Nissan Altima when it was pulled over by Tampa Police. The vehicle had been reported stolen by Hertz Rental Car Company. []

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