Family & Friends Searching For Amber Lynn Strickland
Bartow, Florida – Family & Friends are looking for Amber Lynn Strickland, 25 from Bartow. Strickland is described as being 5’03″ and weighing 160lbs. She has brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone who may know where she is or any information about her disappearance should contact the PCSO at 863-298-6200.
Convicted Felon Suspect In PCSO Deputies Stolen Purse
Winter Haven, Florida – Winter Haven Police have obtained a warrant for the arrest of Damarius Antwun Matthews (DOB 5-20-91) after he has been identified in the robbery of off-duty Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Regina Hulverson in Winter Haven. On 5-18-13 at approximately 6:55 p.m., off-duty Deputy Regina Hulverson was entering Publix, located at 884 Cypress Gardens Blvd. in Winter Haven when Matthews came up and snatched her purse. Matthews was seen getting into a 2013 silver Mazda. The vehicle was seen traveling south on 8th St., SE. The vehicle was a rental and has been located and impounded. Inside…
PCSO Conducting Investigation At New Harmony Mobile Home Park
Lake Wales, Florida – The PCSO has confirmed that they are conducting an investigation at the New Harmony Mobile Home Park. The investigation is centered around a home on Penny Loop. At this time no information has been officially reported by the PCSO. It is known that 2 crime scene investigation units are on scene and an ambulance was on scene earlier in the morning. This is a developing story and we will update it as soon as more information is available.
Mulberry Man Killed When His Motorcycle Strikes Tree
Mulberry, Florida – A Saturday afternoon motorcycle accident in Lakeland has taken the life of a Mulberry, Florida man. according to Lakeland police. At 4:34 p.m., Alex R Alderman, 25, of Mulberry was headed southbound on Cleveland Heights Boulevard at Glendale Street when, for unknown reasons, his motorcycle struck an outside curb, sending the vehicle off the roadway, police said. The motorcycle struck a tree on the west side of the roadway, ejecting Alderman, who was not wearing a helmet, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. An outpouring of love and support immediately went out from him…
Drive-By Shooting In Winter Haven Has PCSO Asking For Help
Winter Haven, Florida – Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help in an Attempted Murder investigation. At approximately 4:15 am, on Sunday, May 19, 2013, several gunshots were heard as two dark colored vehicles passed a residence at 3660 Avenue U NW in Winter Haven. During this incident, a female victim was shot in the abdomen. Both vehicles then fled the area in a west bound direction on Avenue U NW. The victim was transported to an area hospital to be treated for her injuries. Tina Tompko, 41, is listed in stable condition. The two vehicles…
LWPD Arrest Three Teens In Lake Wales High School Burglary
Lake Wales, Florida – Lake Wales Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Section has made three arrests in the burglary of Lake Wales High School, located at 1 Highlander Way, which occurred on April 11, 2013. Information obtained by detectives resulted in the three following suspects being charged or arrested: 1) Jaylen Kingcade, an 18 year old Bartow resident. 2) Trevontae Shuler, an 18 year old Lake Wales resident. 3) Debonaire Brooks a 17 year old Lake Wales resident. The evidence developed in this case revealed Kingcade, Shuler, and Brooks unlawfully entered Lake Wales High School and stole computer related electronics. Today,…
84 Year Old Mother Claims She Shot 64 Year Old Son In Self Defense
Lakeland, Florida – At approximately 10:25 pm, on Friday, May 17, 2013, a Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy working in the Reynolds Road area in Lakeland, heard multiple gun shots coming from Orange Blossom Circle and Reynolds Road. As the deputy began to investigate the noise, he saw 86-year-old Nancy Pennypacker, DOB 10/26/26, exiting her residence, 1610 Reynolds Rd, Lot #40, and heard her yelling for help. Mrs. Pennypacker told the deputy she had shot her son in self-defense; 64-year-old William Pennypacker, 09/17/48, was found deceased inside the residence. Mrs. Pennypacker told PCSO detectives her son was depressed and had…