Found: Media Attention Helps Locate Allyssa Atkinson
Update: Missing juvenile, Allyssa Atkinson, has been recovered by Winter Haven Police detectives. As a result of media coverage, a tip was received this morning on the location of Atkinson. Officers responded to Johnson Avenue in Haines City where Atkinson was recovered and appeared to be in good health. She has been returned to DCF custody. “We appreciate our media partners’ assistance in locating this runaway,” said Chief Gary Hester. Winter Haven Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Allyssa Marie Atkinson (04-27-97) after she went missing on Monday. On 5-20-13 at approximately 11:44 a.m., Allyssa Atkinson was…
Friend of Boston Bombing Terrorist Killed In Orlando Shooting With FBI
Orlando, Florida – The FBI was involved in a fatal shooting near Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla., early Wednesday that killed a man with ties to the older brother suspected in last month’s deadly terrorist bombing at the Boston Marathon. CBS News senior correspondent John Miller, a former FBI assistant director, reported on “CBS This Morning” that the man, Ibrahim Todashev, was friends with Tamerlan Tsarnaev, a suspect in the attack that killed three people and injured more than 260 others. The FBI has not commented on the relationship between Todashev and Tsarnaev. Miller reported that FBI agents went to…
Oklahoma Devastated by Second Round of Twisters
A monstrous tornado killed at least 51 people Monday as it roared through Moore and south Oklahoma City — leaving rescue workers frantically searching into the night for missing children at the devastated Plaza Towers Elementary School in the Moore School District. At least 20 children were included among those killed, and the death toll is expected to rise, the state medical examiner reported.More than 100 were injured. President Barack Obama issued a federal disaster declaration late Monday. The president’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Cleveland, Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie counties. Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper Betsy…
Off Duty Lakeland Police Officer Arrested For Battery
Lakeland, Florida – Deputies arrested 41-year-old Jerry Matthew Monroe of Lakeland today charging him with Misdemeanor Battery. Monroe is a Police Officer with the Lakeland Police Department. Monroe was off duty at the time of the incident, which occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2013. It is believed that Monroe became enraged when the other driver allegedly cut him off. As a reference, Monroe is the larger man who exits his vehicle—his was the second vehicle to enter the parking area.
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.
Man Who Snatched PCSO Deputies Purse Arrested In Tampa
UPDATE: Damarius Antwun Matthews (DOB 5-20-91) was arrested last night after information was received on his whereabouts. Matthews had a warrant for his arrest for Robbery and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon after he snatched off-duty Deputy Regina Hulverson’s purse containing her Department issued badge and credentials along with a .380 Ruger on May 18, 2013 at a Winter Haven grocery store. On 5-21-13 at approximately 6:45 p.m., Tampa Police Department along with the US Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force responded to 8713 North 48th Street, Apartment A, Temple Terrace, Florida where Matthews was taken into…
Gunshots, Meth & Kidnapping At New Harmony Mobile Home Park
Lake Wales, Florida – On May 20, 2013 at 3:45 am, PCSO deputies were dispatched to 3108 Penny Loop Lake Wales, in reference to gun shots. The person who called the sheriff’s office reported seeing a subject carrying a gun from the residence just after hearing 3 or 4 gunshots. Upon arrival deputies made contact with several subjects who were inside the mobile home. Through the investigation, detectives learned Arroyo-Toribio was in a relationship with Andriana Merax, DOB 05/27/1978, and he had battered her. Merax said she felt she wasn’t allowed the leave the residence. A search of the residence…