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Polk Deputies Arrest Man For Murder

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POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE On May 29, 2016, PCSO Homicide detectives arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Hepburn of 1146 Skyview Blvd in Lakeland for one count Second Degree Murder in the death of 35-year-old Kenneth Wesley of 1666 Crystal...
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Polk Sheriff’s Office Charge Man With 10 Counts Of Capital Sexual Battery

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Kissimmee, Florida - Currently held on no bond, 38-year-old Michael Schiavone of Kissimmee, was arrested on Monday, May 23, 2016, charged with 10 counts of Capital Sexual Battery on a Child. The victim in this case is a child less...
Lakeland

Polk County Sheriff’s Office is working on a Business Burglary at Teneroc High School

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PCSO is also working a business burglary at Tenoroc High School, 4905 Saddle Creek Road.  The burglary was discovered before students arrived and classes were delayed for a short time until detectives could begin their initial investigation.  
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POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – MAY 5, 2016

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TIMOTHY WILKERSON Race: W Sex: M DOB: 1/27/1983 Height: 600 Weight: 360 Charge Number 1 Statute: 810.02(4)(A) Burglary-Unoccupied Structure unarmed Charge on Arrest Docket: Burglary-Unoccupied Structure unarme Bond Type: CS Bond Number: Purge Number: Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 1000.00 Cash: Bond Exp.: Disposition: Upgrade/Reduction: Charge Number 2 Statute: 812.014(2)(C)1 Grand Theft – $300 –...
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POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – MAY 3, 2016

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WILLIAM STOKES Race: W Sex: M DOB: 2/29/1952 Height: 600 Weight: 140 Charge Number 1 Statute: 828.12(2) Felony Cruelty to an Animal Charge on Arrest Docket: FELONY CRUELTY TO ANIMAL Bond Type: CS Bond Number: B018060 Purge Number: Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 1000.00 Cash: Bond Exp.: Disposition: Bail* Upgrade/Reduction: Charge Number 2 Statute: 828.12(1)...
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POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – APRIL 28, 2016

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WILLIAM ACREE Race: W Sex: M DOB: 1/20/1936 Height: 508 Weight: 200 Charge Number 1 Statute: 538.23 Defrauding a Secondary Metals Recycler Charge on Arrest Docket: Defrauding a Secondary Metals Recycl Bond Type: SB Bond Number: B018034 Purge Number: Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 1000.00 Cash: Bond Exp.: Disposition:...
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POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – APRIL 27, 2016

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MELISSA HAMMOCK Race: W Sex: F DOB: 8/15/1982 Height: 505 Weight: 150 Charge Number 1 Statute: 817.034(4)(A)3. Obtain Property by Fraud < $20,000 Charge on Arrest Docket: SCHEME TO DEFRAUD INFO FILED DIR CHG Bond Type: SB Bond Number: B017857 Purge Number: Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 1000.00 Cash: Bond Exp.: Disposition:...
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POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – APRIL 26, 2016

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WILLIE JONES Race: B Sex: M DOB: 1/7/1997 Height: 600 Weight: 200 Charge Number 1 Statute: 790.15(2). Discharge Firearm from Vehicle Charge on Arrest Docket: Discharge Firearm from Vehicle Bond Type: Bond Number: Purge Number: Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: Cash: Bond Exp.: Disposition: Upgrade/Reduction: Charge Number 2 Statute: 782.04* ATTEMPT MURDER IN 2ND DEGREE...
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POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – APRIL 25, 2016

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AMANDA ALEXANDER Race: W Sex: F DOB: 12/19/1975 Height: 500 Weight: 117 Charge Number 1 Statute: 893.13(6A)****…… POSS OF COCAINE Charge on Arrest Docket: POSS OF COCAINE Bond Type: CS Bond Number: Purge Number: Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 1000.00 Cash: Bond Exp.: Disposition: Upgrade/Reduction: Charge Number 2 Statute: 893.13(6A).,, Possession of CLONAZEPAM Charge on Arrest...
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POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – APRIL 21, 2016

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PATRICK THROWER Race: W Sex: M DOB: 9/20/1982 Height: 510 Weight: 200 Charge Number 1 Statute: 812.13(2)(B) Robbery with Weapon Charge on Arrest Docket: Robbery with Weapon Bond Type: CS Bond Number: Purge Number: Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 15000.00 Cash: Bond Exp.: Disposition: Upgrade/Reduction: Charge Number 2 Statute: 812.014(2)(E) Petit Theft 1st Degree $100...
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Live Music This Weekend in Winter Haven: Where to Catch Local Artists

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Live music fans will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy local performers this weekend in Winter Haven, with solo artists, bands, karaoke and a...
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