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Cooking on the Ridge: Two Southern Classics All But Guarantee a Prosperous Year

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Cooking on the Ridge: Two Southern Classics All But Guarantee a Prosperous Year

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These two Southern classics all but guarantee a prosperous year. Some say the greens represent dollar bills and the peas, coins, ensuring wealth and luck.

According to folklore, this New Year’s Day tradition dates back to the Civil War, when Union troops pillaged the land, leaving behind only black-eyed peas and greens as animal fodder. Rich in nutrients, these were the humble foods that enabled Southerners to survive. Details of stories differ, but each celebrates a communion of family and friends bound by grateful hearts and renewed hope for good things yet to come.

Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds fresh black-eyed or pink-eyed peas, shelled (3 cups)*
3 cups water
2 large beef bouillon cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 (16-ounce) package kielbasa, sliced, browned, and drained (optional)
Preparation

Bring first 4 ingredients and, if desired, sausage to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer 40 minutes or until tender. Serve with Sweet Onion Relish.

*1 (16-ounce) package frozen black-eyed peas may be substituted. Reduce cooking time to 30 minutes or until tender.

Southern-Style Collard Greens

 Ingredients
12 hickory-smoked bacon slices, finely chopped
2 medium-size sweet onions, finely chopped
3/4 pound smoked ham, chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 (32-oz.) containers chicken broth
3 (1-lb.) packages fresh collard greens, washed and trimmed
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
Preparation

1. Cook bacon in a 10-qt. stockpot over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes or until almost crisp. Add onion, and sauté 8 minutes; add ham and garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in broth and remaining ingredients. Cook 2 hours or to desired degree of tenderness.

Help Police Identify Christmas Robber in Winter Haven

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Help Police Identify Christmas Robber in Winter Haven

Help Police Identify Christmas Robber
On December 25, 2016 at approximately 11:30 p.m., a man walked into the Circle K convenience store, located at 1000 1st S. and demanded the cashier handover all of the money in the drawer. The suspect kept one hand inside of his pocket indicating he had a weapon, though none was seen by the cashier. The cashier was not injured.
The suspect leaves heading north out of the parking lot and then east on Avenue J SE.
If anyone can identify please contact the Winter Haven Police Department at 863-401-2256 or Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a CASH reward.

 

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Lake Wales Woman Killed In Deputy Involved Shooting

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Lake Wales Woman Killed In Deputy Involved Shooting

Lake Wales, Florida – Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives are currently conducting a deputy involved shooting at 7342 Hastings Road in Lake Wales.  No deputies were injured.  The suspect, 53-year-old Miriam Ann Savino was air lifted to Osceola Regional Medical Center where she succumbed to her injury.

At 1:32 pm, on Saturday, December 24, 2016, Savino call 911 requesting help for her son then hung up.  Emergency Communications attempted to call Savino back three times and the phone went to voice mail each time.

During the attempts to call Savino back, she called 911 again and told the call taker her son was in the hospital and that it was “a matter of life or death.”

26-year-old Deputy David Lockard responded to the Hastings Road residence at 1:42 pm and found no medical emergency.  He canceled EMS prior to their arrival.  Savino then pulled a knife on Deputy Lockard.  Fearing for his life, he fired his agency issued weapon.

At 1:47 pm, Deputy Lockard reported to dispatch that shots were fired.  After stopping the threat to his life, Deputy Lockard began administering first aid until EMS arrived.  Savino was air lifted to ORMC where she died.

Per standard PCSO protocol, Deputy Lockard has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of several simultaneous investigations.

There are four independent investigations ongoing at this time:  an investigation into the shooting conducted by PCSO Criminal Investigation detectives; a PCSO Administrative Investigation, an investigation by the State Attorney’s Office, and a Medical Examiner’s Office examination will be conducted.

Deputy Lockard was hired in November 2011.  He is assigned to the Southeast District as a patrol deputy.

Savino has been in the Polk County jail 5 times, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2014, and 2015, during each incident, Savino was charged with Battery among other charges.   Savino was arrested in August 2010 charged with 2 counts of Resisting Officer with Violence, Aggravated Battery on LEO, Battery Domestic Violence, and Battery on LEO.

During this incident two PCSO deputies responded to an unconfirmed emergency at Savino’s Winter Haven residence.  Upon their arrival, Savino came to the door and deputies heard a male yelling for help.  Savino then attempted to shut the door.  Deputies attempted to apprehend Savino but during the altercation, Savino kicked both deputies and hit them with a closed fist numerous times.  After Savino was taken into custody, deputies learned the male victim, a live-in boyfriend, had called 911 after Savino had hit, kicked, and bitten the victim while he lay in bed recovering from a medical procedure.

The investigation ongoing.

Lake Wales Man Charged with Murder of Gas Station Owner

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Lake Wales Man Charged with Murder of Gas Station Owner

On October 27, 2016 an armed robbery and homicide occurred at the QP gas station located at 704 N Scenic Highway in Lake Wales. During this incident one of the store owners, Mohammed Alam, was shot and killed by two male suspects.

During the following two months Detectives from the Lake Wales Police Department have been investigating this case and following up on leads. As a result of their investigation Detectives were able to obtain information that has led to the arrest of a Lake Wales man for the murder.

On December 24, 2016 Julian William Bird 03-17-90, of 2206 Karen Street, Lake Wales was charged with murder in the first degree, armed robbery, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and tampering with evidence. Bird is currently incarcerated in the Polk County Jail on unrelated charges.

This case remains open as Detectives work to secure charges against the second suspect in this case, who has not yet been identified.

Sergeant Shawn Smith notified the wife of Mohammed, Arzina Hafsa, of Bird’s arrest.  Through joyful sobs Arzina thanked Sergeant Smith over and over for the detective’s hard work and the arrest.  The Lake Wales Police Department was happy to make this arrest and be able to deliver this news to the family before Christmas.

If you have information regarding this please contact Detective Aubrey Davis at the Lake Wales Police Department at 863-678-4223 Ext. 276. You can also remain anonymous by calling Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477).

UPDATE: Christmas Grinch in Polk County Jail Additional Charges

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UPDATE: Christmas Grinch in Polk County Jail Additional Charges

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives have added more charges to Ms. Tammy Strickland, the “Grinch” who filled out fraudulent applications for non-existent children to receive toys from “Toys For Tots.”

84 additional felony charges have been added (82 counts of Create/Use/Possess Counterfeit /Fictitious Identification, 1 count of Grand Theft, and 1 count of Scheming to Defraud) and 13 additional misdemeanor charges for Providing a False Statement. The 84 new charges relate to 13 fraudulent Toys For Tots applications she submitted to the organization in 2015. Detectives have determined that at least 13 of the 15 applications she submitted in 2015 were for fake children and families–13 fictitious adults and 69 fictitious children. The previous charges were for the fake applications she submitted in 2016. Ms. Strickland is now facing a total of 248 felonies and 41 misdemeanors.

As a reference, below is the previously sent news release (Tuesday, December 20th):

Christmas Grinch is in the Polk County Jail
12.20.2016

“Children in need. Toys for Tots.’ These things are synonymous with Christmas.  And sadly, in this case, so is the Grinch.  Tammy Strickland spent a long time filling out fraudulent applications for non-existent children to receive toys.  And when she arrived at the Toys for Tots’ warehouse to collect those toys, this Grinch was arrested.  Now she’ll be spending a lot of time in jail.”

38-year-old Tammy Strickland of Eagle Lake was arrested on Monday, December 19, 2016, charged with Grand Theft (F3), 28 counts of Providing False Statement to Obtain Credit/Property (M1), Obtain Property by Fraud (F3), and 164 counts of Create/Use/Possess Counterfeit /Fictitious Identification (F3).

On November 16, 2016, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding Strickland indicating she had kept toys from “Toys for Tots” intended for children in need in the Eagle Lake area.  Strickland is a former volunteer for the widely known charitable origination.

Detectives began investigating Strickland’s association with “Toys for Tots” and learned Strickland submitted a large number of applications requesting assistance from the organization on behalf of dozens of children.

In review of the applications, detectives found the following information: Strickland was listed as the “contact person” on each of the applications. Other standard information listed on the applications are: the parent or guardian’s name, last 4 of the parent or guardian’s Social Security Number (SSN), primary contact phone number, and home address. On the back of the application were children’s names, the last four digits of Social Security Numbers, and the gift each fictitious child wished to receive.

Using law enforcement resources available to them, detectives researched the family information on the applications and learned the applications were counterfeit.
Detectives learned Strickland used 140 fictitious children’s names, and 28 fictitious adult names on falsified “Toys for Tots” applications.

Acting in an undercover capacity, detectives arranged to meet Strickland at the “Toys for Tots'” warehouse on Monday in order for her “to collect the donations for the children on the applications.”  Strickland arrived at the warehouse shortly after 10:00 am, and with the help of several family members accompanying her, Strickland loaded the toys on a utility trailer.  She was taken into custody, arrested, and transported to the Polk County jail without incident.  Strickland’s vehicle, a 2005 Cadillac Escalade was seized.

Detectives served a search warrant as Strickland’s home and found 118 unwrapped toys still in their packaging. A witness in the home said the toys were from “Toys For Tots.” Detectives determined that Strickland submitted “Toys for Tots” applications during 2015 as well.  Those applications are currently under review for authenticationseveral have already been determined by detectives to have been fictitious. The investigation is ongoing & other charges are possible.

Strickland’s criminal arrest history is: 05/12/2016 – PCSO, Leave Scene of Crash with Property Damage; 08/24/2013 – PCSO, Battery DV; 03/11/2006 – PCSO, and Felony Battery Result with Bodily Harm Disability.

*During 2016, “Toys for Tots” provided services for 8,942 children representing 3,349 Polk County families. To learn more about “Toys for Tots,” please visit http://toysfortots.org.

Local Restaurant Serves More Than Great Food

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Local Restaurant Serves More Than Great Food
A local restaurant made the Christmas wishes of several Lake Wales High School students come true this holiday.
 
Through the use of a red and white fishing-themed Christmas tree and the generosity of their guests, The Crooked Bass Grill and Tavern was able to make wishes come true for 24 students in the Lake Wales High School “Students In Transition” (SIT) program.
 
The first name and three wishes for each of the 24 students were written on tags that were placed on the tree and guests who dined in the restaurant were asked to consider “adopting” one of the students for Christmas. 
 
The response was overwhelming. “We have known since we opened and have gotten to know many of our customers quite well that they are awesome people, but we saw just how incredible they are when we began asking them to help with this project,” stated Tammy Bracewell, co-owner of the restaurant with her husband Tim. 
 
“Some of them took not only one, but two or more names and came back with armloads of gifts,” she added.
 
In addition to collecting the gifts, the restaurant also collected $1,125 in gift cards and cash that could be used to help fund other needs of the program, which assists students who are without a permanent nighttime residence or who are living in substandard housing.
 
The SIT program is funded totally by private donations from area churches, businesses and individuals. Therefore, Bracewell hopes that, by doing projects like the Christmas tree giving project, awareness of the program can be increased and, in turn, more donations can be raised to fund two major needs that have been identified – housing, such as a home or multi-unit residence that could be used as transitional housing where the unaccompanied students could live in a safe environment with a house parent, and transportation.
 
During the 2015-2016 school year, over 100 students qualified for this program and the number has continued to grow in the 2016-2017 school year. Of these 100+ students, 45% live doubled-up with friends or relatives, in a motel or in a car; 40% live in substandard homes with no water, electricity, etc; and 15% are unaccompanied by either parent and are considered as “couch surfers” in others’ homes.
 
Despite their living conditions – which would cause many people to simply give up – these students continue to attend school and give their best effort to earn a high school diploma.  
 
The students in the SIT Program are great kids who, for various reasons beyond their control, have been dealt a hard hand in life. Most of them, despite the challenges, maintain A’s and B’s on their report cards, have no attendance issues and they love school. They realize the value of education and are fighting with everything that is within them to rewrite their future.
 
With the help from others, the program can continue to supply them with their basic needs, a safe and secure haven in which they can land to catch their breath and – most importantly – the love that they so desperately need.
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Haines City Hosting 38th Annual Chamber Awards Banquet on Jan 12th

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Haines City Hosting 38th Annual Chamber Awards Banquet on Jan 12th

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The Haines City Area Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating their 38th Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at the Lake Eva Event Centerlocated at 799 Johns Avenue in Haines City from 6 – 9 p.m. 

The Banquet will honor the Chamber’s outgoing Board of Directors and Chair, Committee Chairs, Volunteer of the Year and Citizen of the Year.  

The Chamber’s 2017 Board of Directors and the 2017 Adult Leadership Class will also be introduced at the event. 

The City of Haines City will also recognize and honor the City of Haines City Employees of the Year and Executive of the Year.

Tickets are $40 per person.

For more information email [email protected] or call 863-422-3751 to RSVP.

Please note: This is a pre-paid event and no tickets will be sold at the door.

The Jewett Alumni are hosting their 2016 Reunion Parade this Saturday.

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The Jewett Alumni are hosting their 2016 Reunion Parade this Saturday.

The Jewett Alumni are hosting their 2016 Reunion Parade this Saturday.

 

Parade of animated candy canes Color March on over Stocking stuffer sale,

The Christmas Eve daytime parade, filled with purple and gold decorations, will consist of vehicles, plenty of floats, walkers, and will also have a marching band.

The parade starts at 10AM and begins at 2nd St. NE and ends at the Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center (801 Ave. T NE).

Frostproof Man & Others Charged With Trafficking In Methamphetamine 6.7 Pounds Seized 

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Frostproof Man & Others Charged With Trafficking In Methamphetamine 6.7 Pounds Seized 

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Frostproof, Florida – Don’t be fooled by those who would have you believe drug traffickers are somehow ‘minor, non-violent’ offenders. The drug trafficker in this case, Ignacio Munoz-Delgado, was armed to the teeth, including two AR-15s, a shotgun, and two rifles. And he was
arrested for armed Cocaine trafficking in 2009. He was in the country illegally then as he is now—he served a short sentence in prison and was deported to Mexico in 2010. Guess what: he came back again. Now he’s dealing in Methamphetamine. Lots of it. We know
Meth is one of the most destructive illegal drugs on the streets in central Florida.  It ruins lives, destroys families, fuels violence, drives up property crime, and wrecks neighborhoods. Anyone associated with it—especially those who sell and traffic it—are
doing violence to people and causing harm in our communities.” – Sheriff Grady Judd

During a two-month-long investigation Polk County Sheriff’s Office undercover detectives, working with the Central Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking (HIDTA) Task Force, the Florida Highway Patrol, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Tampa Office,
U.S. Border Patrol, and the State Attorney’s Office of the 10th Judicial Circuit, arrested six suspects and seized approximately 6.7 pounds of Methamphetamine ICE, approximately $39,000 in US currency, and five firearms.

“Munoz is exactly the kind of guy, a drug dealer with firearms charges, that the current administration is commuting sentences for or out-right pardoning. Of the 1,176 commutations during the Obama administration (so far), 211 included firearms charges.
Munoz was in the country illegally—he was released from prison, deported, and he’s right back at it again, trafficking in Methamphetamine, a drug that is so devastating to our community. Munoz is exactly the kind of guy—a convicted criminal drug trafficking
illegal alien—that the next president wants to deport to his country of origin after he serves his prison term.”  —Sheriff Grady Judd

The investigation, Operation Numero Dos, was a result of a 2015 investigation named “Operation Numero Uno,” where detectives arrested multiple suspects and seized multiple pounds of Methamphetamine, US currency, two vehicles, and seven firearms all in connection
to a Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization. Details of that investigation can be found at


http://bit.ly/1Kk7wdQ.

The investigation, Operation Numero Dos, was a result of a 2015 investigation named “Operation Numero Uno,” where detectives arrested multiple suspects and seized multiple pounds of Methamphetamine, US currency, two vehicles, and seven firearms all in connection
to a Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization. Details of that investigation can be found at


http://bit.ly/1Kk7wdQ.

From the first investigation detectives learned of a Polk County distributor who was receiving shipments of Methamphetamine from an unknown Mexican source. As a result of the follow-on investigation, the following were arrested here in Polk County:

43-year-old Ignacio Munoz-Delgado, 4 Garcia Lane, Frostproof – head of the Polk County organization; charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine over 200 grams (F1), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M1), two
counts of Maintaining a Structure for drug trafficking (F2), Conspiracy to traffic in Meth over 200 grams (F1), unlawful use of a two- way communication device (F3), maintaining a residence for drug trafficking (F3), possession of stolen firearms (F3). (Munoz-Delgado
was arrested in April 2009 charged with Armed Trafficking in Cocaine and Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine under an unrelated 2009 PCSO case.  After receiving a plea deal and serving approximately one year in prison, Munoz-Delgado was released in October 2010,
and deported to Mexico.)

30-year-old Willis Bullard IV, 304 Thomas St, Frostproof – charged with Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine 200 or more (F1), and Unlawful use of 2-way and Communications Device (F3).

Four suspects were arrested in Texas:

24-year-old Ana Maria Flores Morales, Hudspeth Avenue, Dallas, Texas – charged with Conspiracy to traffic in Meth over 200 grams, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device

25-year-old Jose Antonio Ledesma Rosa, Hudspeth Avenue, Dallas, Texas – charged with Conspiracy to traffic in Meth over 200 grams, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device

41-year-old Federico Antonio Medellin, East Corporate Drive, Lewisville, Texas – charged with Conspiracy to traffic in Meth over 200 grams, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device

39-year-old Ronald Castro, South Carrier Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas – charged with to traffic in Meth over 200 grams, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device   There are two suspects at large with outstanding warrants.

Deputies are looking for:   55-year-old Tamara Smith, Chuck Wagon Way, Lake Wales – wanted for Conspiracy to traffic in Meth over 200 grams, unlawful use of a two-way communication device, and maintaining a residence for drug trafficking.

36-year-old Kevin Brown, Luke Street, Frostproof – wanted for Conspiracy to traffic in Meth over 200 grams, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device

During Operation Numero Dos, detectives identified the distributor who was receiving shipments of Methamphetamine from a Mexican source as
43-year-old Ignacio Munoz-Delgado. Munoz-Delgado had been previously arrested and convicted on Polk County drug charges and ultimately deported to his country of origin, Mexico. He since illegally returned to the U.S and to Polk County.

Through the investigation, detectives learned Munoz-Delgado was using local distributors and out-of-state curriers to run his drug trafficking business in Polk County.  Through the investigation, detectives learned
Munoz-Delgado provided Tamara Smith, Willis Bullard and Kevin Brown with large quantities of Meth which they would in turn resell to their own customers in smaller increments.

Detectives also learned Ana Maria Flores Morales, Jose Antonio Ledesma Rosa, Federico Antonio Medellin, and
Ronald Castro acted as curriers bringing shipments of Meth to Munoz-Delgado from Texas and taking payments back to an unknown source.  (The original source is thought to be from Mexico – the investigation is ongoing.)

During September 2016, detectives acting in an undercover capacity arranged to purchase nine ounces of methamphetamine from Munoz-Delgado.    On October 17, 2016, detectives learned
Flores and Ledesma delivered two kilograms of methamphetamine to Munoz-Delgado
at his ranch located at 2000 West Frostproof Road.

On October 19, 2016, detectives coordinated a traffic stop by the Florida Highway Patrol and as a result, detectives seized $22,680 from
Flores and Ledesma; payment from Munoz-Delgado.

On November 20, 2016, detectives learned Castro and Medellin delivered methamphetamine to
Munoz-Delgado at his ranch.

On November 22, 2016, detectives arrested Munoz-Delgado and subsequently executed three search warrants at three different locations:

4 Garcia Lane, Frostproof (Munoz-Delgado’s residence).  Inside the residence, detectives located five firearms, two of which were reported stolen from Highlands County; approximately $2,000.00 is U.S. currency, drug paraphernalia, and business ledgers
detailing Munoz-Delgado’s transactions. (The guns located were: two AR15s, a 12-guage Kel-Tec rifle, a 22 Marlin rifle, and a Russell 22 – the stolen guns were the Kel-Tec and one of the ARs.)

2000 West Frostproof Road, Frostproof; a property Munoz-Delgado referred to as “the Ranch.” Detectives located two water coolers buried in the ground, one of which contained two kilograms of methamphetamine ICE – the other contained approximately
16 ounces of methamphetamine ICE for a total weight of 2.551 kilograms or 5.9 pounds.

2942 Chuck Wagon Way, Lake Wales – the residence of Tamara Smith where a small amount of Meth was located.  Smith had left the county prior to the search warrant – she has an outstanding warrant for her arrest.

During the course of this investigation Kevin Brown was positively identified as mid-level methamphetamine dealer being supplied by Munoz-Delgado.  Brown has a long criminal history to include domestic battery, possession of methamphetamine, burglary,
larceny failure to appear, vehicle theft, weapons possession, cocaine possession, and carrying concealed firearm. Detectives learned Munoz-Delgado had been providing
Brown with pound quantities of methamphetamine each week and up to several times a week.
Brown has an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

Detectives traveled to Dallas, and working with the Dallas DEA Taskforce Group 1, conducted warrant arrests in which
Flores and Ledesma were taken into custody.  Flores was located at her residence where detectives seized $14,000 in U. S. Currency.

Castro and Medellin ultimately surrendered to Dallas authorities.  All four Texas suspects are awaiting extradition to Polk County.

The investigation is ongoing.

Previous Criminal Arrests for Suspects:

Munoz-Delgado – five previous felony arrest charges and 1 misdemeanor charge from 2009.
Munoz-Delgado was arrested in April 2009 charged with Armed Trafficking in Cocaine and Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine under an unrelated 2009 PCSO case.  After receiving a plea deal and serving approximately one year in prison, Munoz-Delgado was released
in October 2010, and deported to Mexico

Willis Bullard IV – 23 previous felony arrest charges, 12 misdemeanor charges, and one failure to appear.
Bullard has been in state prison three times.  Beginning in 2003, Bullard has been charged with crimes such as: Possession of Short Barreled Gun, VOP, Dealing in Stolen Property, Smuggle into Detention Facility (Highlands County), Tamper/Fabricate Evidence,
Maintaining Vehicle/Structure/Dwelling for Drug Use, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Resisting, and multiple charges of Possession of Drugs-Methamphetamine-Amphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Kevin Brown – 37 previous felony arrests, 28 misdemeanor charges, and 11 Failure to Appear charges.
Brown has been in state prison 5 times.  Beginning in 1996, Brown has been charged with crimes such as Domestic Violence Battery, Burglary, Larceny, DWLSR, Grand Theft, Resisting, Aggravated Fleeing to Elude, Burglary with Assault or Battery, Failure
to Appear, multiple VOPs, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, DUI, and multiple charges of Methamphetamine Possession and Paraphernalia Possession charges.

Tamara Smith – 7 previous felony charges, and 10 misdemeanor charges.  Beginning in 1989,
Smith has been charged with crimes such as Fraudulently Obtaining Property, Battery Domestic Violence, Aggravated Assault, DWLSR, Disorderly Conduct (Fighting), VOP, and multiple Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Methamphetamine charges.

Poinciana Man Allegedly Punch’s 11 month Old Child In The Head Knocking Her Unconcious

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Poinciana Man Allegedly Punch’s 11 month Old Child In The Head Knocking Her Unconcious

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Poinciana, Florida – On December 20, 2016 at approximately 830 a.m., Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Arnold Palmer Hospital, Orlando Florida, regarding a report of Aggravated Child Abuse.

According to Captain Kevin McGinley, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation revealed the following: An eleven month old juvenile victim was crying in her play pen while the suspect, Daniel Holmes of Sequoia Way Poinciana, was trying to sleep nearby. This allegedly enraged Holmes and he punched the child in the head causing the child to lose consciousness.

The child was transported to Arnold Palmer via Osceola County Fire Rescue and is in critical but stable condition. Holmes was taken into custody and is cooperating with this investigation and is currently being held without bond in the Osceola County Jail.

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