Help Identify These Two Suspects From Lakeland

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Help Identify These Two Suspects From Lakeland

Recognize either of these guys?

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Around 5:12 p.m. on Wed, Aug 31, 2016, the suspects seen here stole approximately $30.00 worth of merchandise from the EZ Food Mart located at 4009 Knights Station Road in Lakeland. The suspects then fled in a dark red SUV towards Harrelson Road.

Both suspects were wearing red and black clothing. One of the suspects was wearing a black and red baseball cap which reads “CHICAGO,” and has a teardrop tattoo under his right eye.

Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact Detective J. Leblanc at 863-577-1600, or 863-298-6200.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION WHO WANTS TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH REWARD IS ASKED TO CALL 1-800-226-TIPS or LOG ONTO www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com. ANONYMITY IS GUARANTEED!

Fatal Crash Blocking Cypress Parkway In Poinciana 

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Fatal Crash Blocking Cypress Parkway In Poinciana 

Poinciana,  Florida –

At approximately 3:38 am, on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, the Emergency Communications Center received an emergency call from Duke Energy regarding a vehicle that had struck one of their utility poles on Cypress Parkway near San Clemente Ave. The worker was checking their lines due to ongoing work they were conducting when the crash was discovered.

 

Polk County Fire and Medic units responded and found the single victim, 51-year-old LeoDegario Gonzalez of Robin Lane Kissimmee, deceased in his vehicle.

 

Evidence indicates Gonzalez, driving a 2004, purple Dodge Durango, was traveling eastbound on Cypress Parkway near San Clemente Ave., when the right side tires exited the right (south) side of the roadway.

 

While trying to get back on the roadway Gonzalez, overcorrected and lost control of the vehicle.  The Durango began to rotate counter-clockwise as it travelled northeast across both lanes of travel, crossed at shallow water filled ditch along the north edge of the roadway, and struck a utility pole in the area of the front passenger door. The impact cut the pole in half and the Durango had significant intrusion into the passenger compartment.

 

Cypress Parkway is a rural two lane road in this location with no illumination. The Durango was not easily visible to passing motorist and may have been overlooked for an unknown length of time.

 

Gonzalez does not appear to have been seat belted and the airbags did deploy. Speed may have been a factor in the crash. Impairment does not appear to be a factor and distracted driving will be investigated.

 

There is no evidence to suggest that any other vehicles may have been involved in this crash. There we no witnesses to the crash.

 

Cypress Parkway was closed for approximately 4 hours due to the extensive recovery operation required with the utility lines and vehicle damage.

 

The investigation is ongoing.

Bartow Man Arrested & Charged With Lewd Lascivious Conduct of A 10 Year Old Girl

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Bartow Man Arrested & Charged With Lewd Lascivious Conduct of A 10 Year Old Girl

dumaisBartow, Florida – According to reports an incident involving Peter Dumais, of Bartow, occurred at The Good Life RV Resort on August 2, 2016 at around 6:30pm. Dumais went to the community pool at The Good Life RV Resort and started a conversation with an underage girl (10 yrs. old) and another witness that he had previously met. Dumais allegedly acknowledged that hadn’t seen the girl in a longtime and said “This is not the (xxxxx) that I know”. He proceeded to kiss the victim on the forehead and hug the victim. Dumais then proceeded to play with the victim in the pool by picking her up and throwing her in the water. After a while the victim noticed that Dumais allegedly started to pick her up with both hands on her buttocks. Then used his hands to open her legs and pull her to him to swing her back and forth with her groin near his groin. According to the victim and a witness it appeared that alcohol was on Dumais’s breath. At this point the victim and witness became to feel uncomfortable and left the pool.

The victim and the witness then allegedly go to use the public showers just outside the park’s pool. While the victim and witness were showering they heard the door open, but when they looked they saw no one. They heard the door again and noticed Dumais peeking his head in and looking at them. The victim and witness then allegedly returned to a grandmothers home where they gathered their clothes. When they exited the home they noticed Dumais on his golf cart parked a few trailers down staring at them. Dumais allegedly fled the area in his golf cart after he was confronted by the grandmother.

During an interview with deputies Dumais admitted to being at the pool and playing with the two girls. When confronted about grabbing the child by the buttocks he allegedly advised he couldn’t remember because he was drunk. When confronted regarding peaking his head in on the girls Dumais said he couldn’t remember that either. Advised he had been drinking vodka in his trailer.

On September 7, 2016 Dumais was arrested and charged with Lewd Lascivious Conduct.

Lake Hamilton Man Arrested For 2nd DUI In 7 Months After Crashing Into Another Driver

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Lake Hamilton Man Arrested For 2nd DUI In 7 Months After Crashing Into Another Driver

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Lake Hamilton, Florida – According reports from the Lake Hamilton Police Department on September 5, 2016 an accident occurred when a vehicle left it’s lane striking another motorist. The accident occurred on Scenic Hwy in Lake Hamilton at around 9pm. The suspect Timothy Carwise,  of Rose St. in Lake Hamilton, was traveling southbound and he left his lane striking a 2005 white Honda traveling northbound. When officers responded they noticed the distinct odor of alcohol on Carwise. It was determined after standardized field sobriety exercises that Carwise was impaired. Carwise was transported to Haines City Police Department and had two breath samples taken which yielded readings of 0.27 & 0.26 Breath Alcohol Level. He was arrested and transported to Polk County Jail.

Carwise currently has a pending DUI case from February 2016. He was provided bond of $4,500.00.

POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

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POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

TAMARA WALKER

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Sep 12, 2016By 0 Comments Posted in: PolkMugShot.com

Race: W Sex: F DOB: 9/6/1990 Height: 507 Weight: 105

Charge Number 1

Statute: 810.02(2)(B) Armed Burglary – Dwelling/Structure/Convey
Charge on Arrest Docket: Armed Burglary – Dwelling/Structure/
Bond Type: CS
Bond Number: Purge Number:
Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 15000.00
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Charge Number 2

Statute: 812.014(2)(C)1 Grand Theft – $300 – < $5,000
Charge on Arrest Docket: Grand Theft – $300 – < $5,000
Bond Type: CS
Bond Number: Purge Number:
Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 5000.00
Cash: Bond Exp.: Disposition:
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Winter Haven Fire Department Welcomes Three New Investigators / Inspectors

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Winter Haven Fire Department Welcomes Three New Investigators / Inspectors
Please help us congratulate three of our newest Investigators/Inspectors who recently graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Recruit Academy (BLE 16-01) at the Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety.
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Basic might be in the title of the above mentioned program, but make no mistake; there is nothing basic about the 6 month, 770 hour academy. And that doesn’t even include the daily 5:30am physical training or the community service hours!!
They excelled in defense tactics, emergency driving operations and continued leadership throughout the program.
Congratulations to Investigator/Inspector McDuffie, McNutt and Witter for their hard work and perseverance on completing this arduous program and passing the FDLE State Officer Certification Exam.
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Health-Conscious Thief Steals $300 Worth Of Protein Powder From Winter Haven Walmart

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Health-Conscious Thief Steals $300 Worth Of Protein Powder From Winter Haven Walmart

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A health-conscious thief loaded up a shopping cart with several tins full of protein powder supplement and strolled out the doors of a Winter Haven Walmart on Wednesday.

Winter Haven Police is asking for the public to help identify a man who helped himself to more than $300 worth of Whey Protein and didn’t make any attempt to pay.

People commonly use Whey Protein as supplementation, alongside resistance exercise (weight training), to help improve muscle protein synthesis and promote the growth of lean tissue mass.

Hopefully after he’s caught; he’ll also have plenty of time to “weigh” the consequences of his actions.

Here’s the post from the Winter Haven Police Facebook page below:

Help Identify Whey Protein Thief

Winter Haven Police is asking for the public to help identify a man who helped himself to more than $300 worth of Whey Protein and didn’t make any attempt to pay.

On 9-7-16, the below pictured subject arrived at Walmart (7450 Cypress Gardens Blvd) in a 1996 White Ford Thunderbird.

He went straight to the protein isle and selected the merchandise and headed for the doors.

Anyone with information on his identity is asked to call Detective Roias at 863-401-2256

Cooking on the Ridge: Pork Chops with Apple Cider Glaze

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Cooking on the Ridge: Pork Chops with Apple Cider Glaze

Pork Chops with Apple Cider Glaze

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Ingredients

Directions

  • Prep 20 m

  • Cook 25 m

  • Ready In 45 m

  1. Season pork chops with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat oil and butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in the hot oil mixture until browned on both sides and pork is slightly pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove pan from the heat; transfer pork chops to a plate.
  3. Stir garlic into the pan and place over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in vinegar and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add apple cider and Dijon mustard, bring mixture to a boil, and cook until sauce is reduced and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in rosemary and red pepper flakes; season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. Return pork chops to the pan to warm slightly, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

This article sponsored by Sweet Ella’s Produce:

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Pedestrian Struck & Killed In Lake Wales Saturday Night

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Pedestrian Struck & Killed In Lake Wales Saturday Night

Lake Wales, Florida – At approximately 2:20 am, on Sunday, September 11, 2016, a 1995, white Mercury Grand Marquis, driven by 41-year-old Terry Delaine Cox of Lilly Street, Lake Wales, was southbound on Hunt Brothers Road south of SR 60, with his passenger, his twin brother, 41-year-old Terrance Dewayne Cox, same address.

The brothers were going home from the IHOP restaurant in Lake Wales. When they neared the intersection of Post Salter Road, the Grand Marquis struck 29-year-old Richard Mercado of Steve Lane, Lake Wales, who appears to have been walking in the middle of the southbound lane of travel.

After impact, the Grand Marquis drove off the right (west) shoulder of the roadway, came back on the roadway, then continued south for approximately ½ mile to the intersection of Hunt Brothers Road and Lilly Street. Once the vehicle came to rest, emergency responders were contacted.

Polk County Fire and PCSO Southeast District Patrol responded to render aid and found Mercado to have severe injuries. He was flown to Lakeland Regional Health where he later died as a result of is injuries around 9:04 am.

Preliminary evidence indicates that Mercado was walking with the flow of traffic (back towards traffic) in the southbound lanes of travel when he was struck. He was wearing dark clothing and it does not appear that he had any illumination devices with him.

Both Terry and Terrance Cox had minor abrasions from flying glass.

Hunt Brothers Road and part of Lilly Street were closed in both directions for several hours. No criminal charges are anticipated at this time, but the investigation is ongoing.

Portion Of Combee Rd. Closed Due To Motorcycle Accident 

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Portion Of Combee Rd. Closed Due To Motorcycle Accident 

Lakeland, Florida – At approximately 3:20 pm, on Friday, September 9, 2016, a 2006, Honda 1000RR Motorcycle, operated by 37-year-old Juan Korshan McWhorter of Ranch Lake Court, Lakeland was travelling southbound on Combee Road, north of the intersection of Tanglewood Street. 

 

At approximately the same time, a 2002 Grey Ford F150, operated by 70-year-old Mary Frances Langley Krause of Island Oak Court, Lakeland, was exiting the parking lot for the Badcock Store located at 1225 Combee Road. 

 

Krause crossed westbound across Combee Road from the Badcock driveway toward Tanglewood Street.  As Krause crossed over southbound Combee Road, McWhorter’s motorcycle collided with the passenger side rear quarter panel of the pickup truck.  The force of the impact caused the pickup to rotate clockwise, coming to rest several feet west on Tanglewood Street, facing northbound.  McWhorter was ejected from his motorcycle and came to rest south of the impact site, landing in the southbound lanes of Combee Road.

 

Emergency responders arrived and found McWhorter with severe injuries.  McWhorter died during transport to Lakeland Regional Health.  Krause was uninjured.

 

Impairment is not suspected at this time, but excessive speed on the part of the motorcycle does appear to be a factor in the crash. McWhorter was wearing a helmet.

 

Combee Road was closed in both directions for approximately 3 hours.

 

The investigation is ongoing

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