Tip Leads to Guns and Drugs

On July 29, 2016, Lake Wales Police Department Detectives Alvin Maultsby and Aubrey Davis received information concerning the location of a possible stolen firearm. The Detectives responded to 504 South 4^th St Apartment 10E where they were met by the resident, 18 year old Alex Works.

When asked about the weapon, Works surrendered a 40 caliber Walther semi-automatic pistol and a Highpoint 9mm semi-automatic pistol. Works, who is currently on juvenile probation for theft of a firearm and domestic violence was taken into custody. During questioning it was discovered that there were other firearms in his bedroom. The search of the room revealed an additional 8 weapons including 3 assault style rifles, a bullet proof vest and numerous rounds of ammunition. One rifle that was recovered was reported stolen to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in 1992. Detectives also recovered 54 Xanax pills, 44 Hydrocodone pills, 88 Alprazolam pills, 17 Tramadol pills, 6 Oxycodone pills, 3 methadone pills and 60 Bentropine pills. Works was charged with the following;

1 count of Possession ammo by juvenile delinquent

9 counts of Possession of a firearm by a juvenile delinquent

2 counts of Possession of a firearm with alter/removed serial number.

Further charges are pending concerning the narcotics recovered.

Anyone with information concerning case is encouraged to contact Detective Alvin Maultsby at (863)678-4223 ext 265

The Lake Wales Police Department is attempting to identify the above pictured suspects.  On July 20, 2016, the suspects entered Walgreens on Hwy 27 in Lake Wales, selected and removed supplements form the packaging, concealed them in a bag that the male was carrying, and then exited the store without paying.

If you have information on the identity of the suspects, please contact Det. Hernandez at 863-678-42263 ext. 264 or [email protected].  Of if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 800-226-8477.

The Lake Wales Police Department is proud to introduce K9 Team Joyner/Max to the K9 Unit.

We are excited to have Officer Joyner in the K9 Unit. He has worked extremely hard in the Unit and is an exceptional handler.

Max is a 21-month old male Belgian Malinois from The Netherlands, and he is described as fearless! Team Joyner/Max completed 480 hours of FDLE certification training as well as numerous hours of patrol work, tracking, and drug scent imprinting. Ecstatic to have Joyner/Max in the LWPD K9 Unit!