Lake Wales Little League 10–11 boys baseball all stars took the win over plant city 5–3 yesterday in District 4 championship game.
Great and very competitive hard fought game.
Very proud of our boys.
Bartow Police are Searching for Patrick Christopher Panton for Second Degree Murder
Update: 1:30pm- Homicide suspect PATRICK CHRISTOPHER PANTON 05/15/1994 was taken into custody without incident, a short time ago by the Orlando Police Dept. Working in cooperation with other law enforcement agencies in central Florida, PANTON was located in Orlando based upon an anonymous tip to law enforcement.
Attention: The Bartow Police Department is currently looking for Patrick Christopher Panton, 21 years of age. Panton is wanted for Second Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. His photograph is attached. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Synoposis of events: At around 8:16 PM on 6/18/16, officers with the Bartow Police Department responded to the Azalea Gardens apartment complex in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 27 year old Emily Tensley on the floor of a breezeway in the apartment complex. The victim (Tensley) was later pronounced deceased at Bartow Regional Medical Center as a result of a gunshot wound to her abdomen.
It was later revealed that Panton and Tensley were previously dating. The investigation further revealed that Panton and Tensley became involved in an altercation and during that altercation, Panton shot Tensley.
This investigation is ongoing and detectives ask that anyone with information, including Panton’s whereabouts, please call the Bartow Police Department at 863-534-5034. Those wishing to remain anonymous may also call Crimestoppers at 800-226-TIPS (8477). Thank you all for your help!
Join the Salvation Army Music Conservatory for a Concert in Central Park
Join the Salvation Army Music Conservatory for a Concert in Central Park
The Salvation Army sends kids to a music summer camp every year.
Those kids then tour the state of Florida and perform what they have been learning.
This will mark the first year the students have played in Winter Haven.
The concert will take place this July 17th from 1 -3 p.m. in Central Park in downtown Winter Haven and will consist of brass bands, a choir and dance acts.
I-4 Reopens After Fatal Crash Near Polk & Osceola County Line
Davenport, Florida – A 43-year-old woman was killed and five others hurt when an SUV overturned on Interstate 4 in Osceola County early Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Woman, 43, pronounced dead at the scene 5 others, including 3 children, were injured
The crash remains under investigation
A 2004 GMC SUV was traveling east on I-4 at about 6:50 a.m. near mile marker 58, troopers said. For an unknown reason, the driver, 22-year-old Yolivey Paloma-Salvador, of Clearwater, lost control of the SUV and began to swerve, a report states.
The driver wasn’t able to regain control of the vehicle, which then overturned multiple times, FHP said.
Paloma-Salvador suffered minor injuries. But passenger Candida Nonthe Pena, 43, of Clearwater, was ejected from the SUV and pronounced dead at the scene.
Four other passengers, all of Clearwater, were injured in the crash: Reina Coello Muthe, 38, and Ider Donu, 1, suffered minor injuries. Vavhir Ortiz, 5, and Lizandra Silis, 10, suffered serious injuries.
Pena, Vavhir and Lizandra weren’t wearing seat belts, troopers said.
Troopers are still trying to determine whether Vavhir and Lizandra were also ejected from the vehicle.
The interstate was closed for about three hours as troopers investigated the crash. The crash is still under investigation, and charges are pending.
WHPD Working Multiple Vehicles Accident On Central Ave.
Photo by T. Carter
Winter Haven, Florida – The Winter Haven Police Department & Winter Haven Fire Department is currently working a multiple vehicle accident. The accident occurred on Central Avenue and Sixth St. In downtown Winter Haven.
The accident has occurred around 12pm. Injuries are involved, but currently no details ate available. We will update as more information is available.
Auburndale McDonald’s Closed After Fire
Photo by A. Grubb
Auburndale, Florida – A fire damaged a Polk County McDonald’s Saturday morning. According to reports the McDonald’s at 420 Havendale Blvd., Auburndale caught fire around 9:30am.
According to reports no one was injured & the fire was quickly contained. The restaurant has been closed temporarily while an investigation is completed and repairs are made.
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Lakeland Man Arrested for Impersonation Of Law Enforcement Officer
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30-year-old Gamalier Gonzalez Santiago of Banana Road, Lakeland, was arrested last night after he activated blue and red lights, a white strobe light, and a siren on US 98 north of Lakeland behind several vehicles. At approximately 6:20 p.m. Thursday night, the PCSO Emergency Communications Center received a call from a man travelling southbound on US Hwy 98. The man said he was approached from behind by a car that activated what appeared to be emergency lights and a siren. The driver thought he was being pulled over by law enforcement and then became suspicious. The suspect car, a burgundy 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage, went around him at which time the victim followed him at a safe distance while he was on the phone with PCSO dispatch. The lights and siren were still activated on the suspect’s vehicle and numerous other cars were yielding or pulling off the roadway. The victim followed the suspect car to Sundance Village Mobile Home Park at 1400 Banana Road and waited for deputies to arrive.
Deputies arrived and respond to Lot #145, and made contact with Mr. Santiago. He admitted to deputies he turned the lights and siren on his vehicle while driving it on Hwy 98N. Deputies found the suspect vehicle; there were red and blue lights affixed to the left and right side of the windshield and a white strobe light attached to the center of the windshield. A siren was connected to the vehicle and operated by using the horn. The lights and siren were removed from the vehicle.
Santiago was arrested and transported to the Polk County Jail and charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public if Santiago has stopped or attempted to stop anyone else. If so, please contact the PCSO at 863-298-6200.
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Freeman Names New Fire Chief for Fire Rescue Division
Freeman names new Fire Chief for Fire Rescue Division
Bartow, Fla. (June 17, 2016) — County Manager Jim Freeman today announced the appointment of Anthony (Tony) P. Stravino to serve as Chief of Polk County Fire Rescue, pending confirmation by the Board of County Commissioners on July 5, 2016. Pending Board confirmation, Stravino will begin employment with Polk County on September 12, 2016.
During Stravino’s 38-year career of public service, he has served as Fire Chief of Margate, Longwood and Deerfield Beach. Since 2013, he has served on the Broward County Sheriff’s executive staff in the Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services as Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director.
Chief Stravino’s educational background includes an associate degree in Business Administration and an associate degree in Fire Service from Broward Community College, a bachelor of arts degree in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University and a Master of Public Administration from Upper Iowa University. In addition, he is a nationally accredited Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and holds certifications as a paramedic, firefighter, live fire training instructor and a Fire Instructor III.
“Chief Stravino has the experience and proven leadership skills to be successful in this important and challenging position. I am confident he is the right person to lead the more than 550 dedicated and committed members of Polk County Fire Rescue into the Future,” Freeman said.
Polk County Fire Rescue responds to more than 70,000 emergency calls annually as the only emergency medical transport service in Polk County and as the primary fire response agency to the unincorporated areas and the municipalities of Mulberry, Polk City, Eagle Lake and Lake Hamilton.
Winter Haven Police Chief Charlie Bird Is Proud to Announce The Recent Graduation of Captain David Castle from the 264th Session of the FBI National Academy
Winter Haven Police Chief Charlie Bird is proud to announce the recent graduation of Captain David Castle from the 264th Session of the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia. Captain Castle was one of 213 law enforcement officers from 47 states, 21 countries, four military organizations and eight federal civil organizations in this class of graduates who enjoyed the ceremony on June 10, 2016.
Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy Program offers ten weeks of advanced communication, leadership and fitness training for selected officers having proven records of professionals within their agencies. On average, these officers have 10 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.
FBI Director James Comey was the principal speaker at the ceremony.
Training for the program is provided by the FBI Academy instructional staff, Special Agents and other staff members holding advanced degrees, many of who are recognized internationally in their field of expertise.
The graduating officers were represented by the class spokesperson, Donald F. Tuten, II, Chief, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Jacksonville, Florida. A total of 49,234 graduates now represent the alumni of the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935.
