Winter Haven, Florida – The Winter Haven Police Department has confirmed a person has been killed at Winter Haven hospital. The incident is believed to have taken place early Saturday afternoon. According to reports the person jumped from the 3rd floor.
The scene is being investigated. No further details have been released by Winter Haven Police Department. We will update as more information becomes available.
Winter Haven, Florida – Polk County Sheriff’s Office Robbery detectives are asking for the public’s help in an Armed Robbery investigation.
The robbery occurred at approximately 9:44 pm, on Thursday, April 21, 2016, in the parking lot of the 34th Street Super Market located at 1915 34th Street NW, Winter Haven Florida.
The female victim and her child had parked in the parking lot and was waiting for her boyfriend to get off work. While parked, a light skin male, approximately 5’6” to 5’10” tall, and weighing 140- 160 pounds, wearing a black long sleeve shirt, black pants, a black mask, a tan work vest, and armed with a black semi-automatic handgun approached her window.
The suspect began demanding the victim’s purse. The victim unlocked her door and the suspect opened it. The victim handed him her large black leather purse and wallet containing the victim’s personal items, credit cards and cash.
The victim’s boyfriend exited the store and approached the suspect who, in turn pointed the gun at the male victim. The suspect then fled the area, running south toward Avenue S NW.
Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact Detective K. Smith at 863.298.6200.
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Lakeland, Florida – On 4/19/2016, Polk County Sheriff’s Department deputies respond to a home on Fletcher Ave in Lakeland. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the victim who advised her sister’s ex-husband, Juan Carlos Fernandez-Quinones, came to the residence. Fernandez-Quinones entered the residence via an unlocked door and then went to the victim’s room demanding she call his ex-wife. The victim attempted to call her sister but she did not answer. Fernandez-Quinones snatched the victims phone from her hands and left the residence in his vehicle. The victim advised the suspect has been to the residence when he was with her sister but he never came inside. The victim stated the suspect did not have permission to enter the residence.
While deputies were investigating the incident dispatch received a suicide attempt at another home also on Fletcher Ave. The caller stated a man was in her front yard threatening to kill himself. Deputies arrived to find the man was seated in a red GMC truck. The deputy realized the truck matched the description of the one Fernandez-Quinones drives. The deputy attempted to make contact with the driver of the vehicle. The suspect fled towards woods on the property. The driver then turned around and drove directly towards the deputy. The was in fear the driver was going to hit him with the vehicle and took cover a tree.
At this time several other deputies arrived on scene and gave the suspect several orders to stop and exit his vehicle. The suspect refused to comply with their orders. According to reports the suspect backed his vehicle up several times and drove straight at the deputies. He then allegedly drove around in circles attempting to find a way off the property during which he swerved at the deputies several times, reports stated. The suspect was able to get onto Ellis Ave. by driving around the house. Accoridng to reports he fled the scene followed by several deputies in marked vehicles, with lights on. The chase finally ended when the suspect crashed into a fence on Waterfield Rd. & Brooks Rd. Reports stated the suspect exited his vehicle but would not comply with the deputies orders. A Polk County Sheriff’s Department K9 unit was deployed to apprehend the suspect.
According to the arrest affidavit during a post arrest search of Fernandez-Quinones person, a clear plastic baggie was located in his shorts pocket. The baggie contained a crystal like residue consistent with methamphetamine. A glass pipe with a bulbous end was also located in the suspects shorts pocket. The baggie and pipe were field tested using Nark test kit #15 which yielded positive results for methamphetamine.
Fernandez-Quinones sustained lacerations to his arm during the apprehension and was transported to Lakeland Regional Health for treatment. After being released Fernandez-Quinones was transported to the Polk County jail without incident. The suspect was on probation for driving without license, battery – domestic violence and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is currently being charged with home invasion robbery, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, possession of methamphetamine, possession or use of narcotics, resisting arrest, violation of probation and fleeing to allude.
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** Haines City Police Department advises suspect arrested who was wanted in Murphy gas station robbery Friday morning. Possibly responsible for another 5 robberies. More information to follow **
Haines City, Florida – Haines City police is actively investigating a robbery at Murphy gas station on US highway 27 and Southern Dunes Blvd. It is believed to be the sixth in a series of robberies between Osceola county and Haines City.
More information to come as HCPD releases about this robbery this morning!
Congratulations to Our Children’s Academy of Lake Wales on the Ground Breaking of their new school!
Lake Wales, Florida – Our Children’s Academy of Lake Wales is very proud to announce the beginning of a new chapter in it’s school. Distinguished dignitaries such as state Senator Kelly Stargel, state House Representative Mike LaRossa, Lake Wales Mayor Eugene Fultz, businessman and philanthropist Ben Hill Griffin III, Vic Story, Pat Cain, John Updike and many others were on hand to break ground for the new campus. The new campus is being built on 7.62 acres West of High Point Church on Burns Ave.
Our Children’s Academy Lake Wales is a place where children with special needs overcome daily challenges and enjoy success in learning and living. Currently the school has over two hundred and thirty students and is growing. Classes range from pre k-9 and they recently expended their charter and will have go to 12th grade.
The site construction will be done by Tucker Construction from Winter Haven. The main building in phase I will be provided by Modular Building Systems International. Due to the construction being done with a modular design the campus should be ready to open by August when 2016-17 school begins. The building is designed to resist a category 5 hurricane. The site will be able to host the schools therapy facilities including therapy gardens, Horse therapy and also a playground.
Principal Steve Whitaker advised that the school would continue temporarily a partnership with High Point Church to house 3 portables that are currently on the property. He took extra time to thank the church pastor, Jack Hilligoss, for the partnership the school has had with the church over the last several years. Whitaker also made special mention of Mr. Ben Hill Griffin III who has been a longtime and ardent supporter of the school and special needs children.
Detectives Need Public’s Help Identifying Suspect Possibly Responsible for Five Convenience Store Armed Robberies
Osceola County – Detectives with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and Haines City Police Department need the public’s help identifying an armed robbery suspect who may be responsible for five armed robberies in both jurisdictions.
Within the last few days, five armed robberies have occurred in Osceola County and Haines City with a similar suspect description. The most recent incident occurred last night at approximately 11:08 p.m. at the Murphy USA located at 3256 Vineland Road in Kissimmee. The suspect entered the store and demanded money at gunpoint. The suspect was wearing a tan jacket, light colored jeans, a grey baseball hat, a black mask and black sneakers. He left the store with an undisclosed amount of money.
The first investigation began on April 15 at approximately 4:19 a.m. when Osceola County deputies responded to 7-Eleven located at 7525 Osceola Polk Line Road in Davenport. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with an employee and a customer who indicated an unknown male entered the store and demanded money at gunpoint. He left the store with an undisclosed amount of money. He was last seen leaving the area on foot.
The second incident occurred on April 17 at approximately 2:43 a.m. when Osceola County deputies responded to 7-Eleven located at 5880 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with an employee who indicated an unknown male entered the store and demanded money at gunpoint. He left the store with an undisclosed amount of money. He was last seen leaving the area on foot.
The third incident occurred on April 18 at approximately 4:27 a.m., the Circle K (Formerly Kangaroo) located at 1013 East Hinson Avenue, Haines City, was robbed. An unidentified suspect entered the store at gunpoint and demanded money. The suspect later fled the store on foot, east bound on Hinson Avenue.
The fourth incident occurred on April 18 at approximately 11:11 p.m., the Marathon Gas Station located at 95 US Highway 17/92, Haines City, was robbed. An unidentified suspect entered the store and demanded money at gunpoint. The suspect later fled the store on foot, east bound on Oak Avenue. Attached below are still shots of the suspect.
The suspect is described as a black male in his 40’s or 50’s, approximately 6’0″, 150 lbs.
Anyone with information is to call the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office at (407) 348-2222, Haines City Police Department at (863) 421-3636, Heartland Crime Stoppers at (800) 226-TIPS (8477) or Crimeline at (800) 423-TIPS (8477). Calls made to Crimeline or Crime Stoppers remain anonymous, and tips that lead to the felony arrest of suspects and/or the recovery of stolen property and drugs are eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000 dollars.
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