Wonnie P. Koon, 85 of Davenport, Fl. 08/26/1930 – 02/13/2016
Rockin’ On the River for Autism Awareness February 26th – 28th
This is Rockin’ on the River’s Second Annual fundraiser for Autism which benefits Our Children’s Academy in Lake Wales and other non-profit organizations who directly impact the autistic community.
Free Admission but donations are welcome.
We will have 9 bands over the course of the 3 days.
Friday, 2/26
6:00pm- 8:00pm Coastal Acoustics Barefoot, Duke Burr & T Micheal (at the firepit)
8:00pm- 12:00am Redhot Roosters (Liar’s Lair Saloon)
Saturday, 2/27
1:00pm- 3:00pm Redhot Roosters (River Stage)
4:00pm- 6:00pm Hunter Smith & Frienda (Rover Stage)
7:00pm- 9:00pm Next Level (River Stage)
9:30pm- 12:00am Raisin Cain (Liar’s Lair Saloon)
Sunday, 2/28
1:00pm- 4:00pm Nathan Baldwin (Liar’s Lair Saloon)
5:00pm- 8:00pm Blackwater (Liar’s Lair Saloon)
Sponsorships Available
Food Vendors
Rick’s Bar-B-Q
Tanner’s Lakeside
Havana’s Cuban Sandwich Shop
Kick- Yo- Butt (Bracken Smith)
Tulluah’s Table by the Sea
Raffles
50-50
Chest of Cheer
Rain of Shine. Bring your dancing shoes and chairs!!!
Operation Up In Smoke Nets 24 Arrests in Lake Wales
On Sunday morning just after midnight Lake Wales Police executed a search warrant at 344 W Lincoln Avenue in Lake Wales.
The search warrant was the result of an investigation into an illegal gambling operation at that location. The business at 344 W Lincoln Avenue, Hood Tee’s and Graphics, opened in August
2014 and was operated by Rolan Lenard Milligan, 58, of 831 N Lake
shore Blvd #7. Soon thereafter, police noticed activity at the business during late hours and
began monitoring the location for criminal activity. It soon became obvious the T-shirt
business was only a front for criminal activity.
In February 2016 members of the Lake Wales Police Department’s Crime Suppression
Unit gathered enough evidence to obtain a search warrant based on Milligan operating
a gambling operation and pool hall instead of a clothing store.
When officers entered the business they discovered numerous people inside the
Business, some of which were actively gambling, drinking alcohol, smoking tobacco, and
in possession of illegal drugs.
The following subjects were arrested during the operation:
Rolan L. Milligan – Charged with keeping a gambling house and keeping a structure for drug related purposes. Milligan was in possession of $1,549. More charges may follow as a result of this investigation. Milligan’s criminal history includes sexual battery, battery, battery domestic violence, trafficking cocaine, possession of cannabis with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia, indecent exposure, keeping a gambling house, criminal mischief, and trespassing.
Jaaron L. Powell, 32, of 2496 Appaloosa Rd, Lake Wales. Powell was found to be on active probation with a court imposed curfew of 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. He was charged with violation of probation. Powell’s criminal history includes shoot/throw deadly missile into occupied building, burglary, buy/deal in stolen property, grand theft, aggravated battery, grand theft auto, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of an injunction, fraud, violation of probation, forgery, trespassing, battery, and criminal mischief.
Byron E. Ward, 26, of 209 Dr J A Wiltshire Avenue W was arrested for two active arrest warrants. One warrant was for knowingly driving while license suspended and the other
Building Partnerships for a Safer Community was for possession of cannabis. Ward’s criminal history includes driving while license suspended or revoked, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Joseph Bundrage, 43, of 517 Dr MLK JR Blvd, Lake Wales was arrested for gambling.
He was found actively gambling when Officers entered and was in possession of $771.
Bundrage’s criminal history includes disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, battery, battery domestic violence, driving while license suspended or revoked, petit theft, littering, possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to sell, aggravated assault, improper display of a weapon, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, criminal mischief, retail theft, robbery, and trespassing.
Curtis Richards, 24, of 506 Crescent Circle, Lake Wales was arrested for gambling. He was found actively gambling when Officers entered and was in possession of $330.18. Richards’ criminal history includes driving while license suspended or revoked.
Johnny J. Thomas, 54, of 2324 Lilly Street, Lake Wales was arrested for gambling. He was found actively gambling. He claimed not to know what was going on until Officers located $754.88 wrapped around gaming dice in his pocket. Thomas’ criminal history includes violation of probation, aggravated assault domestic violence, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, fugitive from justice, resisting arrest with and without violence, possession of cocaine with intent to sell, gambling, battery on a law enforcement officer, possession of marijuana, driving while license suspended or revoked, forged driver’s license, permit minor to gamble, agent of a gambling house, possession of cocaine, and fleeing to elude.
Patrick Thompson, 31, of 114 Sunrise Parkway, Lake Wales was arrested for gambling after being found actively in the game. He was in possession of $136. Thompson’s criminal history includes affray, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, and resisting arrest.
Charlie Lee Atkins Jr, 36, of 27 W Crystal Avenue, Lake Wales was arrested for gambling and giving false information to Officers. Adkins, who had no identification on him, gave Officers a fake name despite the fact that some of the Officers there recognized him. He stated that he lied because he wanted Officers to figure out who he was on their own. He was in possession of $122. Atkins’ criminal history includes robbery with a weapon, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, driving while license suspended or revoked, possession of marijuana, sell/manufacture narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of probation, and battery domestic violence.
China I. Brinson, 25, of 504 S 4th Street, Lake Wales was charged with possession of ecstasy and possession of drug paraphernalia after the narcotics were located in her purse.
Brinson’s criminal history includes no valid driver’s license, violation of injunction, driving while license suspended or revoked, violation of probation, fraud, grand theft, resisting arrest, and petit theft.
Jeffery Broadnax, 41, of 2219 Bouyer Street, Lake Wales was charged with gambling. He was found to be in possession of $1057. Broadnax’s criminal history includes battery domestic violence, armed burglary, armed robbery, use of a weapon by felon, kidnapping during felony, resisting arrest, burglary, aggravated battery, possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana with intent to sell within 1000 feet of a school, and violation of probation.
Shaquan Bonds, 25, of 516 Lemon Street, Lake Wales was charged with gambling. He was found to be in possession of $1562.80. Bonds’criminal history includes violation of probation, robbery with a firearm, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license suspended or revoked, resisting arrest, aggravated battery and disorderly conduct.
Ortance A. Robey, 43, of 400 C Street, Lake Wales was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Robey’s criminal history includes possession of marijuana with intent to sell within 1000 feet of a school, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, child abuse, and dangerous drugs.
Laquilla L. Leeks, 24, of 113 Washington Avenue, Lake Wales was charged with resisting an Officer without violence after she refused commands to remain outside the crime scene. She insisted on getting a closer look at what was occurring inside the business. Leeks’ criminal history includes grand theft, fraud, and battery.
Joshua Miller, 28, of 315 D Street #3, Lake Wales was charged with gambling. He was
found to be in possession of $2381. Miller’s criminal history includes possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, aggravated battery, and violation of probation.
Tammy Green, 47, of 145 W Northside Drive, Lake Wales was charged with gambling.
She was in possession of $259.26. She was angry with Officers for arresting her and stated the money she had was her monthly government assistance check. Green’s criminal history includes possession of cocaine with intent to sell within 1000 feet of a school, robbery, resisting arrest, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, carry concealed, fugitive from justice, petit theft, controlled substance, battery domestic violence, disorderly conduct, driving while license suspended or revoked, tampering with a witness, and criminal mischief.
Emanuel Valentin, 24, of 2936 Dover Lane, Lakeland was arrested for resisting
an Officer without violence. Valentin’s criminal history includes battery, forgery, fraud, grand theft, and resisting arrest.
Shawn L. Russell, 41, of 934 Oxford Way, Lake Wales was arrested for gambling. He had $3. Russell’s criminal history includes battery domestic violence, violation of probation, possession of drug paraphernalia, withhold support, possession of drug paraphernalia, grand theft auto, fleeing to elude, reckless driving, possession of burglary tools, dealing in stolen property, defraud pawn, driving while license suspended or revoked, battery, possession of cocaine, operating an unregistered vehicle, resisting arrest, burglary, grand theft, petit theft, and criminal mischief.
John E. Wright, 49, of 9127 Thomasville Drive, Winter Haven was charged with gambling. He was in possession of $388.48. Wright’s criminal history includes trafficking cocaine and sale of cocaine.
Theotis Hamilton, 28, of 959 Old Scenic Highway was arrested for gambling. He had $172.07. Hamilton’s criminal history includes assault, affray, possession of marijuana, violation of probation, aggravated assault with a weapon, battery, driving while license suspended or revoked, kidnapping, and robbery.
Christopher Seales, 31, of 32 W Seminole Avenue Apt B was arrested for possession of cannabis. Seales’ criminal history includes violation of probation, possession of marijuana, driving while license suspended or revoked, battery domestic violence, possession of marijuana with intent to sell within 1000 feet of a church, resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, kidnapping, loitering and prowling, no valid driver’s license, hit and run, fleeing to elude, possession of cocaine, possession of a weapon by convicted felon, dangerous drugs, and a bomb threat.
Terrance L. Barnes, 43, of 7187 Summit Avenue, Lake Wales was arrested for gambling. He was in possession of $152. Barnes’ criminal history includes murder, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, sale of cocaine, and violation of probation.
Andre M. Warner, 26, of 3601 N 55thStreet Apt A, Tampa was arrested for violation of probation. Warner was on probation for armed robbery in Georgia. During that incident a Law Enforcement Officer was shot and wounded by Warner’s accomplice, Chris Barnett. Warner’s criminal history includes robbery with a weapon, fraud, grand theft, criminal mischief, contributing to a minor, and violation of probation.
Ralph William Jr, 37, of 1543 Tangelo Street, Lake Wales was arrested for gambling. He was in possession of $360. William’s criminal history includes battery domestic violence, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, fleeing to elude, reckless driving, violation of probation, petit theft and resisting arrest.
Carlton E. Robinson, 37, of 147 W Northside Drive, Lake Wales was charged with resisting an Officer without violence. Robinson’s criminal history includes driving while license suspended or revoked, battery, battery domestic violence, sexual assault, resisting arrest, fleeing to elude, possession of cocaine, burglary, petit theft, and grand theft.
As a result of the search warrant a total of $10,065.99 cash was seized as evidence. As noted above the majority of the cash was seized from those who were arrested but the difference was located lying loose inside the business. The illegal narcotics which were seized consisted of 41.8 grams of marijuana, 2.5 grams of cocaine, and 10 packages of suspected K2. All subjects who were arrested were transported to the Polk County Jail.
“Residents are encouraged to report businesses and residences they suspect are involved in illegal activity or operating inappropriately. These locations encourage the criminal element and create fear in those who live nearby. As a result of this investigation it turns out the odds in this gambling house were not in the favor of the ‘house’ or the ‘player’, the odds were in the favor of the community.”
Anyone who has information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Officer John Mongeon at (863) 678-4223 extension 597 or Heartland Crime Stoppers at (800) 226-8477.
Wednesday February 17th Acclaimed Author and Historian Miriam Rockness will Be coming to Park Avenue Christian Bookstore for a Book Signing
Cooking On the Ridge: Slow Cooker Spicy Black Eyed Peas
Slow Cooker Spicy Black-Eyed Peas
Ingredients
- 1 cube chicken bouillon
- 1 pound dried black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
- 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
- 8 ounces diced ham
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
- Prep 30 m
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Cook 6 h
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Ready In 6 h 30 m
- Pour the water into a slow cooker, add the bouillon cube, and stir to dissolve. Combine the black-eyed peas, onion, garlic, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, ham, bacon, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to blend. Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours until the beans are tender.
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Polk County Triple Homicide Suspect, Jamaal Smith, Captured in Miami by US Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force
Polk County Triple Homicide Suspect, Jamaal Smith, Captured in Miami by US Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force
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“I can’t say enough good things about the US Marshals Task Force, Miami Police Department, Miami-Dade Police Department, and our own team of homicide detectives. Working as a united team and working around the clock, they arrested our third suspect in the brutal execution slayings of three Polk County citizens. I am so proud of all these law enforcement professionals. Because of them, Jamaal Smith will be held accountable for his cowardly and evil acts.” -Grady Judd, Sheriff
25-year-old Jamaal Smith, the third suspect in the January 6, 2016, triple homicide which occurred on East Magnolia Street in Lakeland, has beenarrested in Miami. Smith was arrested during the evening hours of Thursday, February 11, 2016. He is charged with three counts of First Degree Murder, Attempted First Degree Murder, Armed Robbery, Armed Burglary with a Battery, Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, and Tampering with Physical Evidence in a Capital Proceeding. Smith’s criminal arrest history includes one previous felony arrest, seven misdemeanor arrest charges, two unknown level charges, and one failure to appear.
According to the US Marshals’ FRFTF, at approximately 11:00 pm, on Thursday, February 11, 2016, members of the U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force in Miami, task force detectives from the City of Miami Police Department, a Polk County Sheriff’s detective, and task force detectives and uniformed officers from the City of North Miami Police Department, located Smith at an apartment building located at 13155 NE 6th Avenue in North Miami.
Through their Miami investigation, FRFTF investigators learned Smith was in the company of two other people, one of which was aiding him. These two suspects were also arrested. They are:
24-year-old Tobias Mack, 13155 NE 6th Avenue, North Miami. Mack had an outstanding narcotics warrant and was taken into custody without incident.
23-year-old Dorothy Collier, 13155 6th Avenue, #5, North Miami. Collier is Smith’s girlfriend. Collier was charged with Accessory after the Fact to First Degree Murder.
As previously reported, two other suspects have been arrested in connection to this investigation in January 2016. Those suspects are:
35-year-old Andrew Joseph, DOB 08/04/1980, 498 NW 165th Street Road, Miami. Joseph was charged with First Degree Murder (three counts), Attempted First Degree Murder, Accessory After the Fact of Capital Felony, Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, and Tampering in Felony Life Capital Proceeding.
Also arrested was 26-year-old Jonathan Alcegaire, DOB 01/30/1989, 220 NE 44th Street Miami. Alcegaire is charged with First Degree Murder (3 counts), Attempted First Degree Murder, Armed Burglary with Battery, Possession of Ammunition by a Convicted Felon, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, and Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder.
The triple murder and attempted murder occurred at approximately 6:45 am on Wednesday, January 06, 2016. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a call advising there had been a shooting at the East Magnolia Drive residence, and when patrol deputies arrived they located three deceased victims; one Hispanic female, one white female, and one black male. A fourth victim, a Hispanic male who had been shot in the face, was transported to an area hospital.
18-year-old Felix Campos was the sole survivor of the attack. The murder victims were identified as 24-year-old David Washington, 31-year-old Eneida Branch, and 23-year-old Angelica Guadalupe Castro.
The investigation is ongoing.
** The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has a detective assigned to the United States Marshals Service Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force – Tampa Division who worked with the Miami Division during this effort.
The US Marshals FRFTF – Miami Division is supported by the Miami Dade Police Department, City of Miami Police Department, City of Miami Gardens Police Department, City of Hialeah Police Department, City of North Miami Police Department, City of Aventura Police Department, City of Miami Beach Police Department, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In 2014, the United States Marshals Service Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force – Miami Division arrested 711 fugitives for crimes including but not limited to Homicide, Weapon Offenses, Sex Offenses, Assaults, and Robberies.
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Deputies Conducting Fatal Crash Investigation
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Deputies Conducting Fatal Crash Investigation
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At approximately 4:20 pm, on Sunday, February 14, 2016, a black, 2012, Yamaha motorcycle, operated by 43-year-old Anthony Craig Cook of Seffner, was westbound on State Road 60 approaching Coronet Road in Mulberry.
The motorcycle was in the inside (left) lane and traveling at, what is estimated to be, highway speeds. At the same time, a tan, 2004 Ford Explorer, being driven by 23-year-old Lucia Flores-Rubio of Plant City, exited from Coronet Road, located on the north side of SR 60, in an attempt to turn left onto SR 60.
Flores-Rubio pulled into Cook’s path causing the Yamaha to strike the Explorer on the left side, just behind the driver’s door.
The Explorer was re-directed 25 feet to the west and rotated ninety degrees counter clockwise, coming to rest partially in the median and inside lane of travel. The motorcycle came to rest in the inside lane near the point of collision.
Emergency medical units responded to the scene and declared Cook, deceased. Flores-Rubio, was transported to Lakeland Regional Health with minor injuries.
Cook was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Airbags did not deploy in the Explorer and it does not appear as if Flores-Rubio was wearing a seat belt.
Impairment and excessive speed do not appear to be factors in this crash.
It was learned Flores-Rubio is not a U.S. citizen and did not have a valid driver license. After being treated and released from Lakeland Regional Health for minor injuries, Flores-Rubio was charged with Driving with No Valid Driver’s License Involving a Crash Death. She was transported to the County Jail and Booked without incident.
State Road 60 was reduced to one direction of travel in the eastbound lanes for approximately four hours.
The investigation is ongoing.
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