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Burglary Business – Firearms Stolen on East Main Street in Bartow

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Burglary Business – Firearms Stolen on East Main Street in Bartow
Burglary Business – Firearms Stolen
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On 02/12/2017 at approximately 0100 hours, (4) four subjects forcibly entered the Bartow Jewelry & Pawn located at 425 East Main Street in Bartow. After breaking in through the front door, the unidentified subjects began taking possession of firearms on display inside the store. After obtaining a number of long guns and several handguns, the subjects exited the store and fled from the area on foot.
Detectives are working to identify those involved. Still images from the surveillance video are included.
 
The Bartow Police Department is seeking assistance to identify the suspects involved. Any person with information regarding this event is asked to contact the Bartow Police Department at 863-534-5040 or to remain anonymous and become eligible for a cash reward call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-Tips.

Kelly Educational Staffing Career Fair February 22nd

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Kelly Educational Staffing Career Fair February 22nd

Kelly Educational Staffing will be having a job fair for substitute teachers and paraprofessionals at the Haines City Library Wednesday, February 22. If you are interested, stop by the Haines City Library to see how you can become a substitute teacher or paraprofessional at Haines City schools.

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Sorensen Schade Chevrolet Becomes McGuire Chevrolet

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Sorensen Schade Chevrolet Becomes McGuire Chevrolet

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After 41 years of servicing the Lake Wales Community Sorensen Schade Chevrolet has been aquired by McGuire Chevrolet.  In commentating on the sale Mr. Sorensen said “I am excited for this next chapter in my life as well as for the business.”  Mr. Stephen Schade, who will continue to advise and consult with McGuire Chevrolet said “I am delighted to see something we have worked so hard on be passed on to such a capable family group.”  Sean McGuire said “We are honored to have been selected by Mr. Sorensen and Mr. Schade to carry on their tradition of outstanding customer service and community outreach.  Along with McGuire Kia we look forward to being a part of the community through our monthly McGuire Difference Awards.”

The McGuire Difference Award recognizes 501c3 Community Organizations that make a difference in Polk County with a $3,000 award every month.  So far they have recognized organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Early Learning Coalition, and Family Literacy Coalition.

McGuire Chevrolet is a branch of the McGuire Kia family and the Dyer Family Group.

 

Burglary Suspect Arrested in Lakeland

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Burglary Suspect Arrested in Lakeland

Burglary Suspect Arrested

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On February 13, at 6:57 p.m., the Lakeland Police Department responded to Boger Blvd in reference to a burglary. The victim reported coming home to find his house had been broken into and items were missing. In the distance down the road, he spotted someone walking away with two duffel bags and reported this to the police.

Officers responded into the area and located the suspect on Young Place carrying a large number of items. He was stopped and it was discovered that items he had in his possession had been taken from the victim’s residence.

The suspect was recently released from jail and has an extensive criminal history. The suspect was interviewed by the detectives and admitted to burglary. The suspect was identified as Branden Marbury, 33 years old. He was charged with Burglary, Grand Theft and Violation of Probation.

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Help Lake Wales Police Identify These Two Theft Suspects

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Help Lake Wales Police Identify These Two Theft Suspects

Police Need Two Theft Suspects Identified

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The Lake Wales Police Department is investigating a Retail Theft which occurred at Kohl’s, located at 2803 Ridge Way. Kohl’s Loss Prevention reported on January 27, 2017 at approximately 9:16pm the two suspects in this picture entered Kohl’s, concealed $226.00 worth of shoes and boys clothing, and then left the store without paying for the property. The suspects entered the black car in this photograph and left the area.

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Anyone who knows the identity of these suspects is asked to contact Officer Dan Harmon at (863) 678-4223 extension 528, Crime Analyst Kim Fairbanks at (863) 678-4223 extension 238, or Heartland Crime Stopper at (800) 226-8477.

US Highway 98 Crash Update

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US Highway 98 Crash Update

US Highway 98 Crash Update:

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Today, 02/13/2017, at approximately 2:10 p.m., Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a crash on US 98 near Ernest Smith Blvd., Bartow. The Bartow Fire Department, Polk County Medic Units, Bartow Police, and Southwest District Patrol responded to the scene. Upon arrival Fire and Medic units declared the victim, 80-year-old Ralph Hightower of Lakeland deceased of apparent blunt force trauma. The passenger, 57-year-old Glenn Hamilton of Lakeland, received minor injuries and was transported to Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was treated for bruises/abrasions and released.

Physical evidence and witness statements indicate that a 2000 White Ford F150 Pick-up truck, was southbound on US 98 in the inside (left) lane. For unknown reasons at this time the driver, Ralph Hightower, drove off the roadway into the median. He overcorrected back toward the roadway, then back again toward the median. Mr. Hightower lost control at that point and the truck began to rotate counter-clockwise across the median. As it reached the center area of the median, the truck began to roll sideways at least once. Vehicle 1 came to final rest right side up and facing east. It was in the middle of the roadway blocking all three northbound lanes.

Both occupants were seat belted at the time of the crash. Impairment, excessive speed, and driver distraction are not suspected. Northbound US 98 was closed at the scene of the crash for approximately 3 hours. The southbound lanes were converted for traffic in both directions by the Florida Department of Transportation for the duration of the investigation.

Lake Wales Thieves Stealing Security Camera’s Caught On Security Camera

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Lake Wales Thieves Stealing Security Camera’s Caught On Security Camera

Update February 16, 2017
Camera Thieves Have Been Identified & One Arrested – Police Seeking Joseph Romine

Shortly after the original media release and photographs of the theft suspects were distributed someone contacted Heartland Crime Stoppers providing information on both suspects. As a result of the Crime Stoppers tip Detective Metz received the suspects were identified as Beau Pike and Joseph Romine, both are Lake Wales residents. Pike was arrested on February 16 and he was booked into the Polk County Jail for Grand Theft. Detective Metz obtained an arrest warrant for Grand Theft on Romine and at this point he has not been able to locate him.

“We are thankful to the media for getting important information out to the public and we are thankful to the public for working so well with us by providing tips which help solve crimes”. – Schulze

Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Joseph Romine is asked to contact Detective Metz at (863) 678-4223 extension 265 or Heartland Crime Stoppers at (800) 226-8477.
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Lake Wales, Florida – On February 11, 2017 at approximately 8:30pm Wal-Mart Loss Prevention witnessed these two suspect select two Arlo HD Security Camera Systems, valued at $169.99 each, from the Electronics Department. The suspects then carried the camera systems to the Hardware Department where they removed the security devices from the packaging. The suspects then exited Wal-Mart, located at 2000 SR60 E, with the property and did not make an attempt to pay. The Loss Prevention Officer attempted to stop the suspects but they entered this silver SUV and fled the area.

Anyone with who knows the identity of these suspects is asked to contact Detective Ben Metz at (863) 678-4223 extension 265 or Heartland Crime Stoppers at (800) 226-8477.

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Winter Haven Police Department Looking Man In Photo

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Winter Haven Police Department Looking Man In Photo

Do you recognize this guy?

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On Feb 8, the man in these photos entered the Coin Laundry located at 1414 1st St N in Winter Haven. He attempted to break into the coin machine and when that failed, he kicked in a locked door that led to the area behind the dryers.
He then used a fire extinguisher to bash in the coin box of a dryer.

Anyone who recognizes this man as asked to contact Detective Mike Roe at 863-291-5620

One Month Away From WHPD 5K/1mile Walk For Special Olympics Florida

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One Month Away From WHPD 5K/1mile Walk For Special Olympics Florida

We are a month away from the WHPD 5k/1 mile walk for Special Olympics Florida. Register now to support the cause.

Thanks to our amazing Title Sponsors: Everett Whitehead & Son, Inc., Tucker Paving, Inc., and our newest Title Sponsor – Florida Caribbean Distillers.

Check out the “Chest of Cheer” donated by Florida Caribbean Distillers. One lucky participant (age appropriate) will win it!

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Register here:

https://www.athlinks.com/event/4th-annual-winter-haven-police-department-5k-108572

March for Marrow Walk Auburndale Saturday, February 18, 2017

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March for Marrow Walk Auburndale Saturday, February 18, 2017

March for Marrow Walk Auburndale

Saturday, February 18, 2017

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Lake Myrtle Sports Complex
2701 Lake Myrtle Park Rd.
Auburndale, FL 33823

It will be a day of family fun for such an important cause!

March for Marrow is a powerful, uplifting walk promoting community awareness about bone marrow failure diseases and raising essential funds for patient programs and services provided by the AA•MDS International Foundation.

https://friendraising.donorpro.com/campaigns/360

 

 

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