Polk County, Florida – According to the Florida Highway Patrol a pursuit early Friday evening ended in an arrest. According to the FHP a 28 Yr Old Tampa man is behind bars after trying to elude troopers on Interstate 4. The man was taken into custody for multiple felonies, involving weapons charges. He also has several warrants from surrounding counties.
Currently additional details are not available, but we will update this article as more information is released.
Winter Haven Fire Department:
Rainy Rescue!!
Look close at the first picture and you’ll see a tiny kitten stuck between 2 concrete pillars on Cypress Gardens Blvd near Hope Presbyterian. Callers saw the kitten run across busy CGB and fall into the crack. Winter Haven firefighters on Engine 531 B Shift answered the call. Using tools on the truck the kitten was saved! FF III/Paramedic Cory Hart shows off the baby after the rescue.
Another FF family has already claimed the kitty and appropriately named her Lucky! ❤️
The PCSO Traffic Unit investigated a single-vehicle traffic fatality on Patterson Road in Haines City early this morning. Preliminary information so far is as follows:
At 3:02 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2020, the PCSO Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from a man who lives in the 3100 block of Patterson Road and heard the crash occur. He found the vehicle overturned in the roadway and did not see anyone inside. When first responders arrived, they found the victim, 21-year-old Ismael Jaime Jr. of Dundee, laying in the wooded area nearby, critically injured. He was airlifted to Osceola Regional Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Based on evidence at the scene, it appears the 2013 gray Honda Accord being driven by Jaime was heading northbound on Patterson at a much higher rate of speed than the posted speed limit of 35 MPH. The car went off the east side of roadway onto the grassy shoulder and struck a wooden utility pole, then rotated and rolled several times, ejecting Jaime, who was the sole occupant. Jamie’s driver’s license was suspended in December 2019.
The roadway was closed for approximately four hours during the investigation. Excessive speed and impairment appear to be factors.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies are currently investigating a shooting which occurred early Saturday morning in Winter Haven.
According to Polk County Sheriff’s Office a male victim has been shot and is in critical condition. The shooting took place shortly after midnight. The shooting took place in the 600 block of 24th St.
At this time details are not being released as the investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made. Currently no suspect description is available.
We will update as more information is released from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Winter Haven Police Department:
** Help Locate Shontae Wynn **
35 year-old Shontae Wynn left her 6th St NW home threatening to harm herself.
She could possibly be in the area of WaWa in Winter Haven or also somewhere in Lakeland or Auburndale. Detectives want to ensure she is safe.
Anyone who knows her whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Maldonado at 863-837-0946.
Release by Winter Haven Police Department
Yeah, he’s masked up, gloved up and has a hat on. But hopefully someone will know who he is.
This guy went to Walmart (7450 Cypress Gardens Blvd) on 9-3-2020 and switched bar codes on items to the tune of $244. When asked for a receipt by the associate, it was quickly determined that his basket full of items should be more than $15.
He starts to walk back with the associate, however he turns and darts out of the door. He actually trips and falls face first just outside of the door, however manages to get back up and run to a red or burgundy Nissan Sentra. The man is reported to have a Caribbean accent.
Know who he is? Contact Det. A.J. at 863-401-2256.
City of Winter Haven Parks, Recreation & Culture:
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancelation of the 2020 Havendale Christmas Parade. Please know that the safety of the residents of Winter Haven & Auburndale was at the forefront of this difficult decision.
While Santa may not drive down Havendale Blvd, he will still be coming to town to spread holiday cheer. Thank you for understanding.
PCSO investigates a fatal crash between a motorcycle and a semi-tractor and trailer
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit responded to a fatal crash that occurred around 8:18 pm on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, between a motorcycle and a semi-tractor and trailer.
The motorcyclist, 27-year-old Nicholas Jay Masse of Bartow, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the semi-tractor and trailer, 65-year-old David Cross of Lake Wales, suffered no injuries.
The crash occurred at the intersection of US 17 and County Road 640 in Homeland.
According witness statements and the detectives’ preliminary investigation, Cross was turning at the traffic light from northbound US 17 onto westbound County Road 640 with a green turn arrow. Masse was travelling southbound on US 17 and failed to stop for the red traffic signal. Masse’s motorcycle struck the trailer of the semi-truck, which was across both sides of the southbound lanes, causing extensive damage to the motorcycle and severe trauma to Masse.
Excessive speed is a possible factor in the crash. US 17 was closed in both directions for approximately 5 hours.
This investigation is ongoing
Lakeland, Florida – A morning crash on County Line road in Polk County leaves one man dead and another charged with DUI manslaughter.
According to reports the deadly 4 car crash occurred at 10:49am near the intersection of County Line Road and McElveen Avenue.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol a pickup truck and a sport utility vehicle were traveling northbound on County Line Road, North of McElveen Avenue, adjacent to one another. A sedan was traveling northbound on County Line Road, overtook and collided with the rear of pickup and sport utility vehicle. Post-impact, the pickup was redirected across the median and into the southbound lanes of County Line Road. The pickup then entered the path of semi tractor trailer which was traveling southbound on County Line Road. The semi collided with the passenger side of the pickup. The driver of the pickup suffered fatal injuries at the scene of the crash.
FHP Troopers later arrested the driver of the sedan for DUI Manslaughter.
No further information has been released regarding this crash at this time. We will update if more information is released.
Another great event cancelled due to Coronavirus. According to a facebook post by Ridge Scenic Highway Corridor Management Entity, administered by Polk County Transportation Organization, on Monday afternoon, the annual 39 Mile Yard Sale has been cancelled.
The event deemed the biggest yard sale around would have been in it’s 12th year.
Here is the exact post from the RSHCME:
“As many of our locations have decided not to participate in the Yard Sale this year the decision was officially made by the board today to cancel the 39-mile Yard Sale this year.
Hopefully things will be better next year and we can have our event on November 6, 2021″
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