Lakeland Man Dies After Suspected Consumption of Methamphetamine

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February 28, 2019

Lakeland Man Dies After Suspected Consumption of Methamphetamine

Early Tuesday morning February 26 at about 1:59 a.m. deputies responded to a residence on Beulah Church Road regarding a boyfriend causing a disturbance. A woman reported that her boyfriend, Matthew Egan, was driving up and down the road and wouldn’t leave her alone. A deputy located 27-year-old Matthew Egan sitting in his Chevy truck near the incident location. Egan told the deputy he was in the area checking on his girlfriend.

Egan also said that he was currently on probation for burglary and assault and that he was out past his curfew. The deputy confirmed that he was in violation of his probation conditions. A search of Egan’s vehicle resulted in the location of a clear plastic baggie containing a white residue and multiple clear rocks on the floorboard. The residue and rocks would later test presumptive positive for Methamphetamine.

During the interaction with Mr. Egan, he complained of an increased heart rate and anxiety. Deputies called for EMS-they responded to assess his condition and then transported him to LRHMC for treatment. Egan had a blood screen at the hospital that had a positive result for methamphetamine. It is believed that Mr. Egan consumed an unknown amount of Methamphetamine prior to being detained by the deputy. Egan’s condition deteriorated in the hospital, and he was placed on life support. On Wednesday, February 27, Mr. Egan’s family made the decision to remove him from life support. He was taken off of life support and was declared deceased at 3:18 p.m. Wednesday.

There was no physical confrontation or use of force with Mr. Egan during his interaction with deputies. He was compliant and did not resist PCSO members.

It is standard PCSO policy for four separate mandated, independent investigations to be conducted when a person dies in the process of or after being detained, transported by, or being held in custody by Sheriff’s deputies or while in a detention facility. The PCSO Administrative Investigations Section is conducting an internal review. The PCSO Bureau of Criminal Investigations is conducting the death investigation. The Polk County Medical Examiner conducts the autopsy to determine the manner and cause of death. All of the investigative findings will be forwarded to the State Attorney’s Office for their investigation.

Mr. Egan would have faced charges of:

Possession of methamphetamine (F-3)
Possession of drug paraphernalia (M-1)
Violation of probation (M-2)

Eagan’s criminal history includes the following:

11/13/2006 – Pasco CSO

Burglary with Assault or Battery

Arson – Dwelling Building People Present

Arson – Resulting in Injury to Another

03/14/2007 – Pasco CSO

Grand Theft

Armed Trespass

Possession of Marijuana

06/14/2007 – Pasco CSO

Operate M/Vehicle w/o Valid DL

08/14/2007 – Pasco CSO

Grand Theft

01/09/2008 – Pasco CSO

Operate M/Vehicle w/o Valid DL

06/12/2011 – LPD

Aggravated Stalking

Violation of Injunction for Protection

Criminal Mischief

Cyber Stalking

Burglary w/Assault or Battery

Battery

Violation of Injunction for Protection

“Methamphetamine is a catastrophically dangerous drug. This is certainly a sad reminder of the dangers of methamphetamine use. Our sympathies and condolences are with the friends and families of those who die as a result of drug overdoses. If you or someone you know is addicted to drugs, please get help. There is no good outcome for those who repeatedly abuse drugs or alcohol.” -Grady Judd, Sheriff

Lake Wales Couple Arrested For Possession of Child Pornography And Methamphetamine

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Lake Wales Couple Arrested For Possession of Child Pornography And Methamphetamine

PCSO Press Release:

On Wednesday, February 27, 2019, detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a couple from Lake Wales after discovering that they possessed child pornography. Arrested were 29-year-old Jesse Butler and 30-year-old Katie Butler, of 511 High Street, Lake Wales.

The investigation began after detectives received a tip from NCMEC (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) that a video containing child pornography was uploaded and sent by Jesse Butler via Facebook Messenger, and sent to Katie Butler on December 23, 2018.

Detectives executed a search warrant at the couple’s home Thursday. During an examination of their electronic devices, over 40 images and videos depicting child pornography were found on Katie’s cell phone. The images and videos consisted of male and female children between the approximate ages of 2 and 12 years.

During the search, detectives also found drug paraphernalia and baggies containing methamphetamine residue throughout the residence.

“At this time, the identities of the children in the images is unknown. Our detectives will continue their work to determine if there are any more images, and if any of the victims are local” – Grady Judd, Sheriff

Katie Butler has been charged with 40 counts of Possess/Control/View Child Pornography (F2), Possession of Controlled Substance (F3), and Possession of Paraphernalia (M1).

Jess Butler has been charged with Possess/Control/View Child Pornography (F2), Transmission of Child Pornography via Electronic Device (F3), Possession of Controlled Substance (F3), and Possession of Paraphernalia (M1).

The couple had access to small children, but at this time in the investigation, there is no indication that any of those children were involved with the child pornography. The investigation is ongoing.

The Butlers were transported to the Polk County Jail.

UPDATE: Accident 27 and Patterson Rd Haines City This Morning

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February 28, 2019

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UPDATE: Accident 27 and Patterson Rd Haines City This Morning

All lanes on U.S. 27 and Patterson Road are back open after a crash involving three vehicles – two semis and a 1999 Subaru – that took place about 5:24 a.m. Thursday morning.

The driver of the Subaru, Irving Rundle, 70, of Haines City, was transported with a head injury, which is not considered serious. He is at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center in stable condition.

Rundle was cited for failure to yield the right of way.

ORIGINAL ALERT FROM HAINES CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

One person has been transported to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center after a three-vehicle accident that took place before 5:30 a.m. on Thursday morning.

The accident involved two trucks, including a tanker and one car, a green Subaru Legacy, at the intersection of U.S. 27 and Patterson Road. There were no leaks coming from the tanker truck.

Two northbound lanes of U.S. 27 are currently shut down. The westbound lane of Patterson Road is shut down.

Updates will be available as they come in.

Six Charged With Selling/Possessing Heroin & Crack Cocaine Near Winter Haven

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February 27, 2019

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Six Charged With Selling/Possessing Heroin & Crack Cocaine Near Winter Haven

Undercover Polk County Sheriff’s Office narcotics detectives made six arrests and served search warrants Tuesday, February 26 in the Inwood area of unincorporated Winter Haven. The arrests and search warrants are based on undercover purchases of illegal drugs made by a detective in January.

On 01/16/2019, a PCSO detective was working in an undercover capacity in the area of Ave M NW and 37th St NW near Winter Haven when 38-year-old Parise Henry offered to sell the detective heroin. The detective returned later and made contact with Parise Henry and agreed to purchase the heroin for $40.00. The detective gave Henry $40.00 cash and Henry then walked back to a trailer on 1299 37th St NW, Winter Haven, (northwest corner of the property). There are two trailers on the property located on the southwest corner of 37th St NW and Ave M NW, one on the south side of the property and one on the northwest corner of the property.

The detective saw Henry go the trailer and talk with a woman, later identified as 59-year-old Gwendolyn Denson. The detective could see both through the open door of the trailer. The detective saw Henry give Denson the money. The detective then observed Denson counting four items and give them to Henry. Henry then returned to the detective and gave him four heroin bags. All four bags later tested positive for heroin.

The drug transaction occurred within 1,000 feet of a church located at 3707 Ave. M NW, Winter Haven, Florida (The Church of God The Bibleway).

On 01/24/2019, the same undercover detective returned to the area (the trailer on the northwest corner of 1299 37th St NW) to purchase heroin. The detective asked Gwendolyn Denson for $40.00 worth of heroin. The detective paid Denson $40.00 and she then provided the detective 4 baggies that contained a brown substance that later tested positive for heroin. The detective then asked if she had any crack cocaine. She said that she did not, but that she knew someone who did and would have to call to get it.

While the detective was still at the residence a man, later identified as 24-year-old Dominque Rogers, arrived. Denson told the detective that he was the one who had the crack. The detective then asked Dominque Rogers for some crack cocaine. Dominque Rogers entered into a back room in the residence and came back within a matter of a few seconds and gave the detective the crack cocaine in exchange for $20. The substance later tested positive for cocaine.

These drug transactions also occurred within 1,000 feet of The Church of God The Bibleway.

Deputies served search warrants Tuesday, February 26 at 1299 37th Street NW, Winter Haven (at both trailers on the property) and at 1118 40th St NW in Winter Haven.

When deputies took Ms. Denson into custody at her residence today they found 14 bags of heroin in her room-she told deputies the heroin was hers and that she sold heroin to make extra money. Deputies also arrested Dominique Rogers at the residence-there were five bags of heroin in his room. He told detectives he was already on probation for heroin possession. He was additionally charged for probation violation.

Others were arrested while deputies served warrants at the various residences. Six grams of heroin (60 individual portions) and $4,855.00 in US currency were located in the residence located at 1118 40th St NW, Winter Haven.

“We received numerous tips on drug activity occurring in this neighborhood, and our detectives did a wonderful job on this. There are a lot of families in this area, as well as a church, and they don’t want this going on around them. We encourage people to continue providing us with tips regarding illegal drug activity in their neighborhood, so we can do our part to maintain safe communities.” – Grady Judd, Sheriff.

Arrested Tuesday are:

Dominique Rashad Rogers, 1299 ½ 37th St. NW, Winter Haven, age 24.
Possession of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a church (F1)
Possession of drug paraphernalia (M1; two counts)
Sale of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a church (F1)
Maintaining a structure to sell drugs (F2)
Possession of heroin (F3)
Violation of probation (M2)

Parise Franco Henry, 1241 35th St. NW, Winter Haven, age 38.
Possession of heroin within 1,000 feet of a church (F1)
Possession of drug paraphernalia (M1)
Sale of heroin within 1,000 feet of a church (F1)
Conspiracy to sell heroin (F3)

Gwendolyn Denson, 1299 37th St. NW, Winter Haven, age 59.
Possession of heroin with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a church (F1; 2 counts)
Possession of drug paraphernalia (M1; 2 counts)
Maintaining a structure to sell drugs (F2; 2 counts)

Kelly Caroline Kent, 1118 40th St. NW, Winter Haven, age 27.
Manufacturing cocaine (F2) (Cooking cocaine to make crack cocaine)
Possession of cocaine (F3)
Possession of heroin (F3)
Possession of drug paraphernalia (M1)
Possession of ammunition by a convicted felon (F3)

Rogers Gibbons, 1118 40th Street NW, Winter Haven, age 59.
Manufacturing cocaine (F2) (Cooking cocaine to make crack cocaine)
Possession of cocaine (F3)
Possession of heroin (F3)
Possession of drug paraphernalia M1)
Possession of ammunition by a convicted felon (F2)

Leonard Johnson, 1118 40th Street NW, Winter Haven, age 66
Possession of cocaine (F3)
Possession of heroin (F3)
Possession of drug paraphernalia (M1)

As a result of the investigation, deputies are looking for, and have an outstanding warrant for:
65-year-old Donelle Turner “A.K.A Jim.” He lives at 1299 37th St NW, Winter Haven, and he is believed to be evading law enforcement. He is wanted for: Trafficking in heroin, maintaining a structure to sell drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

If anyone has information regarding the location of Mr. Turner, or more information about those involved in selling heroin or crack cocaine in the Inwood area, and they wish to remain anonymous, please contact Heartland Crime Stoppers – call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on “Submit A Tip,” or download the free “P3tips” app on your smartphone or tablet. Those who submit tips will always remain anonymous and they will be eligible for a cash reward if the information provided leads to an arrest.

Help Identify Vehicle Burglary Suspects Winter Haven

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February 27, 2019

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Help Identify Vehicle Burglary Suspects Winter Haven

Do you recognize either of these guys?

The victim’s vehicle was burglarized on Ave. L NW and a wallet was taken. A work check was cashed and they attempted to use the victim’s credit card two times.

If you recognize either of them, call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Callers are guranteed anonymity and could be eleigible for a CASH reward.

Lake Wales Little League Opening Weekend

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February 27, 2019

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Lake Wales Little League Opening Weekend

By Allison Williams

Saturday was opening day for the Lake Wales Little League teams. With the sun shining, it was a beautiful, February morning to kick off the little league season.

Pat Henry, Vice President of Baseball is very involved with the league. Lake Wales Little League has been operating for 65 years and he shared that this year, there are approximately 50 teams and 600 players.

Team divisions:

Challenger division
T-ball division
Coach pitch division
Pitching machine division
Major division
Minor division
Senior division
Softball division

The games take place next to Lake Wailes at 300 N Lakeshore Blvd in Lake Wales. There is a softball complex along with four baseball fields and a league is designated to each field. T-ball, coach pitch and challenger divisions play on Saturdays at each of the fields. Everybody else plays Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings at the baseball and softball fields.

Saturday games start at Barranco Field around 9:00 a.m. Barranco Field was named after Barranco Clinic in Lake Wales years ago. Weeknight games begin at 6:00 p.m.

Throughout the day, there were more than 50 raffle baskets set up. Tickets were $1 and people placed their tickets into whichever basket drawing they wanted to win. There were prizes for all ages. Prizes ranged from cash and lottery tickets to a Lowes outdoor furniture set to Fortnite prizes and much more. Each team donated a raffle basket. For some, parents chipped in to fill baskets, while others received donations from local businesses. Henry said this year they raised $6,000 with the raffle giveaways.

The money raised will go toward operation of the league. Lake Wales Little League relies on volunteers, donations and concessions to run.

“We have few volunteers doing a lot of time and a lot of effort,” Henry said. “We are always looking for volunteers. We want to help raise these kids to become better community members.”

To get in touch with Lake Wales Little League, they ask that you send them a message on Facebook with questions, concerns or to get involved.

“We are completely driven on volunteers,” Henry said. “The Board is all volunteers and coaches are volunteering a lot of their time. Little League is actually the largest children’s youth sports activity in the whole world.”

Current Board: Jim Maggard	President
Stephanie Witt	Secretary
Scott Blackburn	Treasurer
Michelle Maggard	VP Operations
Nick Mundy	VP T-ball / Coach Pitch
Pat Henry	VP Mini / Senior Baseball
Maya Torres	VP Minor / Major Baseball
Cristy Land	VP Mini / Major Softball
Alicia Bird	VP Minor / Senior Softball
Mike Heibel	VP Challenger Baseball
Ricky Britt	Safety Officer
Sam Baerhold	Equipment Manager
Robert Fletcher	Board Member

Lake Wales Art Festival Brings Out Local Artists For 48th Year

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February 27, 2019

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Lake Wales Art Festival Brings Out Local Artists For 48th Year

by James Coulter

Looking at the oil paintings of landscapes by Jeff Ripple, an artist from Micanopy, Florida, one would almost be forgiven for mistaking them for photographs. Each of the portraits contain plenty of painstaking attention to detail, especially with the lighting.

Ripple has been painting for the past 10 years. Prior to that, he was a photographer of large format photographs. Having previously worked in photography allowed him to better view the finer details of the world through the lens of photography, which all the more improves the photorealism of his landscapes.

Even back when he was attending art school, he used to study the paintings by the Hudson School of painters, especially with how they utilized lighting within their work. His studies allowed him to emulate their styles in his own work, he explained.

Such attention to detail in regards to his photorealism, as well as maintaining a cohesive body of work, allowed him to win the award of Best in Show at the 48th Annual Lake Wales Art Festival last weekend.

Ripple loves to attend the event, as it allows him to experience camraderie with his fellow artists, many of whom he has befriends at the event over the years.

“I have been coming out for many years,” he said. “I have friends out here, so we have a bit of a community. The show is easy to do. My friends are here, so it is easy to make it a little bit of a vacation and hopefully earn some money and getting the show is easy to do.”

Ripple was one of 75 artists who attended this year’s event hosted along the scenic landscape of Lake Wailes Park. He was also one of several other artists who were recipients of awards as presented by judges from the Lake Wales Art Council, which hosts the event.

Marylin Rackleman, a Winter Haven artist, was one of several artists who received an Award of Excellence. Her booth featured many of her sculptures, most of which are modeled after natural Florida wildlife.

“I am a Florida native, so my artwork reflects that,” she said. “I love to use the colors and textures and the plant life and animals to some extent. I love to user the local stuff to create texture and color in my artwork.”

Rackleman has been engaged in artwork all of her life, but had recently started creating sculptures within the past ten years. Aside from being inspired by nature, she also uses her art to make somewhat political statements.

One such sculpture, “Warning Song”, features the head of a bald eagle as it lets out a loud screech, evidently upset at the many bad things happening within the country it represents, she said.

Having attended the event for several years, she enjoys being able to engage in the camraderie of other artists as well as the people who organize it, she said.

“They really know what they are doing,” she said. “The people that run it are very organized, and they make us homemade cookies.”

The annual art festival has its humble roots alongside the sidewalk of the old Publix supermarket, where less than 15 local artists attended. The event has since grown in leaps and bounds, with this year featuring 81 booths with 75 artists from the surrounding area.

This year had a special addition of a tent featuring the artwork of the judges overseeing the awards this year, thus allowing the artists attending to see how their artwork stands up to their own, explained Erica O’Neil, festival coordinator.

The venue within Lake Wailes Park not only allows the scenic landscapes to better accentuate the artwork, but also provides a convenient location where random passersby can check out the artwork on display.

“Lake Wales has always been supportive of art events,” she said. “We have been around long enough that we have a loyal following. Community members always come out, so the quality of the art that is displayed is a great draw for them.”

Aside from exposing the local community to great art, the annual event also provides a great opportunity for local artists to view the art of their colleauges and to come together in shared camraderie.

“The people, walking around, as I have been doing all weekend, everyone is thrilled to be here,” she said. “The friendliness to the artists and visitors, it is a pleasant experience, there is a camraderie of the artists and the volunteers so it is a great weekend to enjoy the art and fellowship with the community.”

Opa! Winter Haven Greek Festival Celebrates 32nd Year

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February 27, 2019

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Opa! Winter Haven Greek Festival Celebrates 32nd Year

by James Coulter

Have you ever eaten loukoumades? Worn a foustanella? Danced the kalamatianos? Unless your family has Mediterranean heritage, most likely, it’s all Greek to you.

Last weekend, the annual Winter Haven Greek Festival offered the opportunity for local residents of Greek heritage to celebrate their cultural traditions while sharing it with non-Greek residents.

The annual event was hosted at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Winter Haven. Outside, guests could peruse local vendors, listen to live entertainment, and allow their children to play within the bounce house. Inside, they could enjoy traditional Greek cuisine, peruse Greek grocery items and other merchandise, and enjoy performances of traditional music and dance.

For lunch, guests could enjoy a buffet of traditional Greek cuisine including baked pasta (pastitsio), spinach pie (spanakopita), and eggplant-potato shepherd’s pie (moussaka). They could also purchase several Greek baked goods like baklava and loukoumades, the latter of which is baked dough topped with honey, powdered sugar, and nuts.

Also available for purchase within a special “grocery store” setting were several Greek grocery products including grape leaves, Kalamata olives, and gigante beans, many of which are rare and only available in special novelty stores.

For entertainment, many young elementary-school aged students from the church’s Greek school performed traditional Greek song and dance numbers while dressed in traditional Greek garments.

Vicki Orfan, a church member for the past ten years, has been attending and volunteering for the Greek festival during that time. Often she can be seen at the food line serving traditional Greek delicacies, her favorite being pastitsio.

Aside from serving good food, she enjoys being able to watch the children celebrate their heritage through song and dance. Orfan is willing to do anything to help out the celebration, even if it’s simply washing the dishes.

As someone who helps serve the food, she appreciates the different kinds of Greek cuisine served, from gyros, lamb shank, and even rare delicacies such as octopus, calamari, and flaming cheese.

“There is so much to choose from, especially from the bakery, which is out of the world fantastic,” she said. “It is wonderful to see our community come out for a festive occasion.”

The Greek festival has been hosted for the past 32 years, allowing local residents of Greek heritage to celebrate their culture with others within the community.

Originally, the event had been hosted at the Nora Mayo Hall, but had since grown and moved to various venues such as the Orange Dome and its current home at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, explained Dana Lindberg.

Lindberg himself has been with the event since the beginning. He appreciates how the annual event has grown in size, which is a testament to the cooperation within the local Greek community, as well as how the local community has embraced their culture, he said.

“I love the camraderie by far,” he said. “So many people here are dear friends.”

Father James Rouskais has served as the priest of the church for the past three years, and has overseen the festival during that time. He was originally retired after 48 years, but after relocating to the church, there was a vacancy for a priest which he has since taken, he explained.

“We do this each year,” he said of the festival. “Many of the Greek Orthodox churches do this to share their heritage. So it is an opportunity to share, and an opportunity for our parishioners to work together.”

Being able to put on a large event such as this requires a lot of preparation, which the church congregation is more than willing to provide, he said. With the event being well-received by the community, it continues to grow bigger and better each year.

Not only has the annual event proven popular among the local Greek community, which remains vibrant within Winter Haven, Bartow, and Lakeland, but also with the local community as a whole.

“The people of the area know about us and they look forward to this,” he said. “We get many telephone calls, even before we start advertising, asking ‘when is the festival?’ So it is something the community looks forward to.”

Kiwanis Club Hosts Annual Pancake Day and Auction

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February 26, 2019

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Kiwanis Club Hosts Annual Pancake Day and Auction

By Allison Williams

The Kiwanis Club in Lake Wales hosted its 43^rd annual pancake day and auction at Holy Spirit Catholic Church over the weekend. Pancakes and sausages were courtesy of IHOP. Thanks to the Platinum sponsors Kenny and Ruth Welch of Century 21 and other volunteers, there were plenty of other activities going on due to all the help.

Roughly 50 seventh and eighth graders from the National Junior Honor Society at Bok Academy volunteered their time to help run the event.

Other activities that took place during the pancake breakfast included:

20-family garage sale- Anything not sold was taken to the Care Center.
Silent auction
Raffles

Admission was $5 in advance or $6 at the door and the funds raised throughout the event will go toward benefiting area children.

A live auction took place where guests had the opportunity to win lots of prizes, ranging from weekend trips to theme park tickets to zoo admissions.

Larry Tonjes, President and Pancake Day Chairman, explained that the money goes back to Lake Wales, anywhere that children are involved, i.e., schools, Little Theatre, Library, Care Center, camps, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Little League, soccer, etc.

This year, Kiwanis Club served around 1,000 people at the event and raised around $10,000.

“We are always looking for members and people interested in serving the youth of our community,” Tonjes said.

To contact Kiwanis Club, call or email Larry at 863-632-2397 or [email protected].

The Lake Wales Kiwanis Club members meet twice a month.

Winter Haven Man In Custody After He Fought with a K-9 Officer and Partner

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February 26, 2019

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Winter Haven Man In Custody After He Fought with a K-9 Officer and Partner

A Winter Haven man was taken into custody after he fought with a K-9 Officer while punching and attempting to choke his K-9 partner.

On 2-25-19 at approximately 5:50 p.m., Winter Haven Police officers responded to 1908 3rd St NW in Winter Haven where a known subject with multiple outstanding felony warrants was reportedly staying. Officers arrived, including K-9 Officer Garcia and his partner Logan.

Officer Garcia and his partner were in the alleyway directly behind the residence and officers in the front of the home advised they were with 21 year-old Jamal Williams (DOB 11-12-97, 1908 3rd St NW, Winter Haven). While Officer Garcia and Logan were standing by in the rear of the residence, Williams bounded over a fence behind the residence. Officer Garcia gave verbal commands for Williams to stop running or he would deploy the dog.

Williams put his hands up and started backing away; appearing as thought he was ready to run again.

Williams continued to walk backwards and Officer Garcia took him to the ground and attempted to get him to place his hands behind his back. Williams refused and continue to struggle with Officer Garcia.

By instinct, K-9 Logan approached and attempted to encourage Williams to obey the commands of Officer Garcia. However, Williams punched K-9 Logan several times and then grabbed Logan by the neck in an attempt to choke him.

Williams continued to disregard verbal commands from Officer Garcia to stop punching the dog, therefore Officer Garcia punched Williams on the left side of his face and Logan engaged Williams on his right forearm. Once Officer Garcia gained control of Williams, Logan was removed.

Officer Garcia and K-9 Logan did not need medical attention and Williams received minor injuries due to the bite. He was treated and booked into the Polk county Jail on one count each of Striking/Injuring a Police Dog and Resisting an Officer W/O Violence.

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