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Police Need Help Identifying Man Who Committed Lewd Act in Winter Haven

Police Need Help Identifying Man Who Committed Lewd Act


On 7-4-17, the below pictured suspect committed a lewd act in the hallway leading towards the restroom at JoAnn’s Fabric, 152 3rd St SW in front of a customer.
He exposed himself while making obscene gestures with his hands towards the customer. He immediately left the store and headed towards the parking lot possibly entering a light-colored vehicle.
Anyone with information on his identity is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a CASH reward.

Winter Haven Officers Have Successful Narcan Deployment Only One Week After Receiving Units To Carry

Winter Haven Officers Have Successful Narcan Deployment Only One Week After Receiving Units To Carry

On Saturday, 8-5-17 at approximately 12:45 p.m., officers were called to the parking lot of St. Joseph’s Church (Winter Haven) because a woman was found slumped over inside of a running minivan with two small children in the backseat. Thirty-one year-old Christina Assad, her mother and 2 small children had gone to the church to pick up some clothes.

Assad’s mother, 51 year-old Heather Assad, went inside of the church leaving Christina and the children in the running vehicle with the air conditioner on. A few minutes later, when Heather returned to the van, she found Christina slumped over in the passenger seat. All of the doors were locked and the windows were rolled up.  The children were still buckled in their car seats and did not appear to be in distress.

The driver’s side window was broken in order to open the door and when Christina was pulled out of the vehicle, a used syringe, silver spoon and a lighter were located on the floorboard where Christina had been sitting. As she was laid on the ground, the Officer Avery deployed his department-issued nasal Narcan spray. Ultimately, emergency medical personnel arrived and transported Christina to Winter Haven Hospital for treatment.

“Being first on scene allowed the swift deployment of Narcan by our officer,” said Chief Charlie Bird. “Hopefully she will get the help she needs to prevent this from happening to her again.”

** Original Release Of Department Issuing Narcan To All Officers **
All Winter Haven patrol officers on the road will be carrying a 4mg unit of Narcan (Naloxone HCI) Nasal Spray on their person beginning this week (Aug. 3, 2017). The Department recently implemented the policy for individual officers to carry Narcan as the epidemic of opioid use and exposure to officers continues to increase across the Country.
All members of the rank Lieutenant and lower will have a 4mg unit with them as they routinely face situations that could result in a potentially deadly exposure of an opioid or an encounter with a citizen needing the powerful drug to counter an opioid overdose. Additional units are located inside of the agency in booking and Property and Evidence. Agency members as well as volunteers who assist with Property and Evidence duties recently completed training to administer the dose should a situation warrant.
“Our officers are oftentimes the first ones on scene and having the ability to administer to an overdose victim prior to EMS personnel could be the difference between life and death,” said Chief Charlie Bird. “Equally, our officers responding to calls involving narcotics have an increased probability of being inadvertently exposed to a deadly opioid and having the Narcan immediately available to administer is invaluable for the lives of our members.”
Through forfeiture funds, the Department spent $6,000 to purchase a total of 160 4mg units at $37.50 each.

LWMC ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY AWARDS

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LWMC ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY AWARDS

 

Lake Wales, FL – Lake Wales Medical Center presented its second quarter 2017 employee awards.

 

Award winners were: Employee of the Quarter, Karey Lewis, Social Worker; Manager of the Quarter, Lori McKinney, ER; and Volunteer of the Quarter, Joan Hartshorn, Gift Shop.  PeggyAnn.

 

 

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Photo info:

Karey Lewis

Lori McKinney

Joan Hartshorn

 

Lake Wales Police Conducting A Death Investigation

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Lake Wales, Florida – The Lake Wales Police Department, Deputy Chief Troy Schulze, has advised they are currently conducting a death investigation. The investigation is occurring at a home on Hillside Ave. The investigation has been ongoing for over an hour.

This is a developing story. We will update as soon as more information is available.

Two Men Sought In Homicide & Attempted Homicide Of Two Teens In Avon Park

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Highlands County Sheriff’s Office Press Release

AVON PARK — Arrest warrants have been issued for two men in connection with the shooting of two 16-year-olds in Avon Park July 19.

Roderick Lewis Milner, 29, is wanted for homicide, attempted homicide, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Andrew Bernard Richardson, 30, is wanted for homicide and attempted homicide. Both men are from Avon Park, but have ties in Tampa and Arcadia.

Deputies were called to The Palms at Lake Tulane off Hal McRae Boulevard at 9:41 p.m. on July 19 after a 911 call that said two people had been shot. When the first units arrived, they found Ivan Joel Garcia and Keshawn Bryant Souvenir on the ground near a dumpster and an overturned couch. Both had been shot multiple times.

Souvenir died at the hospital. Garcia, who was shot in the face in addition to his other wounds, was airlifted to a trauma center. He is still in the hospital being treated for his wounds.

Neither boy lived in the complex, but were there visiting with friends at the time of the shooting, detectives said.

Milner was wounded in the exchange of gunfire, shot several times in the lower extremities. He was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital and was treated and released before the investigation progressed enough for charges to be filed.

Milner is 6 feet tall and 190 pounds. Richardson is 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds. Richardson has a previous neck injury and is readily identifiable as a result of the injury and the resulting posture. Anyone who has information about their location is asked to call 863-402-7250 or email [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be left through Heartland Crimestoppers at www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com or 1-800-226-TIPS. Crime Stoppers tips are eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000.

Woman Injured & 4 Dogs Killed In Lakeland Fire Thursday

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Polk County Fire Rescue

Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a fire at 455 Commerce Drive in Lakeland around 2:10 p.m. The address is a commercial structure, but it appears an office was being used as an apartment.

When firefighters arrived, smoke was showing and there was a working fire inside the structure. The fire was under by 3 p.m.

An adult female was transported to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center for evaluation. Firefighters also recovered the remains of four dogs from the structure. The state’s Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations was called to investigate
the cause of the fire.  

Lake Wales Man Arrested & Accused Of Sexual Assault In Ft. Pierce

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Fort Pierce, Florida – A Lake Wales man is accused of sexual battery on a woman in Fort Pierce, Florida. According to reports Craig Reyome, of Lake Wales, was arrested by Fort Pierce Police on July 28, 2017.

 

According to information provided by the Fort Pierce Police Department a situation occurred on July 27th around 10:30pm. An officer responded to a call regarding a person that said she was being pulled out of her vehicle. The following is an exerpt from the arrest affidavit. The identity of the victim in the case has been removed along with other details by the Fort Pierce Clerk of Courts and is shown asREDACTED:

On 7/27/2017 I responded to REDACTED  to conduct an investigation on a person that said she was being pulled out of her vehicle.
Upon arrival, I came in contact with a couple out in the parking lot that I was out with earlier in the day. I first came in contact with the male Craig Reyome. He was standing in the driver's side door jam of a red Ford Explorer and appeared to try and conceal himself from being seen. As I walked up, I asked him what was going on. He stated that he was trying to get his REDACTED to come back up to the room. As Reyome was talking to me, I saw the female, who was identified as REDACTED  stick her hand out of the vehicle and make a waving motion. I decided to further investigate, so
I walked around to the passenger's side of the vehicle with my flashlight, I saw the female laying in the driver's seat with her butt towards the driver's
door, her pants were on the floorboard. As I peered into the vehicle REDACTED  made silent motions with her mouth saying, "Help me" She appeared distraught and upset. She was physically crying and visibly shaken. I walked back to the driver's side of the vehicle and asked Reyome to step back to the rear of the vehicle and talk to me. As Reyome turned to face me he reached down in front of his pants and zipped up his zipper. I asked Reyome to stand at the rear of the vehicle so that I could speak to REDACTED. I walked up to the driver's door to speak to REDACTED ,she asked me if Reymone could hear her. She stated that she was scared and didn't want him to hear what she had to say. As I was trying to talk to REDACTED, Reymone kept trying to walk up to the driver's door, I detained Reymone and placed him in the back of my patrol car so that I could get more information on the Incident.
As I was talking to REDACTED, she told me that she was scared and was trying to get away from him so she could go home. She stated that he took her key's and was holding her in the vehicle. She stated that she kept telling him, "No" that she did not want to have sex. She said that he did it anyway.
When asked REDACTED, told me that he kept putting his penis inside of her even after she begged him not to.

Next I came in contact with REDACTED brother. He stated that he got numerous text messages from REDACTED saying that REDACTED needed help. He pulled all of the messages up on his phone that asked him to hurry that Reymone was going to take advantage of her. I advised him to send me all the messages so that I could enter them Into evidence. These messages were sent over the course of several minutes.

Next, I came in contact with REDACTED the victim's boyfriend. He stated that he had been going out with REDACTED for several months. He stated that he was at work when he started to get messages form REDACTED stating that she needed help. I also told him to send me all the messages so that I could enter them into evidence. These minutes were sent over the course of several minutes.

Sgt. Tumblin was notified and responded to the scene. Sergeant Tumblin interviewed Reymone. Post Miranda, Reymore stated he and REDACTED had been drinking this evening and he wanted her to stay in his hotel room for her safety. He further stated during the first contact
with law enforcement, REDACTED urinated in her pants. After law enforcement left, he took REDACTED into his hotel room to change her into a pair of his pants.
They went inside the bathroom and he assisted her with putting on his pants. REDACTED then started freaking out over keys and walked out of the room. He followed her to the truck and attempted to keep her from leaving. He wanted her to stay in the room and chill out for the night due to her level of
intoxication. REDACTED was content on leaving, so he demanded her to give him back his pants. He wanted to get the pants he allowed her to put on in his hotel room. As Sergeant Tumblin spoke with Reymore, his zipper was open. When questioned about his zipper, he stated, "It's normally half way down." Reymone denied having sexual intercourse with REDACTED .
Rescue responded and transported REDACTED to REDACTED. Pictures of the vehicle and of the area were the incident took place were taken and
will be placed Into evidence. The clothing that was REDACTED wearing at the time, were also collected for evidence. Reymone was transported to the detective Bureau for further questioning. Detective Wachendofer responded to interview Reymone. Reymone requested legal counsel.
Based on the state of REDACTED, her clothing being down, her messages to her brother and boyfriend, followed by the positioning of zipper, his
suspicious actions upon arrival and denial of any sexual contact, I find probable cause to believe that Reymone committed the act of sexual battery.
Reymone forceful penetrated REDACTED with his penis without consent. was transported to the Saint Lucie County jail for processing for violation of
F.S.S. 794.011(4B) sexual battery.
Victim services responded. A sexual assault kit was complete."

Reymore was provided a $50,000 bond.

Thousands Of Dollars In Unclaimed Polk County Funds

Bartow, Florida – The following is information regarding the recently released Unclaimed Funds list for people who have unclaimed checks issued by the county office in the course of court-related activities. There are 51 checks for $100 or more on the list this year. Any checks not claimed by September 1st will be forfeited. If you have any questions feel free to call me, or Sherry Watkins in Clerk’s Accounting at (863) 534-4491.

Cash Bonds
Character
Owner of Funds Date Amount of Funds
ADRIAN GONZALEZ 10/15/2015  $       223.50 Unclaimed Funds
ALFONSO MEJIA ARTEAGA 7/1/2015  $       250.00 Unclaimed Funds
ALFREDO RIVERA 10/15/2015  $       250.00 Unclaimed Funds
ALISA RATTAN 3/5/2015  $       250.00 Unclaimed Funds
ANGEL FIGUEROA NEGRON 3/19/2015  $       250.00 Unclaimed Funds
COREY GREEN 6/4/2015  $       136.00 Unclaimed Funds
DAVID ALLEN COUEY 2/19/2015  $       500.00 Unclaimed Funds
EARLOW M COSTINE 12/3/2015  $       250.00 Unclaimed Funds
FRANCISCO MACHADO 3/26/2015  $       250.00 Unclaimed Funds
GENE M WHIPPLE 3/26/2015  $       250.00 Unclaimed Funds
JABOB KAHAT 10/15/2015  $       213.00 Unclaimed Funds
JACOB FARR 10/15/2015  $       250.00 Unclaimed Funds
JACOB KAHAT 10/15/2015  $       213.00 Unclaimed Funds
JENNIFER MCGUIRE 6/18/2015  $       250.00 Unclaimed Funds
JOANNA L MELENDEZ 4/8/2015  $       250.00 Unclaimed Funds
JOHNNY VALLE MALDONADO 10/28/2015  $       250.00 Unclaimed Funds
MERCEDES TERCERO 11/19/2015  $       652.24 Unclaimed Funds
MERCEDES TERECERO 11/19/2015  $       152.24 Unclaimed Funds
MERCEDES TERECERO 11/25/2015  $       500.00 Unclaimed Funds
MERCEDES TERECERO 11/19/2015  $       652.24 Unclaimed Funds
MERCEDES TERECERO 11/19/2015  $       652.24 Unclaimed Funds
MERCEDES TERECERO 11/19/2015  $       652.24 Unclaimed Funds
TERRANCE A HANSON 12/3/2015  $       250.00 Unclaimed Funds
County Witness
Character
Owner of Funds Date Amount of Funds
LENIVYJACKSON 12/1/2015  $       429.52 Unclaimed Funds
Registry
Character
Owner of Funds Date Amount of Funds
ELIZABETH R WELLBORN PA 1/30/2015  $    5,995.00 Unclaimed Funds
FORE SUMMERLIN OAKS LIMITED 6/3/2015  $       200.00 Unclaimed Funds
MARILYN M KING 9/23/2015  $    2,610.69 Unclaimed Funds
MIRIAM PADRON 6/9/2015  $    6,620.43 Unclaimed Funds
THAKURDEEN SINGH 7/10/2015  $       750.00 Unclaimed Funds
TRANQUIL ACRES MHP LLC 11/4/2015  $       150.00 Unclaimed Funds
WELLS FARGO BANK NA 4/20/2015  $       100.00 Unclaimed Funds
General Fund
Character
Owner of Funds Date Amount of Funds
ANDREU PALMA & ANDREU PL 8/19/2015  $       100.00 Unclaimed Funds
ANDREU PALMA & ANDREU PL 9/24/2015  $       100.00 Unclaimed Funds
BRANDON HALL 4/21/2015  $       130.00 Unclaimed Funds
CARLOS RAMOS-DOLORES 3/2/2015  $       164.00 Unclaimed Funds
CLARFIELD OKON SALOMONE & PINCU 7/16/2015  $       100.00 Unclaimed Funds
CLETERIA BELLAMY 2/24/2015  $       387.45 Unclaimed Funds
CYNTHIA M NUNEZ 8/4/2015  $       227.24 Unclaimed Funds
GUNSTER YOAKLEY & STEWART PA 9/18/2015  $       100.00 Unclaimed Funds
HOMESTREAM NETWORK LLC 12/30/2015  $    1,149.00 Unclaimed Funds
MARIA DEL REFUGIO ESTRADA 4/23/2015  $       114.00 Unclaimed Funds
NICKY PATRICK 4/30/2015  $       400.00 Unclaimed Funds
O & L LAW GROUP PL 7/16/2015  $       100.00 Unclaimed Funds
POLLACK & ROSEN PA 1/14/2015  $    1,000.00 Unclaimed Funds
REGIONS BANK 5/28/2015  $       100.00 Unclaimed Funds
RONALD A ALTER 11/25/2015  $       100.00 Unclaimed Funds
STOKES & CLINTON PC 6/26/2015  $       100.00 Unclaimed Funds
TAMPA ELECTRIC CO 2/3/2015  $       981.54 Unclaimed Funds
TERESA BENNETT 3/23/2015  $       150.00 Unclaimed Funds
US BANK NA 12/16/2015  $    1,000.00 Unclaimed Funds
VENNE ETIENNE 7/10/2015  $       111.70 Unclaimed Funds
All persons having or claiming any interest in said court-related funds or any portion therof shall file their
written claims therto with the Polk County Clerk of Courts, Florida, at it’s office in Bartow, Florida on or
before September 1st after such publication; otherwise, according to Florida statue 116.21 such unclaimed
court-related funds shall be forfeited to such county and shall be deposited into the the fine and forfeiture
fund established under Florida statue 142.01.
POLK COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS, FLORIDA

Lakeland Teen Facing Attempted Homicide Of Law Enforcement Officer

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Statement From Osceola Sheriff’s Department

Osceola County (August 1, 2017) On 7/29/17 at approximately 3:27 A.M. Osceola County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area of S.R. 429 to assist Lakeland Police Department concerning a stolen vehicle. Osceola deputies
set up spike strips on S.R. 429 near Sinclair Road in an effort to stop the suspect vehicle. The vehicle avoided the spike strips by going around them, which also caused the suspect vehicle to spin out in the median. Deputies approached the suspect vehicle in an attempt to apprehend the suspect. As a deputy started to exit his vehicle to approach the suspect, the suspect drove towards him. The deputy fired towards the suspect vehicle as it approached him. The driver of the vehicle was injured during the incident and was treated at a local hospital. No deputies or other persons were injured in this incident.

The suspect has been identified as Kieran J. Adams D.O.B. 5/16/2000 of Lakeland, FL and has been charged with Attempted Homicide and Grand Theft Auto. The passenger has been identified as Mercedes S. Rivera-Whitford D.O.B. 7/17/2002 of Lakeland, FL and she has been charged with Grand Theft Auto. This continues to be an active investigation conducted by FDLE.

Gibson’s Attorney Maintains His Innocence

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Lake Wales, Florida – Lake Wales City Commissioner Curtis Gibson is facing some serious charges stemming from a July 30, 2017 domestic violence incident. According to reports Gibson is charged with Domestic Violence-Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon Without The Intent and Domestic Violence- Touch or Strike. Details of the incident may be found here: Lake Wales City Commissioner Allegedly Held Pocket Knife To Girlfriends Neck & Punches Her Repeatedly

The following is a statement from Commissioner Gibson’s attorney Bill Ouellette – Monday Afternoon: ” I was called this afternoon to represent Mr. Gibson shortly before his First Appearance Hearing this afternoon. Certain criminal allegations require a Judge to set a bond. Mr. Gibson was being held without bond. After the hearing and considering argument the Judge made the decision to release Mr. Gibson on his own recognizance not requiring any monetary bond. His arraignment will be on September 5, 2017 at which we will plead not guilty on his behalf. After all the facts have been fleshed out we firmly believe Mr. Gibson will be exonerated.”