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UPDATE on Overturned Dump Truck on HWY 27 in Davenport at Dunson Road

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UPDATE on Overturned Dump Truck on HWY 27 in Davenport at Dunson Road

Final Update: The overturned semi sand-hauler has been towed from the scene and all lanes of US Hwy 27 southbound are open to traffic at this time.

Update on US Hwy 27 in Davenport, at Dunson Road, of the overturned dump truck.

Preliminarily it appears the truck, which was hauling sand, was traveling southbound on US Hwy 27 with a green light, when a car made a right turn onto US HWY 27 southbound at the red light at Waverly Barn Road.

The dump truck swerved into the left lane to avoid striking the car. Due to the shift in load weight, the truck fell onto its side. It did make a glancing blow with the car, however, there were no injuries and no significant damages.

Webb’s Towing is on-scene removing the truck, and DOT is assisting with the one southbound lane closure.

One southbound lane of US Hwy 27 at Dunson Road in Davenport is open to traffic at this time.

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Take someone hunting, fishing or target shooting and enter a chance to win NASCAR or Ultimate Outdoor Experience

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Take someone hunting, fishing or target shooting and enter a chance to win NASCAR or Ultimate Outdoor Experience

Take someone hunting, fishing or target shooting and enter a chance to win NASCAR or Ultimate Outdoor Experience

Join Richard Childress, honorary chair for National Hunting and Fishing Day, in creating the next generation of conservationists

National Hunting and Fishing Day, an annual celebration of hunters and anglers, features a new twist this year. Richard Childress, NASCAR legend and honorary chair for NHF Day, is asking hunters and anglers to participate in the new NHF Day Challenge by taking someone hunting, fishing or target shooting. By pledging to introduce someone to the outdoors between now and NHF Day on Saturday, Sept. 23, participants will be eligible to win a Richard Childress Racing VIP race weekend package or the Ultimate Outdoor Experience in America’s conservation capital from Big Cedar Lodge and Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium.

“If you are a sportsman, sportswoman or an angler, you can make a difference and support National Hunting and Fishing Day by becoming a mentor,” said Childress. “Mentoring is critical to ensure our outdoor tradition lives on through future generations. Make the commitment to take someone outdoors and show them why you value hunting, fishing and target shooting.”

For millions of Americans, time spent hunting and fishing are treasured moments. Hunting and fishing brings friends and family together and provides one of the most immersive outdoor experiences possible.

“Today fewer people are connecting with nature through hunting and fishing,” said Childress. “As outdoorsmen and women, we are one of the keys to reversing this trend. Help a friend, family member, neighbor or co-worker learn how to hunt, fish or shoot. Introducing someone to the joys of the outdoors not only enriches their life, it creates a future conservationist.”

Each new hunter and angler created helps fund conservation. Every time someone buys a firearm, ammunition, archery equipment or fishing tackle, they contribute to habitat conservation and science-based wildlife management through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program. The WSFR is the cornerstone of fish and wildlife conservation in North America because it brings funding from the sporting arms, archery and fishing industries and sportsmen and women back to state wildlife management agencies. These monies, in addition to hunting and fishing license fees, are critical for conserving fish and wildlife across our nation.

Those who pledge to take someone hunting, target shooting or fishing will be entered for a chance to win two amazing prize packages. The first grand prize is two HOT passes to a future NASCAR race, which includes pit and garage passes, garage and team hauler tours, and an opportunity to meet team owner Richard Childress. The second grand prize package is a trip to America’s Conservation Capital: Missouri’s Ozark Mountains. A passion of Bass Pro Shops founder and Ozarks native Johnny Morris, the destination spans multiple properties and thousands of unspoiled acres, making it the ultimate destination for anyone who loves the outdoors. The package includes a two-night stay in a log cabin at Big Cedar Lodge, America’s premier wilderness resort, and nature-based excursions including guided bass fishing on 43,000-acre Table Rock Lake; Adventure Passes for the Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail and Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum at Top of the Rock; shotgun sports at Bass Pro Shops’ Outdoor Shooting Academy; and passes to Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium, the largest, most immersive wildlife attraction in the world, opening Sept, 21, 2017.

To get involved in the NHF Day Challenge, visit NHFDay.org or call 417-225-1162.

 

Man Captured By Police After Falling Through Ceiling While Trying To Hide

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Winter Haven Police Department Press Release

If anyone thinks about hiding someone who officers are searching for, be prepared to go to jail. Just ask a Winter Haven woman after she allowed a convicted felon access to her apartment in order to hide from police because he had a warrant for his arrest.

On 7-11-17 at approximately 7:50 p.m., Winter Haven officers were patrolling in the area of Abbey Lane Apartments (100 Evergreen Place, SW Winter Haven) when a vehicle pulled in that officers knew to be driven by Demario Webster (DOB 9-2-84, LNA UNK) who had three outstanding warrants for Violation of Probation. Officers recognized Webster and ordered him to stop. At that time he took off running behind buildings and was not immediately located.

Officer Garcia with his K-9 partner Logan arrived and began running a track in an attempt to find Webster. After running the track two times, Logan continued to alert to a rear door of the apartment at 606 Evergreen Place SW. The tenant, 27 year-old Chequita Alexander (DOB 5-27-90) spoke to officers who told her that the dog tracked to her door and that they were in search of a subject who had outstanding warrants. Alexander refused multiple requests for officers to enter and told officers, “Come back with a search warrant to enter the apartment.”
About that time, the tenant from apartment 604 advised officers that a crack was just observed in the drywall above the apartment shower. Shortly after that, the resident from apartment 603 shouted, “he’s in here,” and immediately Webster exited the apartment and was taken into custody without further incident.

Webster had entered Alexander’s apartment (606) and told her that officers were after him. She knew he was trying to hide from officers, but continued to tell officers he wasn’t in her apartment. Webster then entered the attic space of the apartment and crawled across the space above apartments 605, 604 and 603 where he ultimately fell through the drywall above the shower in the bathroom.
Webster was initially pursued for three counts of Violation of Probation and ultimately was charged additionally with one count of Resisting Arrest W/O Violence (M1) and three counts of Occupied Burglary of a Dwelling (F2).

Alexander was charged with one count of Resisting Officer W/O Violence (M1) and one count of Accessory After the Fact (F3). Both Alexander and Webster were booked into the Polk County Jail.
Webster’s criminal history includes time served in the Florida State Prison (release April 2016) for Felony Petit Theft, Grand Theft and Attempted Burglary of a Dwelling.

Polk Deputies Investigating Incident In Babson Park

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Polk Deputies Investigating Incident In Babson Park

Babson Park, Florida – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office advises last night (7/11/2017) deputies responded to a reported armed burglary at a home in Babson Park.

At this time the facts of the incident are being investigated. We will update as more information is obtained.

Third Strong Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested in Hillsborough County

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Third Strong Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested in Hillsborough County

UPDATE to Home Depot strong-armed robbery:

20-year-old Exavier Walker was located by Tampa Police in Tampa late last evening/early this morning and placed under arrest for the Polk Warrant, as well as other local charges.

Below is his HCSO current mugshot.

He will be transferred to Polk County at a later date, after facing local charges in Hillsborough.

Deputies Investigating Armed Robbery At Davenport McDonalds

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Deputies Investigating Armed Robbery At Davenport McDonalds

Davenport, Florida – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office advises that an armed robbery took place at a Polk County McDonalds early Tuesday morning.

The robbery took place at 4am in the morning at the McDonald’s near Interstate 4 (5825 US Hwy 27 N, Davenport, FL 33837). According to Polk County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson, Carrie Horstman, no one was injured in the robbery. The suspect fled the scene on foot.

Video footage of the robbery may be available. We will update this article as more information is forth coming.

Third Suspect in Strong Armed Robbery of Home Depot in Lakeland Identified

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Third Suspect in Strong Armed Robbery of Home Depot in Lakeland Identified

PCSO detectives have positively identified the third suspect wanted for strong-armed robbery at the Lakeland Home Depot store as Exavier (AKA Xavier AKA Mya) Ellis Walker, DOB 01/22/1997, of Tampa. This suspect is also a male, dressed as a female.

PCSO detectives have obtained an arrest warrant for Walker for 1 count robbery. He is believed to be in the Tampa area.

His FL criminal history includes 29 prior felonies, and 22 prior misdemeanors. He’s been in the HCSO jail as an adult three times, and sent to state prison for 2 years for robbery and grand theft. He was just released from state prison on May 1, 2017.

Below is his prior HCSO mugshot.

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George Tay Arrested in Hillsborough County on 100 Counts of Child Pornography

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George Tay Arrested in Hillsborough County on 100 Counts of Child Pornography

LAKELAND, FL (July 9, 2017) – On July, 8, 2017, George Tay, 55 years old, was arrested and charged with 100 counts of Possession of Child Pornography.  Tay, a resident of Valrico, Florida has been under investigation since mid April after images of child pornography were found on his work computer.

On April 19, 2017, Tay was placed on administrative leave by his employer, BrightVolt, 2700 Interstate Drive, Lakeland. A BrightVolt Information Technology Manager was troubleshooting Tay’s assigned work computer after experiencing technical issues. During the computer evaluation, the Manager observed what appeared to be videos of child pornography on the computer’s hard drive. Officials from BrightVolt immediately contacted the Lakeland Police Department and filed a report. Tay’s computer was seized and turned over to detectives for a full forensic examination.

That same day, Tay returned to his home in Valrico and left a note for his wife stating he was sorry and gave her instructions on how to proceed. After reading the note, his wife called the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and a Missing and Endangered Adult report was filed at 6:55 p.m. Online banking statements show that Tay made a $140.00 deposit to purchase a Mossberg 590 Shotgun earlier that same afternoon.  HCSO learned that Tay was back at his residence the next day, April 20th, responded to the location and took him into custody under the Baker Act Law.

BrightVolt acted proactively, bringing this matter to the attention of the Lakeland Department and terminated Tay on April 20th. The company has fully cooperated throughout the investigation. Detectives completed their forensic examination, acquisition and analysis of Tay’s work computer. Detectives identified at least 100 images of of child pornorgraphy.  Some of the images are of children being sexually battered by adults to include at least one image of one child under the age of 5 years old.

Based on the evidence, Detective Parker charged Tay with Possession of Child Pornography x100 counts, FSS 775.0847 (2)(b)1.3 (Felony in the 2nd Degree). Tay remains in the custody of the HCSO at this time and he will be brought back to Polk County at a later date.

Looking for Assistance Locating a Stolen Boat and Trailer from Lake Wales

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Looking for Assistance Locating a Stolen Boat and Trailer from Lake Wales

The trailer plate registration is 3225PA, decal 09949118 ,expires 07/29/2018. Color is silver aluminum with 2 red carpet padded boards for the boat to rest on. Also has two PVC visual guides on back for backing up. The year is 2008 homemade.

Boat registration is 1992 TRACKER v-haul 14ft. long. VIN is BUJ181601192, registration decal FL9578HS. Color is silver aluminum with navy blue trim around top.    Boat contents:  small air horn, registration paper under plexi glass, repair kits for motors, small white first aide kit with a red cross, 2 international orange life vests, large black and silver landing net with collapsible handle, small silver anchor with gray cotton rope and chain 30 ft. combined length, one pair prescription glasses,  new white nylon rope 30ft. for manual pulling and tying to dock, large gray tackle box full of assorted tackle and tools, two small wet and dry wells built in,  two built in benches in front back, interior lined with dark gray outdoor plastic carpet, Tohatsu black motor dual start model MF9.8A3EFL  9.8 horse power, serial 046269AD, Minn Kota black trolling motor, 3 gallon red gas can about half full, 12 volt black battery, two black paddles and one yellow paddle, repair kits for motor, bow and stern lights for night navigation.

Further information can be taken from the Polk County Sheriff in the Lake Wales area.

Incident report number is 17-31164.

 

Former PCSO Deputy Sheriff Arrested by Winter Haven Police for DUI

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Former PCSO Deputy Sheriff Arrested by Winter Haven Police for DUI
During the late evening hours of Sunday, July 9, 2017, a PCSO deputy sheriff who resigned immediately upon his arrest was arrested by Winter Haven P.D. for one count DUI (M-1) and one count DUI with property damage (M-1).

According to the WHPD affidavit, around 11:45 p.m. last night, 45-year-old David Clark of Lake Alfred crashed his personal vehicle into a power pole in the area of 21st Street SW in the city of Winter Haven. The crash resulted in the pole breaking in half, and was observed by witnesses who were standing outside. They responded to assist the driver (Clark) and called 9-1-1. When WHPD officers arrived they observed Clark was slurring, swaying back and forth, and appeared to be intoxicated. He refused to submit to a breath test.
 
Clark was booked into the Polk County Jail on the aforementioned charges, and released after posting $1,000 bond. He resigned from PCSO effectively immediately upon his arrest. Had he not resigned, he would have been terminated.

Clark was hired as a deputy sheriff in 2007. He was previously employed by WHPD as an officer. His most recent assignment was as a patrol deputy sheriff in the Central District (Winter Haven area), and his most recent salary was $58,045. 
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