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Special Operations Unit arrests two on charges of heroin, oxycodone trafficking

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Special Operations Unit arrests two on charges of heroin, oxycodone trafficking

Special Operations Unit arrests two on charges of heroin, oxycodone  trafficking

 

SEBRING — The Highlands County Special Operations Unit intercepted two people who were bringing heroin and oxycodone from Fort Lauderdale with the intention of selling them in Highlands County Thursday night (March 2).

 

Acting on a tip, the SOU was waiting when 33-year-old Adam Daniel McKenzie of Sebring — whose license is suspended — drove a red Nissan Frontier into Sebring around 10 p.m. with 28-year-old Quinn Lauren Rogers of Avon Park in the passenger seat. McKenzie was not wearing a seat belt, so they were pulled over in the parking lot of the Beef ‘O Brady’s in Sebring.

 

While speaking with McKenzie, detectives could smell marijuana and could also see what appeared to be (and later tested positive for) marijuana in the driver’s door panel. A further search of the car revealed:

 

  • Two clear sandwich-style bags which contained approximately 14.4 grams of a light brown substance which field tested positive for the presence heroin.
  • Two pink jewelry-style bags containing approximately 0.2 grams of a light brown substance which field tested positive for the presence of heroin.
  • One clear plastic container containing approximately 8.2 grams of a white powder which field tested positive for the presence of oxycodone.
  • One clear bag containing approximately 0.6 grams of a clear, crystallized substance which field tested positive for the presence of methamphetamine.
  • One white, cut straw containing approximately 0.1 grams of a white substance which field tested positive for the presence of cocaine.
  • A brown metal container that contained two clear sandwich-style bags contained approximately 7.2 grams of a marijuana.
  • A gray book bag containing two packages of numerous small jewelry-style bags, a plastic strainer and a coffee bean grinder that contained a white substance which field tested positive for the presence of oxycodone.

 

The combined total weight of the heroin was approximately 14.6 grams, which meets the threshold for trafficking in heroin per Florida statute. Also, the approximate 8.2 grams of oxycodone meets the threshold for trafficking in Oxycodone per Florida statute.

 

McKenzie was booked on charges of trafficking in heroin, trafficking in oxycodone, possession of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia and use of paraphernalia to transport drugs.

 

Rogers was charged with trafficking in heroin, trafficking in oxycodone, possession of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana and use of paraphernalia to transport drugs.

 

The investigation revealed that the pair had traveled to Fort Lauderdale to purchase the drugs with the intent to bring them back to Highlands County so they could be sold here.

 

“This was a great job by the Special Operations Unit of quickly acting on information and executing an operation that kept a large amount of very dangerous drugs from making it to the streets of our county,” Sheriff Paul Blackman said. “Any time we can intercept narcotics before they can be sold in Highlands County is a huge win for our agency and the people we serve.”

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Peebles BBQ Dinner for 2 Giveaway!!!

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Winter Haven Police Department 5K Benefiting Special Olympics Florida 2017

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Winter Haven Police Department 5K Benefiting Special Olympics Florida 2017

The WHPD 5k finisher medals have just come in! Check them out!

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Only 10 days away. It’s not too late to register!

Click here to register:

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Traffic Alert: SR 60 Eastbound/Flamingo Dr. E at Peace River Bridge

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Traffic Alert: SR 60 Eastbound/Flamingo Dr. E at Peace River Bridge
Highway 60 E/Flamingo Dr E, Bartow
The fuel tank on a semi got punctured and caused a diesel fuel spill on the road.
 
Hazmat and Fire Department on Scene
 
Left Lane moving slowly
 
As always Drive Safe
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This Day in History – March 2, 1904 – Dr. Seuss was Born

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This Day in History – March 2, 1904 – Dr. Seuss was Born

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This Day in History – March 2, 1904 –

Dr. Seuss born

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

Geisel, who was born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts, graduated from Dartmouth College, where he was editor of the school’s humor magazine, and studied at Oxford University. There he met Helen Palmer, his first wife and the person who encouraged him to become a professional illustrator. Back in America, Geisel worked as a cartoonist for a variety of magazines and in advertising.

The first children’s book that Geisel wrote and illustrated, “And to Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street,” was rejected by over two dozen publishers before making it into print in 1937. Geisel’s first bestseller, “The Cat in the Hat,” was published in 1957. The story of a mischievous cat in a tall striped hat came about after his publisher asked him to produce a book using 220 new-reader vocabulary words that could serve as an entertaining alternative to the school reading primers children found boring.

Other Dr. Seuss classics include “Yertle the Turtle,” “If I Ran the Circus,” “Fox in Socks” and “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.”

Some Dr. Seuss books tackled serious themes. “The Butter Battle Book” (1984) was about the arms buildup and nuclear war threat during Ronald Reagan’s presidency. “Lorax” (1971) dealt with the environment.

Many Dr. Seuss books have been adapted for television and film, including “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” and “Horton Hears a Who!” In 1990, Geisel published a book for adults titled “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” that became a hugely popular graduation gift for high school and college students.

Geisel, who lived and worked in an old observatory in La Jolla, California, known as “The Tower,” died September 24, 1991, at age 87.

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Rockin’ on the River at Camp Mack’s River Resort April 7th & 8th

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Rockin’ on the River at Camp Mack’s River Resort April 7th & 8th

Rockin’ on the River at Camp Mack’s River Resort

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Apr 7, 2017 – Apr 8, 2017
All Day

Camp Mack’s River Resort is hosting an autism awareness fundraising event benefiting Our Children’s Academy of Lake Wales. 100% of the net proceeds from this event will stay right here in Polk County to support our families affected by autism.

The two-day music festival includes 50/50 raffles, local bands, and catering from Tanner’s Lakeside, Rick’s Bar-B-Q, and Kick Yo’ Butt competition BBQ and catering team, Idle Zone and Tallulah’s Table by the Sea. Bring your chairs and dancing shoes.

Band Line Up

Friday Night

  • 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Coastal Acoustics Barefoot at the Fire Pit
  • 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Josh Blevins Band

Saturday at the River Front

  • 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Joey Foley, Chris Poindexter and Jeni Taylor
  • 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Renea Roberts and her Nashville Band
  • 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Blackwater
  • 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Nathan Baldwin

Opening Day Ceremonies for Lake Wales Little League Saturday March 4th

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Opening Day Ceremonies for Lake Wales Little League Saturday March 4th

Opening Day Ceremonies will be at 10 am, including a special guest appearance by Raymond from the Tampa Bay Rays and basket raffle all day long.  Note team picture times (across the street lakeside from Barranco complex entrance for both baseball and softball) and game times.

10th Annual Circle Of Friends Chili Cook Off

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10th Annual Circle Of Friends Chili Cook Off

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Motorcyclist Killed In 3 Vehicle Crash In Ft. Meade Wednesday Morning

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Motorcyclist Killed In 3 Vehicle Crash In Ft. Meade Wednesday Morning

 

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Fort Meade, Florida – PCSO traffic unit investigating three-vehicle crash in Fort Meade that resulted in one fatality. The PCSO Traffic Unit is investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning in Fort Meade and resulted in one fatality. Preliminary information so far is as follows:

Just before 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 01, 2017, two vehicles were traveling westbound on CR 630 towards SR 555 – one vehicle, a 2017 white Chevy Silverado being driven by 30-year-old Jarrod Lee of Lake Wales – was behind a truck pulling a trailer. The other vehicle – a 2011 blue Toyota Camry being driven by 52-year-old James Kelly of Fort Meade – was in front of the truck pulling the trailer. It was somewhat dark in the area, and foggy. The truck pulling the trailer was not involved in the crash.

While heading westbound, Lee (driving the Chevy Silverado) reached a passing zone and proceeded into the eastbound lane to pass the truck pulling the trailer. As he approached the Camry that was in front of that truck pulling the trailer, and attempted to pass in front of it, he saw a Yamaha motorcycle, being driven by 40-year-old Philip Brown of Lakeland, heading eastbound. Lee attempted to avoid hitting the motorcycle by pulling back into the westbound lane, which caused him to sideswipe the Camry. That collision caused Lee to go back into the eastbound lane, and hit the motorcycle head-on, ejecting Philip Brown. Brown was deceased on-scene. He was wearing a helmet.

After striking the motorcycle, Lee’s truck exited the roadway, went through a drainage ditch, and crashed into a barbed wire fence. He and his passenger, 35-year-old Ramiro Jaramillo of Frostproof, were not wearing seatbelts. They suffered minor injuries.

James Kelly and his passenger, 44-year-old Tiffany Collier of Zolfo Springs, who were in the Camry, were wearing seatbelts and did not suffer any injuries. The truck pulling the trailer, which Lee was passing when the crash occurred, was not involved in the crash.

The roadway in that area was closed for several hours during the investigation. The investigation is ongoing, and charges are pending.

People can help nesting sea turtles!

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People can help nesting sea turtles!
Photos available on the FWC’s Flickr site: http://bit.ly/1TAe91T
Suggested Tweet: From March to October, #Florida #seaturtles are nesting. Help them survive! @MyFWC: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/18a7426
People can help nesting sea turtles!
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March is the beginning of Florida’s sea turtle nesting season, when female sea turtles leave the ocean to dig nests and lay golf ball-size eggs in the sand.
People can help sea turtles that nest on Florida’s beaches at night by leaving the beach as natural as possible. To do this, beachgoers should remove beach furniture and other obstacles before sunset each day.
“Anyone spending time on Florida’s beaches can do something to help save Florida’s threatened and endangered sea turtles. People’s actions on the beach can have a positive impact on whether our loggerhead, leatherback and green sea turtles nest successfully,” said Dr. Robbin Trindell, who leads the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) sea turtle management program.
“Whether you are a resident or a visitor, remember to take beach furniture, boats and canopies off Florida’s sandy beaches at night so these items won’t block sea turtles attempting to nest,” Trindell said. “When departing at the end of the day, beach visitors should fill any holes dug in the sand so nesting and hatchling turtles don’t become trapped. Please be careful not to disturb nesting sea turtles by getting too close, shining lights on them or taking flash photos.”
At this time of year, FWC-authorized marine turtle permit holders and volunteers begin their annual ritual too – walking beaches in the morning to look for “crawls” resembling tire tracks. Crawls indicate a sea turtle has landed and nested on a beach the previous night. On some of the beaches, nests are marked with a yellow sign and plastic tape, since sea turtles and their eggs are protected. This monitoring continues through October, the official end of sea turtle nesting season.
Exactly when sea turtle nesting season starts depends on where you are in Florida. While it begins in March on the Atlantic coast, it starts later in the spring, in late April or May, along the Gulf coast. Yet wherever you are in the state, what you do on the beach can make a significant difference on whether sea turtles nest successfully.
In the 2016 sea turtle nesting season, more than 120,000 loggerhead nests, more than 5,000 green turtle nests and over 1,000 leatherback nests were documented by the FWC. With Florida hosting nearly 90 percent of loggerhead nests within this species’ northern Atlantic Ocean population, the state plays an important role in its conservation.
You can help sea turtles by reporting those that are sick, injured, entangled or dead to the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline, 888-404-FWCC (3922), #FWC or *FWC on a cellphone, or text [email protected]. Purchase of a “Helping Sea Turtles Survive” Florida license plate at Buyaplate.com contributes to sea turtle research, rescue and conservation efforts. People also can donate $5 and receive an FWC sea turtle decal.
Go to MyFWC.com/SeaTurtle for information on Florida’s sea turtles and how to get decals, and click on “Research,” then “Nesting” for more data on sea turtle nesting.
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