LWPD to Host Citizen’s Police Academy and VOICE Academy – Join Today — Lake Wales

LWPD to Host Citizen’s Police Academy and VOICE Academy – Join Today

Lake Wales

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December 19, 2016

LWPD to Host Citizen’s Police Academy and VOICE Academy – Join Today

Lake Wales, Florida – The Lake Wales Police Department will host a Citizen’s Police Academy February 27th through April 17th, 2017.

The Citizen’s Police Academy is designed to provide the citizens of Lake Wales a greater understanding of what the police department does on a daily basis. Participants will learn about the vital roles and responsibilities of the police department and how they can work together to help maintain a safe community.

This program benefits the community and the police department by providing citizens a better understanding of police operations, how policies are developed, the decision making process, and what an officer experiences on a day-to-day basis.

The Lake Wales Police Department believes community involvement is crucial in our effort to reduce crime and maintain a high quality of life in Lake Wales. We welcome the opportunity to meet and partner with community members. Due to the involvement of outside agencies and organizations, a minimum of 10 committed participants is required for the Academy to commence.

The schedule for the Citizen’s Academy and VOICE classes is as follows:
February 27, March 6, March 13, March 21, March 27, and April 3 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at the Lake Wales Police Department. Anyone who completes the Citizen’s Academy and is interested becoming a member of our VOICE program, a volunteer component of the police department, will be required to attend additional classes on April 8 and April 15 from 8:00am – 4:00PM and on April 17 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.

Applications for the Citizen’s Police Academy are available at the Lake Wales Police Department. For more information please contact Judi Gladue, Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police at (863) 678-4223 extension 260.

Winter Haven Man Shot & Suspect Sought

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December 19, 2016

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Winter Haven, Florida – Winter Haven Police have made an arrest in a shooting this morning that landed a man in the hospital with serious injuries.

Today at approximately 7:10 a.m., 42 year-old Antonio Deon Thomas (DOB 3-13-74, 628 Ave T NE, Winter Haven) was inside of his apartment along with his girlfriend when the motion sensors he installed outside of the apartment alerted him to movement. Thomas went to a back room of the apartment to see what caused the sensors to go off and saw three people inside of the back room. The three possibly entered the residence through an open window in the back of the apartment.
As soon as Thomas entered the room, two shots were fired and Thomas was struck once in the chest and once in the left thigh. The three ran from the apartment and Thomas’ girlfriend called 9-1-1. Thomas was rushed to Lakeland Regional Health where he is in serious but stable condition.
After interviewing Thomas, he was able to identify the shooter as 20 year-old Noakeem Jahad Williams (DOB 1-26-96, 3143 Woodhill Ct., Winter Haven). Members from the Winter Haven Police Department and Polk County Sheriff’s office located Williams at his home where he was taken into custody. The other two who were inside the apartment with Williams have yet to be identified.
Williams is being charged with Second Degree Attempted Murder, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon and Armed Burglary with Assault.
Williams’ criminal history includes Burglary, Dealing in Stolen Property, Grand Theft, Scheming to Defraud, Attempting to Pass Counterfeit Bill, Petit Theft and Driving While License Suspended or Revoked.

Ice Skating Returns to Lakeland Center December 20th!!!

Lakeland

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December 19, 2016

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Ice Skating Returns to Lakeland Center December 20th!!!

Dec 20, 2016 – Jan 1, 2017
All Day

‘Tis the season to get in the holiday spirit as public ice skating returns to The Lakeland Center in December! Whether a professional or a first-timer, you are sure to have a blast at Lakeland’s indoor ice rink this season! Everyone is invited to the fun regardless of age or experience.

Click below for a list of dates and times:
December 20 – January 1

Parents that are not skating do not have to purchase a ticket to sit and watch their children.

For group and party information, call 863-834-8137.

PCSO Detectives are seeking information about four smash-n-grab style business burglaries that occurred in the Davenport area.

Davenport

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December 19, 2016

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PCSO Detectives are seeking information about four smash-n-grab style business burglaries that occurred in the Davenport area.

At 5:40 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016, PCSO deputies responded to an alarm at the Beef O’ Brady’s restaurant located at 45653 US Hwy 27 North in Davenport, and discovered the glass front door had been smashed.

During the investigation, deputies noted Domino’s Pizza and Taps & Corks Bar (located in the same business plaza) also had shattered windows.

It was later discovered that the Ovation Bistro and Bar located at 42605 Highway 27 in Davenport (in Deer Creek Plaza) also had a shattered front window.

Due to the quick response of law enforcement upon the initial alarm call, it doesn’t appear anything was stolen during the four burglaries, with the exception the Ovation Bistro.

Video surveillance from the scene shows two young male suspects arriving in an unknown make or model white four-door car. The suspects were clothed in pants and long-sleeved shirts and had their heads and faces covered.

If anyone has information about these burglaries, they are urged to contact Detective Marin at 863-236-3900.

PCSO Traffic Unit Investigating Two Separate, Unrelated Pedestrian-Versus-Vehicle Crashes

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December 19, 2016

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PCSO Traffic Unit Investigating Two Separate, Unrelated Pedestrian-Versus-Vehicle Crashes

Over the weekend, the PCSO Traffic Unit investigated two separate incidents in unincorporated Polk County involving pedestrians struck by vehicles.

Preliminary information so far is as follows:

Around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2016, 13-year-old Armonta (male) Mills of Saint Paul Drive in Winter Haven was with his brother at the McDonald’s located at the intersection of Winter Lake Rd (AKA CR 540) and Spirit Lake Rd in Winter Haven when he ran across the road to go back home.

Armonta entered into the path of a 2002 gold Dodge Dakota pickup truck being driven eastbound on Winter Lake Road by 25-year-old Caleb Hile of 6th Street in Winter Haven. Hile attempted to avoid striking Armonta but was unable to do so. Armonta was flown to Tampa General Hospital with serious injuries, but is expected to recover.

There are no street lights in the area where Armonta ran across the roadway. There is a pedestrian crosswalk in the intersection of Winter Lake and Spirit Lake Road, which was not where Armonta decided to cross. Armonta’s brother told deputies he saw a car coming and stopped, while Armonta continued to run.

Caleb Hile stopped to render aid and call law enforcement, and remains cooperative with the investigation. Impairment on his part is not suspected. The investigation is ongoing.

Around 11:20 p.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2016, 22-year-old Robert McNeely of Elon Crescent Rd in Lakeland was crossing Broadway Avenue near Lakewood Court in Lakeland when he was struck by a 2009 Toyota Highlander being driven eastbound on Broadway by 28-year-old Danielle Bonin of Jere Circle in Lakeland. Bonin knew she hit something but did not immediately see what it was or realize that it was a person, and continued to her residence a quarter of a mile away before calling 9-1-1. She then turned around and returned to the area, looked around, and located the victim.

The victim was later declared deceased at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center.

Bonin remains cooperative with the investigation. Impairment on her part does not appear to be a factor. The roadway in the area is not lit by streetlights and McNeely was wearing dark clothing.

The investigation is ongoing.

“Handle Flippers” Strike Again In Polk County

Lakeland

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December 19, 2016

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“Handle Flippers” Strike Again In Polk County

HANDLE FLIPPERS STRIKE AGAIN – Here’s yet ANOTHER video of handle flippers, taken from Iris Ann Drive in Lakeland, around 2:25 a.m. on Friday, December 16, 2016.

While you were sleeping, these three teenagers walked around the neighborhood, flipping car handles, seeing which cars were unlocked, and stealing stuff from those that were. One suspect was wearing a fishing hat and an Adidas sweatshirt; one was wearing a Buccaneers sweatshirt; and one was wearing a plain hoodie.

Do you know who these suspects are? We’d like to find them. Call Detective Kilborn at 863-577-1623.

Oh and by the way – LOCK YOUR CAR DOORS!

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION WHO WANTS TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH REWARD IS ASKED TO CALL HEARTLAND CRIME STOPPERS AT 1-800-226-TIPS or LOG ONTO www.P3tips.com to submit your tip via the web. For a secure and password protected mobile app for your smart device, go to the app store and download the free “P3tips” mobile app. No caller ID, no recorded lines, no tracking cookies, no saved IP addresses. ANONYMITY IS GUARANTEED!

See the video here:

https://youtu.be/4uuHUu00yrg

Winter Haven Man Shot & Suspect Sought

Winter Haven

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December 19, 2016

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Winter Haven, Florida – According to Jaime Brown, public information officer, the Winter Haven Police are investigating a shooting that occurred this morning.

Today at approximately 7:10 a.m., a man was shot as he opened the front door of his residence located at 628 Ave T NE in Winter Haven. The shooter fled and has not been located at this time.
The victim was transported to Lakeland Regional Health with serious injuries.

There is no more information available at this time. Further updates will be released as information becomes available

Polk County Man Arrested For Raping A Woman At Gunpoint & Kidnapping

Lakeland

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December 15, 2016

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Polk County Man Arrested For Raping A Woman At Gunpoint & Kidnapping

Lakeland, Florida – The Lakeland Police Department has arrested and charged a Lakeland man with kidnapping and raping a woman.

According to reports on 12/11/2016 at approximately 12:24am Lakeland Police Department officers were responded to a home in reference to a sexual battery. According to reports the victim was walking home from a friends house when the suspect, Chance Kessler 18, followed her home. The victim allegedly told the suspect to leave her alone. According to reports the suspect then pulled a handgun and threatened to kill the victim if she did not go up stairs to the balcony to perform a sexual act.

While on the balcony, the armed suspect allegedly forced the victim to perform oral sex on him.

Police arrived to find the suspect still at the victims residence and they apprehended and arrested him. The suspect was also in possession of a small amount of marijuana. The suspect was on probation for burglary.

Jury Finds Dylann Roof Guilty In Murder Of 9 Church Members In South Carolina

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December 15, 2016

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Jury Finds Dylann Roof Guilty In Murder Of 9 Church Members In South Carolina

Jury convicts Dylann Roof in racially motivated slayings of 9 black church members in South Carolina.

A jury has found Dylann Roof guilty of gunning down 9 people at historically black church in Charleston, S.C. https://t.co/HAhU3MmiMf pic.twitter.com/xcFRV0voB3

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) December 15, 2016

A jury in Charleston, S.C., has found Dylann Roof guilty on all 33 counts of federal hate crimes he faced for murdering nine people and attempting to kill three others in the basement of a historically black church.

Federal prosecutors are seeking a death sentence. Roof has asked to represent himself in the penalty phase of the trial, which is scheduled to begin Jan. 3.

The guilt phase of the trial featured six days of testimony from 30 witnesses, including a recorded confession and excerpts from Roof’s journal, and painted a picture of a young man filled with racial hatred who spent months planning to murder black people.

Roof entered Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal church in downtown Charleston on the evening of June 17, 2015, and, for nearly an hour, sat among a dozen people at a bible study before opening fire during the worshippers’ final prayer.

Full Article Here: Jury Finds Dylann Roof Guilty

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