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Woman On Bicycle Struck & Killed In Lake Wales Thursday Night

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Woman On Bicycle Struck & Killed In Lake Wales Thursday Night

Lake Wales, Florida – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a car vs bicycle accident. The accident occurred on Chalet Suzanne Rd. sometime around 10pm, near Dinner Lake Shores community . An exact time was not availble at time of this article. According to Carrie Hortsman, public information officer, the car tried to go around lady on a bike, but she veered into his path and the car struck her. The driver stopped & other cars stopped,  the woman unfortunatly died. Hortsman advised “It’s not well lit and she was in the roadway”. 

At this time the victim has not been identified. Additional information has not been released at this time. We will update as soon as more information is available.  

Home Invasion Shooting In Frostproof Being Investigated 

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Home Invasion Shooting In Frostproof Being Investigated 


Frostproof, Florida – According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office  a home invasion and shooting occured Thursday night in Frostproof. According to Carrie Hortsman,  public information officer, the home invasion took place at 1240 West Frostproof Rd. at approximately 3am. The victim Micel Guisao, DOB 1/18/77, advised deputies that 3 suspects were involved.   Guisao was shot during the home invasion,  his condition is not currently available.  Hortsman advised that a marijuana grow house was located at the scene & charges are pending.

Deputies searched for the 3 suspects,  but they have not been apprehended or identified at this time. 

We will update this article as soon as more information is available.  

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash Thursday Night

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash Thursday Night

Davenport, Florida -Around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2016, a silver 2007 Yamaha 660 sport motorcycle being driven by 23-year-old Brandon Gregorich of Kissimmee was heading eastbound on Ronald Reagan Parkway at Rosselli Blvd in Davenport when, for unknown reasons, the bike drifted south (to the right), striking the raised concrete curb. It traveled approximately 30 feet until it jumped the curb and traveled east along the sidewalk about 200 feet, then in the grass for another 50 feet. The motorcycle then struck a wooden utility pole and the driver was ejected. Both the bike and driver came to a final rest on the sidewalk. Gregorich was wearing a helmet. He was declared deceased at the scene.
Evidence at the scene suggests he was traveling in excess of the posted 45 MPH speed limit. It does not appear at this time that any other vehicles were involved. The roadway in that area was closed for approximately 4 hours during the investigation. The investigation is ongoing.

Community Forum Thursday August 25, 2016 from 6 to 8 PM at the Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center in Winter Haven

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Community Forum Thursday August 25, 2016 from 6 to 8 PM at the Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center in Winter Haven

The public is invited to attend a community forum scheduled for Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center in Winter Haven.
Reinforcing Our Bridges – A Community Forum is an opportunity for citizens to  share ideas and concerns with leaders and to ensure the lines of communication are always open.
Shawn Kinsey will represent the Winter Haven Chapter of the N.A.A.C.P. and is the moderator of the forum. The forum panel will consist of Winter Haven Police Chief Charlie Bird, Captain Vance Monroe from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Auburndale Police Chief Chris Nelson and Assistant State Attorney Brad Copley.
City leaders will be on hand and attendees will have an opportunity to learn about ways to be engaged in the community and also about the various career opportunities available in law enforcement.
The Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center is located at 801 Ave. T, NE in Winter Haven.
For more information, contact the Winter Haven Police Department at 863-291-5858.

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Brazen Bud Light Beer Bandits

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Brazen Bud Light Beer Bandits
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On 8-16-16 at approximately 4:30 p.m., two males walked into the WaWa, located at 1490 3rd St SW in Winter Haven through the rear entrance doors. The two males entered the beer cooler and each selected three cases of Bud Light beer (24 pack cartons.
They both proceeded back out of the exit doors without any attempt to pay. They are seen leaving in a blue late-model Ford F150 truck. As clerks attempted to get the tag, one of the males who was in the bed of the truck leaned over to cover the tag.
They are described as both white males, in their late 20’s – one wearing a red shirt and blue shorts. The other was bald and wearing a black shirt with tan cargo shorts.
Anyone with information on their identities 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. Tips can also be submitted to the private inbox on the Winter Haven Police Department’s Facebook page.

Blue Thumb Pool Care Services Lake Wales, Frostproof, Babson Park, Indian Lake Estates, and Surrounding Areas!

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Blue Thumb Pool Care Services Lake Wales, Frostproof, Babson Park, Indian Lake Estates, and Surrounding Areas!

Blue Thumb Pool Care Services Lake Wales, Frostproof, Babson Park, Indian Lake Estates, and Surrounding Areas!

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4 Men Arrested For & Charged With Lewd Activity At Polk County Parks

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4 Men Arrested For & Charged With Lewd Activity At Polk County Parks

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Lakeland, Florida – On Tuesday, August 16, 2016, the PCSO Undercover Vice Unit conducted an operation at Saddle Creek Park and Gator Creek Preserve in unincorporated Polk County, in response to complaints about lewd activity. Four suspects were arrested.
40-year-old Shane Dwyer, of Lakeland, solicited a male undercover PCSO detective to perform a lewd act at Saddle Creek Park, and rubbed the detective’s leg. Dwyer was arrested and charged with one count Soliciting Another to Commit Lewdness, and one count Battery. He was also issued a trespass from all parks in the county. He was released from jail on $750.00 bond.
65-year-old Richard King, of Lakeland, solicited a male undercover PCSO detective to perform a lewd act at Gator Creek Preserve, and exposed himself to the detective. King was arrested and charged with one count Soliciting Another to Commit Lewdness, one count Offer to Commit Lewdess, and one count Indecent Exposure. He was also issued a trespass from all parks in the county. He is being held on $1,000.00 bond.
55-year-old Jimmy Flippo, of Lakeland, grabbed a male undercover PCSO detective at Gator Creek Preserve. Flippo was arrested and charged with two counts Battery. He was also issued a trespass from all parks in the county. He was released from jail on $1,000.00 bond.
57-year-old Edward Panek, of Dade City, exposed himself to a male undercover PCSO detective at Gator Creek Preserve. Panek was arrested and charged with one count Indecent Exposure. He was also issued a trespass from all parks in the county. He is being held on $500.00 bond.

21 Yr. Old Polk County Man Charged With DUI Manslaughter After Alcohol, Xanax & Marijuana Found In Blood Test

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21 Yr. Old Polk County Man Charged With DUI Manslaughter After Alcohol, Xanax & Marijuana Found In Blood Test

Dakota OverstreetMulberry, Florida – Lakeland man Dakota Overstreet 21, has been arrested in the February 13, 2016 death of John C. Pierce, 21. Overstreet was taken into custody by Polk County Sheriff’s Office on August 13, 2016 and charged with DUI Manslaughter, Possession of Cannabis and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. According to the arrest affidavit initial blood sample taken at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center showed a Blood Alcohol Level of .115. Later a full blood sample (legal) was taken and showed  a .062 B.A.C. Additionally Xanax & THC were also found in Overstreets blood sample.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide deputies were called to the scene of a fatal crash on February 13, 2016. At about 9:40 p.m. a 2002 green, Ford Sport Trac, driven by Dakota B. Overstreet, of Lakeland, was traveling southbound on State Road 37 south of Mulford Road in Mulberry.

For unknown reasons, Overstreet’s Sport Trac left the west side of the road, jumped a curb and began to rotate counter clockwise. The Sport Trac flipped, struck two palm trees, cutting them in two.

Overstreet was found hanging upside down restrained by his seatbelt inside Sport Trac. He was extricated and taken to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, where he was listed in good condition.

John C. Piercem, a passenger,  in the Sport Trac was pronounced dead at the scene. Overstreet appeared to have been seat belted. The passenger did not appear to have been wearing a seat belt.

State Road 37 was reduced to one lane in each direction in the northbound side for approximately four hours.

Bartow 19 Yr. Old Arrested After Having Sex With 14 Yr. Old

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Bartow 19 Yr. Old Arrested After Having Sex With 14 Yr. Old

John LidellFrostproof, Florida – According to Polk County Sheriff’s Office documents John Liddell 19 (of Fairview Ave. in Bartow) was arrested this past week and charged with Lewd Battery. According to the arrest affidavit Liddell allegedly met what he thought was a 16 year old girl on a popular social media app Snap Chat. The two conversed for two -three weeks and agreed to meet on August 9, 2016 around 9:30pm at the girls home. According to the affidavit Liddell met the young girl and the two eventually had consensual sex. About an hour later the girls father came home and Liddell ran out the back and jumped a fence to his car which was parked in the grove. In a post Miranda statement, Liddell allegedly admitted to having sex with the girl. He allegedly realized once he met her that she might be even younger than 16 years old which he originally thought. Liddell was arrested on August 11, 2016 and was released on Surety Bond pending court on September 13th.

 

Habitat for Humanity of East Polk County is Happy To Announce its 3rd Annual 5K in the Park

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Habitat for Humanity of East Polk County is Happy To Announce its 3rd Annual 5K in the Park

Habitat for Humanity of East Polk is happy to announce its 3rd annual 5k in the Park is open for registration at this time.

The 5k will take place at Lake Eva Park, Saturday, 10/15/16.

The 5k begins at 8am with 1 loop around Lake Eva

The Monster Mash Dash (for children 11 and under) is a 1/4 mile around Lake Eva Park and will start at 9am.
Awards will be presented to overall male, overall female and age groups.  All runners will receive at finishers medal!

Registration is $35. You can sign up online @: http///register.chronotrack.com/r/21070 now or visit our website http://5kinthepark.com/

 

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