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Winter Haven, Florida – The Winter Haven Police Department & Winter Haven Fire Department is currently working a multiple vehicle accident. The accident occurred on Central Avenue and Sixth St. In downtown Winter Haven.
The accident has occurred around 12pm. Injuries are involved, but currently no details ate available. We will update as more information is available.
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Auburndale, Florida – A fire damaged a Polk County McDonald’s Saturday morning. According to reports the McDonald’s at 420 Havendale Blvd., Auburndale caught fire around 9:30am.
According to reports no one was injured & the fire was quickly contained. The restaurant has been closed temporarily while an investigation is completed and repairs are made.
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Race: H Sex: M DOB: 8/11/1992 Height: 508 Weight: 170
Statute: 812.014(2)(C)1 Grand Theft – $300 – < $5,000
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Statute: 827.10 Desertion of a Child
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Lakeland man arrested for impersonation of a law enforcement officer
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30-year-old Gamalier Gonzalez Santiago of Banana Road, Lakeland, was arrested last night after he activated blue and red lights, a white strobe light, and a siren on US 98 north of Lakeland behind several vehicles. At approximately 6:20 p.m. Thursday night, the PCSO Emergency Communications Center received a call from a man travelling southbound on US Hwy 98. The man said he was approached from behind by a car that activated what appeared to be emergency lights and a siren. The driver thought he was being pulled over by law enforcement and then became suspicious. The suspect car, a burgundy 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage, went around him at which time the victim followed him at a safe distance while he was on the phone with PCSO dispatch. The lights and siren were still activated on the suspect’s vehicle and numerous other cars were yielding or pulling off the roadway. The victim followed the suspect car to Sundance Village Mobile Home Park at 1400 Banana Road and waited for deputies to arrive.
Deputies arrived and respond to Lot #145, and made contact with Mr. Santiago. He admitted to deputies he turned the lights and siren on his vehicle while driving it on Hwy 98N. Deputies found the suspect vehicle; there were red and blue lights affixed to the left and right side of the windshield and a white strobe light attached to the center of the windshield. A siren was connected to the vehicle and operated by using the horn. The lights and siren were removed from the vehicle.
Santiago was arrested and transported to the Polk County Jail and charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public if Santiago has stopped or attempted to stop anyone else. If so, please contact the PCSO at 863-298-6200.
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Winter Haven Police Chief Charlie Bird is proud to announce the recent graduation of Captain David Castle from the 264th Session of the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia. Captain Castle was one of 213 law enforcement officers from 47 states, 21 countries, four military organizations and eight federal civil organizations in this class of graduates who enjoyed the ceremony on June 10, 2016.
Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy Program offers ten weeks of advanced communication, leadership and fitness training for selected officers having proven records of professionals within their agencies. On average, these officers have 10 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.
FBI Director James Comey was the principal speaker at the ceremony.
Training for the program is provided by the FBI Academy instructional staff, Special Agents and other staff members holding advanced degrees, many of who are recognized internationally in their field of expertise.
The graduating officers were represented by the class spokesperson, Donald F. Tuten, II, Chief, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Jacksonville, Florida. A total of 49,234 graduates now represent the alumni of the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935.
Celebrate the Fourth of July at the annual Rock N Freedom Fest in Winter Haven!
The City of Winter Haven is hosting the annual Rock N Freedom Fest on Sunday, July 3rd from 4-9p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Lake Silver.
There will be food, drinks, games, and activities for everyone!
The Cypress Gardens Water Ski team will be performing a free ski show at the event for your enjoyment and there will be Fireworks by Zambelli to end the night!
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors out to celebrate Independence Day Weekend with us!
Martin Luther King Jr. Park is located at 100 N Lake Silver Dr NW Winter Haven, FL 33883
For more information please contact the Parks, Recreation & Culture division at 863-291-5656.
Have a Safe & Happy Fourth of July!
Haines City, Florida – According to the Haines City Police Department a crash has occurred on Hwy 27 near the intersection of Patterson Rd. Currently traffic is being rerouted. Haines City Police Department spokesperson, Brian McNulty, has advised this is a fatal crash investigation. The crash appears to involve a motorcycle.
We will update as more information is available.
Lake Wales, Florida – On Tuesday June 14, 2016. The Lake Wales Police responded to dispatch call in which a witness observed a subject walking from the Blue Star Lodge towards the Laurel Mobile Home Park and was armed with a handgun. Dispatch relayed a description of the suspect as a white male wearing a black shirt and a blue bandanna. A Lake Wales Police Officer was able to locate a white male fitting the description at Grove Avenue and Miami Street. Officer The officer held the suspect, Thomas Craig DOB: 03/09/1994, at gun point and asked if he had a gun on his person. Craig advised the officer he had a handgun in his pocket. Two additional officers arrived and Craig was secured in handcuffs. Officers located the firearm in Craig’s front left pocket of his shorts. The firearm was a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380. The firearm was loaded with three rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber. During the investigation Craig said he was a convicted felon and knew he should not be in possession of the firearm. Officers checked Craig through FCIC/NCIC which confirmed the felony convictions for burglary and grand theft. Officers also checked the firearm through FCIC/NCIC which showed it has not been reported stolen. There were three witnesses on scene which said they observed Craig with the firearm and were asked by Craig if they knew of anyone wanting to buy it. Craig was arrested and booked into the Polk County Jail.
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