Winter Haven detectives are investigating a murder-suicide that occurred last night.
On 6-10-16 at approximately 9:15 p.m., officers responded to call at 4019 Vista Del Lago Drive, Winter Haven, FL, 33881 where a disturbance occurred that ended with the shooting death of 37 year-old Mayline Valle Cardona.
According to witnesses, 51 year-old Jose Hernandez-Acevedo (DOB 8-18-64, 127 Ixora Dr., Winter Haven), who is Cardona’s estranged boyfriend, was seen speaking to a child outside of the upstairs apartment and then left the building. Hernandez-Acevedo was then seen making a phone call and abruptly running towards the main office, which is located at the front of the property.
Approximately 10 minutes later, the victim (Cardona) is seen arriving at the apartment and parking her vehicle in front of the above address. Shortly after that, three to four gunshots were heard followed by screaming. As other residents in the area turned towards the sounds of the screams, Hernandez-Acevedo was seen standing over Cardona while she was on the ground.
Hernandez-Acevedo fired numerous times striking Cardona in the head and body. Cardona was pronounced deceased at the scene. At this time, it is unknown how many times the victim was struck.

Witnesses told officers on scene that Hernandez-Acevedo fired the handgun so many times that he reloaded the weapon and continued to shoot. Officers recovered more than 30 bullet casings at the location.
Hernandez-Acevedo was seen getting into a silver vehicle and leaving the area. Officers later located Hernandez-Acevedo at the Lake Fannie boat ramp a short distance from the property deceased due to what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Cardona’s two children ages 12 and 13, who were at the apartment during the incident, were turned over to family members who arrived at the residence a short time later.
Detectives continue to investigate the case.

A 9 year-old boy is recovering at a Tampa hospital after he was pulled from the bottom of a Winter Haven swimming pool by a 10 year-old who was swimming at the same time.

On 6-10-16 at approximately 8 p.m., Winter Haven Police responded to assist Emergency Medical Personnel at the Winter Haven Inn and Suites (1150 3rd St SW, Winter Haven) to a near-drowning. When officials arrived, 9 year-old Thomas Ingram, Jr was out of the pool unresponsive and CPR was being administered. Ingram was eventually flown to St Joseph Hospital where he remains this morning. At the time of this release, Ingram is in stable condition.

The events unfolded like this:

Ingram was at the pool with 10 year-old Larry Wagner (10-26-05) in the shallow end of the pool. Wagner was swimming laps while Ingram stayed in the shallow area. After swimming a few laps around the pool, Wagner was playing at the ladder in the deep area when he saw Ingram at the bottom of the pool not moving.
Wagner, knowing Ingram could not swim, dove to the bottom of the pool and scooped Ingram up from the deep end. As he pulled Ingram to the side of the pool, he made sure Ingram’s head was out of the water. At the same time, Wagner was screaming out, “drowner, drowner” which got the attention of a family friend who was also at the pool. Charlie Camiel Jr., a friend of the Ingram family, and another man at the pool jumped in and helped get Ingram out of the pool.

Property security member Jose Velez immediately rushed over and started CPR on Ingram. During CPR, a call to 9-1-1 was made and emergency personnel arrived a short time later and took over administering CPR. A pulse was finally obtained and Ingram was flown by helicopter to St Joseph’s in Tampa.
“I am certain that the quick thinking of Wagner saved this boy’s life,” said Chief Charlie Bird. “Without his fast response and perseverance in the time of emergency, this could have certainly had a different outcome.”

Father’s enjoy an evening with your special girl the old-fashioned way! Come dressed in semi-formal attire.

Moms take the night off and dads, be prepared to sweep your daughters off their feet!

Grandpas, uncles, or significant others are welcome to join in the fun! The event will feature a surprise visit from Cinderella, dinner, a DJ and lots of other fun activities.

The event will take place at the Women’s Club, 660 Pope Ave. NW from 5-8 p.m. Fee: $10 per Princess $15 per King.

Purchase tickets May 9 – June 10 at one of the following locations:  Chain O’ Lakes Complex at 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd SW or the Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center at 801 Ave. T NE. The dance will take place on Saturday, June 18th from 5-8pm

For more information, please contact Terrell Griffin at [email protected] or 863-291-5675

Join the action with Winter Haven’s finest this Friday, June 10 from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. when you can participate in WHPD’s popular virtual ride along “Tweet The Beat”.

Citizens will be treated to a full shift of action and learn what Winter Haven police do during a shift from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Police officers will live-Tweet active service calls including arrests, accidents and other incidents that come up during the shift from the departments Twitter account: @WHPoliceDept

Don’t Have a Twitter Account?….No need; you can still participate. Just check out their website this Friday morning @  www.WinterHavenPD.com and look for the link on the homepage.