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Video shows moment deputies find body of Shakeira Rucker inside storage unit
APOPKA, Fla. - A newly released video reveals the moment deputies discovered the body of 37-year-old Shakeira Rucker inside a storage unit in Apopka a week after she was reported missing. Authorities said they opened the unit, which they believe belonged to Rucker's estranged husband, Cory Hill, and found her...
Florida DUI mom left crying baby trapped in flipped Jeep after drunken wreck, told witnesses not to call 911: Police
A mother in Florida is facing child abuse charges after she allegedly flipped her Jeep while driving drunk on a suspended license and then left her child trapped in the vehicle after escaping it herself. The post Florida DUI mom left crying baby trapped in flipped Jeep after drunken wreck, told witnesses not to call 911: Police first appeared on Law & Crime.
Villager’s ‘problem child’ facing felony charge after caught driving
A Villager’s “problem child” landed in jail after she was caught back behind the wheel. Lyn Ellen Kaminski, 61, of the Village of Silver Lake, was arrested at about 11 a.m. Thursday by the Lady Lake Police Department on a third degree felony charge of driving while license suspended. She was booked at the Lake County Jail and released after posting $10,000 bond.
Leesburg man arrested after burglary complaint
LEESBURG, Florida — A Leesburg man was arrested following a burglary complaint involving a shed on July 8, 2024. A Lake County deputy responded to a Leesburg residence after the victim reported witnessing a male burglarizing their shed and removing property, according to a press release from the Lake County Sheriff's Office. The suspect fled on foot, dropping items, but the victim managed to capture a photograph of him before he left the area.
Clermont police searching for man accused of stealing from Lowe's store
ORLANDO, Fla. - Clermont police are attempting to identify a man accused of stealing merchandise from a Lowe's home improvement store. According to police, around 9:21 a.m. on Monday, a man entered Lowe's store located at 1501 Sandy Grive Ave, stole merchandise, and returned it for a gift card. Police...
Central Florida Toddler Tragically Found Dead in Canal on Rural Property
A 2-year-old boy who was reported lost on a 10-acre Osteen-area property was found dead in a canal in an apparent accidental drowning. Volusia County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 call just before 6pm at the property on Flowing Creek Way in Central Florida. The parents of the 2-year-old toddler were already searching for him. Deputies arrived and assisted in an interior and exterior search.
Man wields machete at park during argument between football teams
A Petersburgh man was arrested for bringing out a machete during an argument between two football teams at a park in Lake County. A deputy responded to a call involving a disturbance with a machete at North Lake Regional Park, located at 40730 Roger Giles Road in Umatilla, around 7:20 p.m. Saturday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Walmart employee allegedly steals fishing reel and generator from store
A Leesburg man working as a Walmart employee was arrested for stealing from the store on three occasions using the self-checkout lines. Officers responded to Walmart, located at 17030 U.S. Hwy. 441, regarding an employee shoplifting around 1:43 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Mount Dora Police Department.
Tampa Police Officer Relieved of Duty Following Arrest in Central Florida
An officer of the Tampa Police Department has been placed on administrative leave following an arrest for Battery Domestic Violence in Central Florida. Cornelius Young was arrested this month in an off-duty incident at Cortaro Drive in Sun City, following a reported verbal argument with an adult female victim known to him that turned physical. According to law enforcement, the victim sustained minor injuries as a result of the altercation.
Man allegedly wields loaded shotgun during argument over paint brushes
A Tavares man was arrested for aggravated assault after allegedly wielding a loaded shotgun during an argument over lost paint brushes. A deputy responded to a verbal dispute with a firearm at an undisclosed Tavares residence around 4:16 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Prior to his arrival, dispatch advised that the victim stated 72-year-old Robert Jack Hunnicutt pointed a firearm at him during the altercation.
Landscaper accused of ripping off blind Villager back behind bars
A landscaper once accused of ripping off a blind Villager is back behind bars. Santos Perrea Albarran, 73, of Okahumpka, was booked Friday morning at the Sumter County Detention Center on a warrant charging him with failure to appear. Bond was set at $2,000. Albarran had been arrested in 2017...
Homeless man arrested for trespassing at laundromat at shopping center
A homeless man in Leesburg who was arrested for trespassing at a laundromat in the Southside Shopping Center also had meth in his pocket. Officers responded to Spin City Laundry, located at 1321 S. 14th Street, regarding a trespass warning request around 2:49 a.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department.
FHP: 23-year-old runs off road near Disney, dies after striking pole
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — ABOVE: A look at today's headlines. A 23-year-old driver is dead after a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday night. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the woman was traveling northbound on Epcot Center Drive, south of Buena Vista Drive, just before 10 p.m. when she ran off the roadway.
‘Something illegal is going on:’ Homeowner receives more than 600 traffic citations, toll bills addressed to strangers
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Several times a week, Pattie Malone stops by her neighborhood mailbox and pulls out a large stack of envelopes that often includes traffic citations, parking tickets, and tollway invoices. The street address of Malone’s single-family home near Apopka is printed on the letters, but she...
Driver who lost license in DUI caught back behind wheel at Wawa
A driver who lost his license after a drunk driving arrest was caught back behind the wheel at Wawa. Jose Manuel Rodriguez-Zamora, 33, of Leesburg, was driving a black Nissan Titan at 9:44 a.m. Wednesday on U.S. Hwy. 27/441 when an officer noticed the vehicle’s registration had expired, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department.
2 suspects arrested following burglary surge in Central, South Florida, police say
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Two individuals believed to be responsible for a series of burglaries across South and Central Florida have been arrested by Deland Police and the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. "Let's do it. Other hand, give me your other hand. Roll over," was heard in the body-worn...
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