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Man who left woman’s body at Winter Haven construction site arrested: police
Video above: ‘She didn’t deserve it’: Winter Haven mother pleads for justice after daughter fatally stabbed TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A man was arrested Tuesday in connection to the stabbing death of Angel Snell, a 26-year-old woman whose body was left at a construction site in Winter Haven last month. Kenneth Lawrence Foresyth, Jr., 21, […]
Suspect in Hard Rock jackpot ambush was arrested 1 month prior for falling asleep in Taco Bell drive-thru
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - One of the two suspects arrested for ambushing, robbing and shooting a couple after they hit a jackpot at a Tampa casino made headlines a month earlier for his arrest in Polk County. Marcus Jenkins and Tristan Wright were arrested after authorities say they followed a...
BS Farm and Ranch lies to a Polk County Sheriff Deputy
Documents show that a PCSO Deputy came out to investigate the pumping of toxic water outside BS Farm and Ranch berms. BS Farm and Ranch told the deputy that the county approved of it. This is a lie, according to John Bohde Director of the Office of Planning and Development...
Winter Haven ‘Trap Boys’ Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Massive Florida Bank Fraud Scheme
TAMPA, Fla. – A Winter Haven man, Tyler Jacob, has admitted his involvement in a complex bank fraud operation that spanned two years and resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in intended losses. Jacob, who identified himself as a member of the “Trap Boys,” pleaded guilty to conspiracy...
Pressure cooker left at Lakeland gas station treated as potential bomb threat, LPD says
Lakeland police shut down one of the city's major intersections Friday afternoon because of a "suspicious incident," according to an LPD spokesperson. Lakeland Police Department was notified of a pressure cooker left near a garbage can at one of the gas pumps at Shell gas station, 1920 Harden Blvd. ...
Lakeland Man With Multiple Warrants Arrested After Reckless Chase, Crash: Polk County Sheriff
LAKELAND, Fla. – A 29-year-old Lakeland man, Nyo Desir, wanted on multiple warrants, led Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies on a reckless chase that ended in a crash near Joker Marchant Stadium on Tuesday, August 13th. Deputies spotted Desir driving a white van near Lakeland Regional Health...
One seriously injured in crash pulling a trailer full of watermelons in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, FL. (WMBB) – On Wednesday, a man was seriously injured in a crash pulling a trailer full of watermelons on I-10 near MM 144 in Jackson County. According to a news release, the incident happened just after 8 p.m., involving a 59-year-old man from Auburndale, Florida. Florida Highway Patrol officials said the driver […]
Lakeland Police Department Reports ending August 12, 2024
Captain Sumner was dispatched to South Valdosta Highway in reference to shoplifting. Offender’s name: REDACTED (from Norwich St., Brunswick, GA). Incident type: shoplifting less than $300. Officer: James Sumner. Property total: $1.00. August 05, 2040 hours. Lakeland City Police Units were dispatched to North Pecan Street in reference to...
Trading Card Thief Targets Lakeland Store: Polk County Sheriff
LAKELAND, Fla. – A Lakeland game store has been hit twice by a trading card thief. The suspect broke into Decks & Dice Tournament Center on two consecutive nights, making off with valuable cards and games. Deputies say the thief struck on August 1st and 2nd, stealing valuable trading...
Family Elder Law Building Being Considered For Purchase For Lake Wales Police Department
Family Elder Law Building Being Considered for Purchase for Lake Wales Police Department. The former Family Elder Law building could be utilized by the Lake Wales Police Department located right across the street if the City of Lake Wales considers purchasing it. At their workshop on Wednesday, Lake Wales City...
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