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Leesburg man nabbed in Wildwood after late night traffic stop
A Leesburg man was arrested during a traffic stop in Wildwood when an officer discovered his license was suspended. An officer spotted a dark Kia sedan following closely to a vehicle and turning all functional lights on and off on the vehicle while approaching County Road 213 on Kilgore Street around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department. The officer conducted a lawful traffic stop as a result.
Police find dead man in golf cart in The Villages
The Lady Lake Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a man was found dead in a golf cart. Lady Lake police officers at about 10 p.m. Sunday responded to the area of 1 LaGrande Blvd. on the Historic Side of The Villages and found a 59-year-old man deceased in a golf cart.
Central Florida Teens Arrested After Series of Car Break-Ins
Two Central Florida teens, 17-year-old Cayden Boudah and 18-year-old Alexzander Robles, were recently apprehended for a series of car break-ins. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office detectives have identified and arrested the teens, with potential charges pending from multiple local police departments. Details of Their Arrest. The two suspects have been...
Central Florida Drug Dealers Arrested in Warrant Round-Up
Several DeLand-area drug dealers were taken into custody this month during a warrant round-up stemming from ongoing investigations into sales of cocaine and fentanyl. The Central Florida effort began with a narcotics search warrant on Clara Avenue and concluded with 11 arrests, plus six defendants already in custody on other charges.
Bank robber hands note to teller demanding one cent
A bank robbery suspect was arrested after handing a teller a note demanding one cent. Michael Patrick Fleming, 41, of Summerfield, entered the Chase Bank on U.S. Hwy. 441 in Lady Lake at about 4 p.m. Saturday and filled out a withdrawal slip for one cent, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. He handed the note to a teller.
Central Florida Armed Robbery Suspect, Known Gang Member Arrested
A Central Florida armed robbery suspect and known gang member was arrested after stealing more than $2,000 worth of cigarettes from a Walgreens in Tampa. On June 28th, just before 1pm, 28-year-old Malcolm Green entered the Walgreens, located at 12211 West Hillsborough Ave, and walked behind the counter. Green approached the clerk, lifted his shirt, removed a large plastic bag, and displayed a gun with an extended magazine.
Walmart Delivery Drone Shot Down by Florida Man
A Florida man, Dennis Winn, is in a whole heap of trouble for taking a shot at a Walmart delivery drone. This crazy incident went down in Clermont, a town about 26 miles from Orlando. According to USA TODAY, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office got a call about a drone with a bullet hole in its payload. Yeah, someone actually shot at the drone! Come on man. What did that thing do to you?
Leesburg woman allegedly bites ear of mentally disabled brother
A Leesburg woman was arrested for allegedly biting the ear of her mentally disabled brother and the finger of a tenant who defended him. An officer responded to a disturbance and possible battery wherein 56-year-old Maria Luisa Quinones was causing a disturbance with her roommate and tenant, the complainant, at an undisclosed Lake County residence around 9:40 p.m. Monday, June 24, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Prior to the officer’s arrival, the Leesburg Communications Center advised Quinones had bitten the complainant’s finger.
Man hospitalized after getting intoxicated outside ex-girlfriend’s apartment
An Ocala man was arrested after getting drunk outside his ex-girlfriend’s apartment and attempting to drive away with deputies still in the vicinity. Deputies were dispatched to a civil disturbance at 2280 E. Orange Avenue in Eustis around 7:08 p.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
16-Year-Old Armed Kidnapper Threatens Woman with Blade in Central Florida
A 16-year-old armed kidnapper threatened a woman with a blade and attempted to abduct the innocent shopper in Central Florida. On June 28th, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an attempted armed kidnapping at the Home Depot located at 10150 Bloomingdale Avenue, near Tampa. Preliminary investigations reveal 16-year-old...
Suspect wanted on warrant arrested at hospital after hit-and-run crash
A suspect wanted on a warrant was arrested at The Villages hospital after a hit-and-run crash. Deltron Remar Modican, 29, of Silver Springs, had been traveling in a silver Buick sport utility vehicle when the SUV collided with a semi at about 8:30 am. Monday in the area of U.S. 301 and State Road 44, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department. The SUV did not stop.
Central Florida 19-Year-Old Arrested for Online Extortion of 16-Year-Old
A Central Florida 19-year-old was arrested in an online extortion case involving a 16-year-old female victim. Tampa Police Detectives assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad arrested 19-year-old Christopher Patrinostro on multiple felony counts, including extortion. A 16-year-old female in Tampa reported being contacted online by an unknown...
Daughter jailed after allegedly popping blood vessel in mother’s eye
A mother has been arrested after allegedly popping a blood vessel in her mother’s eye during a brawl. Sierra Lexus Kirkwood, 30, was arrested Saturday on charges of battery and resisting arrest at her home at 116 Woodlane Ave., according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department.
DUI suspect claims he was heading home from Winn-Dixie
A drunk driving suspect claimed he was heading home from a Winn-Dixie grocery store when he swerved over a median and struck a reflector. Harvey Lee Yawn, 70, of Wildwood, was driving a white Dodge pickup at 11:46 a.m. Sunday when he ran into the median on U.S. 301 near the Wawa gas station, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. Another vehicle had to swerve to avoid a head-on collision.
Man with drug paraphernalia and brass knuckles arrested at Leesburg hospital
A homeless man in Leesburg was sent to the hospital and later arrested there after being found excessively “twitching” with brass knuckles in his pocket. Officers responded to the 2000 block of Vine Street regarding a suspicious persons complaint around 6:25 p.m. Monday, June 24, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department.
Irate man allegedly throws metal dustpan at neighbor doing yard work
A Leesburg man was arrested after allegedly throwing a metal dustpan at his neighbor and slapping her phone out of her hands for filming it. Officers responded to a battery at an undisclosed Leesburg address around 12:48 p.m. Monday, June 24, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. The female victim advised that her neighbor, 56-year-old Paul Albert Jette, threw a pan at her, smacked her phone out of her hand and pushed her.
Shoplifting suspect accused of stealing baby clothes and shoes, leaving in borrowed SUV
LADY LAKE, Fla. (TND) — A woman with numerous run-ins with the law is behind bars once again. She was arrested more than two months after a reported shoplifting spree, and she has already been convicted of theft three times. Police said Kathy Sheree Sanders, holding “a black personal...
Reward Increased in Homicide of Central Florida 7-Year-Old
The Crime Stoppers Tampa Bay reward has been increased in homicide investigation of a Central Florida 7-year-old. Thursday, July 4th, is one year since the tragic death of 7-year-old Yitzian Torres Garcia, who was killed in a shooting on the Courtney Campbell Causeway between two groups who were arguing over jet skis before shots were fired.
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