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Clermont Mother Arrested and Charged with DUI and Child Neglect After Crash Leaves Toddler Trapped
In a disquieting turn of events in Clermont, Florida, a young mother has been taken into custody following a car accident that left her child trapped in the back seat. Josefina Lopez, 21, was arrested on charges that include child abuse, neglect, and driving under the influence, reported ClickOrlando. According...
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...
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...
Lake County deputies arrest man with stolen motorcycle and methamphetamine
CLERMONT, Florida — Lake County deputies arrested a man on July 16, 2024, after discovering he was in possession of a stolen motorcycle and methamphetamine. Deputies conducted surveillance on a Clermont residence known for narcotic activity and where multiple subjects with active warrants were believed to be present, according to a press release from the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Deputies observed a male matching the description of one of the subjects with a warrant leaving the property on a motorcycle. A deputy initiated a traffic stop and identified the man as Richard French, who did not have a motorcycle endorsement or a valid driver's license.
Suspect leaves Walmart with over $75 in auto part tools stashed in backpack
A Kissimmee man was arrested for petit theft after placing over $75 worth of auto part tools in his backpack and leaving Walmart without paying. A deputy responded to Walmart, located at 550 U.S. Hwy. 27 in Clermont, regarding a retail theft around 12:32 p.m. Sunday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Leesburg man flips pickup truck after drinking at local saloon
A Leesburg man was arrested for DUI after flipping a pickup truck on the way home from drinking Twisted Tea at the Dirty South Saloon. Officers responded to a single vehicle crash on the right side of the roadway in the northbound lane on U.S. Highway 441 around 2:03 a.m. Friday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Officers observed a black Dodge pickup truck found upside down with the cab of the truck crushed. The two occupants, one of which was later identified as 33-year-old Bradley Allen Vordemark, had already exited the vehicle and were walking around with no apparent injuries.
Ocoee PD identify body found at Starke Lake
The Ocoee Police Department has identified the body found Friday, July 19, at Starke Lake in the city of Ocoee. The 31-year-old male victim has been identified as Terry DeWayne Werst. In an update from the Ocoee PD Thursday, July 25, officers said the individual's next of kin have been...
Wanted woman flees from deputies when found on commercial property
A Sorrento woman was arrested for resisting arrest after running from deputies when they found her on commercial property with an active warrant. Deputies were dispatched to 31549 Long Acres Drive in Sorrento regarding a man and a female trespassing on commercial property around 9:54 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Windermere officers make life-saving rescues
By empowering excellence and building trust, the Windermere Police Department is committed to serving the community with unwavering dedication, placing honesty, integrity and service at the core of its mission. Recently, two WPD officers have gone above and beyond to fulfill that mission. In May, officers Jonathan Cassin and Ryan...
‘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.
Orlando man pleads guilty to smuggling firearms hidden in refrigerator
ORLANDO, Florida — Yessen Vasquez Tolentino, a 37-year-old from Apopka, has pleaded guilty to one count of smuggling goods from the United States, according to a press release from the United States Attorney's Office. Vasquez Tolentino faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison, with a sentencing...
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.
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