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Second woman arrested as result of disturbance at Walmart
An Orlando woman was the second to be arrested Thursday during a theft investigation at Walmart. Last week, deputies responded to Walmart, located at 550 U.S. Hwy. 27 in Clermont, regarding a theft in progress, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. A Georgia woman suspected of shoplifting was arrested for calling 911 when law enforcement tried taking her into custody.
11.25 years in prison for DUI manslaughter in Eustis
TAVARES — A 66-year-old man facing DUI manslaughter charges after leaving Leesburg’s Bikefest in 2022 tried to get a better deal than the one that prosecutors were offering by pleading no contest. But he ended up being sentenced to almost a year more in prison by Circuit Judge Heidi Davis. Edgar Tello was sentenced to 135 months in prison. He was trying to get 124.5 months, the bottom of the sentencing guidelines. His driver’s license has been...
Woman accused of using self-checkout in multiple thefts at Walmart
A Davenport woman was arrested for retail theft this week after a Walmart employee noticed she stole merchandise through self-checkout seven times. A loss prevention officer caught 41-year-old Bernnadette Martinez Diaz failing to scan items on seven different occasions while using the self-checkout register at Walmart, located at 550 U.S. Hwy. 27, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
'I cannot die tonight': Victim testifies in Bruce Whitehead trial
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The victim in an alleged rape and mutilation took the stand Tuesday to testify against the suspect. The trial for 55-year-old Bruce Whitehead began last week. He faces charges for attempted murder and sexual battery for allegedly picking up a woman who was with her friends on Orange Blossom Trail near Sand Lake Road, taking her to a parking lot and sexually assaulting her.
Frequent trespasser claims God told her to return to Leesburg property
A Leesburg woman who was arrested for trespassing claimed God told her to return despite being warned to stay away by law enforcement. A deputy responded to 2308 Myer Avenue in Leesburg regarding a trespasser around 11:08 p.m. Sunday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Prior to his arrival, the Lake County Communications Center received a call from the complainant stating that 58-year-old Stephanie Lynn Bray was present at the incident location where she was previously trespassed from.
FHP arrests man in connection to Orange County crash that killed 71-year-old man
An Oviedo man was arrested after a 2023 Orange County crash that killed 71-year-old Mohammad Moayer, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said 23-year-old Mitchell Engley was booked into the Seminole County jail on Monday, where he faces charges of vehicular homicide and battery on an emergency medical provider.
Angry girlfriend allegedly knocks out man friend’s tooth when asked to move out
A Mount Dora couple was arrested Wednesday for an alleged argument that turned physical, resulting in the loss of a tooth. A deputy responded to an undisclosed Mount Dora residence regarding a battery around 10:08 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. While he was enroute, 63-year-old Jeffrey Brian Wormley advised Lake County Communications that 55-year-old Carol McGovern started punching him and knocked his tooth out. The report noted that they lived together and were in a relationship.
Man Shot Dead in Central Florida Roadway, Homicide Investigation Underway
A man was shot dead in a Central Florida roadway as the community drove by a murder scene. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred on the 19000 block of Bruce B Downs Blvd at Regents Park Drive in Tampa. “For our community to have...
Boat fire resulting in injuries under investigation in Eustis
A boat fire that sent one person to the hospital with injuries on Sunday is under investigation in Eustis. The City of Eustis Fire Department is working with Florida State Fire Marshals to investigate a fire that burned a boat down to the water line as it was being launched on Sunday afternoon at the Lakeshore Drive Boat Ramp that resulted in injuries.
Central Florida Man Stabbed Victim in Head, Torso before Dumping Body
A Central Florida man in a love triangle stabbed a victim in the head and torso multiple times before dumping the body. After a three-day trial last week, a Volusia County jury found defendant Marvin Bryant guilty as charged of First-Degree Murder. Immediately following the verdict, the defendant was sentenced to life in prison.
Apopka police response to medical incident ends in fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound to second person
Officers from the Apopka Police Department responded to a call at The Oasis at Wekiva apartment complex about a medical incident around 4 p.m. on Friday, according to a statement released by the APD. "Upon arrival, officers began to provide aid to the patient until the Apopka Fire Department arrived....
Marion man fires shotgun outside home, threatens neighbors during property dispute
A 50-year-old Marion County man was arrested after he allegedly fired his shotgun outside his residence and threatened to harm several neighbors. On Sunday, June 9, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a residence on SE 309th Terrace in Altoona in reference to shots being fired. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with a female victim who advised that her neighbor, James Arnold Smith, had threatened her while wielding a shotgun, according to the arrest report.
Central Florida Man Busted for Drug Trafficking
A Central Florida man was busted for drug trafficking. After a one-day trial this month, a Volusia County jury found defendant Oscar Torres guilty as charged of Trafficking in Fentanyl (4 grams to 14 grams), Trafficking in Phenethylamines (10 – 200 grams), Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell and Possession of Paraphernalia.
SWAT team discovers man dead from self-inflicted gun wound in Apopka apartment
What was originally a response to a 911 call about a medical episode ended up with man dead inside an Apopka apartment from an obvious self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police. On Friday, June 21, at approximately 4 p.m. the Apopka Police Department’s communications center received a 911 call in...
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