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Knife held to throat of handyman who finds sleeping homeless pair in residence
A homeless man and woman were charged with burglary when a handyman found them asleep at the home he was working on. Deputies were dispatched to an undisclosed Eustis residence regarding a handyman finding a male, 46-year-old Kenneth Ray Hutchinson, and female, 35-year-old April Dominique Cain, who broke into said residence around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were advised that Hutchinson held a knife to the handyman’s throat.
Lake County Sheriff's Office in Pursuit of Armed Suspect After Clermont Walgreens Robbery
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is currently on the hunt for a suspect following an armed robbery at a Walgreens pharmacy on Monday morning in Clermont. According to WESH, deputies were dispatched to the scene at the Walgreens situated on 1600 US Highway 27 around 8:55 am, after reports surfaced about a man intimidating employees with a handgun.
Woman arrested on DUI charge after crash at McDonald’s in Leesburg
A Umatilla woman was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence after a crash at McDonald’s in Leesburg. An officer responded to McDonald’s, located at 10402 U.S. Hwy. 441, regarding a traffic crash around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department.
Man who robbed Florida pharmacy and restaurant arrested after pointing gun at deputy, officials say
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Vermont man accused of robbing a Central Florida pharmacy and restaurant was arrested in Jacksonville after he allegedly pointed a gun at a deputy, officials said. The 37-year-old man identified as Brenton Paquin, who is also a person of interest in a Vermont murder, robbed a...
Woman arrested after brawl over moving out of apartment
A woman was arrested after a brawl over moving out of an apartment in Lady Lake. Officers were called at about 1:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon to The Cove Apartments on U.S. Hwy. 27/441 after 31-year-old Brittany Jenkins of Leesburg allegedly attacked a woman, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department.
New Mount Dora traffic unit conducts more than 300 traffic stops in first month
MOUNT DORA, Fla. – After hearing complaints from people about speeding and drivers running stop signs, the Mount Dora Police Department launched its new traffic unit back in June. Sergeant Elizabeth Krueger runs the new traffic unit and said the purpose of the unit is to focus on problem-areas...
Teen arrested in shooting after bullet strikes woman’s vehicle
A teen has been arrested in connection with a shooting after a bullet struck a woman’s car. Demarein Jerome Sanders, 18, of Coleman, was arrested on multiple charges after a firearm was discharged at about 11 p.m. Wednesday in the 400 block of York Street, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department.
Leesburg Man Charged For Purchasing 82 Guns For Others, Some Caught At The Southern Border
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Jose G. Medina, 48, of Leesburg, Florida, has been arrested and charged with making false statements in connection with firearm purchases and causing a licensed dealer to maintain false records. If convicted, Medina could face up to 15 years in prison. The charges stem from...
Suspect search ongoing after shots fired at Lady Lake basketball court
LADY LAKE, Fla. – Lake Lake police are looking for a suspect who allegedly shot at people on a basketball court Thursday during an altercation. Officers responded around 7:30 p.m. to the athletic complex on Guava Street, the Lady Lake Police Department said in a news release. The suspect...
Villager arrested after report of bad behavior at town square
A Villager has been arrested after police responded to a report of bad behavior at a town square. An officer was called at about 10:30 p.m. Monday to Spanish Springs Town Square after a man, later identified as 73-year-old Seelye Eldredge Little of the Village of Rio Grande, approached a 12-year-old girl and told her she was “hot,” according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department. He offered to purchase the girl a beer.
Homeless woman allegedly threatens employees at Save A Lot
A homeless woman in Leesburg was arrested for trespassing at Save A Lot after threatening employees of the store. An officer was dispatched to Save A Lot in the Southside Shopping Plaza, located at 1319 S. 14th Street, regarding a woman with blue hair threatening employees around 7:16 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department.
Leesburg woman charged with insurance fraud after allegedly using old car damage photo
A Leesburg woman was arrested for insurance fraud when she used photos of her vehicle from a prior fraudulent case for over $2,400 in repairs. On Feb. 1, 52-year-old Rhonda Michelle Gilbert called Dairyland Insurance to file a claim for damage to her vehicle, according to an affidavit of probable cause out of Lake County. The vehicle she was calling about was her black 2014 Ford Taurus, but she did not know her policy number. She gave an address of 1107 Johnson Street, Apartment A in Leesburg, and her phone number, the affidavit said.
Ocoee PD discover body at lake
The Ocoee Police Department are investigating a body discovered at Starke Lake. According to a press release from the Ocoee PD, officers responded to the area following a call from an individual around 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, who found a man along the shore not breathing. Emergency crews determined...
Drowning of autistic toddler highlights deeper issue of recurring incidents in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - A little boy, missing for hours, was found dead Thursday afternoon in a body of water at the Sheraton Vistana Resort. Investigators say three-year-old Rakim Akbari, who was autistic, wandered off from his family and drowned. His mother confirmed to FOX 35 News the family was visiting...
DUI suspect in golf cart leads cop on wild chase in The Villages
A drunk driving suspect in a golf cart led law enforcement on a wild chase down County Road 466 in The Villages. Christopher Scott Esdale, 21, who lives at 2367 Unity Terrace in the Village of Hadley, was driving a red golf cart at 1 a.m. Friday taking up both lanes of traffic on County Road 466 near the Morse family compound.
Mistaken identity delays investigation of stolen radio-controlled car from hobby store
A Leesburg man was arrested on a warrant issued for the theft of a radio-controlled car from a hobby store a few years ago. Jayson Michael Dullum, 49, was detained at his home last week for the theft case in which the identification of the wrong suspect delayed the investigation.
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