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Lakeland Police Attempt to Identify Gran...

Lakeland Police are attempting to identify this suspect of a grand theft that occurred at AT&T, 1384 Town Center Drive, on December 19, 2011, at 7:30 pm  The suspect entered the business, removed property, and left in a small red vehicle.  Suspect is further described as a black male, 6’02” tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds.  Suspect is believed to be in his mid...

Lakeland Police Investigate Homicide ...

UPDATE February 1, 2012 On February 1, 2012, at 1:31 am, officers heard gunshots in the area of Bassadena Circle West which was followed by a witness who reported seeing a white Toyota Camry leaving the area.  Officers located a gunshot victim, Gracia Rosius, 29 (B/M, DOB 2/18/82), lying in the roadway at this location.  The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin has...

Lakeland Police February "ChiefR...

  Lakeland Police Department’s next Chief’s Chat will be held on Monday, February 6, 2012 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Community Room of the Lakeland Police Department, located at 219 N Massachusetts Avenue.  This month, Chief Womack will be speaking with the group about violent crime in Lakeland and what the community can do to help. posted by Ann Dinges,...

Lakeland Police Arrest Two for Vehicle B...

Lakeland Police responded to Mondra Court at approximately 5;30 am on January 29, 2012 after receiving a report of a stolen vehicle owned by Timothy and Cheryl Pate..   The suspect, later identified as Ashley Walker (Age 17 of Lakeland), had stolen the 1999 Dodge Durango and crashed disabling the vehicle while attempting to flee the scene.  A relative of the victim made contact with...

Lakeland Police Investigate Armed Robber...

Lakeland Police responded to Southeastern College, 1000 Longfellow Blvd., at approximately 8:30 pm on January 28, 2012 after receiving a report of a robbery.  Two students were approached by three black males wearing dark “hoodies: on the northeast side of the campus.  One of the suspects was armed with a gun.     The suspects robbed the students of personal belongings and fled...

Lakeland Police Investigate Single Vehic...

Lakeland Police responded to 2800 Airport Road at 6:55 am on January 28, 2012 after receiving a report of a motorcycle crash at this location.  Lynn Marshall, (age 34 of Lakeland) was the driver of a 2000 Honda motorcycle that was westbound on Airport Road when the motorcycle traveled off the roadway.  Marshall was ejected from the motorcycle and was transported to LRMC where she is...

Lakeland Police Investigate Shooting

On January 22, 2012 at approximately 10:34 p.m., Lakeland Police responded to 10th Street and Montrose Avenue in reference to a shooting.  The victim, a 16 year old female, was found to have been shot once in the back.  She was transported to Lakeland Regional Medical Center and is expected to survive.  Initial investigation indicates there was a disturbance at a party prior to the...

Lakeland Police Investigate Homicide ...

UPDATE - 2 January 22, 2012 The victim has been identified as Oberne Paul, 44, B/M DOB 01/21/1968.  Next of kin has been notified. UPDATE January 22, 2012 Lakeland Police conducted interviews with several witnesses in reference to the homicide on January 21, 2012.  Indication from a witness is that the decedent was walking toward his vehicle when three young subjects were observed...

Lakeland Police Investigate Homicide ...

UPDATE January 22, 2012 Lakeland Police conducted interviews with several witnesses in reference to the homicide on January 21, 2012.  Indication from a witness is that the decedent was walking toward his vehicle when three young subjects were observed walking briskly toward him.  The witness realized the decedent was about to be robbed and yelled at the three subjects to stop what...

Lakeland Police Investigate Homicide

On January 21, 2012 at approximately 7:17 p.m., Lakeland Police responded to the 600 block of N. Texas in reference to a shooting.  When police arrived, they found an adult male who had suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.  The victim died on scene.  Identification of the victim is being withheld pending notification to the next of kin. Initial information is that there was an...

Lakeland Police Attempt to Locate Grand ...

                  On December 9, 2011 sometime around 7:45 p.m. the pictured suspect was caught on video  at the AT & T store located at 4310 N RD 98 stealing a cell phone valued at over $300.00. The suspect is described as being a black male, approximately 5’9”, thin build, 135 lbs.  He was seen wearing a black ball cap with a red bill with the letter “C” on...

Lakeland Police Attempt to Identify Arme...

                    On January 5, 2012 at 9:20 PM-- an Armed Robbery occurred at 2103 S Lincoln Ave –Super Stop Food Stores. Lakeland Police are asking for assistance in identifying two suspects in connection with this robbery.  Suspect 1:  Hispanic Male, approximately 5’8-5’9, 200 lbs, wearing jacket with black stripes from the base of sweater up the inseams into...

Lakeland Police Investigate Pedestrian-S...

On Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 3:06 p.m., a pedestrian, later identified as Katlyn Rickman, 13, was crossing West Beacon Road southbound from Camphor Drive.  A Polk County District School Bus was reportedly stopped on Eden Parkway at the intersection of West Beacon Road.  The school bus initiated a left turn and upon doing so, struck the pedestrian.  The pedestrian was airlifted to...

Lakeland Police Saturation Patrol and Ch...

  Saturation Patrol and Checkpoint planned for January 18 by Lakeland Police DUI Enforcement Unit and Traffic Unit Members of Lakeland Police Department’s DUI Enforcement Unit and Traffic Unit will be conducting a Saturation Patrol and Checkpoint in the city on January 18, 2012.  There will be a checkpoint conducted in the 900 block of North Lincoln Avenue from 11:30 pm until 2:30...

Lakeland Police Attempt to Identify Gran...

Lakeland Police are attempting to identify two suspects of a grand theft that occurred at Lakeland Pawn, 701 North Florida Avenue, on December 24, 2011. These suspects were observed driving a 2000 white Toyota Camry 4 Door vehicle with a South Carolina Tag. If you can identify these suspects or have information regarding this crime please contact Crime Stoppers,...

Lakeland Police Attempt to Locate Wanted...

Lakeland Police are attempting to located Kristi Fones, DOB:  10/15/77.  Fones currently has active warrants for Theft, Burglary, Grand Theft, and Petit Theft.  Fones is described as 5’06” tall.  Fones is known to drive a 2005 silver Dodge minivan. The vehicle has damage on the front and passenger side.  The vehicle is also missing both passenger side hub caps and the front...

Lakeland Police Attempt to Identify Moto...

Lakeland Police are attempting to identify the suspects of a theft of motorcycle that occurred on November 13, 2011, at 6:00 am.  This motorcycle theft occurred in the area of Florida Southern College.  It is believed that two white male suspects were involved in committing this theft.  The vehicle used by the suspects is described as a white standard work truck: a 1999 to 2002...

Lakeland Police Investigate Officer Invo...

UPDATE January 10, 2012 Lakeland Police continue to investigate the January 9, 2012 shooting of George Dean.  There is no specific information available on the condition of Mr. Dean; however, it appears as though he will survive his injuries.  It has been learned that during this incident, Mr. Dean also pointed the weapon and fired at five citizens prior to officers arriving.  When...

Lakeland Police Investigate Officer Invo...

On January 9, 2012 at approximately 4:51 p.m., Lakeland Police responded to 320 W. Patterson in reference to shots fired. Police received information that there was a man with a gun and shots were fired at the location. Upon arrival officers found a white male, identified as George W. Dean, 64, (DOB 2-21-47) in an alleyway with a semi automatic handgun. Dean was acting...

Lakeland Police Attempt to Identify Robb...

Lakeland Police are attempting to identify this suspect of an  armed robbery that occurred at Motel 6,  3120 N RD 98 on December, 20, 2011.  The suspect entered the business, displayed a firearm, and demanded money.  The suspect then fled on foot from the area. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’10” tall in his late 30’s to mid 40’s.  The suspect is...

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