JANUARY 19
UNCHECKED— Fraud
800 Block of S. Woodrow Wilson Street
An officer met with the business owner, who advised there had been fraudulent paychecks printed.
STICKY FINGERS— Shoplifting/Warrant
2600 Block of James L. Redman Parkway
An officer responded to Walmart in reference to a shoplifting call. A woman was arrested for for grand theft. Lake County Sheriff’s Office also had a warrant out on the individual.
SWERVE ALERT- DUI Arrest
N. Mobley Street/West Palmetto Avenue
An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction at the above-listed intersection. The driver was arrested for DUI.
JANUARY 20
NO LICENSE TO CRASH-Criminal Citation
Airport Road/S. Woodrow Wilson Street
An officer issued a driver a criminal citation for No Valid Driver’s License (NVDL) during a traffic crash investigation.
LIQUORED UP- Theft (Liquor/Shoplifting)
2600 Block of James L Redman Parkway
An officer met with loss prevention officers at Walmart who advised several bottles of liquor, valued at $299.86, had been stolen from the store.
TRIPLE TROUBLE- DUI Arrest
N. Wheeler Street/W. Reynolds Street
While conducting a traffic stop, an officer arrested a man for Driving Under the Influence (DUI), No Valid Driver’s License (NVDL) and Tampering with Evidence.
JANUARY 21
BYE-CYCLE- Theft/Trespass
1800 Block of N. Franklin Street
An officer responded to the address in reference to a report of a bicycle theft. A person was placed under arrest for theft and trespassing.
JANUARY 22
NO LICENSE TO DRIVE- Felony DWLSR
Airport Road/Wood Court
An officer conducted a traffic stop on a green Ford F150 pickup truck for a traffic infraction. A search revealed the female driver had 11 previous suspensions for Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (DWLSR). She was placed under arrest for felony DWLSR.
JANUARY 23
A CLEAN FREAK THIEF- Robbery by Sudden Snatching
400 Block of N. Alexander Street
An officer responded to the business and met with the manager, who reported that $285 of Dove body wash and Crest toothpaste was stolen from the store.
HOW THE COOKIE CRUMBLES- Criminal Mischief
1600 Block of W. Baker Street
An officer responded to Wendy’s, where an employee reported a customer became angry when her food order took too long and threw the cookie case off the counter and onto the floor. The case, a $300 estimated value, shattered on the floor.
COCA- Drug Investigation
Thonotosassa Road/N. Plant Avenue
While conducting a traffic stop on a blue Ford sedan, officers arrested and charged a man with possession of cocaine with intent to sell. He was transported to Orient Road Jail.
JANUARY 24
FELON WITH A FIREARM- Felon in Possession of Firearm Arrest
Jenkins Street/Warnell Street
An officer conducted a traffic stop. The driver, was arrested for Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of Cannabis and transported to Orient Road Jail.
POLK- Stolen Vehicle Recovery (Other Agency)
300 Block of E. Calhoun Street
Officers responded to Brewintgon’s in reference to a vehicle that was towed via a private impound at the request of another business. A check of the VIN revealed the vehicle was reported stolen to Polk County Sheriff’s Office on 1/24/24. At the request of PCSO, the vehicle was processed and removed from NCIC/FCIC.
JANUARY 25
DOES NOT COMPUTE- Vehicle Burglary
3000 Block of Azalea Blossom Drive
An officer met with the victim who advised that her black computer case containing a Dell Inspiron laptop was missing from her vehicle.
D- Battery on LEO arrest/Baker Act
2000 Block of Karen Drive
An officer responded to a disturbance (a while male was acting erratically and yelling at construction equipment). The suspect was charged with Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer and also Baker Acted due to his behavior.
INVEST- Warrant Arrest (Other Agency)
1000 Block of N. Merrin Street
An officer arrested a suspect on an active HCSO warrant for Unlawful Sale or Investment over $50,000. Peterson was transported to Orient Road Jail. Bond was set at $7,500.