Archive for the ‘Crime’ Category

Poinciana man arrested on armed sexual battery charges.

POINCIANA — Late on Monday, Osceola County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a man accused of knocking on a woman’s door while claiming he needed to use her phone, only to break into her house and sexually assault the victim. Lyndon DeLeon Scott, 20, of 741 Leonardo Court in Poinciana, was arrested and charged with armed burglary, [...]

Poinciana man re-arrested on child porn charges.

POINCIANA — It started with a complaint, that the Poinciana man was smoking too much pot and becoming verbally abusive toward his family. That led to an investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. What they discovered, deputies say, is a man who is awaiting trial on child pornography charges being re-arrested — for the [...]

Sheriff’s office goes high tech with new mobile APP.

BARTOW – For years, law enforcement agencies have been using the Internet to reach out to the public, deliver safety tips, and fight crime. Years ago, law enforcement agencies created Web sites to post news and to assist citizens. Then they created social media pages as well. Now, in a continuing effort to keep citizens [...]

Illegal gambling operation lands two men in jail.

WINTER HAVEN — In Florida, the Powerball Lottery system will offer some lucky winner a jackpot of $80 million on Saturday, tempting Sunshine State residents to visit their local convenience store, buy a Lottery ticket, and help make the state’s top gambling operation a big financial success. But in a state where gambling remains heavily [...]

Felon on out-of-state homicide charge arrested in St.Cloud.

ST. CLOUD — From what law enforcement officials in Osceola County can determine, Terrence Jerome Blaine moved to Kissimmee to start a new life after he got placed on probation in another state following his conviction on negligent homicide charges. What they didn’t expect was that Blaine and another registered felon would end up in [...]

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