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Video shows police try to clear apartments during deadly Altamonte Springs fire
Read full article: Video shows police try to clear apartments during deadly Altamonte Springs fireAs a community mourns the loss of a young boy killed in a fire, investigators are working to find out how this tragedy happened.
WATCH: Bodycam footage released after rifle-wielding man shot, killed by Altamonte Springs officer
Read full article: WATCH: Bodycam footage released after rifle-wielding man shot, killed by Altamonte Springs officerThe Altamonte Springs Police Department released body-camera video on Saturday that shows officers shoot and kill a rifle-wielding man last week.
Altamonte Springs police looking for missing, endangered 39-year-old man
Read full article: Altamonte Springs police looking for missing, endangered 39-year-old manPolice are looking for a missing and endangered 39-year-old man that may be heading to Orlando or the Deltona area, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department.
Large law enforcement presence in Seminole County as deputies seek ‘wanted subject’
Read full article: Large law enforcement presence in Seminole County as deputies seek ‘wanted subject’The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office says it was there to assist Eatonville police in making contact with a wanted subject.
‘Pungent odor:’ Woman arrested after dozens of animals found in cruel conditions at Florida home
Read full article: ‘Pungent odor:’ Woman arrested after dozens of animals found in cruel conditions at Florida homePolice said they recovered over two dozen animals from the property, though a shed in the backyard contained a large number of remains.
Woman dies during robbery, kidnapping in Altamonte Springs. 19 years later, police seek answers
Read full article: Woman dies during robbery, kidnapping in Altamonte Springs. 19 years later, police seek answersNineteen years after a woman died during a kidnapping and robbery, the Altamonte Springs Police Department is renewing its push for information to help make an arrest in the case.
2 teens hit by vehicle near high school in Altamonte Springs, police say
Read full article: 2 teens hit by vehicle near high school in Altamonte Springs, police sayTwo 14-year-old girls were hit by a vehicle early Friday near Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department.
Altamonte Springs police remind holiday shoppers to keep cars locked, safe
Read full article: Altamonte Springs police remind holiday shoppers to keep cars locked, safeThe department is starting its annual Project Safe Car this season, which is a program aimed at providing a safe shopping environment and experience for residents and visitors of Altamonte Springs.
Altamonte Springs school resource officer arrested, fired in child porn investigation
Read full article: Altamonte Springs school resource officer arrested, fired in child porn investigationSteven Selph was arrested Friday morning by FDLE and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and was charged with 10 counts related to child pornography, police said.
Man shot twice trying to stop 3 from breaking into his car in Altamonte Springs, police say
Read full article: Man shot twice trying to stop 3 from breaking into his car in Altamonte Springs, police sayA man was shot when he tried to stop three people he said was breaking into his car, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department.
Thieves steal $13,000 worth of wigs from Altamonte Springs store, police say
Read full article: Thieves steal $13,000 worth of wigs from Altamonte Springs store, police sayThree thieves were captured on camera stealing thousands of dollars worth of wigs from an Altamonte Springs store on Monday, police said.
Missing man found dead with gunshot wound in parking lot of Altamonte Springs Walmart
Read full article: Missing man found dead with gunshot wound in parking lot of Altamonte Springs WalmartALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – A missing man was found dead with a gunshot wound in his car in the parking lot of Walmart on State Road 434 in Altamonte Springs, according to police. [TRENDING: Christmas forecast: Back-to-back cold fronts coming | Florida rolls out daily vaccine report | US prepares to ship second vaccine]The Altamonte Springs Police Department said the victim was identified as Anthony Bradford. Bradford was found around 11:40 p.m. Sunday and police said he was previously reported missing by his father on Saturday. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call police at 407-339-2441. Check back for more updates on this developing story.
Altamonte police officers dash, body and surrounding cams activate when gun is drawn
Read full article: Altamonte police officers dash, body and surrounding cams activate when gun is drawnALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. The Altamonte Springs Police Department was the first law enforcement agency in Central Florida to install dash-mounted car cameras almost three decades ago, according to Sgt. The Altamonte Springs PD did it for one main reason, according to Ruiz: transparency. And the Altamonte Police Department has continued to invest in the latest technology to continue its commitment to remain transparent, Ruiz said. Now, all 100 officers at the police department wear Axon body cameras that activate automatically as soon as the officer pulls out a Taser or gun. The recording fail-safes are built into the cameras in case an officer forgets to activate the body camera or doesn't have time.
'It's really bad:' 911 calls released in pedestrian crash that killed baby
Read full article: 'It's really bad:' 911 calls released in pedestrian crash that killed babyRecords released Tuesday show that at least nine witnesses called authorities to report the crash. None of them were with the victims or the driver and many of them only saw the aftermath. “Somebody got hit by a car, the car was coming and hit two people off their bikes,” a caller said. Police said a 36-year-old man and 37-year-old woman were taken to an area hospital in critical condition. Officials have not released their names or the name of the driver, who stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.