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‘Violence and drug trafficking go hand:’ Seminole County sheriff, feds hold briefing on deadly carjacking
Read full article: ‘Violence and drug trafficking go hand:’ Seminole County sheriff, feds hold briefing on deadly carjackingSeminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma and federal law enforcement officials held a news conference on Monday detailing how the agencies have worked together to investigate the deadly carjacking that took place earlier this month near Winter Springs.
VIDEO: 2 men accused of carjacking Corvette in Volusia County
Read full article: VIDEO: 2 men accused of carjacking Corvette in Volusia CountyTwo men were arrested after deputies say they carjacked a man and made away with his sports car before fleeing deputies on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Video shows Winter Park officer chase, Tase man accused of carjacking valet driving Corvette
Read full article: Video shows Winter Park officer chase, Tase man accused of carjacking valet driving CorvetteA man was arrested after he carjacked a valet attendant in Winter Park Village and later ran from police, according to the department.
2 nabbed in Melbourne after running from vehicle involved in Orange County carjacking
Read full article: 2 nabbed in Melbourne after running from vehicle involved in Orange County carjackingTwo people were caught in Melbourne after running from a vehicle involved in a carjacking in Orange County, according to police.
Man in custody after carjacking outside of smoke shop in Deltona, deputies say
Read full article: Man in custody after carjacking outside of smoke shop in Deltona, deputies sayA man wanted by deputies after a January carjacking outside of a Deltona smoke shop is now in custody, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
1 captured, 1 on the run after carjacking outside of smoke shop in Deltona, deputies say
Read full article: 1 captured, 1 on the run after carjacking outside of smoke shop in Deltona, deputies sayA suspect is in custody and another is on the run after the two carjacked a vehicle outside of a Deltona smoke shop, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Marion County deputies seek armed carjacker who stole vehicle in Pizza Hut parking lot
Read full article: Marion County deputies seek armed carjacker who stole vehicle in Pizza Hut parking lotMarion County deputies are searching for a person suspected of stealing a car and threatening a teen with a gun in a Pizza Hut parking lot on Wednesday night, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post.
Orange County detectives seek 2 in armed carjacking near Lake Sherwood
Read full article: Orange County detectives seek 2 in armed carjacking near Lake SherwoodOrange County deputies are still looking for a man and a woman believed to be involved in an armed carjacking last week after locating the stolen vehicle days later.
WATCH: Man arrested after trying to steal 74-year-old woman’s car in Ocala, deputies say
Read full article: WATCH: Man arrested after trying to steal 74-year-old woman’s car in Ocala, deputies sayMarion County deputies said they arrested a man Tuesday who attempted to burglarize an Ocala home and tried to enter multiple vehicles at a nearby intersection.
Man slashed, carjacked victim before leading Orange County detectives to body, officials say
Read full article: Man slashed, carjacked victim before leading Orange County detectives to body, officials sayA man stands accused of a carjacking and a homicide in two separate cases, Orange County officials say.
Deputies apprehend 19-year-old accused of stealing Amazon delivery truck
Read full article: Deputies apprehend 19-year-old accused of stealing Amazon delivery truckDeputies apprehended a 19-year-old accused of carjacking an Amazon delivery truck Friday afternoon, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman carjacked at Applebee’s in Kissimmee; pursuit, crash lead to arrests
Read full article: Woman carjacked at Applebee’s in Kissimmee; pursuit, crash lead to arrestsKISSIMMEE, Fla. – A 32-year-old man was arrested in Osceola County on allegations of carjacking a woman at knifepoint outside an Applebee’s and leading deputies on a pursuit. Rishard Brown was arrested Wednesday on charges of armed carjacking, armed robbery with a weapon, grand theft, aggravated assault, fleeing to elude, reckless driving, driving with a suspended license, burglary to a structure and resisting without violence. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called late Tuesday to the Applebee’s at 2060 E. Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee for a report of an armed carjacking. AdBrown drove off, fleeing to Saint Cloud, and the passenger jumped out of the vehicle but was apprehended, deputies said. Brown was arrested and taken to the Osceola County Department of Corrections.
Vehicle found, culprits sought after student carjacked near UCF
Read full article: Vehicle found, culprits sought after student carjacked near UCFORLANDO, Fla. – A female student was carjacked Monday night near the University of Central Florida campus, according to UCF police. The armed carjacking was reported around 8:30 p.m. at Knights Circle, an off-campus housing complex that is in the jurisdiction of UCF police. Police said the woman’s blue 2016 Mazda 3 was stolen near Building 6 of the apartment complex, but she was not injured. “We are pleased to share that with the assistance of (Orlando police), this vehicle has been recovered,” the tweet said. UCF police said investigators are “closer to identifying suspects, and our investigation is active and continuing.”UPDATE: We are pleased to share that with the assistance of @OrlandoPolice, this vehicle has been recovered.
Man carjacked at gunpoint in Orlando
Read full article: Man carjacked at gunpoint in OrlandoORLANDO, Fla. – A man was carjacked Sunday night in Orlando, police said. The theft happened around 8:30 a.m. in the 400 block of Orange Blossom Trail. According to Orlando police, the car owner left his keys inside his vehicle and when he returned, a gunman was in his car. The carjacker took off, but the car was stopped by police a short time later, officials said. Three people in the vehicle were detailed, according to police.
Man arrested after carjacking attempt in Volusia County
Read full article: Man arrested after carjacking attempt in Volusia CountyA man is in custody after attempting to carjack someone in Volusia County, according to the Volusia County Sheriffs Office. The incident happened at West New York Avenue and North Sheridan Avenue, according to authorities. They said a man jumped into a stopped vehicle and implied he had a weapon. After forcing the driver to drive, he jumped out of the vehicle and ran on foot, according to authorities. Authorities said they apprehended the carjacker minutes later and took him into custody.
Florida Road Ranger carjacked while on I-4, deputies say
Read full article: Florida Road Ranger carjacked while on I-4, deputies sayOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. Osceola County deputies are investigating a carjacking after they say a Florida Department of Transportation Road Ranger vehicle was stolen. Our Sheriffs helicopter responded to the area and with the help of (the Florida Highway Patrol) followed the vehicles GPS, deputies said. They were able to pick up the vehicle and maintain visual.The Polk County Sheriffs Office, Lakeland Police Department and FHP assisted with the incident. Lakeland PD spiked the vehicle and due to tire damage, (the) vehicle eventually came to a stop in Lakeland, deputies said. The suspect got out of the vehicle and was placed under arrest, officials said.