A student was arrested in Clermont after making a school bombing threat over text, according to the police department.

Police said the manager of the nearby Beef ‘O’ Brady’s spotted the suspect taking cooking oil from the restaurant.

Trooper Steve on Patrol takes it to Lake County to check out some cool technology.

A 16-year-old girl was stabbed in the neck Friday night during what police said was a fight between two groups of juveniles in Clermont.

When the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Safety Act required armed officers or guardians in every Florida school starting in 2018, that created an opportunity for the Clermont Police Department: to add officers to all elementary schools since the Lake County Sheriff's Office was already in middle and high schools.

Javion Nichols, 15, and his girlfriend Milana Lytle, 14, have returned home and are safe, according to the Clermont Police Department.

In a heavily redacted affidavit, police said that they received a report from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office in December about the man showing someone “inappropriate videos” online.

The Clermont Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying multiple people in connection with stealing numerous catalytic converters.

Detectives in two Florida cities are seeing similarities in two jewelry store robberies.

An 81-year-old man who was injured in a shootout with Clermont police has died, according to the department.

Video released by the Clermont Police Dept. Friday shows the police interaction with an 81-year-old man who allegedly fired his gun at police, prompting officers to shoot him.

The Clermont Police Department on Sunday said its officers had begun searching for a missing 17-year-old girl considered a runaway, according to a news release.

Police said they are looking for a man diagnosed with Schizophrenia who was deemed endangered and unable to take care of himself.

A woman who attempted to cross a road in Clermont with a bicycle was struck by a car and killed Wednesday afternoon, according to the Clermont Police Department.

A portion of State Road 50 in Clermont was shut down in both directions on Tuesday, according to police.

Law enforcement officers with the Clermont Police Department, lake County Sheriff’s Office and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman wanted for attempted homicide after searching for her for nearly three weeks.

The Clermont Police Department is searching for a suspect who fled the scene of a shooting that sent one man to the hospital.

CLERMONT, Fla. – Many residents in Clermont woke up Wednesday to a power outage. According to officials, the outage was reported at 7:15 a.m. at a substation in the Clermont area. “Approximately 10,000 Duke Energy customers were initially without power,” Duke Energy said. According to the Clermont Police Department, all traffic lights on Highway 50 from Hancock Road east to the county line were without power. According to Duke Energy, power was completely restored by 9:55 a.m. with the first 3,000 customers having their power turned on by 8:30 a.m.“We are still investigating the cause of the outage,” Duke Energy added.

CLERMONT, Fla. – The Clermont Police Department is looking for missing man. Officials said Richard Walczak was last seen Tuesday at his home in the 1400 block of Sunset Village Boulevard. [TRENDING: Video shows officer slamming student | Man shoots at ex-girlfriend’s current boyfriend 94 times | These men are paying $55M to go to space station]Walczak, 57, previously suffered a traumatic brain injury and may have an altered mental status, police said. He was wearing a blue and white Polo-type shirt with a Salvation Army logo, blue jeans and work boots. Anyone with information about Walczak is asked to call the Clermont Police Department at 352-394-5588.

CLERMONT, Fla. – A motorcyclist was killed Monday during a crash with an SUV, according to the Clermont Police Department. As of 6:30 p.m., Disston Avenue is closed between East Desoto Street and East Osceola Street as authorities conduct a traffic homicide investigation. Police have not released any information about the cause of the crash or the identities of those involved. Check back for more updates on this developing story.

CLERMONT, Fla. – The city of Clermont in Lake County rolled out body cameras for its officers this week, outfitting 55 officers and sergeants with the new equipment. The Clermont Police Department previously looked into purchasing body cameras several years ago but at the time the storage fees were too expensive, however, the technology has advanced making the purchase possible. “The body cameras prove their worth in protecting the police department and community,” Purvis said in a news release. If an officer falls and needs backup, the camera automatically starts recording, alerts nearby officers and sends a call for help with the officer’s GPS location. According to the news release, “Studies have found that body cameras reduce complaints and false claims, enhance public trust, support transparency, improve the behavior of all parties involved and keep everyone accountable.”“Body cameras bolster accountability, promote transparency and provide an impartial eyewitness,” Police Chief Charles Broadway said.

CLERMONT, Fla. – A reward was offered for information on the fatal hit-and-run crash from Nov. 21 in Clermont. Because she always put someone else before her.”The vehicle left the scene prior to the officers’ arrival, police said. For any information, call the Clermont Police Department Traffic Division or anonymously through Crimeline. I know they probably didn’t know what happened, who knows what their situation, but I already know that she forgives them,” Simmons said. “I just want them to come forward and let us know what happened.

CLERMONT, Fla. – Police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a great grandmother of nine dead, according to the Clermont Police Department. According to Clermont Police, Diane Craig, 74, was hit by a car while trying to cross State Road 50 at Grand Highway at about 6:17 p.m. Saturday night. “We wanted to try and save her because you know, she impacted everybody’s life,” said her granddaughter Brandi Simmons, in tears Monday morning. I know they probably didn’t know what happened, who knows what their situation, but I already know that she forgives them,” Simmons said. “I just want them to come forward and let us know what happened.

CLERMONT, Fla. Two men wanted on attempted murder charges in connection with a shooting were arrested Monday during a traffic stop, according to the Clermont Police Department. Records show the intended target and others at the scene identified David Chandler William Simpson, 24, and Marcus Brown, 22, as the suspects. Police said they attempted to arrest the men at their last known addresses but were unsuccessful. On Monday, officers spotted Simpson and Brown driving in the area of Old Highway 50 in Minneola and conducted a traffic stop, according to a news release. Police said they were arrested on charges of attempted homicide in the first degree, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and conspiracy.

Clermont police officer dies after complications from COVID-19Published: April 29, 2020, 12:59 pmThe Clermont Police Department shared somber news Wednesday that an officer died as a result of the novel coronavirus.

CLERMONT, Fla. – A bullet went through a Clermont apartment building just after midnight on Thursday, according to a Clermont Police Department case report. A resident of the home was sitting on his couch at the time of the incident, according to the report. Police said the bullet went through the front window. Investigators said they found a copper bullet on the living room floor next to the front door. Authorities said due to the thin material the bullet passed through and suddenly stopping, officers believe the bullet was fired from a far distance.