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Death of 9-year-old girl in Montverde under investigation as homicide
Read full article: Death of 9-year-old girl in Montverde under investigation as homicideLake County deputies are treating a 9-year-old girl's death as a homicide, at least until the medical examiner completes their report, according to the sheriff's office.
Florida man arrested in major Lake County cock-fighting bust, more wanted
Read full article: Florida man arrested in major Lake County cock-fighting bust, more wantedHeinrich Gonzalez faces over 120 counts of either animal cruelty or animal fighting after a large cock-fighting ring was discovered at a Lake County home.
‘We’ve had so many of these now:’ New threat to Flagler middle school dealt with quickly, sheriff says
Read full article: ‘We’ve had so many of these now:’ New threat to Flagler middle school dealt with quickly, sheriff saysFlagler County Schools said beginning Monday, May 20, if parents kept their children out of school in light of the events last week, it will be marked as an administrative excused absence.
Deputies adopt 3 dogs rescued during Volusia animal cruelty investigation
Read full article: Deputies adopt 3 dogs rescued during Volusia animal cruelty investigationThree of the dogs rescued during an animal cruelty investigation in Volusia County this week have been adopted by deputies, according to a news release.
Battery suspect killed after shooting at Marion County deputies, wounding K-9, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Battery suspect killed after shooting at Marion County deputies, wounding K-9, sheriff’s office saysA suspect accused of battery died after being shot Saturday morning in an exchange of gunfire with Marion County deputies, wounding a K-9 in the process, according to a news release.
Flagler County deputies searching for domestic violence suspect
Read full article: Flagler County deputies searching for domestic violence suspectDeputies in Flagler County on Saturday evening said they are looking for a 24-year-old man wanted in reference to domestic violence and violation of probation charges.
Marion County deputies looking for person of interest in teens shooting death
Read full article: Marion County deputies looking for person of interest in teens shooting deathDeputies in Marion County are looking for the boyfriend of a 17-year old girl who died from a gunshot wound, according to a news release.
‘Absolutely shocking:’ Florida deputies discover dismembered body on Thanksgiving, suspect kills self
Read full article: ‘Absolutely shocking:’ Florida deputies discover dismembered body on Thanksgiving, suspect kills selfA 75-year-old man that was a suspect in a gruesome Thanksgiving-day homicide is dead after shooting himself, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
Man arrested after standoff in Silver Springs shuts down road
Read full article: Man arrested after standoff in Silver Springs shuts down roadA man barricaded himself in a home in Silver Springs overnight and threatened to shoot if any law enforcement responded, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Orlando pilot rescued after plane crashes in Florida Keys, deputies say
Read full article: Orlando pilot rescued after plane crashes in Florida Keys, deputies sayAn Orlando pilot was rescued after the small plane he was piloting crashed into the lower Florida Keys waters on Sunday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
VIDEO: ‘Here’s a good way to get yourself killed:’ Motorcyclists flee deputies in Volusia County
Read full article: VIDEO: ‘Here’s a good way to get yourself killed:’ Motorcyclists flee deputies in Volusia CountyA motorcyclist faces charges after fleeing from deputies, crashing into truck, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies ID man, woman found dead in murder-suicide outside Osceola home
Read full article: Deputies ID man, woman found dead in murder-suicide outside Osceola homeOsceola County deputies have identified the man and woman found dead Tuesday outside a St. Cloud home in what they are now calling a murder-suicide, according to the sheriff’s office.
Crimeline doubles reward for info in death of woman found shot in car in Orange County
Read full article: Crimeline doubles reward for info in death of woman found shot in car in Orange CountyDeputies said they are still looking for the person who shot and killed a 19-year-old woman in Orange County on June 1.
Orange County deputy shoots armed man at hotel near Florida Mall; 2 dead, 1 hospitalized, officials say
Read full article: Orange County deputy shoots armed man at hotel near Florida Mall; 2 dead, 1 hospitalized, officials sayAn Orange County deputy on Saturday shot an armed man who was confronted by law enforcement at an active crime scene and refused to drop his gun, officials said.
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.
Deputies arrest 2 men accused of attempting multiple robberies across Central Florida
Read full article: Deputies arrest 2 men accused of attempting multiple robberies across Central FloridaDeputies arrested two men on Wednesday accused of attempting an armed robbery in Lake County, according to an arrest affadvit.
Orange County deputies seeking information on November shooting incident
Read full article: Orange County deputies seeking information on November shooting incidentOrange County deputies are asking for help in identifying a man who allegedly shot an innocent bystander on Nov. 28, according to a tweet from the sheriff’s office.
$10,000 reward offered for information on 2019 Sumter County murder
Read full article: $10,000 reward offered for information on 2019 Sumter County murderDeputies are offering a $10,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the person responsible for killing a Winter Garden business owner in 2019, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
‘End of watch’ non-profit visits Lake County Sheriff’s Department to honor fallen deputies
Read full article: ‘End of watch’ non-profit visits Lake County Sheriff’s Department to honor fallen deputiesA non-profit aiming to memorialize fallen law enforcement officers stopped at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office to honor two fallen detention deputies Thursday in a motorcade.
7 Osceola deputies suspended for sending sexual, insensitive internal messages, report shows
Read full article: 7 Osceola deputies suspended for sending sexual, insensitive internal messages, report showsThe Osceola County Sheriff's Office released an internal affairs report on Friday which details the conduct of eight deputies that ultimately led to one of them being fired while the seven others were suspended.
Lake County honors fallen officers, including 2 deputies who died from COVID-19
Read full article: Lake County honors fallen officers, including 2 deputies who died from COVID-19The Lake County Sheriff's Office honored the heroes who once served and protected at its annual Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Ceremony on Tuesday.
Flagler deputies locate missing woman
Read full article: Flagler deputies locate missing womanDeputies with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a missing woman. FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – UPDATE: Deputies said Friday morning that Tonya Yvette Mcrae was found safe. Original story below:Deputies with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a missing woman. The sheriff’s office said anyone with information about Tonya Yvette Mcrae should call 386-313-4911. We will update this story as more information becomes available.
Victims in possibly suspicious fatal Orange County house fire identified
Read full article: Victims in possibly suspicious fatal Orange County house fire identifiedORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Investigators have identified two people who died in a house fire earlier this month, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. On Friday, deputies identified the victims of the blaze in the 6900 block of Pompeii Road as Minerva Rivera Gonzalez, 79, and Felix Morales, 73. While fire crews were working to contain the fire, they discovered the victims dead inside the home. Orange County deputies later released an update, saying the deaths were being investigated as suspicious. On Friday, deputies still had not said whether they had any persons of interests or suspects in the case.
Suspicious person hospitalized following deputy-involved shooting in Cape Canaveral
Read full article: Suspicious person hospitalized following deputy-involved shooting in Cape CanaveralTwo Brevard County deputies were involved in a shooting Sunday morning, according to officials. Deputies said they received several calls about a suspicious person in the area. Deputies responded to the woman’s home and did not locate anyone and cleared the scene. Deputy-involved shooting in Cape Canaveral“The suspicious person was then challenged by the second deputy who responded to the lethal threat with deadly force,” deputies said. Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to call Agent Don Reynolds of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at 321-633-8413.
Deputies respond to fatal shooting in Ormond Beach
Read full article: Deputies respond to fatal shooting in Ormond BeachVolusia County deputies responded to a fatal shooting in Ormond Beach on Friday. ORMOND BEACH, Fla. – Volusia County deputies responded to a fatal shooting in Ormond Beach on Friday. VCSO the fatal shooting happened at the 1100 block of Avenue I around 8:30 p.m. on Friday. Deputies said a man shot his roommate. [TRENDING: Police officer dies in Capitol clash | Fla. man arrested, firefighter investigated in Capitol riot | COVID-19 variant spreading in Fla.]There is no word on what led to the gunfire.
Shots fired in Palm Coast home invasion; 4th intruder sought
Read full article: Shots fired in Palm Coast home invasion; 4th intruder soughtPALM COAST, Fla. – A man and two teens, ages 15 and 16, were arrested Sunday in connection with a violent home invasion in Flagler County, sheriff’s officials said. The home invasion was reported late Friday on Prospect Lane in Palm Coast. | Pilot killed in Fla. gyroscope crash]According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call was made from the home, but the dispatcher could only hear an argument in the background. A search is ongoing for a fourth assailant, according to sheriff’s deputies. “At this time, we do not believe this was a random attack and likely involves other criminal activity, like most home invasions do,” Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said.
Deputies respond to shootout on South Orange Blossom Trail, multiple people in custody
Read full article: Deputies respond to shootout on South Orange Blossom Trail, multiple people in custodyORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies are on scene Thursday along South Orange Blossom Trail after two men were shooting at each other in a shopping plaza, according to witnesses. Deputies responded to a shopping center along South Orange Blossom Trail Thursday morning to multiple businesses in the area. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded for reports of a shooting in the 8000-block of South Orange Blossom Trail. There are several people in custody but it is unclear what their involvement is, deputies said. There are a lot of deputies near a shooting center not far from Florida Mall.
Deputies looking for suspect involved in Orange County shooting
Read full article: Deputies looking for suspect involved in Orange County shootingDeputies looking for suspect involved in Orange County shootingPublished: September 28, 2020, 3:01 pmA man was seriously injured during an incident at a shopping center early Monday morning, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida couple accused of chaining daughter to bed
Read full article: Florida couple accused of chaining daughter to bedBONITA SPRINGS, Fla. A southwest Florida couple landed in jail after being accused of chaining their 17-year-old daughter to a bed, sheriff's officials said. Lee County Sheriffs deputies arrested Jose Samuel Gonzalez, 35, and Yessica Sabala Funes, 37, of Bonita Springs, on child abuse charges Wednesday night, arrest records show. A bucket was left by the bed in case she needed to use the bathroom, investigators said. The parents remained in the Lee County Jail on Friday afternoon, with no bond set. Jail records did not list attorneys for either parent.
Man arrested for allegedly making online threats to protestors, deputies say
Read full article: Man arrested for allegedly making online threats to protestors, deputies sayA man from Hillsborough County was arrested by deputies in Orange County after making alleged online threats to shoot protestors on his Facebook account, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office. Deputies took into custody 30-year-old Alex Bancroft after he allegedly threatened to shoot Black Lives Matter protestors on his Facebook account on July 24, deputies said. Bancroft later left for the Orlando area and was arrested in Orange County, deputies said.
Marion County deputies locate missing teen
Read full article: Marion County deputies locate missing teenMARION COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said Lauren Outlaw has been found safe. Original StoryDeputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the publics’ help as they search for a missing teen. According to officials, Lauren Outlaw, 15, was last seen on Saturday between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m.Officials said Lauren left a home located at 4781 Northwest 48th Avenue in Ocala. “It is unknown as to what she was wearing,” deputies said. “Lauren left a note that has caused concern for her wellbeing.”Anyone with information on Lauren’s whereabouts is asked to call 911.
Polk County deputies shoot, kill man who stabbed his mother, officials say
Read full article: Polk County deputies shoot, kill man who stabbed his mother, officials sayWINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A man accused of stabbing his mother was shot and killed by Polk County deputies after he opened fire on them, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called after 36-year-old Phillip Dibenedetto stabbed his mother. “When (deputies) arrived we saw the lady that was stabbed in the chest,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. Dibenedetto later told deputies he was “aiming for her throat” but missed and stabbed her in the chest. When the taser cycle ended, Judd said the suspect reached for his gun and shot at deputies who returned fire, and shot Dibenedetto multiple times.
‘I will kill you if you don’t let me go’: Man shoots victim in head during Kissimmee robbery, deputies say
Read full article: ‘I will kill you if you don’t let me go’: Man shoots victim in head during Kissimmee robbery, deputies sayDeputies responded to a home in the North Pointe Subdivision on May 29 after receiving reports of a shooting. Brown then fled the residence and the victim was taken to the hospital without serious injuries, deputies said. The vehicle Brown arrived in was identified, as well as the driver who deputies said cooperated with the investigation. Brown was arrested June 2 during a traffic stop, records showed. He is being held without bond at the Osceola County Jail on charges of attempted felony murder and armed burglary, jail records show.
Marion County deputies locate missing, endangered man
Read full article: Marion County deputies locate missing, endangered manPublished: May 28, 2020, 8:05 am Updated: May 28, 2020, 9:28 amMARION COUNTY, Fla. – 9:26 a.m.Marion County deputies have located a missing man who they believed was endangered. David Roger Stewart was located safely, according to deputies. Original StoryMarion County deputies are searching for a man they believe is endangered. According to deputies, David Roger Stewart was last seen leaving a residence on foot. According to a news release, Stewart’s family and law enforcement are concerned about his well-being.
Video: ‘Arsenal of weapons,’ drugs found in car after Flagler road-rage incident
Read full article: Video: ‘Arsenal of weapons,’ drugs found in car after Flagler road-rage incidentFLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Flagler County deputies say a road-rage incident on Interstate 95 led them to discover an “arsenal of weapons” and a “trafficking amount of drugs” in the suspect vehicle. Deputies said they pulled over the Hyundai shortly after the road-rage incident was reported and found 26-year-old Kelvisha Renarda Johnson in the driver’s seat and 24-year-old Ruvon Anthony Washington in the passenger’s seat. “Not only did they have an arsenal of weapons and a trafficking amount of drugs in the car, but they carelessly and dangerously exposed a gun to an innocent driver on the highway,” Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said. “When you mix guns and trafficking amounts of drugs, nothing good comes out of that combination. Johnson is facing charges of possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana under 20 grams and carrying a concealed weapon.
Lake County deputies search for missing 15-year-old girl
Read full article: Lake County deputies search for missing 15-year-old girlLAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities are searching for a 15-year-old girl last seen in Lake County, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Lake County deputies said Lizdianelly Santiago was last seen around 5:30 p.m. Saturday near U.S. Highway 27 and Markham Drive in Clermont. According to the release, Santiago has brown hair, brown eyes and braces. It’s unclear what clothing she was last seen wearing, according to deputies. Anyone with information on Santiago’s whereabouts is asked to call the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 352-343-2101.
Death investigation underway in Orange County
Read full article: Death investigation underway in Orange CountyORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A death investigation is underway after Orange County deputies found a body Wednesday morning. The body was found around 11:38 a.m. in a wooded area near the intersection of Lake Underhill Road and Pinar Drive. Deputies were flagged down to investigate, according to a sheriff’s office release. The sheriff’s office did not release any other information.
Orange County deputies investigate death, identify remains
Read full article: Orange County deputies investigate death, identify remainsORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Sheriff’s Deputies are conducting an investigation after human remains were found in Orange County. Deputies responded to Clapp Simms Duda Road Saturday around 1:06 p.m. in reference to possible human remains, a news release said. According to deputies, remains were found near a sleeping bag in the woods and were later identified as Suzanne McDuffie, 42. “Due to the state of decomposition of the body, there has been no determination about whether foul play is suspected at this time,” deputies said. Stay with News 6 for updates.
Deputies shoot, kill knife-wielding man near The Villages
Read full article: Deputies shoot, kill knife-wielding man near The VillagesDeputies shoot, kill knife-wielding man near The VillagesPublished: January 15, 2020, 1:24 pmTwo Marion County sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a knife-wielding man near The Villages after he attacked them simply because they were law enforcement officers, according to authorities.
Deputies search for suspect in Winter Park car wash stabbing
Read full article: Deputies search for suspect in Winter Park car wash stabbingWINTER PARK, Fla. – Orange County deputies are searching for a stabbing suspect after a person was rushed to the hospital with a stab wound. Deputies responded to a car wash located on the 7000 block of Aloma Avenue around 2:37 a.m. in Winter Park where they found the victim, according to an OSCO release. The victim told deputies they got into a verbal argument with the suspect that escalated to the violent attack. The victim was rushed to the hospital as a trauma alert, according to deputies. RELATED: Orange County deputies search for stabbing suspectThe manager of the car wash tells News 6 the business has nothing to do with the stabbing.
Sounds of dog’s whimpers leads to drug bust, $125,000 in cash
Read full article: Sounds of dog’s whimpers leads to drug bust, $125,000 in cashORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County sheriff’s deputies discovered a large amount of drugs and cash inside a home after receiving calls about an apparent injured animal. According to the report, deputies arrived at Victoria Place Apartments and spoke with Jose Luis Diaz, 25, about the possibly injured animal. On 12/17/2019, OCSO responded to an animal cruelty call after someone heard sounds of a dog being hurt. While doing a safety sweep of the apartment to make sure an injured dog wasn’t inside (suspect said dog was with family) deputies found drugs and $125,000 in cash! According to officials, as deputies did a safety sweep throughout the apartment, to make sure an injured animal wasn’t inside, deputies found drugs and $125,000 in cash.
28-year-old man found shot in Orange County
Read full article: 28-year-old man found shot in Orange CountyORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County deputies were investigating a shooting Saturday after they found a 28-year-old man with a gunshot wound, according to a Sheriff’s Office release. Deputies were responding to a man down call at Hiawassee Road by Vernon Street in the Pine Hills neighborhood just before midnight. That’s where they found the man with a non-life-threatening wound. Orange County Fire Rescue took the man to Orlando Regional Medical Center. Authorities have not released any suspect information.
Man found dead in home after wounded woman shows up at hospital
Read full article: Man found dead in home after wounded woman shows up at hospitalORLANDO, Fla. – A man was found dead early Friday inside an Orange County home after a stabbing victim showed up at a hospital, deputies said. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Orlando Regional Medical Center around 1:45 a.m. in connection with a 27-year-old woman who was being treated for serious stab wounds. Deputies went to a home connected to the woman near West Kaley Avenue and Westmoreland Drive and found 32-year-old Christopher Campa dead, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Campa had signs of trauma to his body, deputies said. The house Orange County Deputies are investigating where a 32-year-old man was found dead @news6wkmg pic.twitter.com/rLpw8RNKER — Justin Campbell (@JCampbellNews6) December 6, 2019No other details have been released.