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Student arrested after gun fears spark lockdown at Poinciana High School
Read full article: Student arrested after gun fears spark lockdown at Poinciana High SchoolAn 18-year-old student was arrested after he brought a firearm to Poinciana High School on Tuesday, sparking a lockdown, according to the sheriff.
Children wash cars to pay for St. Cloud father’s funeral after shooting
Read full article: Children wash cars to pay for St. Cloud father’s funeral after shootingThis Father’s Day weekend, Kingston, Conner and Irelynn are washing cars and selling baked goods to raise money for their father’s funeral.
‘Nobody knew:’ Osceola Sheriff brings services to seniors at nursing homes
Read full article: ‘Nobody knew:’ Osceola Sheriff brings services to seniors at nursing homesMonday morning, for the first time, the Osceola County Sheriff brought his senior specialists, his fraud unit and his life-saving tools to an assisted living facility in Kissimmee - Sonata Hunter’s Creek.
‘I didn’t do nothing:’ Video shows woman’s hotel arrest in Osceola child kidnapping case
Read full article: ‘I didn’t do nothing:’ Video shows woman’s hotel arrest in Osceola child kidnapping caseA woman was arrested at a Palm Coast hotel after deputies said she kidnapped a child from Osceola County, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Osceola County sheriff praises grand jury decision to not charge deputies in Target shooting
Read full article: Osceola County sheriff praises grand jury decision to not charge deputies in Target shootingThe Osceola County sheriff praised a grand jury’s decision to not bring charges against two of his deputies involved in a shooting at a Target in Kissimmee in April 2022 that killed one person and injured two others.
Central Florida man known for impersonating cops arrested again
Read full article: Central Florida man known for impersonating cops arrested againJeremy Dewitte – a registered sex offender that has been arrested multiple times for impersonating law enforcement officers – was arrested again Tuesday, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies search for missing man last seen visiting family in Kissimmee on Thanksgiving
Read full article: Deputies search for missing man last seen visiting family in Kissimmee on ThanksgivingDeputies are searching for a 73-year-old missing man who was last seen visiting relatives in Kissimmee on Thanksgiving.
Orlando man arrested nearly a month after deadly shooting in Davenport, deputies say
Read full article: Orlando man arrested nearly a month after deadly shooting in Davenport, deputies sayA man was arrested on Aug. 18 about a month after a Georgia man was found dead in Davenport, according to the Osceola Sheriff’s Office.
Osceola school resource officers receive most extensive active-shooter training ever
Read full article: Osceola school resource officers receive most extensive active-shooter training everAnnual retraining this summer for Osceola County Sheriff’s Office SROs was longer and more intensive than ever before, according to Sheriff Marcos Lopez.
Theft charges dropped against 2 men hurt in deputy shooting at Osceola County Target
Read full article: Theft charges dropped against 2 men hurt in deputy shooting at Osceola County TargetThe theft charges against two men who were hurt in a shooting by Osceola County deputies in a Target parking lot were dropped, according to court filings.
Osceola deputy to face charge in attempted arrest that ended in gas station inferno
Read full article: Osceola deputy to face charge in attempted arrest that ended in gas station infernoThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is set to provide an update Thursday afternoon on the incident during which three deputies and a suspect caught fire in an attempted arrest at a gas station months ago.
Taser-sparked inferno burns man during arrest at Orange gas station, lawyer claims
Read full article: Taser-sparked inferno burns man during arrest at Orange gas station, lawyer claimsThe same lawyers representing the victims of the deadly Target Osceola deputy shooting are set to hold a news briefing Wednesday afternoon on an incident during which three deputies and a suspect caught fire in an attempted arrest at an Osceola gas station months ago.
Black Lives Matter addresses deadly Osceola deputy shooting at Target
Read full article: Black Lives Matter addresses deadly Osceola deputy shooting at TargetBlack Lives Matter Restoration Polk Inc. held a news briefing Tuesday afternoon on the deadly deputy shooting that occurred outside an Osceola Target last month.
‘Very scary thing to experience:’ Shopper recounts shooting outside Osceola County Target
Read full article: ‘Very scary thing to experience:’ Shopper recounts shooting outside Osceola County TargetEva waters, a New York resident visiting Florida, said she was at the Target store on West Irlo Brunson Memorial Highway when a man was killed during an Osceola deputy-involved shooting outside the store.
Video shows fireball erupt at gas station as Osceola deputies attempt to arrest suspect
Read full article: Video shows fireball erupt at gas station as Osceola deputies attempt to arrest suspectA new video of an inferno near a gas pump at a Wawa on Central Florida Parkway in Orange County was released by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
1 Osceola County deputy fired, 7 suspended following ‘offensive remarks,’ sheriff says
Read full article: 1 Osceola County deputy fired, 7 suspended following ‘offensive remarks,’ sheriff saysThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has fired one deputy and suspended seven others without pay following an internal affairs investigation regarding comments made by the sheriff’s deputies
Osceola County voters make history with first Hispanic sheriff
Read full article: Osceola County voters make history with first Hispanic sheriffOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – It was a win on Election night for Democrat Marco López who defeated his no-party-affiliation challenger, Luis “Tony” Fernandez with 67.2% of the vote to become Osceola County’s new sheriff. “It wasn’t easy you know, a lot of people said I was the underdog,” said López, who made history becoming Osceola County’s first Hispanic sheriff elect. “I don’t think anyone wakes up in the morning and say: ‘Hey, I’m gonna make history today’,” López said the morning after Election Night. With a victory under his belt, López replaces Russ Gibson who has served Osceola County as sheriff since January 2017. We’re here for every citizen in Osceola County.”
Osceola County deputies seeking missing 76-year-old woman
Read full article: Osceola County deputies seeking missing 76-year-old womanThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a missing 76-year old woman. Deputies are searching for Jessie Stevenson Blanchard, who was last seen leaving 2705 Formosa Boulevard in Kissimmee at 9 p.m. on Friday, deputies said. Blanchard was last seen wearing a black and white dress and was driving a white 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Louisiana license plate number #H388373, deputies said. Blanchard has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, high blood pressure and diabetes, deputies said. If anyone has any information on Blanchard’s whereabouts, please contact the Osecola County Sheriff’s Office at 407-348-2222.
Man allegedly shoots, kills brother in Osceola County
Read full article: Man allegedly shoots, kills brother in Osceola CountyKISSIMMEE, Fla. – A man turned himself in to authorities after he allegedly shot and killed his brother in Osceola County on Friday, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Alberto Ducos Jr. has been taken into custody after his brother, Jonathan Ducos, was found with a gunshot wound in front of 1131 Doncaster Court in Kissimmee. Jonathan Ducos was later pronounced dead after being transported to Poinciana Medical Center, deputies said. The brothers were engaged in a verbal argument before the shooting, deputies said. Alberto Ducos fled the scene before turning himself in Saturday, deputies said.
5 ways to avoid being targeted by thieves
Read full article: 5 ways to avoid being targeted by thievesKISSIMMEE, Fla. – News 6 recently worked with the Osceola County Sheriff's Office to learn some of the best practices when it comes to avoiding being targeted by thieves. You might need one of these personal safety devices]2. Put away valuable itemsIf you leave bags or electronics in your car while you're shopping, don't leave them in plain sight. Watch some of the practices he recommends, as well as what he suggests people avoid doing, in the video above. You can also carry a personal safety device that will sound when pressed.
Cops: Helicopter crew catches teens casing cars near Disney attractions
Read full article: Cops: Helicopter crew catches teens casing cars near Disney attractionsOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Osceola County deputies tracked down three teens who are now charged with breaking into vehicles in the Formosa Gardens community. It's also an area some teens took advantage of this weekend, according to Osceola County Sheriff's Office. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office began working to get results after multiple complaints were made about vehicle break-ins over the weekend. Using their helicopter, they caught three teens walking to several vehicles to check to see if they were unlocked. "My hat's off to the authorities with Osceola County.