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Two teens arrested for burglary
Sat May 18 2013 08:03AM

Two area teens have been arrested for burglary, according to the Lake Wales Police Department. Reports note that at 6:58 p.m. May 13 Lake Wales Police Officers were dispatched to an in progress residential burglary at 326 Steedley Ave. A … read more.

Lake Wales Arrests
Wed May 15 2013 09:30AM

May 6 Joseph Claxton, 36, of 1403 Morningside Drive — charged with out-of-state fugitive. Rakeem Ford, 18, of 505 Greenview Terrace — charged with hit and run and driving without a valid license. Mark McCraw, 45, of 188 Brookshire Drive … read more.

Traffic stop results in search
Sat May 18 2013 01:23PM

On Saturday, May 11, a traffic stop was made on a vehicle at Dr. JA Wiltshire Avenue and 3rd Street North. Police say that during the course of the stop, Anthony Richardson was identified as being the rear passenger. When … read more.

Retail theft reported at WalMart
Wed May 8 2013 08:01AM

On May 3, Lake Wales Police officers responded to a retail theft at WalMart. A woman concealed about $30 in merchandise and was stopped by police without incident. She was charged and given a court date. The case was closed. … read more.

Ski boat and trailer stolen
Wed May 8 2013 08:01AM

Lake Wales police detectives are seeking information on the theft of a 2005 Nautique vessel which was stolen from Huston Motors, located at 21280 U.S. 27 North n Lake Wales. Police believe that sometime between April 20 and April 29 … read more.

Lake Wales Arrests
Wed May 8 2013 08:01AM

April 22 Adrienne Blue, 28, of 2207 Creekside Drive — charged with out-of-county warrant. Wayne Dowdy, 37, of N. 3755 Scenic Hwy. #3 — charged with DUI and driving with a suspended license. Gilbert Duran, 49, of 134 Masterpiece Road … read more.

Retail theft reported at Kohl’s
Sat May 4 2013 08:00AM

On April 30, Lake Wales Police were called to a retail theft at Kohl’s. Reports say the suspects had left in an unknown make SUV and could not be located. The loss prevention officer was able to identify one of … read more.

Investigation opens after child goes missing
Fri May 3 2013 04:30PM

On May 2, Lake Wales Police were called to Steedly Avenue regarding a missing 3-year-old little girl. Upon arrival, police were told that the child had been missing for about one and a half hours, according to reports. Police searched … read more.

Bank: Fraudulent charges international scam
Thu May 2 2013 08:00AM

On April 23 Lake Wales Police were dispatched to the block of State Road 60 East in reference to an alleged fraud. Reports note police made contact with the victim, who said she noticed charges on her MidFlorida bank account … read more.

Lake Wales arrests
Thu May 2 2013 08:00AM

April 15 Blaze Good, 18, of 22000 US 27 — charged with simple assault-threaten to do violence. Stacy Gregg, 29, of 14 E Street, Frostproof — charged with driving with a suspended license, attaching a license plate not assigned to … read more.

Marijuana confiscated by police
Sun Apr 28 2013 08:00AM

On April 22, Lake Wales Police responded to Lake Wales Medical Center in reference to possible found marijuana. Officers recovered the marijuana and it field tested positive. The marijuana will be logged into evidence to be destroyed. LWMC staff could … read more.

Rent King reports $3,000 unreturned rental property
Wed Apr 24 2013 08:00AM

According to reports, on April 19, Lake Wales Police responded to Rent King in Lake Wales, at 1960 State Road 60 E., regarding a failure to return rental property. Police say that a suspect failed to return $3,000 worth of … read more.

Man killed in traffic wreck
Sun Apr 21 2013 08:00AM

A Lake Wales man died in a motorcycle accident Wednesday in Frostproof, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said in a press release that around 4:20 p.m. on April 17 a gold 2003 Suzuki motorcycle being … read more.

Baggie of pot found at Our Children’s Academy
Sun Apr 14 2013 08:00AM

On April 5, Lake Wales Police report that a student at Our Children’s Academy found a baggie with a green leafy substance on the playground and gave it to a teacher. Police responded and took possession. Reports say the baggie … read more.

Lake Wales Arrests
Sat Apr 13 2013 08:00AM

March 25 Rafael Asencio, 26, of 1064 Hiawatha Avenue — charged with driving without a valid license. Shawn Meeks, 32, of 28 Monk Road, Frostproof — charged with violation of probation. Curtis Richards, 20, of 506 Crescent Circle — charged … read more.

Woman accused of defrauding employer
Thu Apr 11 2013 08:00AM

A Lake Wales woman has been charged with fraud and grand theft from her employer, according to Polk County Sheriff’s Office records. According to reports, on Thursday, April 4, PCSO detectives arrested 48-year-old Marcy Scalise, of 121 Wild Flower Drive, … read more.

Man accused of burglary arrested
Thu Apr 11 2013 08:00AM

According to Lake Wales Police reports, an ongoing investigation of the March 22, burglary of 715 Greenbrough Drive has resulted in the arrest of Edwin Manuel Hernandez-Vazquez. Police say the investigation revealed Vazquez, an Orlando resident, allegedly forcibly entered the … read more.

Grand theft suspect flees, deputies say
Thu Apr 4 2013 08:00AM

On Friday, March 29, Lake Wales Police responded to a grand theft at Sears where a person said two males place merchandise and place it into a shopping cart. Police say the suspects then left Sears without paying for the … read more.

Arrests
Thu Apr 4 2013 08:00AM

March 18 Callie Coleman, 42, of 617 Jackson Avenue — charged with possession of marijuana. Bryan Hayes, 27, of 48 Shady Oaks Road — charged with burglary, petit theft larceny, possession of cocaine, possession of paraphernalia, fraud-giving false owner infomation … read more.

PCSO arrests alleged child porn suspects
Sun Mar 31 2013 08:00AM

According to Polk County Sheriff’s Office reports, on Thursday, March 28, in two separate investigations, Polk County Sheriff’s Office Computer Crimes detectives discovered child pornography on computers in two Lakeland homes. In the first investigation, detectives received a tip about … read more.

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