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NORTH LAKELAND: Theft from business
Jun 4, 2021
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
***UPDATE: JUNE 24th***
Thanks to a tip, the PCSO detective assigned to this case has been able to identify one of the men in this case as 36-year old Arthur Dean Williams. An arrest warrant has been obtained for Williams. He has ties to the K-Ville area, as well as in the Lakeland area that is north of I-4 and east of US 98.
As always, we are accepting tips regarding his whereabouts.
ORIGINAL POST:
June 4th...about 3:00 in the morning. Two men entered onto a business' property, and damaged two work vehicles by removing and stealing the catalytic converters from them.
This crime occurred in the northwestern part of the county on US 98 North, north of Rockridge Road (Lakeland).
If you recognize the men, or you have information that may be helpful to this investigation, please contact Detective Colletti 863-577-1631 (Case #21-23386).
Or, if you would like to stay anonymous and be eligible for the reward:
* Call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477)
* From your cell phone, dial **TIPS
* Or visit the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
* Or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet. You will always remain anonymous when you send a tip through Crime Stoppers and you are eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.
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69-year-old Christine Ruth Freeman of Davenport got #ArrestedByThePolkCountySheriffsOffice on October 5, 2026.
At around 8 pm on October 4th, a woman's security video captured a theft from the porch of her Davenport residence. The suspect, an older white female, came onto the… x.com/i/web/status/2…
35-year-old Tahler Lynn Weems of Highland City was #ArrestedByThePolkCountySheriffsOffice on October 4, 2026.
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Here is a recap of the Sheriff’s statements today regarding the school bus crash on Lucerne Park Road:
The crash occurred at approximately 6:13 this morning (Monday, October 5, 2026). The school bus was traveling eastbound on Lucerne Park Road. For unknown reasons, a white Chevy… x.com/i/web/status/2…
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