Janard Childs, wanted since the Feb. 22 shooting outside Jade Fox Lounge, was taken into custody in Plant City.
Category: Crime / Justice
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Vietnam Veteran Killed in PCSO Deputy-Involved Shooting
Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched after Ronald Breese, 76, called the Veterans Crisis Line threatening self harm.
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Manhunt: Where is Janard Dominic Childs?
Nearly three weeks after the Jade Fox shooting, the suspect remains on the run. His online posts suggest out-of-state ties.
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Lakeland Man Fatally Shot Outside Wally’s Pool Hall
Lakeland Police made an arrest today in the homicide of Steven Magee, a beloved patron of the pool hall.
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Manhunt Underway After Fatal Shooting Outside Jade Fox Lounge
Janard Childs, 34, is wanted for second-degree murder in the death of his longtime friend, Deandre “Dre” Montgomery Sr.
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Second Fatal Shooting Outside Jade Fox Lounge Leaves Lakeland Father Dead
Police say victim, Deandre “Dre” Montgomery Sr., knew the suspect. Friends describe loyal father and entrepreneur who tried to help others.
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Judge Sentences Marcelle Waldon to Death in Lake Morton Murders
The decision comes more than five years after the brutal murders of Edie and David Henderson shocked the Lakeland community.
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Understanding Flock Automatic License Plate Readers and Public Safety
The city of Lakeland currently has 27 stationary automatic license plate reader cameras. Here’s what that means for you, LPD and privacy in public spaces.
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Author Gilbert King: Jeremy Scott Died in Prison
Scott, who confessed to the murder of Michelle Schofield but was never charged, was serving a life sentence for the murder of Donald Moorehead.
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Former Director of TLC PetSnip Charged With Fraud
Emily Lorenzano is accused of using $3.3K for personal expenses, but has not been charged with taking $90K in missing deposits.
