Kyle Christopher Barwan, 27, of Glen Road, was arrested Wednesday. He “befriended a Polk County woman online, and told her many lies about his military service while also soliciting money from her,” the Polk Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. Source: Bay News 9
Category: Crime / Justice
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After Break-in, Judd Urges Gun Store Owners to Tighten Security
Sheriff Grady Judd pleaded with gun store owners to install robust security systems today after two burglars breached a North Lakeland store and spent about 35 seconds stuffing firearms into large duffel bags. (See video below.)
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Westlake Apartments Standoff Ends With Suspect’s Arrest
After ending an hours-long standoff by flushing battery suspect Nelson Santiago, 44, out of a Westlake Apartments unit with chemicals, Lakeland police used a dog to apprehend him and he was charged with domestic violence and aggravated assault.
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Surveillance Video: Thieves Grab Dirt Bikes in Dealership Break-in
Source: News Channel 8
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Man, 78, Pleads No Contest to DUI in Lake Hollingsworth Bicyclist Fatality
Source: The Ledger
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DUI Manslaughter Plea Nets 13 Years in Prison
Construction company president Timothy Alan Lundy, 59, of Lakeland, was sentenced to 13 years in prison Monday after pleading guilty last month to DUI manslaughter. His blood alcohol level was four times the legal limit on Nov. 6, 2015, after spending part of an afternoon at Hooter’s when his Corvette struck an F-150 from behind on Marcum […]
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Deputies Seek ‘Porch Pirate’ Who Was Caught on Camera
Source: News Channel 8
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Escaped Jail Trusty Captured in Lakeland
Escaped inmate Joseph Flanagin has been caught in Providence Rd/Kathleen Rd area, @PolkCoSheriff says. New charges: escape, grand theft auto — Lkld Now (@LkldNow) November 18, 2016
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City Commissioners Decline to Change Pot Penalties
Also: The Ledger | Bay News 9 Source: News Channel 8