There is a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrests of Kevarius Green, 30, and Demarius Wilson, 22.
Tag: LPD
Posted inCrime / Justice
Manhunt: Lakeland Police Seek Surviving Suspect in Shooting That Killed Two, Including a 3-Year-Old
The shooting took place in the parking lot of the Cambridge Cove Apartments on Mall Hill Road around 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Spate of Violent Juvenile Gang Crimes Shocked Lakeland in 2023
The judicial circuit that handles Polk County cases is the toughest in the state for prosecuting juveniles.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Trial Begins in Murder of Lakeland Commissioner and Her Husband
The stabbing deaths of Edie Yates and David Henderson shook the normally quiet Lake Morton neighborhood.
Posted inCrime / Justice
One Year After 11 Men were Shot in Lakeland, 2 Convictions and 2 Plea Agreements
Florida’s “10-20-Life” statute has not been used in the Iowa Ave. prosecutions or shooters’ prior cases.
Posted inPolitics
10 Issues Lakeland is Watching as the 2024 Legislative Session Begins
The city is hoping for airport and water funding, but worried about Lakeland Electric revenue and new building permit rules.
Posted inPublic Safety
Uptick in Arrests of Homeless People for Camping on City-Owned Property
Lakeland Police have arrested at least 10 people for camping or trespassing on city property over the past two months.
Posted inCrime / Justice
15-Year-Old Lakeland Student on Bicycle Hit and Killed by School Bus
The boy, who attended Central Florida Aerospace Academy, was hit and killed by a McKeel Academy school bus on Pipkin Road.
Posted inEvents, Family
Lakeland Police Are Gearing Up For Annual ‘Cops for Kids’ Toy Giveaway
Applications and toy donations will be accepted starting next week.
Posted inPublic Safety
Automatic License Plate Readers Will Be a ‘Force Multiplier’ for Lakeland PD
The new law enforcement tool will be paid for with proceeds from the city’s red light camera program.
