The victims were a 16-year-old girl who was driving and two male passengers, ages 16 and 19.
Tag: LPD
Posted inCrime / Justice
One Dead, One Critical After Overnight Shooting at Jade Fox Lounge
There was a heavily attended event at the lounge Friday. Lakeland Police say a 23-year-old woman is in custody.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Four LPD Officers Cleared in Videotaped December Arrest
State Attorney Brian Haas will not pursue charges after FDLE cleared the officers of wrongdoing.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Couple Charged in Death of Toddler After Leaving Her in Hot Car
Joel and Jazmine Rondon are charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child.
Posted inEducation
Construction Camp Teaches Skilled Trades, Personal Accountability
Lakeland Police Department’s free two-week Summer Trades Academy served 50 students in grades 8-12.
Posted inPublic Safety
SUV Crashes Into Lakeland Home, Killing 24-Year-Old Soccer Player
The Lakeland United Football Club identified the man as player Yuri dos Santos Vasconcelos, a student-athlete from Brazil.
Posted inEvents
‘Battle of the Badges’ Charity Softball Game Canceled Because of Rain
The annual matchup between the Lakeland Police Department and Polk County Sheriff’s Office will be rescheduled.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Felon’s Escape From Lakeland Regional Prompts Predawn Search
Timothy Tallmadge, 33, was on the loose for three hours near LRHMC.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Man Injured in Overnight Shooting at Former Searstown Shopping Plaza
Police say the 27-year-old victim is in stable condition and the suspect is still at large in what ‘does not appear to be a random act.’
Posted inEducation
Plan to Replace School Resource Officers with PCSO Deputies Moving Ahead
Lakeland, Lake Alfred, Bartow, and Auburndale Police officers will be replaced by Polk County Sheriff’s deputies in the upcoming school year.