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Winter Haven Woman Arrested After Pizza Dispute Turns Violent: Polk County Sheriff
Crystal Tigner, 45 (PCSO)
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Winter Haven resident Crystal Tigner, 45, was arrested on Thursday evening, October 3rd, by the Polk [...]
Louisiana Hauler Arrested In Florida For Price Gouging, Illegal Dumping In Wake Of Hurricane Helene
Byram Washington (NPRPD)
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. - A Louisiana hauler has been arrested for allegedly exploiting residents affected by Hurricane Hel [...]
Missouri Meth Kingpin’s Reign Ends With 20-Year Sentence: Texting Habits Expose Drug Empire
Methamphetamine (File)
A Carthage, Missouri man is trading text messages for prison bars after being sentenced to 20 years for dealing methampheta [...]
“Spa Days And Stilettos”: Minnesota Woman’s $1 Million Spending Spree Lands Her In Prison
Heels (File)
Monica Svobodny, 52, will spend two years in federal prison for stealing over $1 million from her employer to fund a lavish lifestyle [...]
“Debit Card Kingpin” Busted: Baltimore Man Bilked Millions From Elderly In Tax Scam
US Currency (File Photo)
BALTIMORE, MD. - Dolapo Lawal, a 34-year-old Baltimore resident, will spend the next five years behind bars for his role [...]
Road Rage And A Really Bad Day: Florida Woman’s Temper Tantrum Leads To Arrest
Chaniese "KeKe" Davis
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A Winter Haven woman is facing serious charges after a road rage incident escalated into a violent assa [...]
Brooksville Drug Dealer Busted After Months-Long Investigation: Hernando County Sheriff
Tyvon Frazier
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - Tyvon Frazier, 35, is behind bars after a raid on his Brooksville home uncovered a significant drug operation.
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Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents Of Post-Hurricane Helene Scams
Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. - In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) [...]
Caught In The Act: Tech-Savvy Pennsylvania Mom Helps Nab Carjacker With Phone App
Handcuffs, Source: Pexels
Amir Harvey, 24, of Philadelphia, admitted guilt Thursday in federal court for his role in a restaurant robbery and a ca [...]
Verbal Suspect Changes The Game Fast When He Grabs A Machete On Video, LEO Talk Show
Verbal Suspect Changes The Game Fast When He Grabs A Machete On Video, LEO Talk Show
The Tampa Free Press will publish the LEO [...]