Polk County teen shot in Winter Haven, receives non-life threatening injuries
No other injuries were reported
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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – The Winter Haven Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened Saturday night.
According to authorities, a 14 year-old suffered non-life threatening injuries as a result.
Investigators said calls were received around 9 p.m. regarding loud music and crowds near the area of MLK Bvld. and 3rd St.
While officers were in the area, they heard gunshots fired. As people began to disperse, a 14 year-old boy ran up to one of the officers stating that he had been shot, investigators said.
All 3 suspects in custody after attempted murder of a Florida Fish and Wildlife officer
Polk Co sheriff
and last updated 2021-01-04 08:24:21-05
POLK COUNTY, Fla. â Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced the arrest of two men on attempted murder charges Sunday. A third suspect is also in custody after being apprehended in south Florida.
According to law enforcement, around 9 p.m. on January 2, an officer with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) was patrolling near the River Ranch Hunt Camp. He was responding to reports of poachers, or night hunters.
While patrolling, the FWC officer noticed a light shining on the River Ranch Hunt Camp property, which is nearly 24,000 acres of land next to the Avon Park Bombing Range.
Duo wearing pink pilfer more than $400 worth of Jamaican Rum and Cognac from Walmart.
On 12-15-20, the pair in pink go to the Walmart Liquor Store and proceed to load up. The older woman actually leaves and returns to fill up more. They were seen leaving in a 2005 dark gray/black Chevy Impala. Recognize them? Call Detective Hebson at 863-401-2256. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Callers are guaranteed anonymity and could be eligible for a CASH reward.
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