Deputies Arrest Burglary Suspect Due to 13-Year-Old 911 Call

Osceola County * On October 16 at approximately 9:50 a.m., Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 2346 Prime Circle, Apt. A, in Kissimmee in reference to an occupied burglary. Upon arrival, deputies observed the front door was damaged and open. Deputies located an unknown male, later identified as Mario Luis Baez (DOB 12/19/69), inside the [...]

Deputies Arrest Sexual Predator for Failing to Register

Osceola County * On October 18 at approximately 8:26 p.m.,
Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 2400 Huron Circle in
Kissimmee in reference to a wanted suspect. Deputies had received
information from the Sacramento Police Department about an outstanding
warrant for a sexual predator who have failed to register in their
jurisdiction. Deputies made contact with Glenn Jones (DOB [...]

Wanted Suspect in Custody After 6 Hours

Osceola County * On October 17 at approximately 9:55 a.m.,
Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at the Hampton Inn
construction site near SR535 and Highway 192 in reference to a wanted
suspect. Richard A. Thomas (DOB 6/28/75) from Kissimmee was wanted for
Aggravated Stalking and Aggravated Assault. When Thomas saw deputies, he
climbed the scaffolding from the third floor [...]

Sexual Predator Notification-James Quiney

Osceola County — The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public about a declared Sexual Predator, James Quiney (DOB 8/17/36), who is now residing at 1107 Normandy Drive, #A in Kissimmee, Florida. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Sexual Predator/Offender Unit verified the address on October 16, 2007. Gardner was convicted of [...]

DUI Saturation Patrol Set for October 19

Osceola County - The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a DUI saturation patrol October 19 as part of the Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest campaign. The patrol will be from 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. covering all areas of the county.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office encourages everyone to act responsibly. [...]

Osceola County Concludes Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Taste Testing Contest

Osceola County, Florida – Osceola County Commissioners recently wrapped up a month-long celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month that included a proclamation, artist reception and artwork display, and a taste testing contest held in partnership with the Osceola County School District.
“Our community is comprised of folks from all over the world, speaking many different languages [...]

Stay Safe This Halloween

A number of families will be celebrating Halloween on Wednesday, October 31, 2007. With that in mind, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Section offers a few safety tips to help keep “trick or treat” activities safe.
Supervise small children at all times. Instruct them to only visit homes that have the porch [...]

Osceola County Government Begins Employee Hotline

Osceola County, Florida – Osceola County Government will begin training managers and employees on a new hotline program, The Network, designed to provide an opportunity for employees to report a potential situation that could prove to be detrimental to county government. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the hotline service allows [...]

Car Seat Safety Check Scheduled

Did you know that 4 out of 5 car seats are not installed properly?
Could yours be one of them?
All states require that children be secured in safety seats. Having that safety seat fit the child is just as important as complying with the law.
With that in mind, Florida Safe Kids will be conducting child [...]

PCSO Animal Control Pet Adoption Day

Halloween is fast approaching and children will be looking for special treats. Families can find some very special treats this weekend at the Polk County Animal Control Adoption Day.
Saturday, October 20, 2007, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm, Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Section, 7115 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, [...]