Missing Lakeland Women found safe

Mrs. Basel is being taken to Lakeland Regional Medical Center for a physical evaluation. She will also be evaluated regarding her mental health. Mrs. Basel declined to tell deputies where she has been since Friday night, though she did say that she heard helicopters and sirens and that she was “hiding.” Based [...]

Faye Basel FOUND

Mrs. Basel has been found this morning at approximately 9:30 a.m. She is in good condition with some scratches and minor bruises. She is home now. More details later this morning when I have them.
61-year old Frances “Faye” Basel walked away from her residence, 2118 Saxon Ln. Lakeland, in an unknown direction [...]

Polk County Adult Missing Person

At approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday night, December 28, 2007 61-year old Frances “Faye” Basel, walked away from her residence, 2118 Saxon Ln. Lakeland, in an unknown direction. Her husband, Mr. Charles Basel has told investigators his wife suffers from acute anxiety. She went missing from the residence around 9:30 p.m. Friday. [...]

Detectives Locate Absconded Sex Offender

Osceola County * Early this morning, Osceola County Sheriff’s
detectives with the Sex Offender Unit located and arrested Cindy Sue
Victoria, also known as Cindy Sue Phillips (DOB 11/7/65) for Failure to
Comply with Sex Offender Registration Law. Phillips
absconded on December 17, 2007. Her last known address was 1670 Lake
Lane in Kissimmee. Phillips landlord notified [...]

Detectives Arrest Armed Robbery Suspects

Osceola County * On December 28, at approximately 2:50 p.m.,
Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 352 Alegriano Court in
Poinciana in reference to an Armed Robbery by Sudden Snatching. The
victim was walking on San Lorenzo Road near Janoa Court when a light
green Saturn driven by a Hispanic male, stopped near him on the roadway.
A black, [...]

DUI Saturation Patrols Set for Tonight

Osceola County - The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting two DUI saturation patrols tonight, December 28 as part of the Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest campaign. The patrols 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 [...]

Juvenile Without Driver’s License Arrested for Grand Theft Auto

Osceola County * On December 27 at approximately 1:12 a.m., Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop at Michigan Avenue and Donegan Avenue in Kissimmee. The driver of the vehicle turned off the road into a grassy field and crashed into a ditch. The driver was able to get the vehicle out of the [...]

Crime Stoppers Bulletin: Fort Meade Burglary Trend

Polk County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking information on the whereabouts of four people wanted for questioning about a rash of burglaries in the Fort Meade area, two of whom have been identified as persons of interest: Adam Lawson, DOB 6/30/92 of 1850 Olympian Way in Winter Haven, and Darius McKenzie, DOB 2/27/89, of 811 Oak [...]

Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault and False Imprisonment

Osceola County * On December 26 at approximately 9:00 p.m., Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 2604 Lodi Circle in reference to an armed disturbance. Upon arrival deputies spoke with the victim who indicated she and her three children were home with her boyfriend when they got into a physical altercation. Her boyfriend, Charles Sanchez [...]

Deputies Emphasize Child Safety During Holiday Season

Osceola County * Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies are
emphasizing safety during this holiday season after a suspect attempted
to lure a student last week near an elementary school. On December 21,
the last day of school before the holiday break, deputies responded to
PM Wells Charter School, 2426 Remington Boulevard. Upon arrival, they
spoke with an 11-year old [...]