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National Peace Officers Appreciation Week
Sat May 18 2013 08:03AM

Thirty-two years ago I embarked on a career in law enforcement. Since that day, I have worked for four different agencies in a multitude of different capacities. I have even retired once. As a young recruit officer, I never thought … read more.

Man charged with strangulation
Sat May 18 2013 08:03AM

Charlie Montgomery Chappell, 49, was charged with strangulation, battery and resisting arrest May 3 after slapping and choking his girlfriend in a shopping center and outside a pizza restaurant, the Bartow Police Department reports. On May 3, a witness at … read more.

Bartow arrests
Tue May 21 2013 05:15PM

April 22 Monica Jimenez, 18, of W. 605 Pearl Street — charged with driving without a valid license. Marcal Johnson, 27, of 1135 Gulfview Avenue — charged with fraud-giving false information to law enforcement, failure to appear, battery, petit theft … read more.

Fort Meade teacher charged in ‘adverse possession’ case
Wed May 15 2013 08:02AM

A Fort Meade Middle Senior High School teacher has been charged in connection with a so-called “adverse possession” real estate case that happens in Polk County more than many might think. According to police, 25-year-old Cherie Fields and her husband, … read more.

Man charged with meth possession
Sun May 12 2013 08:01AM

While conducting an investigation into burglaries in the area around Stanford Street and Oak Avenue, police chased a defendant and charged with him with possession of meth, drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest, the Bartow Police Department reports. On April 30, … read more.

Man charged with drug possession
Sun May 5 2013 08:00AM

A 21-year-old Bartow man was charged with possession of drug and paraphernalia and resisting arrest without violence April 25 when police were looking for a man they suspected was armed. While he was on patrol on Golfview Avenue, Bartow Police … read more.

Bartow Arrests
Sun May 5 2013 08:00AM

April 15 Tiffany Mangham, 27, of 2878 Barton Place — charged with grand theft larceny. Sidney Smith, 48, of 6220 Van Fleet Drive #17 — charged with fraud-swindle an innkeeper. April 16 Kyle Blackshear, 28, of 316 Elm Street — … read more.

Trio charged with setting up trailer gambling
Mon Apr 29 2013 02:14PM

Three men from out of town set up shop outside a gas station in Homeland and operated for a few days. An off-duty deputy spotted it and a few hours later they were allegedly offering officers a chance and the … read more.

Bartow Arrests
Sun Apr 28 2013 08:00AM

April 1 Curtis Tyson, 56, of 2750 Reynolds Road — charged with violation of county or municipal ordinance. April 2 Andy Beasley, 40, of S. 885 Dudley Avenue — charged with driving with a suspended license. Stacey Fuchs, 31, of … read more.

Large drug stash found during traffic stop
Sun Apr 14 2013 08:00AM

Tonnye Princeton Reece, 22, of 2270 E. Gibbons St., was arrested Wednesday for possession of cannabis with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a public housing project, maintaining a vehicle for drug use, and resisting an officer without force. … read more.

Bartow Arrests
Sun Apr 14 2013 08:00AM

March 14 Brittany Fisher, 19, of 895 Childs Avenue — charged with violation of probation. Randall O’Neal, 29, of 2405 State Road 60 East Lot 10 — charged with sexual assault by a person 24 years of age on a … read more.

Man swallows baggie of cannabis
Sun Mar 31 2013 08:00AM

Michael D. White, of Bartow, is facing a felony charge of tampering with evidence after swallowing a baggie of cannabis at 1 a.m. March 19. White was observed by a Bartow Police Officer walking around, then cutting through someone’s yard … read more.

Bartow Arrests
Sun Mar 31 2013 08:00AM

March 11 Christopher Wallace, 29, of W. 222 Ethelene Street Apt. 21 — charged with aggravated battery and violation of probation. March 12 Roscoe Emanuel, 20, homeless, — charged with aggravated battery, weapon offense-missile into building or vehicle and out-of-county … read more.

Frostproof child shot by BB gun dies
Sun Mar 24 2013 08:00AM

Joy returned to Frostproof’s Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary Friday, and it was much needed. Staff and students were participating in a pre-planned day of fun — everything from bingo and decorating cookies to making bracelets and outdoor games — … read more.

Three-car wreck on Main, with no injuries
Sun Mar 17 2013 08:00AM

A three-vehicle accident on East Main Street Wednesday resulted in damage to each, but things could have been worse. No one was hurt. Several Bartow police and fire units responded to the site, in front of the NAPA car parts … read more.

Women arrested for vandalizing car
Thu Mar 14 2013 08:03AM

Two women were arrested Sunday for damaging the vehicle of a neighbor with whom they reportedly had an ongoing feud. The victim parked her 2003 red Buick Century near the entrance to the Bartow Wal-mart, according to the police report, … read more.

Protect your rights with responsibility
Thu Mar 14 2013 08:03AM

Recently, you may have read an article in the paper about a person being caught carrying a concealed weapon and a concealed firearm on a school campus. She was arrested even though she had a permit. This question comes up … read more.

Bartow Arrests
Sun Mar 10 2013 08:02AM

Feb. 22 Carmon Sloan, 57, of S. 520 Broadway Apt. #5 — charged with possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and possession of paraphernalia. Douglas Todd, 22, of 4830 Transport Road — charged with failure to appear. Feb. 23 … read more.

‘Click It or Ticket’ this month
Sun Mar 10 2013 08:02AM

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced it is joining hundreds of other law enforcement agencies across Florida by intensifying efforts to enforce seat belt laws — among all motorists and around the clock — during the “Click It or Ticket” … read more.

Sun Mar 3 2013 08:01AM

Feb. 14 Rosetta Bryant, 32, of 2765 Frazier Street — charged with battery. Yasmine Donald, 18, of E. 2130 Gibbons Street — charged with possession of marijuana. . Alfred Kinsey, 39, of 4328 Stephanie Court — charged with battery. Anita … read more.

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