On May 22, Lake Wales Police responded to Bob Evans on U.S. 27 in reference to a counterfeit $50 bill. The bill was a $5 bill and was washed and reprinted. Reports say there are no suspects at this time. … read more.

On May 23 Lake Wales Police responded to 515 Greenview Terrace regarding a fight between two men. Once there, officers learned from the victim that the suspect, Anthony Gonzalez, allegedly fled the area on foot. Officer Schwarze and K-9 Edge … read more.

Three people have been arrested for burglarizing Lake Wales High School, according to Lake Wales Police reports. Lake Wales Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Section made three arrests in the burglary, which occurred on April 11. Jaylen Kingcade, an 18-year-old Bartow … read more.

Two area teens have been arrested for burglary, according to the Lake Wales Police Department. Reports note that at 6:58 p.m. May 13 Lake Wales Police Officers were dispatched to an in progress residential burglary at 326 Steedley Ave. A … read more.

May 6 Joseph Claxton, 36, of 1403 Morningside Drive — charged with out-of-state fugitive. Rakeem Ford, 18, of 505 Greenview Terrace — charged with hit and run and driving without a valid license. Mark McCraw, 45, of 188 Brookshire Drive … read more.

On Saturday, May 11, a traffic stop was made on a vehicle at Dr. JA Wiltshire Avenue and 3rd Street North. Police say that during the course of the stop, Anthony Richardson was identified as being the rear passenger. When … read more.

On May 3, Lake Wales Police officers responded to a retail theft at WalMart. A woman concealed about $30 in merchandise and was stopped by police without incident. She was charged and given a court date. The case was closed. … read more.

Lake Wales police detectives are seeking information on the theft of a 2005 Nautique vessel which was stolen from Huston Motors, located at 21280 U.S. 27 North n Lake Wales. Police believe that sometime between April 20 and April 29 … read more.

April 22 Adrienne Blue, 28, of 2207 Creekside Drive — charged with out-of-county warrant. Wayne Dowdy, 37, of N. 3755 Scenic Hwy. #3 — charged with DUI and driving with a suspended license. Gilbert Duran, 49, of 134 Masterpiece Road … read more.

On April 30, Lake Wales Police were called to a retail theft at Kohl’s. Reports say the suspects had left in an unknown make SUV and could not be located. The loss prevention officer was able to identify one of … read more.