New Jersey – A 75-year-old resident of a New Jersey senior citizen housing complex is suspected of running a prostitution ring that employed some elderly residents as sex workers, NBC 4 New York has learned.

The suspect, James Parham, 75, was also accused, along with Cheryl Chaney, 66, of allowing residents and visitors to use crack in their apartments, police said.

Both are charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and maintaining a nuisance, and Chaney is also charged with possession of crack cocaine.

In Parham’s case, the nuisance charge relates to allowing prostitution in his apartment and in Chaney’s case, it relates to allowing drug use in hers.

Englewood Police Chief Arthur O’Keefe told NBC 4 New York on Tuesday that Parham ran the prostitution ring through his apartments, and employed a mix of young women and older residents.

None of the alleged prostitutes were arrested.

O’Keefe says there was also sex and drug use going on in common areas of the complex, and that some seniors were afraid to venture into certain areas because they were afraid for their lives.

Complete article here:  75 Year Old NJ Man Ran Prostitution Ring According To Police

On May 14, 2013, PCSO Traffic deputies obtained an arrest warrant for 58-year-old Michael Sisco (DOB 10/31/1954) of 2075 Ranch Hand Trial in Lake Wales, charging him with two counts DUI Manslaughter (F-2) and one count DUI Causing Serious Bodily Injury (F-3) for a traffic fatality he caused on December 24, 2012, in Lake Wales. He was taken into custody at his home on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, and transported to the Polk County Jail.

According to the investigaiton (see attached warrant for full details) around 11:10 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Sisco was traveling east in his pickup truck, going the wrong way in the westbound lane of SR 60 just east of Boy Scout Road, when he struck a westbound PT Cruiser being driven by 47-year-old Felix Rosa.

As a result of the collision. Felix Rosa was severely injured, and two of Felix’s passengers — his father, 70-year-old Felix Rosa, and his mother, 70-year-old Anna Rosa — were both killed.

Results of a blood analysis conducted by FDLE were returned to PCSO, and showed that at the time of the crash, Sisco was impaired and had Xanax and alcohol in his system.

Sisco will remain in the Polk County Jail on no bond until a first appearance hearing tomorrow.

“Our traffic deputies are extremely diligent in their investigations of traffic fatalities. They take every precaution to see all the i’s are dotted and all the t’s are crossed, and to ensure that criminals are brought to justice. Although Michael Sisco’s arrest can’t bring back these two beloved family members, it is our hope that the Rosa family will have some closure with the knowledge that the man who caused this tragedy is behind bars and has been appropriately charged.” – Sheriff Grady Judd

Michael Sisco has three prior arrests in the Polk County Jail, for: Possession of Drug Without Prescription (2009); Battery Domestic Violence (2000); and Battery Domestic Violence (1996).

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Haines City, Florida – According to Haines City Police reports Angel Pimentel has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl. The victim who age has not been released is under 18. According to reports the victim confided in someone on May 10, 2013 after she arrived home from church that Pimentel had sexually assaulted her previously. Police were called and interviewed the victim who advised that Pimentel had forced himself on her and raped her. The victim would further state that over Pimentel would speak to her in a sexual manner and try to get her to do more sexual things.

According to the Haines City Police Department the suspect, Pimentel, was contacted and he made statements that police felt verified that a crime was committed. The police arrested Pimentel and read him his Miranda Rights. The report would further state that during the following recorded interview Pimentel admitted to having sexual intercourse with the victim. He advised that he was aware of the victims age.  He advised that the victim made advances towards him.

The suspect was booked into Polk County Jail and has a $5000.00 bond.

LWMC Nurse of The Year Tina Sackett

Lake Wales, FL – Tina Sackett, R.N. in the Intensive Care Unit, was honored as Lake Wales Medical Center’s Patient Choice Award Nurse of the Year.
The Patient Choice Award recognizes the quality care, comfort and compassion offered by the nurses at LWMC. As part of the hospital’s celebration of National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week, Sackett’s award was announced during an employee cookout luncheon on May 10.

LWMC asks former patients to submit nominations for the award via the hospital Web site. Many of the hospital’s nurses received nominations from former patients and family members who were touched by the level of care and compassion they received from LWMC nurses. But the nominations for Sackett really stood out, according to Lee Clack, Chief Nursing Officer.

One of the nominations Sackett received said, “Tina was the nurse for my mom in ICU. She gave her attention as if she were her only patient. Tina was not just concerned about my mom, but she also talked to me and my family about her condition and helped us to understand how sick she was. She also counseled us and was very caring, understanding, and sympathetic. Tina knew how hard it was for a family to face someone going through the death process, and she made it so much easier. Never was she short with us; she just showed so much love and attention to the family. Tina, my family will never forget your kindness.”

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Winter Haven, Florida – According to readers and the FHP an overturned Semi is blocking traffic on Spirit Lake Rd. in Winter Haven. The accident appears to be at the intersection of Spirit Lake Rd. and Spirit Lake Drive.We do have confirmation that injuries are involved. The accident was reported at 3:43 pm.

We will update if we have any more information.

On Thursday, May 15, 2013, PCSO Computer Crimes detectives additionally charged Polk County Jail inmate 29-year-old Brian Craft with multiple charges after their investigation into his possession of child porn revealed he molested two young girls he had access to, and created images of the molestation.

According to the affidavit, two young girls, who are 6 and 9 years old presently but were 5 and 7 years old in 2011 when the crimes occurred, recently disclosed to detectives and child protection investigators that Craft had inappropriately touched them on different occasions when they were left in his care.

During a forensic examination of Craft’s computers after they were seized in March 2013, detectives located images that he created of the two victims while he was inappropriately touching them.
Brian Craft has been additionally charged with: two counts Sexual Battery By Person Over 18 On Victim Under 12 (F-Capital); two counts Lewd and Lascivious Molestation (F-1); two counts Promotion of Sexual Performance By A Child (F-2); and 10 counts Possession of Images Depicting Child Having Sex (F-2).

“Brian Craft, and his brother Thomas, are very sick individuals. They are the reason we conduct such thorough investigations on anyone who possess or distributes child pornography. Unfortunately, Brian wasn’t just downloading images off the Internet and victimizing children in that manner. He also physically and psychologically damaged two very innocent, very young children who were in his care. He belongs behind bars for the rest of his life.” – Sheriff Grady Judd

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – NFL player Evan Mathis went viral yesterday after he posted a picture of himself supposedly urinating on an IRS building sign. While normally this would be something many American’s would want to do anyway it has gotten more steam after the recent IRS scandle. According to the reports the IRS admitted Friday, that it targeted nonprofit political advocacy groups with the terms “tea party” or “patriot” in their names. That prompted widespread denunciations of the agency for political bias, culminating Monday with President Obama calling the conduct “outrageous.”

Eagles offensive lineman Evan Mathis obviously doesn’t like it.  Unlike most if not all Americans, Mathis has opted to make his views known, in an entertaining way. Mathis posted the picture on his Instagram page.

What do you think of the latest IRS scandal?

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Frostproof, Florida – According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office a home invasion took place in Frostproof last night. The address and details have yet to be released. We know that the incident occurred near Lantana Rd. and Hobson Rd.

This is a developing story and we will update as soon as we have more information.

BELCHERTOWN, Mass. – State officials say testing done at the Quabbin Reservoir showed no abnormalities after seven people were seen at a reservoir park entrance late at night.

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority said Wednesday that water quality samples all came back normal after the alleged trespassing incident.

The central Massachusetts reservoir supplies drinking water to Boston.

State Police spokesman David Procopio says Tuesday night that a trooper saw two cars parked at a reservoir park entrance at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, then saw five young men and two young women walking toward them from the reservoir.

Procopio said they are from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Singapore with addresses in Amherst, Cambridge, Sunderland and Northampton, and New York City. He said law enforcement databases show no warrants, detainers or advisories on them.

The men told police they are recently graduated chemical engineers curious about the reservoir. The students were from UMass Amherst and Smith College.

The trooper determined the people were trespassing and in violation of the no trespassing law and requested backup. Officers arrived on scene and checked the cars, park area, and the people and did not find any items out of place or of criminal nature.

Polk County Sheriff’s Robbery detectives are seeking the public’s help on the whereabouts of 46-year-old Lamont Batts (DOB 3/3/1967), who has a Polk County Warrant for his arrest for Armed Robbery, 2 counts Armed Kidnapping, Armed Carjacking, Armed Burglary, and Aggravated Battery.

During the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 14, 2013, Batts forced a female victim at gunpoint to drive him to the area of Gilmore Avenue and Memorial Blvd in Lakeland. The victim’s 7-year-old son was in the car at the time. Fortunately, nobody was hurt during the incident. The suspect has been positively identified as Lamont Batts.

Lamont is described as a black male, 5’7″ tall, 150 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. He goes by the street name “Pooky.” He has several tattoos: two on his left arm, depicting a cross and the words “East NY”; two on his right arm, the words “Polo” and “Brooklyn”; and a rose on the right side of his chest. His last known address was on Gilmore Avenue in Lakeland. A recent Polk County Jail mugshot of Batts is attached.
Lamont has been in the Polk County Jail on 17 prior occasions. He has been to state prison 4 times. His most recent prison incarceration was for Battery on Elderly Victim for which he served 2 years. He was most recently released from prison in October 2011.

Lamont Batts is to be considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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Winter Haven, Florida – Sheriff Grady Judd will discuss a four week organized retail theft investigation that has resulted in criminal charges on 18 people in Polk County. The press conference will take place this afternoon. 15 people were arrested this morning in connection to the investigation.

PCSO detectives have worked cooperatively with several central Florida retail loss prevention teams. The thefts have been occurring in Polk and Hillsborough Counties.

This is a developing story and we will bring you more details as information becomes available.

Lake Wales High’s Zach Gill signed a baseball scholarship with Warner University during a Thursday morning (May 16) ceremony at the high school. The signing was witnessed by his proud parents Danny and Lisa Gill (pictured), along with other family members, LWHS coaches and Warner University baseball coach Jeff Sikes.
Gill played for Lake Wales High as a utility infielder and right-handed pitcher.

The Warner University Royals compete in The Sun Conference against in-state and out-of-state opponents including Webber International, University of South Carolina Beaufort, Embry-Riddle, Ave Maria and Southeastern.

Haines City, Florida – The Haines City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspects involved in a home invasion robbery which occurred on May 4th, 2013 in the area of Barrington Drive, located in the Haines Ridge Subdivision.

Suspects entered the residence and overpowered the victims. The suspects then used duct tape to bind the victim’s hands. Once the victims were under control the suspects ransacked the residence and stole various items of jewelry, along with computer equipment and lawn equipment.

The suspects are described as three Hispanic males in their early to mid twenties. Two suspects were described as tall and thin and one was short and stocky. The suspects did possess firearms.

Anyone with information is in regards to this case is asked to please call Detective Jose Pena at 863-421-3636 ext. 239. If you wish to remain anonymous please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS or visit the Heartland Crime Stoppers website at www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com.

Lakeland, Florida – On Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at approximately 4:30 a.m., an unknown black male entered the AVI Food Mart, located at 1205 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, and committed a burglary.

The suspect is described as an older black male, approximately 5’6” to 5’8” with a muscular build.

Anyone with information on the identification of this individual is asked to contact Lakeland Police Department at 863-834-6900, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477. To be eligible for a cash reward, you must contact Crime Stoppers.

WINTER HAVEN – A Winter Haven teen, who is no stranger to the Juvenile Justice System and currently on felony probation, has been arrested at Winter Haven High School after incidents of bullying led to robbery.
On 5-16-13 at approximately 9:15 a.m., the victim approached the School Resource Officer (SRO) after an incident occurred earlier in the day involving Marcus Allen Holland (DOB 7-24-96, 107 17 St., NE, Winter Haven). Holland approached the victim (both students at the school) and told him to “give up his wallet.” The victim told Holland that he didn’t have his wallet with him, but Holland forced the issue by “patting down” the victim, finding the wallet in his pocket. The victim started walking away, but Holland continued following him, ultimately chasing him through the hallways coming close to tackling the victim. Ultimately, the victim was able to break away from Holland and immediately went to the SRO.
The victim then advised the SRO that incidents had occurred as far back as February 2013, when Holland cornered the victim in a Winter Haven High School restroom and removed money from his pocket. The victim chose not to report the incident to the SRO, and Holland continued to harass the victim consistently.
During an interview, Holland stated to Detectives that he was “not robbing” the victim, but rather demanding money that was “coming to him” for providing the victim with protection from other bullies in the school. The claim was denied by the victim as the victim advised the only person who ever forced him to give up his wallet and money was Holland.
“This kid has had an up-close and personal relationship with the Juvenile Justice System over his 16 years,” said Chief Gary Hester. “This is a case of true bullying where this victim was harassed, robbed and threatened over the course of months. Bullying cases like this are not taken lightly and we will do everything we can to make sure Holland gets the full attention of the justice system that he deserves.” Holland’s latest encounter in the system was March of this year when he was charged with Felony Violation of Probation from a Felony Theft charge in December 2012.
Holland was charged with Attempted Robbery (F-2) and Violation of Felony Probation and booked into the Polk County Juvenile Assessment Center.

Lake Wales, Florida – Fury the Lake Wales Soccer Club Competitive teams will be holding tryouts on Tuesday May 28, Thursday 30th 6-8pm and Saturday June 1st 9-10am.

The teams available are.

U 18 Boys Coach Eric Maldonado

U 17 Girls Coach Julia Valentine

U 16 Boys Coach Allan Alberton

U 16 Girls Coach Josh Havens

U 14 Girls Coach Ron Boyer

U 13 Boys Coach Butch Nichols

U 12 Girls Coach Geremi Hamm

U 12 Boys Coach Jose Rojas

U 11 Girls Coach Jason True

U 11 Boys Coach Chris Daly

Please go to lakewalessoccer.com click on the competitive link for more information.

If there is not a team listed in your players age group come out any ways as we can form teams if we have enough participation or your player might be able to play up a year. The location of tryouts is below:

Lake Wales Soccer Club
151 Hunt Brothers Road Lake Wales, Florida.

From Lake Wales: From the intersection of Hwy 27 and Hwy 60 go South on Hwy 27 approximately 1.8 miles. Take a left on Hunt Brothers Road and go approximately .25 mile and you will see the complex on the left.

From Winter Haven: Come to Hwy 27 and take a right heading South. When you come to intersection of Hwy 27 and Hwy 60 keep going South on Hwy 27 approximately 1.8 miles. Take a left on Hunt Brothers Road and go approximately .25 mile and you will see the complex on the left.

From Bartow/Tampa: Head East on Hwy 60 until you come to the intersection of Hwy 27 and Hwy 60 go South on Hwy 27 approximately 1.8 miles. Take a left on Hunt Brothers Road and go approximately .25 mile and you will see the complex on the left.

From Orlando area: Head West on I-4 until you come to Hwy 27 and take a right heading South. When you come to intersection of Hwy 27 and Hwy 60 keep going South on Hwy 27 approximately 1.8 miles. Take a left on Hunt Brothers Road and go approximately .25 mile and you will see the complex on the left.

Haines City, FL (May 14, 2013) – Competitors from 41 States and from countries as far away as Germany and Argentina will descend on Central Florida to test their athletic abilities, stamina and competitive drive this Sunday on the 70.3 mile swimming, running and cycling course.

Triathletes from a number of area tri-clubs including the Lakeland Landsharks, Sarasota Storm, St. Pete Bike & Fitness Tri Team, Tampa Bay Tri Sports and the Central Florida Tri Club will compete in Sunday’s IRONMAN 70.3 Florida.

While the more than 2000 adult athletes will be focused on the competition and the challenge provided by the course, area residents will be able to take in the IRONMAN experience on a much more leisurely pace. Lake Eva Park in Haines City will host three full days of activities that will appeal to the entire family, May 17-19.

Beginning on Friday, May 17 the IRONMAN Village and the Lake Eva Park Bandshell will serve as the hub of all activities during IRONMAN weekend. The Bandshell area will be host to athlete check-in and the adjacent IRONMAN Village will serve as perfect gathering and meeting place for spectators. The IRONMAN Village will feature exhibitor booths, a demo day area, the IRONMAN Store and many other product and service displays.

Competition gets underway on Saturday morning as more than 300 IRONKIDS triathletes line up at the starting line for a 7 a.m. start. Youth ages 6-15 will take center stage as they tackle a shortened version of the adult course.

Sunday’s IRONMAN 70.3 Florida competition begins at 6:30 a.m. with the 1.2 mile swim in Lake Eva. Upon completion of the swim competitors will then embark on the 56 mile bicycle route through eastern Polk County and then complete the competition on the 13.1 mile running course utilizing the roads around Lake Eva. The event will conclude with the awards ceremony at the Lake Eva Park Bandshell at 4 p.m.

Haines City, Florida – The Haines City Fire Department is currently on scene at the Haines City High School cleaning up a fire that was recently reported. According to the HCFD the fire has been extinguished and the scene is under control. At this point in time it is not believed that anyone was injured.

An official report will be out in about an hour and we will update this story when more information is available. At this time the situation is under control.

Winter Haven, Florida – The market  offers a great variety of fresh goods made by local people, fresh produce and vegetables, salsas, hot sauces, kettle corn, shaved ice, BBQ Ribs/Chicken, facial painting, chocolate specialties, cupcakes, caramelized popcorn and nuts, jams, breads, honey, different jewelries artists, recycle art, free trade, wooden furniture, local citrus, plants and trees, and much more. They also will have live music too!

The market is open from 9am – 2pm. The location is 898 Havendale Blvd. NW, Winter Haven, Florida.

Every weekday around mid-day we will have the Polk Mugshot of The Day. The mugshot will be someone arrested in Polk County in the past couple of weeks. The mugshot along with the charges will be posted. Please remember these individuals are innocent until proven guilty.

  GILBERT, DAWN  MICHELLE

DOB: 2/26/1978

Charges: POSS METH Surety $1000, POSS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE W/O RX Surety $1000, POSS CONTROL SUBSTANCE RX LORAZELPAM Surety $1000, POSS CONTROL SUB W/O RX CARISOPRODOL Surety $1000, POSS CONTROL SUBSTANCE W/O RX GABAPENIN Surety $1000, LARC-PETIT THEFT 2ND DEGREE 1ST OFFENSE Surety $250

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