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Tag: Florida agencies: Page 3
Investigations
Florida LEOs Arrest 3, Seize Kilos of Fentanyl
Over time, deputies say they figured out the drugs were coming from a Mexican cartel and then being moved from Compton, California, to Polk County.
November 1, 2023
Patrol
Florida Deputy Dies from Medical Event While Hunting
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office reported it received a request for a welfare check from the deputy’s wife Saturday night.
October 30, 2023
Vehicle Ops
Man Arrested After Threatening Florida Sheriff’s Helicopter Crew
The man reportedly threatened the crew by repeatedly screaming, “The devil is is going to kill you, and I am going to help.”
October 12, 2023
Patrol
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting Down Sheriff’s Drone, Faces Up to 10 Years
His plea deal includes a damages payment of $29,034—the value of the drone—to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and a possible 10-year federal prison term.
October 10, 2023
Command
Judge Dismisses Fired Fort Lauderdale Chief’s $10 Million Lawsuit
Larry Scirotto, 50, filed a federal lawsuit in March seeking damages approaching $10 million for what he called breach of contract and wrongful termination.
October 9, 2023
Patrol
FL Sergeant Recovering from 90-mph Intentional Head-On Crash
“I think the way my wheels were placed and the way I parked and the way I’m trained at the department that was a critical part of me making it,” Sgt. Ron Malone said.
September 28, 2023
Patrol
Suspect Arrested in Connection with Shooting of FL Officer During Home Invasion
The suspect has been charged with attempted first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer, attempted first-degree murder, home invasion robbery, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and obstruction of a search warrant.
September 26, 2023
Special Units
FL Agency Recovers Lost K-9
Columbia County SO reported on Facebook early Tuesday that 24 hours of searching had failed to find the German shepherd, even though the search included helicopters, drones, and bloodhounds. Then a civilian called.
September 26, 2023
Patrol
FL Officer Seriously Wounded Chasing Home Invasion Suspect
One of the suspects fled and officers pursued. While the officers ran after the fleeing suspect, a second “involved suspect” fired on them from the targeted residence.
September 25, 2023
Special Units
FL Sheriff's Office Hunting for K-9 Lost During Search in Woods
The suspect has since been caught, but K-9 Chaos, who got off leash during the search, is still missing in the woods.
September 25, 2023
Command
FL Sheriff Asks State Wildlife Agency for Help with Bears
"Bear management is not my day job," Sheriff A.J. "Tony" Smith said in a Facebook video. "Something needs to be done. I'm not a bear biologist..."
September 25, 2023
Patrol
Tampa Officer Collapses After Exposure to Fentanyl
Authorities said the officer was filling out paperwork when he began to feel faint and dizzy with numbness in his limbs – “all signs consistent with Fentanyl exposure."
September 25, 2023
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