Osceola County News Feed

Suspect Arrested

Osceola County, Florida

PR# 08-198

On July 14 at approximately 9:45 p.m., Osceola County Sheriff's deputies responded to the area of 4477 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival, deputies located a female bleeding on the sidewalk. The victim, a local resident, was able to tell deputies she was walking on the sidewalk when an unknown Hispanic male carrying a boom box approached her and attempted to make conversation in Spanish. She told the suspect she could not speak Spanish and he grabbed her. The victim tried to run away but the suspect stabbed her below the pelvis with a knife. The suspect grabbed her purse and fled on foot. Someone coming out of a nearby restaurant saw the altercation and attempted to track down the suspect but was unable to locate him. Additional deputies responded to the area and a short time later, a deputy located a Hispanic male matching the description of the suspect. The victim was transported to Lakeland Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The suspect, who identified himself to deputes as Angel Santana, was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery and Resisting Without Violence. He was booked into the Osceola County Jail as John Doe #2057 because he did not have identification on him at the time of the arrest.

John Doe #2057 (a.k.a. Angel Santana) DOB 3/26/80, address unknown

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Detectives Looking for

Osceola County, Florida

PR# 08-196

Osceola County Sheriff's detectives are looking for a suspect involved in an armed burglary. On July 12 at approximately 3:22 a.m., Osceola County Sheriff's deputies responded to 3198 Waterbridge Lane in Kissimmee in reference to a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the victim who indicated he and his family were sleeping. He woke up and was walking through the house when he noticed the sliding glass door open. He then heard two suspects inside the house. When the suspects saw the victim they ran out of the house. Additional deputies responded but no suspects were located.

The victim describes one of the suspects as a white male, approximately 5'6” to 5'9” tall, 140 lbs. with wavy brown hair, brown eyes and two “blemishes” on his right cheek. He was wearing baggy jeans, a baggy black shirt and a black bandanna. The suspects may have fled the area in a green/blue mini-van, possibly a Mercury Villager.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Osceola County Sheriff's Office at (407) 348-2222 or Crimeline at (800) 423-TIPS (8477). Calls made to Crimeline remain anonymous and, tips that lead to the felony arrest of suspects and/or the recovery of stolen property and drugs are eligible for cash rewards of up to $1,000 dollars.

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Detectives Need Public's Help

Osceola County, Florida

PR# 08-197

Osceola County Sheriff's deputies need the public's help in identifying a vehicle that may have been used in several car burglaries. The car burglaries occurred on July 9 in the King's Highway area of Kissimmee. Reports were taken on Marina Lake Drive, Gant Circle and in the Kings Point Subdivision. Witnesses indicate they saw a suspicious person leave the area at a high rate of speed in a Chevy Malibu MAXX shortly after several cars had been broken into

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Composite Available

Osceola County, Florida

PR# 08-194

Osceola County Sheriff's deputies need the public's help in identifying suspects involved in the armed robbery at 7-Eleven on July 9, 2008. Recently, a composite was done for one of the suspects.

Background: On July 9 at approximately 3:05 a.m., Osceola County Sheriff's deputies responded to 7-Eleven located at 3290 Narcoossee Road in St. Cloud, in reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a store employee who indicated two males entered the store at gunpoint and demanded money from the safe. The employees were unable to open the safe so the suspects went around the counter and demanded all of the money from the cash register. The suspects left the store with an undisclosed amount of money in a white four door vehicle with tinted windows. Additional units responded including K-9 and Aviation but the suspects were not located.

The suspects are described as: Suspect 1: light-skinned, male with a small beard in his mid-20's, 5'10”, 200 lbs. and wearing a black stocking mask. Suspect 2: male, 5'9”, 185 lbs. wearing a black bandanna on his head.

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Openings Available

Osceola County, Florida

PR# 08-195

Openings are available for upcoming Teen Driver Challenge classes. The program is designed to provide teenagers who live in Osceola County and have a valid driver’s license more knowledge and hands-on experience to reduce the chances of being in an auto accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of teen fatalities in America. Traffic crashes occur every 12 seconds in the United States. The two-day curriculum includes a 4-hour classroom learning session and an 8-hour vehicle operations activity on a training course. Students who successfully complete the course receive a certificate. The course is offered free of charge to any high school student in Osceola County with a valid driver’s license. Teenagers can learn more about the program by talking with their school resource officer or calling the Osceola County Sheriff's Office Training Unit at (407) 348-1110.

Following are the dates classes are available:

September 19

October 3

October 24

November 7

November 21

December 5

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Detectives Need Public's Help

Osceola County, Florida

PR# 08-193

Osceola County Sheriff's deputies need the public's help in identifying a vehicle that may have been used in several burglaries. The burglaries occurred in mid-June in the East Lake Reserve Subdivision off Narcoossee Road in St. Cloud. Detectives believe the suspects used a maroon sedan, possibly a Toyota Avalon. Detectives believe that the same suspects committed burglaries in the City of St. Cloud and Orange County. In all cases, witnesses indicated several black males broke into the homes and stole personal property.

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Police and Fire Games

Osceola County, Florida

PR # 08-192

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is hosting the 2008 International Police & Fire Games this year in Kissimmee. The games will include a Bass Tournament at Lake Toho in Kissimmee on August 16 & 17, 2008. Tournament directors are looking for teams to participate in the event. The entry fee is $200 per team. First place receives $1,288 per team and monetary awards will be given for an additional seven places. The Big Fish payout for each day is $650. The more teams that participate, the higher the payout. Following are some of the criteria for registering:

At least one member on each team must be an active or retired law enforcement or firefighter member.

Licensed guides are not permitted.

Boaters and non-boaters without partners may register to participate in the event, whether law enforcement officer or civilian.

For a full list of criteria and for more information, log onto http://www.lawgames.org or call (800) 354-3536.

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Highway Interdiction Operation

Osceola County, Florida

PR #08-191

On July 9 & 10, the Osceola County Investigative Bureau conducted two days of highway interdiction on the Florida Turnpike with the assistance of the Department of Transportation, Florida Highway Patrol and K-9 units from the Kissimmee Police Department, St Cloud Police Department and the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

The results were 84 citations, 54 warnings and numerous safety violations. One person was arrested on a misdemeanor charge and the K-9 Unit conducted 41 searches.

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DUI Saturation

Osceola County, Florida

PR #08-190

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office will be conducting four DUI saturation patrols on tonight 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 responsibly. If you intend to drink, make arrangements to get home safely. Use a designated driver, public transportation or a taxi. The last patrols on July 4 resulted in 4 arrests and 119 citations.

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Detectives Arrest Suspect

Osceola County, Florida

PR # 08-189

Osceola County Sheriff's detectives, in conjunction with the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, arrested Jeffrey Kornfield for three counts of On-Line Enticement of a Child. Kornfield was arrested in Citrus County earlier today.

The investigation began January 7 of this year when Osceola County detectives received information that a 15-year-old St. Cloud girl was having sexual conversations with a 43-year-old man, who knew she was a minor. Detectives were able to obtain information that led them to identifying Kornfield as a suspect.

In March, detectives began having on-line conversations with Kornfield who thought he was talking to a 14-year-old teen. The conversations continued for several months and detectives learned Kornfield was talking to multiple underage teens via the Internet. An arrest warrant was issued on July 8. Osceola County Sheriff's detectives traveled to Citrus County to make the arrest. Citrus County Sheriff's deputies worked in conjunction with Osceola County detectives and Kornfield was arrested at 5305 West Shaker Place in Lecanto, Florida. He was booked into the Citrus County Detention Center.

Jeffrey Kornfield (DOB 2/15/64), Lecanto, Florida

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Suspect Arrested

Osceola County, Florida

PR # 08-187

On July 4 at approximately 5:10 a.m., Osceola County Sheriff's deputies responded to 7-Eleven located at 2975 N. Orange Blossom Trail in reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a store employee who indicated a white male entered the business, implied he had a weapon and demanded money from the cash register. He left the store with an undisclosed amount of money. Additional deputies, K-9 Units and Aviation were dispatched to search the area. A short time later, Kissimmee Police Department received a call in reference to a robbery victim. KPD officers had a white male in custody who matched the description of the 7-Eleven armed robbery suspect. The person KPD officers were talking to indicated he had just robbed the 7-Eleven, had fled through the woods onto Garden Street and when he tried to get a ride from several black males in a car, he was robbed of the money he just took from the 7-Eleven. Osceola County Sheriff's detectives took him into custody and questioned the suspect who cooperated with the investigation. The suspect also provided details which implicated him in a robbery at the Mobil on the Run located at 2725 N. John Young Parkway the day before. Based on the information detectives obtained, the suspect, John Randolph Opperman-Green was arrested and charged with Armed Robbery. He was booked into the Osceola County jail.

John Randolph Opperman-Green (DOB 3/4/86), 2771 Tropical Lake Drive, Kissimmee

Sheriff Hansell Honors Four Deputies

Osceola County, Florida

PR #08-185

At a recent Employee Awards Ceremony, four deputies received the Life Saving Award from Sheriff Bob Hansell. Deputy Dennis Smith and Deputy Don Vitali received the award for assisting a fourteen-month-old child from a possible drowning. On January 12, they responded to a report of a possible drowning. Upon arrival Deputy Smith and Deputy Vitali saw a child lying on the pool deck and they immediately checked for breathing and a pulse, with negative results. Deputy Smith began rescue breathing while Deputy Vitali performed chest compressions. They continued for about six minutes until the arrival of Fire Rescue personnel. Although initially, the prognosis was not good, the child was eventually released from the hospital and is improving.

Deputy Bryan MacMahon and Deputy Ken Wilson received the Life Saving Award for their response to a medical call. On February 28, Deputy MacMahon and Deputy Wilson responded to a Med No Vitals call within one minute of being dispatched. They observed a man on the floor, cold to the touch, and breathing with extreme difficulty. Deputy MacMahon immediately began rescue breathing while Deputy Wilson performed chest compressions. After four cycles of CPR, Fire Rescue arrived and relieved them. They continued to assist Fire Rescue personnel until the man was transported to the hospital. Prior to transporting, Fire Rescue advised that the man was breathing on his own. The man was taken to the hospital and later released in good health.

“These deputies are to be commended for their quick response and willingness to help others. They are a fine example of the quality of men and women who work at the Osceola County Sheriff's Office,” stated Sheriff Hansell.

Photo 20, Pictured left to right: Deputy Don Vitali, Deputy Dennis Smith, Sheriff Bob Hansell. Photo 21, Pictured left to right: Deputy Ken Wilson, Deputy Bryan MacMahon, Sheriff Bob Hansell.

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Playing Cards

Osceola County, Florida

PR# 08-184

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office, Kissimmee Police Department and St. Cloud Police Department have partnered with Crimeline to implement a creative way to get information on unsolved cold cases in the community. Approximately 1,000 decks of cold case playing cards will be given to inmates in the Osceola County jail. Each card features a photograph and facts about an unsolved homicide or missing person case.

Printing the deck of cards, which profiles 30 unsolved cases in Osceola County, Kissimmee and St. Cloud, was funded by local law enforcement. Crimeline's toll free number is on each card and every inmate will be given access to a phone in order to give information.

The oldest case dates back to 1981. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of Ralph Thomas found dead in the area of 441 and Central Avenue in Kissimmee. The most recent cold case is July of 2007. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office found the victim on Babb Road in Kissimmee. The cause of death is unknown.

“Law enforcement is always looking for new and innovative ways to solve crimes. Anything that provides clues and information to help detectives is beneficial,” stated Sheriff Bob Hansell.

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Deputies Arrest Registered Felon

Osceola County, Florida

PR # 08-181

On June 29 at approximately 9:47 p.m., Osceola County Sheriff's deputies responded to 500 Still Street in Kissimmee in reference to a burglary call. Upon arrival, deputies located a suspect inside the unoccupied residence. Charlene Ann Auclair, a registered felon was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief, Burglary and Petit Theft. She was booked into the Osceola County Jail.

Charlene Ann Auclair (DOB 2/6/53), 805 Still Street, Kissimmee

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Burglary Suspect Arrest

Osceola County, Florida

PR # 08-180

On June 29 at approximately 5:46 a.m., Osceola County Sheriff's deputies responded to Pro Scape located at 4745 Laurel Avenue in Poinciana in reference to a burglary call. Upon arrival, deputies observed a vehicle with a female inside. Deputies spoke with the female who indicated her boyfriend was inside the gated area of the business meeting with an employee. Deputies went to talk to the boyfriend and employee but were unable to locate anyone. When they returned back to the vehicle, the female was gone. A check of the vehicle indicated it was stolen from a residence in Poinciana on June 5, 2008. Deputies contacted the manager of the business who indicated no one was allowed on their property. While deputies were canvassing the area, they located a suspect walking along Cypress Parkway. The suspect, Randolph Eugene Rhymes (DOB 3/9/60), was taken into custody. When questioned by detectives, he cooperated and based on the information he provided, Rhymes was arrested and charged with Burglary to an Unoccupied Business and Grand Theft Auto. He was booked into the Osceola County Jail.

Randolph Eugene Rhymes (DOB 3/9/60), Route 1, Box 478F, Davenport, Florida

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Two Suspects Arrested

Osceola County, Florida

On June 26 at approximately 11:00 p.m., Osceola County Sheriff's deputies responded to the Circle K/Shell Gas Station located at 4692 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee. Upon arrival, deputies observed a black Chevrolet Suburban with the hood up parked at one of the gas pumps. When the occupants of the vehicle saw deputies, they attempted to flee in the vehicle. Deputies conducted a felony traffic stop and took one of the occupants into custody. A short time later, deputies located the second suspect at 4706 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway. He was also taken into custody. Kevin Jean-Gilles (DOB 5/19/82) was arrested and charged with Burglary, Theft and Resisting without Violence and False Information to Law Enforcement.Ryheen Jammal Brinson (DOB 11/25/82) was charged with Burglary and Theft. Both were booked into the Osceola County Jail.

Ryheen Jammal Brinson (DOB 11/25/82), 4506 Lake Martain #L, Orlando

Kevin Jean-Gilles (DOB 5/19/52), 4125 Clarcona Ocoee Road, Orlando

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OCIB Arrest

Osceola County, Florida

PR # 08-178

On June 26 at approximately 7:00 p.m., Osceola County Investigative Bureau agents conducted a traffic stop on a 2006 Dodge Stratus for traffic infractions at SR 60 and SR441 (Yeehaw Junction.) A Kilo of Cocaine (approximately 2.2 pounds, or 1000 grams) was located inside the vehicle. Subsequently, the driver of the vehicle, Willy Adam Jr. (DOB 03-31-85) out of Davenport, was arrested for trafficking in Cocaine and booked into the Osceola County Jail with a $75,000 bond.

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Deputies Arrest Burglary Suspect

Osceola County, Florida

Today at approximately 9:52 a.m., Osceola County Sheriff's deputies responded to 1087 Hidden Harbor Lane in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a witness who indicated she saw two suspicious people in the neighborhood. When a deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver nearly hit the deputy's car. A short time later, the vehicle was found at another location on Rambling Oak Drive. Deputies continued to look for the two suspects and they were eventually stopped after they found another vehicle to flee in. Angel Michael Rivera was taken into custody after a felony stop on Pleasant Hill Road. He was charged with two counts of Burglary. Charges are pending on the second suspect whose name is not being released at this time. Rivera was booked into the Osceola County Jail with no bond. In addition, Rivera had an active felony warrant for Dealing in Stolen Property.

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Suspect Arrested on Capital Sex Battery Felony Warrant

Osceola County, Florida

PR08-175

Today at approximately 2:00 p.m., Osceola County Sheriff's deputies arrested John Charles Jacobs (DOB 12/24/71) for Capital Sex Battery Victim Under 12. Jacobs was picked up at a work construction site on Bonnet Creek Resort Drive. The investigation began on June 19 when deputies took a report of sexual battery. According to the 7-year-old female victim, Jacobs, who is not biologically related to the victim, inappropriately touched her on several occasions. Detectives spoke with Jacobs who did not admit to touching the victim. On June 20, detectives were able to obtain a felony warrant for Jacob's arrest. Jacob's also has other outstanding traffic and collection warrants. Jacobs was taken to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office to be interviewed and will be booked into the Osceola County jail with no bond. The investigation is on-going with the Department of Children and Families.

John Charles Jacobs (DOB 12/24/71), Gascony Court, Poinciana

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Death Investigation with OSHA

Osceola County, Florida

PR08-176

Osceola County Sheriff's detectives are working with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration officials On June 13 Osceola County Sheriff's deputies responded to All Star Music located at 1801 W. Buena Vista Drive in reference to an industrial accident. When deputies arrived they spoke with Disney employees who indicated one of their employees was seriously injured while operating a high lift machine The employee, John Swearingen (DOB 12/23/55) from Davenport, was airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical Center with life threatening injuries.

On June 26, Swearingen died. Detectives have been working with OSHA and now are conducting a death investigation. Detectives indicate the death appears to be accidental.

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Two Day Prostitution Operation

Osceola County, Florida

PR08-172

Osceola County Sheriff's deputies with the Tourist Policing Unit and Community Response Team arrested 41 individuals for a variety of charges during a two day operation. On June 19 and 20, deputies conducted a prostitution operation in the 4000 block of West 192 using undercover deputies. A total of 36 men were arrested for Engaging/Soliciting Prostitution, 2 for Retail Theft, 1 for a Warrant, 1 for Driving While License is Suspended and 1 for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Following are the names of those arrested:

Engaging/Soliciting Prostitution
Luis Patino-Blanco (DOB 1/20/57), Kissimmee
Jose Jimenez-Marquez (DOB 9/17/82), Orlando
Edgar Venegas-Ortiz (DOB 4/11/84), Kissimmee
Jose Santos Arteaga (DOB 7/26/62), Kissimmee
Victor Fernandez (DOB 5/28/81), Haines City
Lahbib Gahga (DOB 10/30/80), Kissimmee
Jerome Rodrick Bass (DOB 8/23/77), Kissimmee
Berthony Jocelyn (DOB 4/10/81), Kissimmee
Donielle Clayton (DOB 3/5/75), Orlando
Rogelio Oliverez-Hernandez (DOB 1/14/76), Kissimmee
Benito Salvador (DOB 2/12/77), Kissimmee
Bennie Feliciano (DOB 10/18/58), Orlando
Juan Rodriguez (DOB 6/24/79),
Nelson Santos Perez (DOB 12/13/84), Kissimmee
Israel Melendez (DOB 11/2/56), Kissimmee
Christian Yopasa-Guitierrez (DOB 11/23/87), Kissimmee
Justo Astacio (DOB 9/20/49), Kissimmee
Richard Jon Doyne (DOB 8/25/61), Kissimmee
Pedro Escudero-Robles (DOB 6/6/79), Kissimmee
Luis Angel Aponte (DOB 12/31/56), Orlando
Josue Moya-Valentin (DOB 4/5/76), Kissimmee
Jean Jonas Lucien (DOB 7/15/72), Orlando
Kamaljit Rooprai (DOB 7/18/82), Kissimmee
Joselito Martinez-Gonzalez (DOB 8/25/88), Poinciana
Moises Montes-Baez (DOB 7/21/88), Poinciana
Javier Rodriguez-Santiago (DOB 11/4/74), Kissimmee
Abdelaziz Atiba (DOB 4/4/70), Kissimmee
Joseph Michael McCann (DOB 11/4/50), Kissimmee
Kerri Molander (DOB 7/19/68), Kissimmee
Julio Velasquez-Perez (DOB 1/20/85), Kissimmee
Cesar Castellanos-Rascon (DOB 5/13/70), Southhaven, Mississippi
William Fuentes-Rodriguez (DOB 1/9/61), St. Cloud
Norman Overton-Layne(DOB 2/18/87), Richmond Hill, Georgia
David Edward Williams (DOB 4/19/63), Poinciana
Christopher Deats (DOB 7/14/74), Kissimmee
Victor Miranda-Valeriano (DOB 4/12/72), Winter Garden

Retail Theft
Daniel Zavala-Velazquez (DOB 12/8/68), Kissimmee
Alejandro Julio Cano (DOB 1/29/75), Kissimmee

Driving While License Suspended
Tony Jerome Edmonds, Jr. (DOB 5/25/79), Sutherlin, Virginia

Warrant (Violation of Probation-Armed Robbery)
Luis David Velez (DOB 3/6/83), Kissimmee

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Dericka Roach (DOB 12/31/89), Kissimmee

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4 Suspects Arrested for Home Invasion Robbery

Osceola County, Florida

PR08-174

Osceola County Sheriff's deputies arrested four suspects involved in an early morning home invasion. On June 22 at approximately 1:51 a.m., Osceola County Sheriff's deputies responded to 74 Lakepointe Circle in Kissimmee in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with four victims who indicated they were in their bedrooms when they heard a loud noise inside the residence. When they went into the living room, they observed three black males who ordered them to the ground. All four victims were held at gunpoint while the suspects took personal items from the residence. They were seen leaving the area in a vehicle. Deputies responding to the call stopped a car matching the description. During a photo lineup, the victims were able to identify the suspects.

Jaquarr Marquis Curry (DOB 7/18/88), Gabriel Angel Montenegro (DOB 11/26/88) and Darrin Fuskey (DOB 2/28/92) were arrested and charged with Grand Theft and Home Invasion Robbery. Antonia Arias (DOB 12/16/86) were arrested and charged with Aiding/Abetting and Home Invasion Robbery. Curry, Montenegro and Arias were booked into the Osceola County Jail. Fuskey was taken to the Osceola County Juvenile Detention Center.

Jaquarr Marquis Curry (DOB 7/18/88) 1505 Wyman Circle, Kissimmee
Gabriel Angel Montenegro (DOB 11/26/88), 658 Elderwood Court, Kissimmee
Darrin Fuskey (DOB 2/28/92), 1133 Cobblestone Circle, Kissimmee
Antonia Arias (DOB 12/16/86), 1143 Cobblestone Circle, Kissimmee

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July SAFE Course for Women

Osceola County, Florida

PR08-171

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for women interested in attending the July 24, 2008, SAFE course held at the Osceola County Sheriff's Office Administration Building. Self Defense Awareness Familiarization Exchange or SAFE is designed to educate women on how to protect themselves if they should become a victim. The 2-hour class teaches that 90% of self-defense is awareness, risk reduction and avoiding confrontation, while only 10% is physical. The program has been taught to teens and women between the ages of 16 and 97 for over 20 years. The class is free and available to female residents who live in Osceola County.

Applications are available at the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, 2601 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee or online at www.osceolasheriff.org. If you have questions about the class, please call (407) 348-1105.

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Sheriff's Office Applies for Re-Accreditation

Osceola County, Florida

PR08-170

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is applying for re-accreditation with the state. A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive July 22, to examine all aspects of the agency's policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has to comply with approximately 250 standards in order to be re-accredited. Many of the 250 standards are critical to life, health and safety issues.

As part of the on-site assessment, agency members and the general public are invited to offer comments to the assessment team. The public may call 321-697-4342 on July 23, 2008 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Telephone comments are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CFA standards. A copy of the standards is available for review at the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, 2601 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee during normal business hours. For more information regarding CFA or for persons wishing to offer written comments about the Osceola County Sheriff's Office ability to meet the standards of accreditation, please write: CFA, 3504 Lake Lynda Drive, Suite 380, Orlando, Florida, 32817.

The Accreditation Program Manager for the Osceola County Sheriff's Office is Sergeant Daric R. Harvey. He said the assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar agencies. The assessors will review written materials, interview individuals, and visit offices and other sites where compliance can be witnessed. Once the Commission’s assessors complete their review of the agency, they report back to the full Commission, which will then decide if the agency is to receive re-accredited status. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office accreditation is for 3 years. The Sheriff's Office was originally accredited in 1999 and has successfully received re-accreditation every three years since then.

“Verification by the team that the Osceola County Sheriff's Office meets the Commission’s standards is part of a voluntary process to gain or maintain accreditation--a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence,” stated Sheriff Hansell.

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11-Year-Old Boy Missing

Osceola County, Florida

PR08-168

Osceola County Sheriff's deputies need the public's help in locating an 11-year-old boy reported missing earlier this afternoon. Keith Joshua Joseph was last seen at his residence in the Pebble Point subdivision in Kissimmee around noon today. He was riding his lime green bicycle northbound on Boggy Creek Road after leaving the Hess Station on Boggy Creek Road.

He is described as a black male, approximately 4'9”, 120 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt with the logo “Classic” on the front and blue shorts with no shoes. Keith has a scar on his inner right leg and on his forehead.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Osceola County Sheriff's Office at (407) 348-2222 or Crimeline at (800) 423-TIPS.

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11-Year-Old Boy Located

Osceola County, Florida

PR08-169

This evening at approximately 8:15 p.m., Osceola County Sheriff's deputies located Keith Joshua Joseph in the area of Royal Palm Drive in Buenaventura Lakes. He was found in good health. Background: Osceola County Sheriff's deputies need the public's help in locating an 11-year-old boy reported missing earlier this afternoon. Keith Joshua Joseph was last seen at his residence in the Pebble Point subdivision in Kissimmee around noon today. He was riding his lime green bicycle northbound on Boggy Creek Road after leaving the Hess Station on Boggy Creek Road.

Suspect Arrested and Charged with 27 Counts of Child Pornography

Osceola County, Florida

PR08-167

Earlier today, Osceola County Sheriff's detectives arrested Ronald D. Lane and charged him with 27 counts of child pornography. The investigation began May 19 when deputies responded to 1102 Roan Court, Lane's residence, after receiving information about child pornography. Deputies located a computer in the residence owned by Lane that had several child pornography videos. Deputies were able to obtain a warrant to seize the computer. During the course of the investigation, detectives located 16 child pornography videos with a total of 27 child pornography offenses on the computer. When detectives questioned Lane, he denied downloading the videos. Lane was booked into the Osceola County jail.

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Detectives Arrest Registered Sex Offender

Osceola County, Florida

PR08-166

Earlier this morning, Osceola County Sheriff's deputies arrested Bobby Lewis McGee (DOB 11/3/61) for Failure to Report a Name/Residence Change as a Sex Offender. Under Florida law, sexual predators and offenders are required to contact law enforcement within 48 hours of changing his/her residence. McGee was arrested and booked into the Osceola County jail.

In July 1991, McGee was convicted of Sexual Battery in Osceola County, Florida.

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Strong Arm Robbery at Circle K

Osceola County, Florida

PR08-165

On June 17 at approximately 6:44 p.m., Osceola County Sheriff's deputies responded to Circle K located at 2704 Michigan Avenue in Kissimmee. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the store employees who indicated five males under the age of 21 entered the store. They picked up beer and drinks, but left the store before paying for the items. When confronted by the store employees, the suspects fled on foot. The employees were able to provide detailed descriptions of the suspects and all five were apprehended by deputies a short distance away.

The five suspects were identified as Giovanni Dasilva (DOB 12/12/92), James Vila (DOB 11/12/90), Stefano Sellitto (DOB 12/8/90), Brian Carter (DOB 4/23/90) and Jermir Gonzalez (DOB 4/14/88). They were charged with Strong Arm Robbery and were booked into the Osceola County jail.

Giovanni Dasilva (DOB 12/12/92), 2969 Dana Lane, Kissimmee
James Vila (DOB 11/12/90), 4796 Warrior Lane, Kissimmee
Stefano Sellitto (DOB 12/8/90), 2751 Herons Landing Drive, Kissimmee
Brian Carter (DOB 4/23/90), 2936 Dana Lane, Kissimmee
Jermir Gonzalez (DOB 4/14/88), 2751 Herons Landing Drive, Kissimmee

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