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Lakeland Police Attempt to Locate Wanted Person Antonio Stewart

Lakeland Police are attempting to locate wanted person, Antonio Stewart, DOB:  4/9/86.   Stewart currently has an active warrant for FTA Simple Battery/Assault issued March 30, 2011.  Stewart is 5’11” tall and weighs approximately 160 lbs. 

When last seen, Stewart had dreadlocks with gold tips, but may have changed his appearance since that time.

If you know the whereabouts of Stewart please contact the Lakeland Police Department at 863.834.6900, or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.226.8477.

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- posted by Sergeant Terri Smith

 

Lakeland Police Attempt to Identify Burglary/Fraud Suspect

Lakeland Police are attempting to identify the  subject in the photographs in connection with  a vehicle burglary and the use of a stolen credit card.  The card was stolen from a vehicle on 5/31/2011, and used to purchase merchandise at Wal-Mart, 3501 S Florida Avenue on 6/2/2011.

Suspect is further described as a W/M, 5’09” tall, 160 lbs, reddish hair, light beard with pointy goatee.

If you feel you can identify this subject, please contact the Lakeland Police Department at 863.834.6900, or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.226.8477.

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- posted by Sergeant Terri Smith 

Lakeland Police Attempt to Identify Armed Robbery Suspect

Lakeland Police are attempting to identify the subject in the photographs in connection with a  strong armed robbery that occurred at the 7-11 Store , 290 Lakeland Park Blvd., on June 20, 2011 at approximately midnight.   The suspect ran from the store with merchandise and jumped into a waiting vehicle, possibly a white minivan.  The suspect pointed a handgun at the store clerk as he approached the waiting vehicle.

If you feel you can identify this subject, please contact the Lakeland Police Department at 863.834.6900, or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.226.8477.

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- posted by Sergeant Terri Smith

 

Lakeland Police Attempt to Identify Burglary Suspects

Lakeland Police are attempting to identify the two subjects in the photographs in connection  with a residential burglary that occurred on April 28, 2011. 

If you feel you can identify these two subjects, please contact the Lakeland Police Department at 863.834.6900, or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.226.8477.

This information is also available at www.insidelpd.com.

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- posted by Sergeant Terri Smith

 

Lakeland Police Attempt to Locate Wanted Person Rayshawn Huff

Lakeland Police are attempting to locate Rayshawn Huff, B/M, DOB:  3/10/85.  Huff is 5’11” tall  and weighs approximately 180 lbs.  Huff has black hair and brown eyes.  

Huff currently has an active warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Firearm and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.    

Huff should be considered armed and dangerous. 

If you believe you know the whereabouts of  Rayshawn Huff, please contact the Lakeland Police Department at 863.834.6900, or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.226.8477.

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- posted by Sergeant Terri Smith

 

Lakeland Police Investigation Ends in Arrest of Six and Seizure of Meth Lab

Lakeland Police began an investigation at the Relax Inn, 1430 Lakeland Hills Blvd., #130 on  June 25, 2011, that ended with the seizure of a meth lab and the arrest of six adults on drug charges. 

Uniform Patrol Sergeant Bob Rist initiated the investigation when he received information that an adult on probation for drug charges was staying at the Relax Inn.  Sergeant Rist and Officer Jose Bosque made contact at the room and observed what appeared to be drug paraphernalia and chemicals used to manufacture illegal drugs in the room.  There were six adults that were present in the room.

One of those in the room, Jerome T. Smith (DOB:  6/26/75), had outstanding warrants for Manufacture of Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Dwelling for Manufacture of Drugs, and Possession of Listed Chemicals.

 

Lakeland Police Sergeant Dave Doty of the HIDTA Task Force was contacted and HIDTA responded to the scene to dismantle the lab and remove the hazardous chemicals from the room.  Presumptive tests on the chemicals indicated the presence of “meth oil” which is a part of the process of making methamphetamine.

 

Chief Lisa Womack stated, “This is an excellent example of good pro-active police work. I commend Sergeant Rist, Officer Bosque, and the other members of the Lakeland Police Department for their respective roles in this investigation. Thanks also to HIDTA for their quick response and assistance.”   

 

Arrested:

1)      Jerome Tyrone Smith  B/M DOB: 06-20-1975

1433 Lakeland Hills Blvd, #130, Lakeland, FL

 

Manufacture Methamphetamine Within 1000 Feet of a Church

Trafficking Methamphetamine Over 400 grams

Possession of Listed Chemicals

Public Nuisance – Using a Structure for Drug Manufacture.

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Violation of Probation   

 

2)      Chalmes A. Pridgen  W/M  DOB: 05-11-1992

1433 Lakeland Hills Blvd, #130, Lakeland, FL

 

Manufacture Methamphetamine Within 1000 Feet of a Church

Trafficking Methamphetamine Over 400 grams

Possession of Listed Chemicals

Public Nuisance – Using a Structure for Drug Manufacture.

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

 

3)      Katrinna Lynn Austin  W/F  DOB: 08-11-1987

448 Athabasca Court, Kissimmee, FL

 

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

 

 

4)      Anita Michele Taylor  W/F  DOB: 09-09-1971

124 N. Polk Avenue, Lakeland, FL

 

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Violation of Probation

 

5)      Barbara Marie Pridgen  W/F  DOB: 04-04-1967

2120 Shady Acre Drive, Mulberry, FL

 

Possession of Methamphetamine

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

 

 

6)      Michael Anthony McKerley  W/M  DOB: 12-0601971

4535 US Hwy 92 E, #26, Lakeland, FL

 

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

 

Media inquiries should be made to Sergeant Terri Smith, 863.834.6917. 

Lakeland Police Attempt to Locate Wanted Person

 

UDPATE:  Jeremy Ortiz has been taken into custody. Cancel Crime Stoppers Bulletin

 

Lakeland Police are attempting to locate Jeremy Stephen Ortiz, W/M, DOB:  9/16/89.  Ortiz is  5’10” tall and has black hair and brown eyes.  Ortiz may be driving a 4 door tan Honda.

Ortiz currently has an active warrant for Aggravated Battery in relation to a crime that occurred on May 5, 2011, in Lakeland. At approximately 10:00 PM at 122 S Kentucky Avenue.  Victim entered into an altercation with the driver of a vehicle.  The vehicle driver, later identified as Jeremy Ortiz, exited his vehicle with a baseball bat and battered the victim.

Ortiz should be considered armed and dangerous. 

If you believe you know the whereabouts of  Jeremy Ortiz, please contact the Lakeland Police Department at 863.834.6900, or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.226.8477.

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- posted by Sergeant Terri Smith

 

Lakeland Police Attempt to Locate Wanted Person

UPDATE:  June 26, 2011:  Fitzpatrick has been taken into custody.  Cancel Crime Stoppers Bulletin

 

Lakeland Police are attempting to locate Juanita Fitzpatrick, B/F, DOB:  7/2/60.  Fitzpatrick is  5’06” tall, and weighs approximately 220 lbs.  Fitzpatrick also goes by the name “Bama”. 

Fitzpatrick currently has an active warrant for Aggravated Battery in relation to a crime that occurred on April 28, 2011, in Lakeland. At approximately 3:20 AM.  Victim and Fitzpatrick entered into an altercation and Fitzpatrick stabbed the victim.

Fitzpatrick should be considered armed and dangerous. 

If you believe you know the whereabouts of  Juanita Fitzpatrick, please contact the Lakeland Police Department at 863.834.6900, or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.226.8477.

 - posted by Sergeant Terri Smith

 

Lakeland Police Attempt to Locate Wanted Person Antonio Foster

UDDATE:  July 7, 2011, 9:00 PM.  Antonio Foster has been Arrested. Cancel Crime Stoppers 

 

Lakeland Police are attempting to locate Antonio Foster, B/M, DOB:  6/30/89.  Foster is 5’10”  tall, and weighs approximately 190 lbs.  Foster also goes by the name “Tony”. 

Antonio Demetrius Foster currently has an active warrant for Second Degree Murder in relation to a homicide that occurred on May 15, 2008, at 1300 Robert King High Drive, at approximately 10:20 PM.  Victim, Ronald Rodmon, was shot in the roadway at this location. 

Antonio Foster should be considered armed and dangerous. 

If you believe you know the whereabouts of  Antonio Foster, please contact the Lakeland Police Department at 863.834.6900, or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.226.8477.

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- posted by Sergeant Terri Smith

 

Lakeland Police Attempt to Locate Wanted Person

 

UPDATE:  Curtis Harris has been arrested.  Cancel Crime Stoppers Bulletin

 

Lakeland Police are attempting to locate Curtis Harris, B/M, DOB:  9/8/77.  Harris is 6'05" tall  and weighs approximately 225 lbs.  Harris has a tattoo on his right arm: "Angel".

Harris currently has an active warrant for burglary.  Harris may be wearing glasses.

If you believe you know the whereabouts of  Curtis Harris, please contact the Lakeland Police Department at 863.834.6900, or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.226.8477.

- Posted by Sergeant Terri Smith