Detectives with the Lake County sheriff’s Special Investigations Bureau have concluded a four-month undercover operation targeting upper-level drug dealers responsible for dealing large amounts of cocaine, heroin, and prescription pills in Lake County. The operation, dubbed “Close to Home,” was initiated in response to citizen complaints and was conducted in collaboration with the Clermont, Leesburg, … Read more
Shannon Mixer, a mother in Lake County, was arrested after leaving her baby in the car while she went to the grocery and liquor store. She thought the baby would be fine because she left the A/C on but officers report the air conditioning in the car did not seem to be functioning. She told … Read more
An FBI investigation exposed two Ku Klux Klan (KKK) members within the Fruitland Park Police. Deputy Chief David Borst and Cpl. George Hunnewell were the two offers. Deputy Chief Borst Resigned, while Cpl. Hunnewell was terminated. While the investigated did not turn up any criminal wrongdoings, Chief Terry Isaacs stated that he wanted the public … Read more
This is perhaps one of the most debated topics of the decade… should marijuana be legalized? We’ve seen a number of people in this great county arrested for possession and / or dealing this drug. Often there is a backlash from supporters who think arresting these folks is a waste of time and money. Others … Read more
Tuesday 6/3/14 Justin Polito, just 25 years of old, was arrested for allegedly trying to stab his mother to death. The charges included aggravated battery with a knife, and resisting arrest. The bail was set at $30,500. His mother told police that her son said, “I’m going to kill you”, then he grabbed a knife … Read more
A student at East Ridge Middle School in Clermont drew up plans to kill 5 teachers. The Sheriff Department says this does not constitute a crime? Does that seems odd to anyone else? The plans included: Come in through grass area. Go to office, kill everyone there. Then go to math/history building, kill… Go to … Read more
What would you do if your boyfriend of 8 years asked you to have a 3-way with a prostitute? Lindsey Hernandez reported a domestic dispute to local police and told them it started when her boyfriend, Brad Melusky, had asked her to have a 3-way with a prostitute. She said she declined and that she … Read more