Crime

Off-duty VCSO deputy arrested on DUI charge in Seminole County; often-outspoken & judgmental Sheriff Mike Chitwood remains silent

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LAKE MARY, Fla. -- An off-duty Volusia Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested on a DUI charge late Saturday after she was pulled over in her personal vehicle in Seminole County, a spokesman for Sheriff Mike Chitwood said.

Osceola County Sheriff's Office: Kissimmee woman, 22, arrested on burglary charges in connection with thefts at World Food Trucks

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- A 21-year-old Kissimmee woman has been arrested on multiple felony burglary-related charges related to thefts at World Food Trucks.

Grand jury hands up murder indictment against Michael Townson in 1991 cold case killing of Linda Little in Daytona Beach

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A new Volusia County Grand Jury was chosen today and heard its first case,  which was that of defendant Michael Townson, a convicted murderer serving a life sentence, who now stands accused of murdering a woman in Daytona 31 years ago that has remained a colds case.

Mother of murdered 5-month-old baby sentenced to 12 years in prison for her role in the death

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DELAND, Fla. -- During a hearing this morning, Stephanie Holly pled no contest to the neglect of a child causing great bodily harm, failure to report child abuse/neglect, and culpable negligence exposing Injury.

EXCLUSIVE REPORTING: Edgewater cops: Dogs found dead in horrific conditions, owner arrested on animal cruelty charges

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EDGEWATER, Fla. -- A city resident was arrested Friday on four felony counts of animal cruelty after the Edgewater Police Department was notified of several deceased animals and a dog in need of emergency medical assistance inside of a residence.

Sanford cop arrested by Casselberry police on domestic violence charge for allegedly injuring ex-girlfriend with jiu-jitsu move

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SANFORD, FLA. -- A Sanford Officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the results of a criminal investigation following his arrest by Casselberry police on a domestic violence charge.

Sanford cops: Man arrested on homicide charge in shooting death of landlord; victim's cousin hospitalized with gunshot wounds

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SANFORD, Fla. -- A 51-year-old man was arrested Thursday on homicide charges after an argument with his landlord about evicting him from the residence they both shared led to him fatally shooting the homeowner and a cousin who was in the backyard as well, Sanford cops said.

Sanford foster parent pleads guilty to videotaping sexual acts with children under his care; faces 15-30 years in federal prison

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- A former foster parent from Sanford accused of producing videos of children being sexually exploited pleaded guilty Friday, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office, and faces upwards of 30 years in federal prison when he is sentenced in October.