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If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS or submit a Web Tip . You do not have to give your name. CRIME STOPPERS will pay a cash reward and you can remain anonymous.

This information was provided by local law enforcement agencies and is considered accurate.

1/24/2012 - Battery on Law Enforcement Officer, Attempting to Deprive Officer of His Weapon Escape

On 01/22/2012 at approximately 2145 hours, Officer Elam of the Haines City Police Depaertment made contact with the suspect, Thomas Gordon Jr., in reference to a battery investigation. Gordon had both of his hands inside a jacket, and refused Elam’s commands to remove them. Officer Elam grabbed Gordon’s left arm, and Gordon immediately turned around and struck Officer Elam repeatedly on the face with a closed fist. Gordon also gouged Officer Elam in the eye, and attempted to get Elam’s gun out of his holster. Officer Elam was able to deploy his Taser; however, the weapon was ineffective. Gordon fled the scene on foot and was not located at the time of the incident.

Gordon was recently released from prison for battery on a LEO and for resisting an officer with violence. An arrest warrant was obtained for Gordon, charging him with Battery on a LEO, Resisting an Officer with Violence, Attempting to Deprive an Officer of His Weapon, and Escape.

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1/17/2012 - Criminal Mischief, Busy Bubbles, 3397 Cypress Gardens Rd, Winter Haven

Polk County Sheriff`s detectives are seeking information about a criminal mischief that occurred at a Winter Haven laundromat when a suspect fired a gun several times at the change machine in attempt to steal money from it.

Around 9:00 p.m. on January 4, 2012, an unknown male suspect wearing a gray hoodie covering his face walked into the Busy Bubbles laundromat located at 3397 Cypress Gardens Road in Winter Haven, walked up to the change machine, and fired a semi-automatic handgun at it in an attempt to break open the machine. After being unsuccessful, the suspect fled the scene on foot. When the business manager saw the damage done to the machine, she reviewed the video and saw the shooting, and then contacted PCSO

The suspect, who can be seen here in video surveillance, is described as a black male, approximately 5`11" tall, 185 lbs., wearing a gray hoodie and dark baggy pants.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION WHO WANTS TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH REWARD IS ASKED TO CALL 1.800.226.TIPS (8477). ANONYMITY IS GUARANTEED!

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1/2/2012 - Murder, 1411 Powhatten Court, Lakeland

*****Original Release*****

On January 2, 2012 at approximately 6:56 p.m., Lakeland Police responded to 1411 Powhattan Court in reference to a shooting victim. Upon arrival officers found a black, male who had been shot multiple times. The victim died as a result of his injuries. Police are awaiting positive identification of the victim, therefore no name will be released at this time. Witnesses are being interviewed by police, and Lakeland Police have no suspect in custody at this time.

******Update********

At approximately 6:56 p.m. on January 2, 2012, an unknown suspect(s) shot and killed the victim as he played dominos underneath the carport at 1411 Powhattan Court. Officers located several witnesses at the scene, and are continuing to interview them. The victim has been identified as Victor R. Thompson, 37, B/M, DOB 06/26/1974, of Lakeland. Next of kin has been notified.

If you have any information as to who committed this crime, please contact Heartland Crime Stoppers and you could receive a reward of up to $1,000.00.

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