The Polk County Sheriff`s Office is asking for the public`s help in locating Terrence Drayton, (aka "T-Bird") BM, 11/20/1991.

Drayton is wanted on charges of 1- Attempted 1st Degree Murder, 2- Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, 3-Attempted Robbery with a Firearm. Drayton is 5`10", 180 lbs, black hair and brown eyes. His last know address was on Spirit Lake Road in Winter Haven. 

These charges are the result of a robbery that occurred on 12-3-2012, on Inman Dr NW, in Winter Haven.

DRAYTON SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS ! 

If you know the whereabouts of Terrence Drayton, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-tips (8477). If your tip results in the arrest of Terrence Drayton, you could receive a reward of up to $1,000.00 cash. All callers remain anonymous...guaranteed.

Winter Haven Police have obtained a warrant for the arrest of Damarius Antwun Matthews (DOB 5-20-91) after he has been identified in the robbery of off-duty Polk County Sheriff`s Deputy Regina Hulverson in Winter Haven.
On 5-18-13 at approximately 6:55 p.m., off-duty Deputy Regina Hulverson was entering Publix, located at 884 Cypress Gardens Blvd. in Winter Haven when Matthews came up and snatched her purse.
Matthews was seen getting into a 2013 silver Mazda. The vehicle was seen traveling south on 8th St., SE. The vehicle was a rental and has been located and impounded.
Inside of the purse was Hulverson`s Department issued badge and credentials along with a .380 Ruger that was secured in a holster.
The warrant charges Matthews with Robbery, Grand Theft of Firearm, Possession of a Firearm By a Convicted Felon and Petit Theft.
Matthews has a criminal history dating back to 2006 and is currently a convicted felon. In June 2011, Matthews was charged with robbery with a firearm. These charges were later dropped. He is considered armed and extremely dangerous!
Anyone with information on Matthew`s whereabouts is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a CASH reward.

Matthews

Winter Haven Police are asking the public to help identify a man who robbed an off-duty Polk County Sheriff`s deputy Saturday night at a Winter Haven grocery store. Deputy Regina Hulverson was entering the Publix at 884 Cypress Gardens Blvd. around 7 p.m. when a man came up and snatched her purse, which contained her badge and credentials along with a holstered .380 Ruger.

Reports say the man was seen getting into a bright silver small size SUV, possibly a Mazda or Toyota hatchback-style vehicle, which was last seen heading south on Eighth Street Southeast.

The man is described as black and about 5 feet 8 inches tall with short hair. He was wearing red athletic shorts, a gray T-shirt, white socks and gray sneakers.

Anyone with information should call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226- 8477. Callers will remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.

On Sunday May 5, 2013, around 2:30 a.m., an unknown black male broke the front door glass at the Dollar General, located at 1916 Harden Boulevard, with a large stone and entered the store.
On Tuesday, May 14, 2013 around 12:33 a.m., a tall thin black male wearing a gray hoodie, surgical mask, jeans and carrying a hammer broke the front glass door at the Dollar General. It appears to be the same person in both events.
The suspect is a black male, 5’9”-5’11”, 140-160 lbs, wearing black shorts and a gray sweatshirt with a hoodie with red lettering on the front.
Anyone with information on the identification of this subject is asked to contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477. You will remain anonymous and you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.

On Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 20:07 pm., two unknown males attempted to rob the victim at gunpoint at the Hess Gas Station at 3117 S. Florida Avenue. The victim was able to escape and the two males fled the area.
Pictured is a composite of one of the suspects.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477. Your anonymous tip could get you up to $1,000.00 cash!

Polk County Sheriff`s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help in an Attempted Murder investigation.
At approximately 4:15 am, on Sunday, May 19, 2013, several gunshots were heard as two dark colored vehicles passed a residence at 3660 Avenue U NW in Winter Haven.
During this incident, a female victim was shot in the abdomen. Both vehicles then fled the area in a west bound direction on Avenue U NW.  The victim was transported to an area hospital to be treated for her injuries.
The two vehicles were described as:
1)    A full size dark colored SUV

2)    A dark four-door car with small spoiler 

Polk County Sheriff`s Robbery detectives are seeking information about an armed carjacking and aggravated battery that occurred in the parking lot of the Domino`s Pizza located at 1709 Shepherd Road in Lakeland.

Around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2013, just after the victim drove into the parking lot, an unknown black male suspect in a black sedan style car approached him and asked the victim to call a tow truck.  Then the suspect punched the victim in the face.  Another unknown black male suspect then suddenly appeared and struck the victim in the head with a handgun.  Both suspects repeatedly kicked the victim, and took his car keys out of his pocket.  One of the suspects fled in the victim`s vehicle - a silver Mitsubishi Endeavor.   The other drove away in the suspect vehicle (dark sedan) and the victim also observed a gold SUV.

The suspects are described as: a black male, 6` tall, 200 lbs., wearing a black shirt and jean shorts; a black male, unknown height or weight, armed with a black handgun.

On Tuesday March 26, 2013, during the hours of 5:40 p.m. and 5:57 p.m., two unknown subjects were hanging out on the bottom floor of the City of Lakeland Downtown Parking Garage, located at 314 E. Main Street. Suspect #1 approached the elevator doors and took a black sharpie and drew on the outside of the doors.

Suspect #1 is a white male with brown shaggy hair. He was wearing a black shirt and blue shorts.

Suspect #2 is a white male with dirty blonde hair. He was wearing a blue/purple hat, a black shirt and blue jeans. He was acting as a lookout. 

Both suspects appear to be between the ages of 13-16.

If you can identify these suspects or have any information on this case, please contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477. Your tip could get you a cash reward of up to $1,000.00

Sometime between May 2, 2013 and May 5, 2013, two unknown males entered a detached storage/laundry room and removed an antique saxophone at a residence on E. Palmetto Street.

If you have any information on the identification of these individuals, please contact Heatland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.

At approximately 2:40 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, 2013 a robbery occurred on Waterview Boulevard north of Skyview Drive in Lakeland.  Three juvenile black male suspects approached the victim, at which time one of the suspects punched the victim in the face and then snatched the victim’s wallet from her right front pocket.  The wallet is described as a pink in color Hello Kitty wallet and contained $15.00 in United States currency.  The victim sustained minor injuries.                          

The victim described one of the suspects as a light skinned black male, approximately 5’7” in height, weighing approximately 120 pounds, between 15 and 16 years of age, wearing white plaid shorts and a white T-shirt.  The victim provided a composite that had a 70 % likeness.  All three suspects fled the area west on Skyview Drive. 

On 04/06/13 at approximately 0300 hours, officers responded to 1155 Britts Lane in Bartow, Florida regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers discovered one victim who had been shot and were advised a second victim had been shot but left the scene prior to police arrival. The victim who was transported to LRMC (Tommy Johnson Jr.) was pronounced deceased upon arrival. The second victim was treated and later released from Bartow memorial Hospital.

Witness statements confirm the following occurred shortly after 0300 hours: Two unidentified black male subjects entered the backyard area of 1155 Britts Lane where a small gathering was taking place. After one of the subjects shouted for everyone to “get down” several shots were heard and both victim’s sustained gunshot wounds. The two black male subjects fled the area in a vehicle (possibly a grey/gold van) at a high rate of speed.

Suspect 1 : Black male subject, mid-twenties, slim build, with bandana over face.
Suspect 2 : Black male subject, mid-twenties, larger build, with bandana over face.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers. You will remain anonymous. If your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00 !

Polk County Sheriff`s detectives are seeking information about a residential burglary that occurred in south Lakeland on Myrtle Drive East.

On Thursday afternoon, May 9, 2013 at approximately 2:47 p.m. an unknown white male suspect forced entry into the victim’s residence where he was confronted by the victim. The suspect then fled in a mid-90’s blue, 2-door vehicle, possibly a Dodge Avenger.

The subject is a white male, possibly in his 30’s, wearing a red, button up shirt with a patch on the chest (possibly “Checkers”).

If you recognize him, call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS. You will remain anonymous and you could get a reward of up to $1,000.00!

Danny Cruz is to be considered DANGEROUS.  Do not approach him if you see him.  If you have any information on the whereabouts of Danny Cruz, please immediately call the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 863-298-6200, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH REWARD call 1-800-226-TIPS (8477).  Anonymity is guaranteed!

Danny Cruz’s prior arrests in Florida:

·         5/15/96 – Clearwater PD – Larceny

·         10/21/96 – Pinellas County SO – Battery

·         10/24/96 – Pinellas County SO – Grand Larceny

·         4/3/98 – Pinellas County SO – Burglary

·         1/1/02 – Pinellas County SO – Possession of Marijuana, Violation of Municipal Ordinance (Trespassing)

·         5/13/02 – Largo PD – Theft of a Fire Extinguisher, Possession of Marijuana

·         5/16/02 – Pinellas County SO – VOP

·         3/21/03 – Largo PD – Battery, Robbery, Resisting a Merchant – sentenced to 3 years in prison for both of these, released from DOC in April 2006

·         9/23/03 – Pinellas County SO – VOP

·         4/5/06 – Pinellas County SO – Criminal Registration

·         3/1/08 – Tampa PD – Possession of Cocaine, Drugs-Deliver/Distribute –sentenced to 1 year in prison, released from DOC in January 2009

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ON THE WHEREABOUTS OF DANNY CRUZ WHO WANTS TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH REWARD IS ASKED TO CALL 1-800-226-TIPS or LOG ONTO www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com.ANONYMITY IS GUARANTEED!  iPhone and Droid users can download a free tip submit app to anonymously report crime. To install these free apps, please visit www.tipsoft.com.
 

Auburndale Home Invasion/Robbery/Auto Theft...

On 5/9/2013 at approximately 9:30 a.m., Auburndale Police responded to a call regarding a home invasion robbery and stolen vehicle.  The victim was an elderly female who was working in her yard when an unknown black male forced the victim back inside the residence and tied her up with tape.  The suspect then rummaged through the victim’s residence, then stole the victim’s 1993 light gray Mercury Grand Marquis, Florida tag C920BT.  The vehicle has no distinguishing marks, it does not have tinted windows and it is missing all four lug nut covers from the wheels (just the cap that covers the lug nuts, the hubcaps are still on the tires). The victim was able to get free approximately an hour later and get to a neighbor’s house for help.

The suspect is described as a young black male in his 20’s, approximately 6’00, thin build and wearing a dark colored front zip-up hoodie and unknown colored pants.

If anyone has any information regarding this case, you can leave an anonymous tip at 1-800-226-TIPS. It could worth up to $1,000 in cash.