This week on Cops Corner, Plant City police investigate shoplifting, DUIs, stolen vehicles and more.
JANUARY 19
UNCHECKED— Fraud
800 Block of S. Woodrow Wilson Street
An officer met with the business owner, who advised there had been fraudulent paychecks printed.
STICKY FINGERS— Shoplifting/Warrant
2600 Block of James L. Redman Parkway
An officer responded to Walmart in reference to a shoplifting call. A woman was arrested for for grand theft. Lake County Sheriff’s Office also had a warrant out on the individual.
SWERVE ALERT- DUI Arrest
N. Mobley Street/West Palmetto Avenue
An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction at the above-listed intersection. The driver was arrested for DUI.
JANUARY 20
NO LICENSE TO CRASH-Criminal Citation
Airport Road/S. Woodrow Wilson Street
An officer issued a driver a criminal citation for No Valid Driver’s License (NVDL) during a traffic crash investigation.
LIQUORED UP- Theft (Liquor/Shoplifting)
2600 Block of James L Redman Parkway
An officer met with loss prevention officers at Walmart who advised several bottles of liquor, valued at $299.86, had been stolen from the store.
TRIPLE TROUBLE- DUI Arrest
N. Wheeler Street/W. Reynolds Street
While conducting a traffic stop, an officer arrested a man for Driving Under the Influence (DUI), No Valid Driver’s License (NVDL) and Tampering with Evidence.
JANUARY 21
BYE-CYCLE- Theft/Trespass
1800 Block of N. Franklin Street
An officer responded to the address in reference to a report of a bicycle theft. A person was placed under arrest for theft and trespassing.
JANUARY 22
NO LICENSE TO DRIVE- Felony DWLSR
Airport Road/Wood Court
An officer conducted a traffic stop on a green Ford F150 pickup truck for a traffic infraction. A search revealed the female driver had 11 previous suspensions for Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (DWLSR). She was placed under arrest for felony DWLSR.
JANUARY 23
A CLEAN FREAK THIEF- Robbery by Sudden Snatching
400 Block of N. Alexander Street
An officer responded to the business and met with the manager, who reported that $285 of Dove body wash and Crest toothpaste was stolen from the store.
HOW THE COOKIE CRUMBLES- Criminal Mischief
1600 Block of W. Baker Street
An officer responded to Wendy’s, where an employee reported a customer became angry when her food order took too long and threw the cookie case off the counter and onto the floor. The case, a $300 estimated value, shattered on the floor.
COCA- Drug Investigation
Thonotosassa Road/N. Plant Avenue
While conducting a traffic stop on a blue Ford sedan, officers arrested and charged a man with possession of cocaine with intent to sell. He was transported to Orient Road Jail.
JANUARY 24
FELON WITH A FIREARM- Felon in Possession of Firearm Arrest
Jenkins Street/Warnell Street
An officer conducted a traffic stop. The driver, was arrested for Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of Cannabis and transported to Orient Road Jail.
POLK- Stolen Vehicle Recovery (Other Agency)
300 Block of E. Calhoun Street
Officers responded to Brewintgon’s in reference to a vehicle that was towed via a private impound at the request of another business. A check of the VIN revealed the vehicle was reported stolen to Polk County Sheriff’s Office on 1/24/24. At the request of PCSO, the vehicle was processed and removed from NCIC/FCIC.
JANUARY 25
DOES NOT COMPUTE- Vehicle Burglary
3000 Block of Azalea Blossom Drive
An officer met with the victim who advised that her black computer case containing a Dell Inspiron laptop was missing from her vehicle.
D- Battery on LEO arrest/Baker Act
2000 Block of Karen Drive
An officer responded to a disturbance (a while male was acting erratically and yelling at construction equipment). The suspect was charged with Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer and also Baker Acted due to his behavior.
INVEST- Warrant Arrest (Other Agency)
1000 Block of N. Merrin Street
An officer arrested a suspect on an active HCSO warrant for Unlawful Sale or Investment over $50,000. Peterson was transported to Orient Road Jail. Bond was set at $7,500.
