15-year-old arrested in fatal shooting over headphones in Sanford
A 15-year-old was arrested in the July fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man, who was killed while trying to sell a pair of headphones, according to the Sanford Police Department.
17-year-old girl shot in head, another wounded in Sanford drive-by, police say
Police told News 6 that the shooting happened near Scott Drive, leaving one person with minor injuries and another with critical injuries.
โNo place to go:โ 2 arrested after man gets choked in Sanford home invasion
Police discovered that a woman had knocked on the door of the victimโs home, claiming she was cold and โhad no place to go,โ the report reads.
Driver crashes into Sanford home, dies after experiencing medical episode
The driver of a vehicle died after experiencing a medical episode and crashing into a house in Sanford on Sunday afternoon, according to the Sanford Police Department.
Sanford police make 3rd arrest in shooting death of teen at apartment complex
Sanford police said 16-year-old Jamarcus Parker died in the shooting, which happened Sunday evening at the Stratford Point Apartments.
New details emerge in fatal shooting of 16-year-old at Sanford apartment complex
A 16-year-old boy killed at a Sanford apartment complex was shot in the head before the shooters drove off, according to a report from the Sanford Police Department.
Sanfordโs online crime reporting makes police aware of unreported crime
The Sanford Police Departmentโs new online crime reporting tool is getting results, making the police aware of crimes they might never have found out about and enabling investigators to get started on a case immediately.
Sanford police seek man accused of exposing himself, trying to kidnap middle schooler
Detectives said that based on the investigation, they believe that similar encounters with the suspect may have happened in the area but went unreported.
Man dies after being shot while walking with family, getting into fight, Sanford police say
A man who got into a fight while walking with family members in Sanford was shot multiple times early Sunday and later died at a hospital, according to police.
Sanford police search for culprit accused of stealing designer items from vehicles
The Sanford Police Department is looking for the culprit accused of stealing about $1,700 worth of designer accessories out of unattended vehicles.
Man arrested in shooting that left 1 dead, 1 injured in Sanford, police say
A man has been arrested in connection to a shooting on Sunday that left one person dead and another badly hurt, according to the Sanford Police Department.
Sanford police release photos, video of suspects in 18-year-oldโs โcalculatedโ killing
New photos released by the Sanford Police Department show six suspects in the shooting death of an 18-year-old in November.
Florida mom pins man with car, rams SUV with children inside, police say
A 22-year-old woman was arrested Saturday after repeatedly ramming into a car with children inside before striking a man with her vehicle, according to the Sanford Police Department.
Man arrested for shooting ex-girlfriendโs current partner, Sanford police say
A man was arrested Saturday morning and faces aggravated stalking charges in the shooting of his ex-girlfriendโs current boyfriend, according to the Sanford Police Department.
Man accused in deaths of 2, including 16-year-old boy, near Sanford playground indicted on charges
The man accused of killing two people, including a 16-year-old boy, near a Sanford playground in April was indicted on charges stemming from the fatal shooting.
$4,000 worth of wire stolen from Sanford Loweโs, police say
Police are looking for two men suspected of stealing approximately $4,000 worth of wire from a Loweโs Home Improvement store in Sanford, according to the Sanford Police Department.
Missing 15-year-old last seen when dropped off at Seminole High School in Sanford
A 15-year-old girl was reported missing nearly one week ago when she didnโt come home from school, according to the Sanford Police Department.
Sanford police officers now have โcompassion cardsโ to pay for basic needs of people they encounter
A Central Florida police department is putting its money where its mouth is.
Sanford cops play Santa, deliver Christmas gifts to church after donated toys stolen
Two Sanford officers gifted several boxes of toys to a local church after their Christmas donations were stolen earlier in the week, according to the Sanford Police Department.
Murder suspect injured in shootout with deputies in Sanford, sheriff says
A vehicle connected to the death of a woman whose body was found along a Volusia County trail led to a shooting in Sanford that prompted a school lockdown, authorities said.
Sanford mother of 2, boyfriend fatally shot after disappearance, sheriff says
SANFORD, Fla. โ Authorities have identified the body found Tuesday as that of Tiffany Church, a 35-year-old Sanford woman who was reported missing along with her boyfriend, according to the Seminole County Sheriffโs Office. Their car, a black Toyota Camry, was located in Sanford with a bullet hole in it on Dec. 31. Sheriff Dennis Lemma said both victims were shot. Lemma said Church and Rainey were last seen Dec. 30 at a gas station then were unreachable by family and friends. The sheriff said itโs unclear where both victims were killed but it appears Rainey was shot and his body was moved to where he was discovered.
Woman arrested in Sanford hit-and-run crash that left man seriously injured, police say
SANFORD, Fla. โ Police announced Monday that an arrest was made in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a man seriously injured on Dec. 3. Investigators said they learned through witness statements that Jenna Cetto, 25, was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash. After striking the pedestrian, she didnโt stop because she didnโt have a valid driverโs license, and may have had illegal substances in the vehicle, according to police. Jenna Cetto, 25 (Sanford Police Department)Officers found Cetto Monday and interviewed her. Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact police at 800-423-8477.
Man accused of breaking into Sanford home, exposing himself to victim
He left the home before authorities arrived, records show. In that case, Hankerson is accused of knocking on the front door of a home and touching himself inappropriately. Hankerson was ordered to wear a GPS monitoring device after he was released on bond on those charges, according to the affidavit. Based on the GPS records, Hankerson was arrested at his home Tuesday afternoon. Anyone with information about Hankerson is asked to contact the Sanford Police Department or call Crimeline at 800 423-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimeline.org.
UPDATE: Sanford police find missing teen
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. โ ***11:34 p.m. 10/26/20 update***The teen was found safe and sound, according to the officers with the Sanford Police Department. ***Original***Officers with the Sanford Police Department are searching for a missing teenager. Police said Joseph Vega Tavares left his home on Spanish Bay Drive around 6:30 p.m. after an argument with his parents. #MissingJoseph Vega Tavares, DOB 12/26/2002, left his home located on Spanish Bay Dr, at 6:30 pm after an argument with his parents. pic.twitter.com/cYvfuS9WdB โ SanfordPolice (@SanfordPolice) October 27, 2020Investigators said he is not familiar with the area.
Sanford police investigate whether off-duty Orlando officers were poisoned
SANFORD, Fla. โ The Sanford Police Department said it is investigating to see if three off-duty Orlando officers were poisoned while visiting the cityโs downtown bars. Sanford police said the officers went to bars in downtown Sanford last Wednesday and became ill.One of the officers started feeling sick. [TRENDING: Trump supporter hit girl in face, deputies say | This Central Fla. city is the best place to live | Were 3 Orlando cops poisoned?] The Orlando Fraternal Order of Police identified the trio as off-duty police officers. Sanford police said they are waiting for toxicology tests to confirm if the officers were poisoned.
3 injured in Sanford drive-by shooting, police say
SANFORD, Fla. โ Three people were seriously injured in a drive-by shooting over the weekend involving a stolen vehicle, according to the Sanford Police Department. Officers responded to an apartment complex at 1415 W. 13th Place Saturday evening after receiving reports of a possible shooting in the area. When they arrived, officers said they found three victims suffering from gunshot wounds in the yard of the complex, according to a news release. Officers said they were able to located an abandoned vehicle matching the suspect vehicle description in an apartment complex near the location of the shooting. Investigators located multiple rifle shell casings and narcotics inside the vehicle.
Florida man threatens to blow up police department, turn it into Swiss cheese, report shows
SANFORD, Fla. A Central Florida man was arrested after he was accused of posting threats to social media saying he was going to blow up the Sanford Police Department. Police were notified of the threats after the stations Facebook page was tagged in a post by a user named Daravius Toliver, 20, a report showed. In the post Toliver wrote, spd pull up here boy ima Swiss cheese that (expletive). The department was later tagged in another post by Toliver that read Sanford Police Department I wish yall would try some (expletive) Ill kill all yall n blow up the station.Police were able to obtain a warrant and arrest Toliver on charges of intimidation by writing or sending a threat to kill or injure and threatening to bomb or discharge a destructive device. Each charge came with a $15,000 bond.
Something bad happened: Man calls 911 after strangling fiance to death, police say
SANFORD, Fla. A man is behind bars and facing first-degree homicide charges after he strangled his fiance to death while a young child was at home, according to the Sanford Police Department. Investigators determined 32-year-old Miguel Angel Cruz-Perez, Riveras fianc, made the call to police after intentionally strangled his Rivera until she was dead. Police said the child inside the home was not harmed. Cruz-Perez was arrested and charged with one count of first-degree homicide and is being held at the Seminole County Jail, records show. Calls made to Crimeline remain anonymous, and tips to Crimeline that lead to solving a felony case are eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000 dollars.
Sanford police arrest 2 teens in connection with social media post promoting looting
SANFORD, Fla. Sanford police say two teenagers are facing loitering charges after releasing plans to loot Seminole Towne Center on social media. Officers with the Sanford Police Department were patrolling the mall and got an alert about the social media post just before 12:30 a.m. Monday. Police stopped the individuals and asked them about the post, the arrest report reads. One of the teens said he was merely walking around, according to the arrest report. Authorities called the teenagers father, who said he was unaware his son had left the house, according to the arrest report.
Sanford police officer arrested for DUI, relieved of duty
SANFORD, Fla. โ A Sanford police officer was arrested on the suspicion of driving under the influence Wednesday and placed on unpaid leave, according to officials with the Sanford Police Department. Officer Adam Feldman was arrested the morning of New Yearโs Day by Lake Mary police for driving under the influence and property damage, according to the department. Feldman, who was hired by the department in June 2017, was not on duty at the time of his arrest. Sanford Police Chief Cecil Smith said in a statement Feldman has been relieved of duty and placed on unpaid leave pending the outcome of the criminal and administrative investigations. "Although this is an ongoing investigation, it is important that we remain as transparent in the process as possible.
Sanford police looking for missing man
SANFORD โ The Sanford Police Department is looking for a man who went missing early Saturday morning. Police are looking for 73-year-old Robert Ford, who left a home overnight while his daughter was sleeping. Ford is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He is a Navy veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and is on medication for depression.