Stevens is charged with a long list of felonies, in part, because the officer said Stevens backed into his patrol car, and Stevens car door hit him as he took off. LLN has also been tipped off that Bell is just weeks away from retirement, following command staff complaints (including by Fewless), which informed Hayes of the unrest and hostile work environment in the department, created by Bell. TAVARES State prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Vickie Lynn Williams if she is convicted of killing Darrell and By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. And the deputy Chief, Mike Gibson, who is now serving as interim chief, also signed off on the report. WebMount Dora Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Mount Dora, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. Williams is also charged with grand theft auto. Police said they should be able to give more information Monday and they have been in contact with the victims son, but would not release any names until he arrives in town. Read: Foggy and wet start to the New Year. On the way to the shooting LLN texted Fewless, who said a lieutenant on scene would be available as a point of contact. Detectives pinged cell phones, engaged license plate readers in three counties and even visited the mother of the woman they say killed a Mount Dora couple in their apartment on New Years Eve. MOUNT DORA, Fla. Only 9 Investigates went over the plan to revamp the Mount Dora Police Department after it went through two police chiefs in a year. MOUNT DORA, Fla. A man who was Tased by a Mount Dora Police Sergeant is only talking to Eyewitness News. READ: Man slammed into car window by Mount Dora officer stunned to learn incident wasnt investigated, After hearing from residents who support the chief during a meeting Tuesday, Mount Dora city manager Patrick Comiskey said, No one asked the police chief to resign, no one asked him to leave his office.. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. Police said Williams was spotted wandering around the retirement community multiple times between Dec. 30 and 31, and on one occasion, knocked on another resident's door and asked to take a shower before that resident pressed her panic button. His car is visibly shaking in the video. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Channel 9 asked police multiple times if they were looking for a suspect and if the community was safe. Shortly after learning about the homicides over the weekend, FOX 35 spoke with a neighbor who told us there was a strange woman who came to their door asking for help. The Sergeants Lieutenant, the former chief and interim chief - all signed off on the incident, though they agreed it was against department policy to tase someone sitting behind the wheel of a running vehicle. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Mount Dora Police Department or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS. MOUNT DORA, Fla. 9 Investigates has learned more about why the Mount Dora police chief suddenly resigned last week. He shot me with the taser twice and the last thing I remember thinking is that hes going to shoot me, so I had to get away from him, Stevens told Jones. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a deceased man and woman. 2009-2019 James Hope D/B/A Lake Legal News, located in Tavares, Florida. Officials did not share details about where the vehicle or the woman were found. When security went to the home of the couple identified by officials as 80-year-old Sharon Getman and 83-year-old Darryl Getman they found a crime scene and called police. It just shows how well thought of our parentswere," they said in a statement, previously shared with news outlets. He graduated from Temple University with a degree in Journalism in 2010. Hes been sitting in the Lake County Jail since he was released from the hospital last September after two weeks. Contact her with breaking news, tips, and feedback by sending an e-mail to352Tips@gmail.com. Pat Blair said two police agents wanted them to look at a picture that they had of three people to possibly identify her. She has been charged with two Mount Dora Interim Police Chief Mike Gibson said she was arrested out of state and will be extradited back to Florida in the coming days. Mount Dora police 9 Investigates is reporting ongoing turmoil within the Mount Dora Police Department tied to the retirement of its last chief of police. (WFTV.com News Staff) MOUNT DORA, Fla. Mount Dora Police Chief Brett Meade on Wednesday afternoon announced his retirement, the city said in a news release. The suspect put his vehicle in reverse while I was standing next to the vehicle with the drivers door open. Williams was found days later in Savannah, Georgia parked at an train station with the Getman's vehicle, police said. You can also contact us on our Facebook page and make sure you Like and Follow us there. After being stonewalled and ignored by several officers, LLN called Fewless and expressed concern over the lack of communication. Following the discussion, LLN inquired if there were any updates on either the murder or the double shooting and Fewless took LLN to the office of Capt. The report said a butcher-style knife was in Darryl's abdomen when detectives found him, and that he had defensive injuries. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. VIDEO: Deplorable: Man Tased by Mount Dora police sergeant speaks out Deplorable: Man Tased by Mount Dora police sergeant speaks out. MOUNT DORA, Fla. - A woman has been taken into custody as a person of interest in the murders of a Florida husband and wife at a senior living community over New Year's weekend, police announced during a news conference Tuesday afternoon. Channel 9 spoke to a couple who said they have experienced multiple days of strange situations leading up to this homicide. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. The current deputy chief, Mike Gibson, will serve as the interim chief until a new chief is found, the release said. 2023 FOX Television Stations, license plate readers and by pinging one of the victim's cell phones, 4 people found dead, including child, in Brevard County home, sheriff says, These 3 Florida roads are among the deadliest in the U.S., report shows, Surgeon runs down Philadelphia street to retrieve organ from transport vehicle stuck in traffic, SpaceX Crew-6 launch: 'All systems are looking good' for liftoff from Florida, Sheriff: Florida man shoots own dog in head, blames it on 'intruder', Cheerleader competes alone at state champs after squad quits: It felt amazing, Matanzas High student to be charged as adult in attack against teacher's aid: court docs, New charges filed against teen accused of killing Orlando journalist, little girl in Pine Hills shooting spree, Man in his 30s shot at Circle K gas station, Orange County deputies say, Tied together through tragedy: 2 families of Pine Hills shooting victims meet. The assessment noted that in some cases, policies and procedures are inconsistent, contradictory, and in different formats., READ: Heres the form medically vulnerable Floridians need filled out to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Sheriff: 4 found dead, including child, at Brevard County home, Governor requests information from state attorneys office on accused Pine Hills shooters record, All aboard: Ride SunRail for free this Saturday, West Virginia could pay former residents $25,000 to come back, Breeze Airways adds 4 new routes from Orlando International Airport. PUBLISHED 5:16 PM ET Jul. In May, LLN was on scene the only media on scene of a murder at Lowes, 18795 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora attempting to get information from MDPD officers investigating the crime. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. He wrote in the affidavit of probable cause that She said, I lost my car key and I need to call my husband, but my phone needs charging, could I come in and charge my phone? Frank Blair said. 1:07. 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READ: Investigation provides insight into Mount Dora police chiefs sudden resignation. On Saturday, officers responded to a report of In July, a double shooting occurred near Grant Avenue and Clayton Street, just a few blocks from Mount Dora Middle School. The vehicle accelerated while in reverse striking me with the drivers door open, the officer wrote in his report. Police have not released the cause of death. In September 2021, a Mount Dora police sergeant pulled him over, because he said Stevens, was driving recklessly. I prayed and prayed, and the Lord blessed me with you Ms. Jones, I guess, because youre the one that researched and found the incident because they have me facing 45 years in prison, Stevens told Jones. Police are not releasing any details at this time. "Thats concerning," Mount Dora resident Jane Bloom said. Watch: Archaeologists: Mystery object unearthed by hurricanes in Volusia County could be 1800s cargo ship. Stevens showed us where he has a scar from his broken femur and pointed out the area where he says he now has a rod in his back. Its extensive, at more than 200 pages, and uncovered problems with culture and policies that are inconsistent, as well as a lack of training. Anyone with information on this theft is asked to call the Mount Dora Police Department at 352-735-7130. We entered into an agreement with a third-party organization; however, the organization reconsidered and declined to move forward. Florida prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty against Vickie Williams, the woman accused of violently killing an older couple inside their home in a retirement community in Mount Dora. Frank and Pat Blair said the day before the murders, a woman tried to get them to let her in their home. (Karla Ray, WFTV.com). Last Tuesday at the Mount Dora City Council meeting, attendees who stuck it out until the end found themselves in a session that lasted until almost midnight. The officer replied by saying shes Puerto Rican and OGrady said, same thing, according to the report. It was the goal of both LLN and Fewless to begin creating that transparency. About 10 minutes later, the woman walked back to the facility but was denied entry by security. Video: Records: Mount Dora officers arrested suspected drunk drivers on lesser charges to avoid paperwork The Mount Dora police chief has sent a directive to his officers, following a 9 Investigates report. We have not wavered from our search. An investigation is ongoing, but law enforcement are confident the case will be solved. Officials said she stole more than $19,000 from a cash register and left to location. If you have any information, call the Mount Dora Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at (352) 735-7130. Members of the department were suspicious of each other, the morale was not good, and thats what I walked into, interim Chief Brett Meade said. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. (When LLN arrived at Fewless office, Chief Robert Bell was leaning against a nearby wall and appeared displeased to have LLN inside the department.). Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. Mount Dora Interim Police Chief Mike Gibson said she was arrested out of state and will be extradited back to Florida in the coming days. [PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook /Mount Dora Police]. MOUNT DORA Police late Monday still had not publicly identified the elderly couple found slain in their home Saturday at Waterman Village Lakeside Community. Police in Mount Dora are investigating the deaths of a man and woman at a senior living community. The main topic was a proposed high-rise multiuse development in the Wolf Branch Innovation District east of downtown that would be taller than the maximum height allowed in the city. He was treated for serious injuries that forced him to be flown to Orlando Regional Medical Center in downtown Orlando. She graduated from UCF and returned to Central Florida after working in Colorado. Stevens explains that hes having car trouble. Police said they should be able to give more information Monday and they have been in contact with the victims son, but would not release any names until he arrives in town. Coy Hunter. The officer and his supervisor never arrested the driver for suspicion of DUI, opting for an easier charge because they didnt want to do the paperwork involved. (Photo via Mount Dora Police Department). But I do know this, at the time the officer approached my car he had no probable cause to even talk to me, Stevens said during the interview. Please utilize our website regularly and follow us on Facebook, Nextdoor, Ring, Twitter, and Instagram to stay informed. The Mount Dora Police Department was the first law enforcement agency in the nation to receive full accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. In 2019, Mount Dora police Chief John OGrady was relieved of duty after he was supposed to present an award to the couple who owns Las Palmas restaurant. Video: Report notes toxic environment at Mount Dora PD: Whats being done to change that. 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