Channel 9 asked police multiple times if they were looking for a Anyone with information on this theft is asked to call the Mount Dora Police Department at 352-735-7130. 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. (Karla Ray, WFTV.com). LLN parked about a block from the scene and ventured up to the crime scene tape, with a camera, notebook and press pass an obvious member of the media and again the only member of the media on scene. 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. More than 600 citizens participated in the assessment process. (WFTV). A reward for information is being offered in a homicide investigation of a husband and wife found dead at a Mount Dora senior living community over the weekend, according to police. Frank and Pat Blair said the day before the murders, a woman tried to get them to let her in their home. 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. READ: Investigation provides insight into Mount Dora police chiefs sudden resignation. (Andrews represented Fewless in a prior case involving retirement issues with another agency.). On Saturday, officers responded to a report of potentially suspicious activity in the Senior Living Community, Waterman Village, located at 150 Waterman Avenue. These are not the first accusations against Bell this year; In March, former MDPD Cpl. Stevens explains that hes having car trouble. A person of interest in the murder of a Mount Dora husband and wife is in custody, according to interim police chief Mike Gibson. During the meeting, Fewless and LLN discussed working together to build a better relationship. Mount Dora Police has seen half its staff turn over in the last two years, and are recruiting for new officers right now. The Getman's adored the Mount Dora community, their children said, and have lived in the city for more than 20 years. [TRENDING: Woman runs into record books, beats entire field at Disney Princess Half Marathon | US Supreme Court denies Crosley Greens petition in murder case | Become a News 6 Insider], The filing, dated Feb. 23, 2023, seeks the death penalty against Williams due to the killings being especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel.. 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. Read: Two people dead, one injured in Orange County shooting, deputies say. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Mount Dora 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. Mount Dora officials on Sunday announced a man and woman were found dead the day prior in an apartment at a senior living community. Anyone with information on this theft is asked to call the Mount Dora Police Department at 352-735-7130. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Brett Meade announced his The Mount Dora Police Department is going to focus on our priorities, and I know our officers, our staff, were excited to be where were going with our partnerships, Meade said. READ: Police search for men shooting people with airsoft guns in downtown Mount Dora. Only 9 Investigates went over the plan to revamp the Mount Dora Police Department after it went through two police chiefs in a year. This is an ongoing investigation. (WFTV/WFTV) MOUNT DORA, Fla. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. Born and raised in Lake County, she is a graduate of Umatilla High School and Lake-Sumter State College. Read: Foggy and wet start to the New Year. Pat Blair said two police agents wanted them to look at a picture that they had of three people to possibly identify her. According to her lawsuit, Howell-Gonzalez asked that this activity cease immediately and that her concerns be immediately investigated. MDPD allegedly ignored her request, and inexplicably, Howell[-Gonzalez] was instead told that the IA investigation into Severance must first be completed.. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. John Stevens will likely die in prison if hes convicted for any of the long list of felony charges he faces, including aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude, leaving the scene of a crash and driving while license canceled suspended or revoked. 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. 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The officers Lieutenant wrote in this report that while deploying a taser on someone in physical control of a moving vehicle is normally against Mount Dora police department policy, I do believe that there were exigent circumstances involved in this case. He signed off on it, along with Chief Brett Meade, who resigned over disagreements with the City Manager about bringing in a third-party investigator to review two other incidents 9 Investigates has exposed, and now this one. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Interim Police Chief Mike Gibson said there is no threat to the public, but he was hesitant to say anything else. The chief said he believes the chain of command, which includes Deputy Chief Mike Gibson, didnt launch an investigation because they viewed it as a normal police hand-to-hand contact. Two days later, LLN reached out to Fewless a second time to express concern over the lack of information and professional acknowledgment when LLN was on scene of the shooting. It was the goal of both LLN and Fewless to begin creating that transparency. The woman accused of killing a Mount Dora couple at their apartment in a senior living community has been indicted on a murder charge. 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In total, 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 Chief Brett Meade resigned last week over what he described as differences with the city manager, who wanted an outside investigator to review an incident caught on video showing a Mount Dora police officer, without reading a suspected drunk driver his rights, suddenly slamming his head into a car window while arresting him. The Mount Dora Police Department is on a stable course and I am honored to serve with men and women so dedicated to serving our community, Meade said in a statement. Brett Meade announced his resignation Wednesday, according to a news release. Karla Ray anchors Eyewitness News This Morning on Saturday and Sundays, and is an investigative reporter for the 9 Investigates unit. READ: Mount Dora police chief fired after investigation into racially insensitive comments. READ: 9 Investigates report leads to investigation into Mount Dora officer who used Taser on driver. Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019. [PHOTO CREDIT: Bonnie Whicher], Published since 2009, Lake Legal News is a high-quality, glossy magazine blending current events with both topical and historical profiles of Lake County, Florida, attorneys, judges, police officers, elected officials, and residents. It just shows how well thought of our parentswere," they said in a statement, previously shared with news outlets. LLN spoke with Fewless attorney Ryan Andrews of Andrews Law in Tallahassee Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. 2023 Cox Media Group. MOUNT DORA, Fla. A man who was Tased by a Mount Dora Police Sergeant is only talking to Eyewitness News. Neighbors said they are very concerned for their safety, but police will be keeping a watchful eye on the community for the time being. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. After several minutes, it became apparent LLN was going to once again be ignored by MDPD and LLN left the scene. The Blairs said police would not tell them if the people in the photos were suspects in the murders, or if the woman who tried to come into their home had anything to do with the homicide. The Mount Dora Police Department said officers responded to the Waterman Village senior living complex on Dec. 31 and found the couple stabbed to death inside their home. 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). City Staff and I are working diligently to find a third party to review these cases. Read: Foggy and wet start to the New Year. READ: Mount Dora residents pack meeting to discuss controversies surrounding police department. Serving the citizens of Mount Dora has been an honor and highlight of my 40-year professional career. The tenant became panicked and pushed her emergency alarm button, police said. 3 min read. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Voters in Mount Dora will cast their ballots Tuesday for who will lead the city for the next two years. Stevens was ready and waiting when Investigative Reporter Daralene Jones arrived in the visitors area at the Lake County Jail. 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 He reportedly said the officer should accept the award by saying, Here, come take this, these are your people.. "Thats concerning," Mount Dora resident Jane Bloom said. And the deputy Chief, Mike Gibson, who is now serving as interim chief, also signed off on the report. In a press conference on Sunday, police said the couples deaths are suspicious and they will investigate the case as a homicide. Multiple sources reached out to LLN since Thursday and told LLN that Fewless was allegedly fired by City Manager Robin Hayes at the urging of Bell. About a dozen residents showed up at the press conference to try to get some answers. About a dozen residents showed up at the press conference to try to get some answers. PUBLISHED 5:16 PM ET Jul. The state listed five aggravating factors in its reasoning, including that the alleged crime was "especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel," the victims were "particularly vulnerable" due to age or disability, and that the alleged crime was committed for "pecuniary gain,' or money. It is valuable to build a level of trust between law enforcement and the public, in which the media plays a major role. 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. Newly-released documents are sharing new details and information into the murders of two older residents at a senior living facility on New Year's Eve in Mount Dora, Florida, including how the couple may have died and how authorities were able to track down the alleged suspect in Georgia. 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