Orlando-Central Florida Crime news (Daytona Beach, Kissimmee: apartment, high school, university)

[Nirvana-Guy]

Check out the local news channel's video link. These are some recent videos of criminals caught in the act in Orlando/Central Florida:

http://www.wftv.com/caughtintheact/index.html

NEWEST VIDEO: Robbery At Downtown Food Mart
Two men pulled off a bold robbery at a busy downtown Orlando food mart, Tuesday afternoon. Police said the men held store employees at gunpoint and fired two shots.

More videos from the past few days:

-Brevard County Pharmacy Robbery

-Suspect Starts Fire In Wal-Mart

-Coast Guard Rescues Three Boaters

-Deputy Pepper Sprays Man On Ground

-Surveillance Captures Daycare Shooting

-Teen Suspects Check Out Stolen Items

-Orlando Police Officer Shoves 15-Year-Old

-Purse Snatcher Strikes At Wal-Mart

-Thief On Video Outside Channel 9

-Kissimmee Attraction Manager Kidnapped

-Men Crash Van Into Store, Steal ATM

-Women Use Kids To Help Them Steal

-Gunman's Voice Can Be Heard On Robbery Surveillance Video

-Raw Surveillance Video: Robbers Hit CVS For Drugs

-Surveillance Video Shows Suspects Accused Of Stealing Guns

-RAW VIDEO: Violent IHOP Robbery Caught On Surveillance

-Dramatic Video Released Of Car Crashing Through Mall

-Caught On Video: Robbers Drag ATM Out Of Convenience Store

-SURVEILLANCE VIDEO: Robbers Steal Huge TVs From Store

[BeenAroundTheBlock]

Oh my gosh, there is crime in North Carolina!

Hold-Up Photos Leave No Doubt Robber Was Armed
http://www.ncwanted.com/ncwanted_home/story/1268712/

Wayne County Man Charged in Human Trafficking Case
// A Wayne County man has been arrested in connection with a human trafficking case, authorities said Tuesday. - 04/10/07 - 10:39 AM ... more

> Chapel Hill Police Want Help Catching Vandals
// Chapel Hill police are asking for the community's help to find the person or persons responsible for a rash of vandalism. - 04/09/07 - 11:47 PM ... more

> > Husband Wanted in Fire Attack on Kinston Woman
// Police searched Monday for a Kinston man who they said doused his wife with gasoline and set her on fire. - 04/09/07 - 6:32 PM ... more

Top 10 Most Wanted
http://www.ncwanted.com/mostwanted/

Crime and poverty too!
http://www.charlotte.com/112/story/81090.html

Sorry, I couldn't help myself... I could spend more time researching crime in every area of this country, and in particular, the state of your upcoming move.

[Dalt10]

that can't happen anywhere except Orlando. Ask Nirvana-guy.

[bmurphy]

He's a clone of Marylou I swear!

[pianogal]

I am in blissful ignorant heaven 'cause I used my ignore!! LOL

[BeenAroundTheBlock]

Nirvana is moving to NC. He will find out soon enough there are more ghettos and poor people living there than FL!

[CURT]

Originally Posted by bmurphy

He's a clone of Marylou I swear!

not just a clone,,,,the real deal

[BeenAroundTheBlock]

I also searched on christian 11 posts, it's the same person. I feel really bad for someone who is so consumed with fear. Enjoy life while you have the chance!

[Nirvana-Guy]

Man Killed In Drive-By Shooting, Police Say

POSTED: 3:06 pm EDT April 11, 2007
UPDATED: 5:23 pm EDT April 11, 2007

COCOA, Fla. -- A man was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting Wednesday afternoon in Cocoa, and an arrest was made in a later shooting that may have been retaliatory, according to police.

Johntavis D. Galvin, 18, of Cocoa, was shot once in the chest after exiting his vehicle at about 1 p.m. near the intersection of North Carolina Avenue and Park Drive, according to Cocoa police.



http://www.local6.com/news/11621836/detail.html

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Police: Man Caught Tortoises For Drug Money
Hunting Gopher Tortoises Illegal In Florida

POSTED: 5:28 pm EDT April 11, 2007
UPDATED: 7:10 am EDT April 12, 2007

OCALA, Fla. -- An Ocala man took six gopher tortoises from their burrows and tried to sell them as food for drug money, according to police.



http://www.local6.com/news/11627842/detail.html

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Fla. Teen Gets Life For Torture, Slayings

POSTED: 11:59 pm EDT April 11, 2007

A pregnant 18-year-old woman who helped kill a man and his nephew was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday.

A jury convicted Ashley Toye on March 29 on two counts each of first-degree murder, kidnapping and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and one count of tampering with evidence.

Lee County Circuit Judge Thomas Reese ordered Toye to concurrently serve both mandatory life sentences for felony first-degree murder and a combined 90-year sentence on the other charges.

http://www.local6.com/news/11659541/detail.html

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Mom Accused Of Placing Baby In Oven Gets Deal
Woman Denies Putting Child In Oven

POSTED: 4:38 pm EDT April 11, 2007
UPDATED: 5:42 pm EDT April 11, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. -- A Central Florida mother accused in January of placing her child in an oven and turning it on was given two years probation in a plea deal, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Along with probation, Sharlyn Singh, 29, must complete a mandatory parenting class and undergo counseling after she pleaded guilty to one charge of child abuse, Local 6 News reported.



http://www.local6.com/news/11622918/detail.html

[Nirvana-Guy]

Police Arrest Two During Orlando School Break-In

POSTED: 7:28 am EDT April 12, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Wednesday night, Orlando police, with the help of K-9 units, arrested two teenagers for breaking into a school. Officers were called to Shingle Creek Elementary when the burglars tripped a sound-activated alarm system.



http://www.wftv.com/news/11692605/detail.html

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Orange Co. Man Arrested On Molestation Charges

POSTED: 12:16 pm EDT April 10, 2007
UPDATED: 4:14 pm EDT April 10, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. -- An Orange County man accused of performing sex acts on a child was in jail on Tuesday, officials said.

Investigators said Gabriel Berroa gave wine to a girl he was baby-sitting, WESH 2 News reported.

http://www.wesh.com/news/11604655/detail.html

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Circus Performer Sentenced For Helping Illegal Aliens
Performer Helped 70 Illegal Immigrants Stay In U.S.

POSTED: 9:26 pm EDT April 11, 2007
UPDATED: 6:30 am EDT April 12, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. -- A circus performer who helped more than 800 foreigners enter the United States illegally was sentenced to more than one year in prison on Wednesday.

A federal judge sentenced Kristo Ivanov, of Orlando, to 15 months in prison after he pleaded guilty last month to charges of inducing illegal aliens to enter the United States and making false statements in visa applications.

http://www.wesh.com/news/11647178/detail.html

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Police Chase Lands Officer In Pond

POSTED: 6:41 am EDT April 12, 2007
UPDATED: 8:59 am EDT April 12, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. -- An Orlando police officer couldn't be stopped on Thursday morning as he chased three people.

Officer Jose Santelises ended up underwater in a retention pond at the corner of Lee Vista and Semoran Boulevard, WESH 2 News reported.

http://www.wesh.com/news/11689685/detail.html



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'Band-Aid Bandit' Jury Begins Deliberation

POSTED: 7:26 am EDT April 12, 2007
UPDATED: 8:15 am EDT April 12, 2007

TAMPA, Fla. -- A federal jury began deliberating on the case of a man authorities call the "Band-Aid Bandit," a stickup artist who robbed 39 Florida banks in about five years.

Authorities said Rafael Angel Rondon used adhesive bandages and makeup to hide a distinctive mole on his left cheek.