|
|
Wanted Suspects
Crime Stoppers Wanted Fugitives
As of the date listed, the fugitives featured in this section were assumed uncaptured as verified by various law enforcement databases. Heartland Crime Stoppers assumes no responsibility for those featured who were not wanted by law enforcement at the time of publication to this website.
Should you have any information regarding these subjects, please contact Crime Stoppers via this website or by calling 1-800-226-TIPS. You are guaranteed anonymity and should your tip lead to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.
Search for Wanted Persons:
To search for wanted individuals, please click on the following links.
http://pas.fdle.state.fl.us/pas/person/displayWantedPersonsSearch.a
http://www.polksheriff.org/FugitivesOffenders/Pages/WarrantsInquiry.aspx
http://www.hardeeso.com/outstanding_warrants.html
Submit a Web Tip | | Wanted As Of: 05/21/2013 | 1-Attempted 1st Degree Murder, 2- Conspiracy to Commit Murder, 3-Attempted Robbery (No Bond) |
|
| Name: | Terrence Drayton | | Alias: | T-Bird | | Sex: | Male | Race: | Black | | Age: | 21 | DOB: | 11/20/1991 | | Height: | 5ft 10in | Weight: | 180 lbs | | Hair: | Black | Eyes: | Brown |
| The Polk County Sheriff`s Office is asking for the public`s help in locating Terrence Drayton, (aka "T-Bird") BM, 11/20/1991.
Drayton is wanted on charges of 1- Attempted 1st Degree Murder, 2- Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, 3-Attempted Robbery with a Firearm. Drayton is 5`10", 180 lbs, black hair and brown eyes. His last know address was on Spirit Lake Road in Winter Haven.
These charges are the result of a robbery that occurred on 12-3-2012, on Inman Dr NW, in Winter Haven.
DRAYTON SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS !
If you know the whereabouts of Terrence Drayton, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-tips (8477). If your tip results in the arrest of Terrence Drayton, you could receive a reward of up to $1,000.00 cash. All callers remain anonymous...guaranteed.
.jpg)
|
Submit a Web Tip | | Wanted As Of: 8-31-2007 | DUI Manslaughter (2 counts) |
|
| Name: | Brian Andrews | | Alias: | | | Sex: | Male | Race: | Caucasian | | Age: | 34 | DOB: | 02/10/1978 | | Height: | 5ft 9in | Weight: | 165 lbs | | Hair: | Black | Eyes: | Brown |
Warrant: CF07-005359-XX | In 2007, Brian Andrews fled Polk County to avoid being arrested on 2 counts of DUI Manslaughter. He reportedly fled to Mexico and also is reported to have spent timein Ohio. He has reportedly been sighted recently at his mothers house on Brooks Rd in Frostproof. If you have information as to the location of Brian Andrews, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers. If your information results in the apprehenion of Brian Andrews, you could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00. You will remain anonymous.
|
Submit a Web Tip | | Wanted As Of: 4/25/2012 | Grand Theft Auto, Burglary |
|
| Name: | Michael Wade McCoy | | Alias: | | | Sex: | Male | Race: | Caucasian | | Age: | 42 | DOB: | 04/06/1970 | | Height: | 5ft 9in | Weight: | 180 lbs | | Hair: | Brown | Eyes: | Hazel |
|
Lakeland Police are attempting to located wanted person, Michael Wade McCoy, DOB:  4/6/70. McCoy is a white male, approximately 5’09” tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds. McCoy has hazel eyes and straight brown hair has been known to wear a mustache.. McCoy has a tattoo on his back of an Indian and a scar on his left arm.
McCoy is wanted for Grand Theft Auto and Burglary of a Conveyance. . McCoy could be in the Lakeland, Middleburg, or Jacksonville, Florida area.
If you know the whereabouts of Michael Wade McCoy, please contact Crime Stoppers, 1.800.226.8477.
|
CAPTURED
Submit a Web Tip | | Wanted As Of: 05/20/2013 | Robbery, Grand Theft of a Firewarm, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Petit Theft |
|
| Name: | Damarius Antwun Matthews | | Alias: | | | Sex: | Male | Race: | Black | | Age: | 22 | DOB: | 5-20-1991 | | Height: | Unknown | Weight: | Unknown | | Hair: | Unknown | Eyes: | Unknown |
| Winter Haven Police have obtained a warrant for the arrest of Damarius Antwun Matthews (DOB 5-20-91) after he has been identified in the robbery of off-duty Polk County Sheriff`s Deputy Regina Hulverson in Winter Haven.
On 5-18-13 at approximately 6:55 p.m., off-duty Deputy Regina Hulverson was entering Publix, located at 884 Cypress Gardens Blvd. in Winter Haven when Matthews came up and snatched her purse.
Matthews was seen getting into a 2013 silver Mazda. The vehicle was seen traveling south on 8th St., SE. The vehicle was a rental and has been located and impounded.
Inside of the purse was Hulverson`s Department issued badge and credentials along with a .380 Ruger that was secured in a holster.
The warrant charges Matthews with Robbery, Grand Theft of Firearm, Possession of a Firearm By a Convicted Felon and Petit Theft.
Matthews has a criminal history dating back to 2006 and is currently a convicted felon. In June 2011, Matthews was charged with robbery with a firearm. These charges were later dropped. He is considered armed and extremely dangerous!
Anyone with information on Matthew`s whereabouts is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a CASH reward.
|
CAPTURED
Submit a Web Tip | | Wanted As Of: 05/15/2013 | Armed Robbery, 2 counts Armed Kidnapping, Armed Carjacking, Armed Burglary, and Aggravated Battery |
|
| Name: | Lamont Batts | | Alias: | POLO BATTS,LAMONT COJOE, JAMES GILMORE, LAMONT PATTERSON, LAMONT GILMORE, LAMONT MARTINO | | Sex: | Male | Race: | Black | | Age: | 46 | DOB: | 03/03/1967 | | Height: | 5ft 7in | Weight: | 150 lbs | | Hair: | Black | Eyes: | Brown |
| Polk County Sheriff`s Robbery detectives are seeking the public`s help on the whereabouts of 46-year-old Lamont Batts (DOB 3/3/1967), who has a Polk County Warrant for his arrest for Armed Robbery, 2 counts Armed Kidnapping, Armed Carjacking, Armed Burglary, and Aggravated Battery.
During the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 14, 2013, Batts forced a female victim at gunpoint to drive him to the area of Gilmore Avenue and Memorial Blvd in Lakeland. The victim`s 7-year-old son was in the car at the time. Fortunately, nobody was hurt during the incident. The suspect has been positively identified as Lamont Batts.
Lamont is described as a black male, 5`7" tall, 150 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. He goes by the street name "Pooky." He has several tattoos: two on his left arm, depicting a cross and the words "East NY"; two on his right arm, the words "Polo" and "Brooklyn"; and a rose on the right side of his chest. His last known address was on Gilmore Avenue in Lakeland. A recent Polk County Jail mugshot of Batts is attached.
Lamont has been in the Polk County Jail on 17 prior occasions. He has been to state prison 4 times. His most recent prison incarceration was for Battery on Elderly Victim for which he served 2 years
|
CAPTURED
Submit a Web Tip | | Wanted As Of: 05/09/2013 | 1-Armed Home Invasion; 2-Armed Burglary, 3-Sexual Battery |
|
| Name: | Danny Delgado Cruz | | Alias: | | | Sex: | Male | Race: | Hispanic | | Age: | 29 | DOB: | 06/23/1983 | | Height: | Unknown | Weight: | Unknown | | Hair: | Black | Eyes: | Brown |
| On Thursday, May 9, 2013, PCSO Robbery detectives arrested 33-year-old Richard Delgado Cruz (DOB 2/11/1980) of Kissimmee and obtained a warrant for his brother, 29-year-old Danny Delgado Cruz (DOB 6/23/1983) of Kissimmee, in the violent armed home invasion, armed burglary, and sexual battery that occurred in Poinciana on May 6, 2013.
The attached affidavit has full details - warning, it is graphic.
Both Cruz`s are being charged with: one count Armed Robbery (F-1); one count Armed Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling (F-1); one count Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon (F-1); and one count Sexual Battery (F-2). Richard is being booked into the Polk County Jail at this time. Danny is at large and has a Polk County warrant for his arrest.
WE NEED THE PUBLIC`S HELP TO LOCATE DANNY DELGADO CRUZ.
29-year-old (DOB 6/23/1983) Danny Cruz is believed to be in the Kissimmee or Osceola County area. Danny Cruz is described as a Hispanic male, 5’5” tall, 125 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. He has a tattoo on his left shoulder that says “Aurora,” two tattoos on his right arm, and a tattoo of a Chinese symbol on his right hand.
His most recent DOC mug shot can be seen here, along with another photo of him.
Danny Cruz is to be considered DANGEROUS. Do not approach him if you see him. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Danny Cruz, please immediately call the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 863-298-6200![]( "Call: 863-298-6200") ![]( "Call: 863-298-6200") , or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH REWARD call 1-800-226-TIPS![]( "Call: 1-800-226-TIPS") ![]( "Call: 1-800-226-TIPS") (8477). Anonymity is guaranteed!
Danny Cruz’s prior arrests in Florida:
· 5/15/96 – Clearwater PD – Larceny
· 10/21/96 – Pinellas County SO – Battery
· 10/24/96 – Pinellas County SO – Grand Larceny
· 4/3/98 – Pinellas County SO – Burglary
· 1/1/02 – Pinellas County SO – Possession of Marijuana, Violation of Municipal Ordinance (Trespassing)
· 5/13/02 – Largo PD – Theft of a Fire Extinguisher, Possession of Marijuana
· 5/16/02 – Pinellas County SO – VOP
· 3/21/03 – Largo PD – Battery, Robbery, Resisting a Merchant – sentenced to 3 years in prison for both of these, released from DOC in April 2006
· 9/23/03 – Pinellas County SO – VOP
· 4/5/06 – Pinellas County SO – Criminal Registration
· 3/1/08 – Tampa PD – Possession of Cocaine, Drugs-Deliver/Distribute –sentenced to 1 year in prison, released from DOC in January 2009
· 6/11/09 – Osceola County SO – DWLSR
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ON THE WHEREABOUTS OF DANNY CRUZ WHO WANTS TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS AND BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH REWARD IS ASKED TO CALL 1-800-226-TIPS![]( "Call: 1-800-226-TIPS") ![]( "Call: 1-800-226-TIPS") ![]( "Call: 1-800-226-TIPS") ![]( "Call: 1-800-226-TIPS") or LOG ONTO www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com.ANONYMITY IS GUARANTEED! iPhone and Droid users can download a free tip submit app to anonymously report crime. To install these free apps, please visit www.tipsoft.com.
|
CAPTURED
Submit a Web Tip | | Wanted As Of: 05/01/2013 | Aggravated Assault With a Firearm |
|
| Name: | Dorale Desean Sermons | | Alias: | | | Sex: | Male | Race: | Black | | Age: | | DOB: | 09/15/1985 | | Height: | Unknown | Weight: | Unknown | | Hair: | Unknown | Eyes: | Unknown |
|
Winter Haven Police have obtained an arrest warrant for a very dangerous and violent felon who put a gun to a victim`s head and pulled the trigger. The gun misfired and the victim was able to escape uninjured.
On 4-28-13 at approximately 1 a.m., Winter Haven Police responded to Spring Lake Plaza (just off Havendale Blvd. near Hwy 17) in the area of Bar Red in response to a black male threatening someone in a crowd with a gun. When officers arrived, a large crowd was gathered and witnesses identified the suspect as Dorale Desean Sermons (DOB 9-15-85, North 6th St., Haines City), who had fled the scene prior to police arrival. Numerous bystanders state they saw the weapon pointed at the victim`s head and heard a "loud click" indicating the trigger being pulled. The weapon backfired and the victim ran out of the area to safety.
Sermons has a very violent criminal history that includes charges of First Degree Murder, Attempted First Degree Murder, Shooting Into An Occupied Vehicle, Battery on Law Enforcement, Depriving Law Enforcement of Means of Communications, Resisting Arrest With Violence, Aggravated Battery, Grand Theft, Burglary, Felony Criminal Mischief, Disorderly Conduct and a host of other charges all dating back to 1999.
Sermons is considered armed and extremely dangerous.
Police are asking for anyone with information on Sermon`s whereabouts to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477) or 9-1-1 immediately. Callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a CASH reward.
|
CAPTURED
Submit a Web Tip | | Wanted As Of: 04/28/2013 | 1- Attempted Second Degree Murder, |
|
| Name: | Antonio Demetrius Neal | | Alias: | | | Sex: | Male | Race: | Black | | Age: | | DOB: | 08/02/1967 | | Height: | Unknown | Weight: | Unknown | | Hair: | Black | Eyes: | Brown |
| Winter Haven Police are asking for the public`s help in locating a suspect who attacked a Winter Haven man with a butcher knife causing life-threatening injuries.
On 4-26-13 Antonio Demetrius Neal (B/M, DOB 8-2-67, LNA 1610 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven) attacked the victim ( Arthur Tellis, of Winter Haven) who was trying to defuse an argument between the suspect and another citizen.
As Tellis attempted to talk to Neal to calm him down, Neal retrieved a butcher knife and lashed out at Tellis striking him in the side causing significant injuries. Tellis was taken to Winter Haven Hospital by a relative where he was admitted for serious injuries due to the stabbing. Tellis lost a large amount of blood due to the laceration from the butcher knife that went into his side approximately nine inches. At the time of this release, Tellis is listed in critical, but stable condition at Winter Haven Hospital.
An arrest warrant has been obtained for Neal for Attempted Second Degree Murder with a Deadly Weapon (L-F). Neal is considered extremely dangerous due to his violent history.
|
CAPTURED
Submit a Web Tip | | Wanted As Of: 04/28/2013 | 1- Robbery, 2-Felony Battery |
|
| Name: | Javarius A. Samuel | | Alias: | | | Sex: | Male | Race: | Black | | Age: | | DOB: | 01/28/1991 | | Height: | Unknown | Weight: | Unknown | | Hair: | Unknown | Eyes: | Unknown |
| SUSPECT AT LARGE - JAVARIUS A. SAMUEL
Winter Haven Police have arrested one man and are asking for the public`s help in locating a second suspect who used the popular online classified advertisement website "Craigslist" to violently rob two unsuspecting victims from Sarasota.
On 4-23-13 at approximately 6:40 p.m., Jamar Octavious Lynch (B/M, DOB 1-28-91, Ave. D, Haines City) and Javarius Antwane Samuel (B/M, DOB 2-14-91, LNA 409 5th St., N, Haines City) met the two victims, who had posted a 1997 Yamaha Banshee Twin ATV for sale on Craigslist. The suspects instructed the victims (Russell Myers and Ryan Snyder, both from Sarasota) to meet on Palm Dr. NE in Winter Haven. When the victims arrived, they met up with Javarious Samuel who escorted them to Lake Maude Park in Winter Haven. Samuel told the victims he was waiting for his cousin to bring the money for the ATV.
When suspect Jamar Lynch arrived, both Samuel and Lynch attacked victim Myers, punching him in the face. At the same time, victim Snyder jumped on the ATV in an attempt to start the vehicle. Lynch indicated to the victims that he "was packing" implying that he had a weapon. Samuel then grabbed Snyder pulling him off the ATV and fled on the ATV. Lynch left in a maroon Saturn with a white stripe, which was later located in Haines City.
Warrants were obtained for both Lynch and Samuel. On 4-26-13, Lynch was arrested and booked into the Polk County Jail for Robbery.
The warrant obtained for Samuel is for Robbery (F-2), Use of Electronic Communication to Facilitate a Felony (F-3) and Felony Battery (F-3).
Samuel is still at large and Police are asking the public to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477) with any information on Snyder`s whereabouts. Callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a CASH reward.
|
Submit a Web Tip | | Wanted As Of: 04/07/2013 | Robbery,Aggravated Battery |
|
| Name: | Shonta Denise Wynn | | Alias: | | | Sex: | Female | Race: | Black | | Age: | 28 | DOB: | 08/12/1984 | | Height: | 5ft 7in | Weight: | 270 lbs | | Hair: | Black | Eyes: | Brown |
|
|
Submit a Web Tip | | Wanted As Of: 04/04/13 | 1-Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, 2- Posession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. |
|
| Name: | Jamie Bibbs | | Alias: | | | Sex: | Male | Race: | Black | | Age: | 37 | DOB: | | | Height: | Unknown | Weight: | Unknown | | Hair: | Black | Eyes: | Brown |
| Jamie L Bibbs, a 37 year old Lake Wales resident, is wanted by Lake Wales Police for attempting to shoot another man. On April 4, 2013 at approximately 1:20am Bibbs attempted to lure the victim, a 23 year old Lake Wales man, to his vehicle on Jewel St. The victim did not approach Bibbs due to past problems between the two. The victim reported Bibbs stepped out of his vehicle holding a handgun. Being in fear for his life the victim fled and told police that is when Bibbs began shooting at him. The victim reported Bibbs fired 5 – 6 rounds at him and none of them struck him.
Police located five 9mm casings in the area where the victim reported the incident occurred. Bibbs fled the area prior to the arrival of law enforcement. Lake Wales Police have obtained an arrest warrant for Bibbs on the charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Bibbs has an extensive criminal history and is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who has information on this case or knows where Bibbs is located is asked to call Heartland Crime Stoppers at (800) 226-8477.
|
Submit a Web Tip | | Name: | John Wesley Spates | | Alias: | | | Sex: | Male | Race: | Black | | Age: | 57 | DOB: | 11/27/1955 | | Height: | Unknown | Weight: | Unknown | | Hair: | Unknown | Eyes: | Brown |
|
John Wesley Spates
DOB 11/27/75
Aka: John John
Last Known Address: 304 W Valencia St
The subject is wanted for the shooting/aggravated battery that occurred on November 18, 2012 at 2502 Chestnut Woods Drive.
If Spates is located extreme caution should be used.
Anyone with information on the location of John Wesley Spates may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.
To be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00, you must contact Crime Stoppers.
|
Submit a Web Tip | | Wanted As Of: Violation of Probtion | |
| Name: | Vicky Love | | Alias: | | | Sex: | Female | Race: | Caucasian | | Age: | 56 | DOB: | | | Height: | Unknown | Weight: | Unknown | | Hair: | Unknown | Eyes: | Unknown |
| WHERE IS THE LOVE? We want to know - where is VICKY LOVE? Her most recent mugshot is seen here - she is actively being sought by PCSO deputies for Violation of Probation and other crimes. She has been in the Polk County Jail on 7 prior occasions for Fraud, Grand Theft, Meth, DUI, Harrassing Phone Calls, etc. She is 56-years-old and from 2905 Oak Drive in Alturas.
|
Submit a Web Tip | | Name: | Tony Eugene McDonald | | Alias: | | | Sex: | Male | Race: | Black | | Age: | 21 | DOB: | 12/08/1991 | | Height: | Unknown | Weight: | Unknown | | Hair: | Black | Eyes: | Brown |
| Polk County Sheriff`s Robbery detectives are seeking the public`s help in locating two known suspects who both have Polk County warrants for their arrests for Armed Robbery.
The personal robbery occurred around 4:15 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2013, in the parking lot of the Pepsi plant located at 4100 South Frontage Road in Lakeland. The victim agreed to meet a friend at that location, and during the meeting, he was robbed at gunpoint by 27-year-old Paul Wright, Jr. (DOB 8/10/1985), and 21-year-old Tony Eugene McDonald, Jr. (DOB 12/8/1991).
Wright and McDonald could either be in the Lakeland or the Plant City area. Recent photos of them are attached. Both have Polk County warrants for their arrests, and additionally, both have Hillsborough County Sheriff`s Office warrants for their arrests for other crimes there.
|
Submit a Web Tip | | Name: | Paul Wright, Jr. | | Alias: | | | Sex: | Male | Race: | Black | | Age: | 27 | DOB: | 08/10/1985 | | Height: | Unknown | Weight: | Unknown | | Hair: | Black | Eyes: | Brown |
|
Polk County Sheriff`s Robbery detectives are seeking the public`s help in locating two known suspects who both have Polk County warrants for their arrests for Armed Robbery.
The personal robbery occurred around 4:15 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2013, in the parking lot of the Pepsi plant located at 4100 South Frontage Road in Lakeland. The victim agreed to meet a friend at that location, and during the meeting, he was robbed at gunpoint by 27-year-old Paul Wright, Jr. (DOB 8/10/1985), and 21-year-old Tony Eugene McDonald, Jr. (DOB 12/8/1991).
Wright and McDonald could either be in the Lakeland or the Plant City area. Recent photos of them are attached. Both have Polk County warrants for their arrests, and additionally, both have Hillsborough County Sheriff`s Office warrants for their arrests for other crimes there. |
Polk County Sheriff`s Robbery detectives are seeking the public`s help in locating two known suspects who both have Polk County warrants for their arrests for Armed Robbery.
The personal robbery occurred around 4:15 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2013, in the parking lot of the Pepsi plant located at 4100 South Frontage Road in Lakeland. The victim agreed to meet a friend at that location, and during the meeting, he was robbed at gunpoint by 27-year-old Paul Wright, Jr. (DOB 8/10/1985), and 21-year-old Tony Eugene McDonald, Jr. (DOB 12/8/1991).
Wright and McDonald could either be in the Lakeland or the Plant City area. Recent photos of them are attached. Both have Polk County warrants for their arrests, and additionally, both have Hillsborough County Sheriff`s Office warrants for their arrests for other crimes there. |
Polk County Sheriff`s Robbery detectives are seeking the public`s help in locating two known suspects who both have Polk County warrants for their arrests for Armed Robbery.
The personal robbery occurred around 4:15 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2013, in the parking lot of the Pepsi plant located at 4100 South Frontage Road in Lakeland. The victim agreed to meet a friend at that location, and during the meeting, he was robbed at gunpoint by 27-year-old Paul Wright, Jr. (DOB 8/10/1985), and 21-year-old Tony Eugene McDonald, Jr. (DOB 12/8/1991).
Wright and McDonald could either be in the Lakeland or the Plant City area. Recent photos of them are attached. Both have Polk County warrants for their arrests, and additionally, both have Hillsborough County Sheriff`s Office warrants for their arrests for other crimes there.
|
|
