Report: Orange County Crime Rate Drops
Orange County and the surrounding municipalities’ crime rate dropped by 4 percent in 2012 when compared with 2011, according to statistics released by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on Thursday.
FDLE ‘Abusing Police Power’ says Florida Arcade Association
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement poster, which provides guidance on the new Internet Cafe law and includes ‘sweepstakes adult arcades,’ is just wrong, says Florida Arcade Association President Gale Fontaine.
FDLE provides guidance on New Internet Cafés, Adult Arcades Law
FDLE has released handouts and posters aimed at providing guidance to law enforcement authorities on the implementation of the new electronic gambling prohibition law, signed into effect earlier this week, by Gov. Rick Scott.
Ex-Windermere Police Chief, Daniel Saylor, Arrested Again
Former Windermere Police Chief Daniel Saylor, was again arrested today, on one count of perjury for allegedly providing false testimony during the sexual battery trail of Scott Bush, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said Friday.
Report: Prescription Drug Deaths Plummet
Deaths from prescription drugs have plunged during the first 6 months of 2012, when compared to the second half of 2011, according to the 2012 Interim Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons Report, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced Friday.
Cops Simulate School Shooting in Training Exercise
On Friday, City of Orlando and Fire Department, along with the FBI, Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office undertook a large scale school shooting simulation exercise to prepare for similar emergency situations.
Oviedo Man Charged with Possession, Distribution of Kiddy Porn
An Oviedo man was arrested Wednesday, accused of several counts of possession and distribution of child pornography, agents of Florida Department of Law Enforcement said.
Publix Scammed for $650K in Local Check Scheme Gone Bad
Nine people have been charged in connection with an organized counterfeit check cashing scheme, resulting in losses to Publix Supermarket of about $650,000, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said Friday.
Uh Oh, Sheriff Demings, Crime Really Is Up in Orange County: FDLE
Crime rose by nearly 3 percent in Orange County during the first half of 2012, but declined in Volusia, Seminole and Osceola County, according to newly released data by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on Thursday.
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