7-year-old dies after car leaving scene of Apopka auto burglary crashes into motherโs vehicle
A vehicle leaving the scene of an auto burglary Thursday morning in Apopka struck another vehicle that was carrying a mother and her two children, one of whom died as a result of the crash, according to police.
Apopka police look for man possibly involved in fatal hit-and-run
The Apopka Police Department is looking for the man possibly involved in a fatal hit-and-run. APOPKA, Fla. โ The Apopka Police Department is looking for the man possibly involved in a fatal hit-and-run. A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Main Street in Apopka around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, according to police. Photos were released by police of the man possibly involved driving a 2005 or 2006 black Chrysler 300. Officers said they are looking for information from the area at the time of the crash.
Man killed in hit-and-run on Main Street in Apopka
APOPKA, Fla. โ A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Main Street in Apopka on Wednesday, according to police. The Apopka Police Department said officers responded to the incident around 8 p.m. and the vehicle officers are searching for is a silver or gray sedan with front driverโs-side damage. [TRENDING: 18+ can soon get vaccine in Fla. | Thatโs not lint: Family finds snake in dryer | So Florida: Gator swims with shark]AdOfficers said they are looking for information from the area at the time of the crash. Investigators said anyone with information should call 407-703-1757 or email apdtips@apopka.net. We will update this story as more information becomes available.
Missing 14-year-old Apopka girl found safe
UPDATE: A missing 14-year-old Apopka girl has been found safe, according to police. ORIGINAL STORY: Zaraya Marie Manderville, 14, is missing from Apopka and was least seen Sunday evening. According to police, Manderville was last seen at the Borga Court in the Country Address Subdivision. Manderville has long black hair that could be in a pony tail and was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, according to police. If you have information on her, please contact the Apopka Police Department at 407-703-1771 or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).
Apopka bank robbery suspect turns himself in
A bank robbery suspect turned himself in two hours after the crime, according to the Apopka Police Department. APOPKA, Fla. โ A bank robbery suspect turned himself in two hours after the crime, according to the Apopka Police Department. Investigators said 32-year-old Levon Devon Duncan is facing the robbery charge after turn himself into the Mount Dora Police Department. Authorities said the teller complied and Duncan left the bank. After leaving the bank, officers said Duncan turned himself into the MDPD.
Portion of Apopka roadway shut down as police investigate shooting
APOPKA, Fla. A portion of a roadway in Apopka is shut down while authorities investigate a shooting in the area, according to the Apopka Police Department. Photos from near the intersection of West 13th Street and Ocoee Apopka Road on Monday afternoon showed an area blocked off by yellow tape and police cruisers. Police only confirmed that a shooting was under investigation and said more information would be released shortly. No other details were immediately available. Stay with News 6 and ClickOrlando.com for updates.
Apopka police cruiser shot in drive-by shooting, authorities say
APOPKA, Fla. โ Gunfire from a drive-by shooting struck an Apopka Police Department cruiser Monday night but neither officer in the vehicle was injured, department officials said. Two police officers were in the area of Marvin C. Zanders Avenue and Michael Gladden Boulevard at 11:43 p.m. when they heard gunshots, Sgt.. Kim Walsh, with the Apopka Police Department said in a news release. Several agencies from surrounding jurisdictions responded to assist and a preliminary investigation revealed that two vehicles in the area were involved in an altercation. A person in one vehicle shot at a person in another vehicle as they drove away, according to Walsh. Neither officer was injured and they did not fire back at the shooter, police said.
Apopka police investigate overnight shooting at Circle K
APOPKA, Fla. โ Investigators with the Apopka Police Department are investigating a shooting that left one person dead. According to authorities, the shooting happened at 12:23 a.m. Sunday at the Circle K located at 277 E. Main Street. Officers were responding to call of shots fired and when officers arrived on scene found a deceased person, according to a news release. The Apopka Police Department is investigating the death. Anyone with information is asked to contact The Apopka Police Department by calling 407-703-1700 or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS.
How to survive a home invasion
"My alarm just went off, and I'm nine months pregnant," she said on the 911 call she made that night. [WEB EXTRA: County-by-county crime profiles]That producer said she realized that besides calling 911, she had no idea what to do. "We need to know where you are, not only your physical address, but where you are in the residence," said Eller. She said a teen recently did a great job listening to their 911 dispatcher during a home invasion. "There's nothing in your house worth dying for, there's nothing in your house worth not being around for," she said.