Protecting and mentoring: What school resource officers do in elementary schools
When the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Safety Act required armed officers or guardians in every Florida school starting in 2018, that created an opportunity for the Clermont Police Department: to add officers to all elementary schools since the Lake County Sheriff's Office was already in middle and high schools.
Police arrest Clermont attempted homicide suspect after searching for her for nearly 3 weeks
Law enforcement officers with the Clermont Police Department, lake County Sheriffโs Office and the Polk County Sheriffโs Office arrested a woman wanted for attempted homicide after searching for her for nearly three weeks.
Significant outage leaves thousands without power in Clermont
CLERMONT, Fla. โ Many residents in Clermont woke up Wednesday to a power outage. According to officials, the outage was reported at 7:15 a.m. at a substation in the Clermont area. โApproximately 10,000 Duke Energy customers were initially without power,โ Duke Energy said. According to the Clermont Police Department, all traffic lights on Highway 50 from Hancock Road east to the county line were without power. According to Duke Energy, power was completely restored by 9:55 a.m. with the first 3,000 customers having their power turned on by 8:30 a.m.โWe are still investigating the cause of the outage,โ Duke Energy added.
Clermont police search for missing man who suffered traumatic brain injury
CLERMONT, Fla. โ The Clermont Police Department is looking for missing man. Officials said Richard Walczak was last seen Tuesday at his home in the 1400 block of Sunset Village Boulevard. [TRENDING: Video shows officer slamming student | Man shoots at ex-girlfriendโs current boyfriend 94 times | These men are paying $55M to go to space station]Walczak, 57, previously suffered a traumatic brain injury and may have an altered mental status, police said. He was wearing a blue and white Polo-type shirt with a Salvation Army logo, blue jeans and work boots. Anyone with information about Walczak is asked to call the Clermont Police Department at 352-394-5588.
Motorcyclist dies in crash with SUV in Clermont
CLERMONT, Fla. โ A motorcyclist was killed Monday during a crash with an SUV, according to the Clermont Police Department. As of 6:30 p.m., Disston Avenue is closed between East Desoto Street and East Osceola Street as authorities conduct a traffic homicide investigation. Police have not released any information about the cause of the crash or the identities of those involved. Check back for more updates on this developing story.
Clermont police officers are now outfitted with body cameras
CLERMONT, Fla. โ The city of Clermont in Lake County rolled out body cameras for its officers this week, outfitting 55 officers and sergeants with the new equipment. The Clermont Police Department previously looked into purchasing body cameras several years ago but at the time the storage fees were too expensive, however, the technology has advanced making the purchase possible. โThe body cameras prove their worth in protecting the police department and community,โ Purvis said in a news release. If an officer falls and needs backup, the camera automatically starts recording, alerts nearby officers and sends a call for help with the officerโs GPS location. According to the news release, โStudies have found that body cameras reduce complaints and false claims, enhance public trust, support transparency, improve the behavior of all parties involved and keep everyone accountable.โโBody cameras bolster accountability, promote transparency and provide an impartial eyewitness,โ Police Chief Charles Broadway said.
Reward offered for info on fatal hit-and-run in Clermont
CLERMONT, Fla. โ A reward was offered for information on the fatal hit-and-run crash from Nov. 21 in Clermont. Because she always put someone else before her.โThe vehicle left the scene prior to the officersโ arrival, police said. For any information, call the Clermont Police Department Traffic Division or anonymously through Crimeline. I know they probably didnโt know what happened, who knows what their situation, but I already know that she forgives them,โ Simmons said. โI just want them to come forward and let us know what happened.
Hit-and-run crash leaves 1 woman dead, Clermont police say
CLERMONT, Fla. โ Police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a great grandmother of nine dead, according to the Clermont Police Department. According to Clermont Police, Diane Craig, 74, was hit by a car while trying to cross State Road 50 at Grand Highway at about 6:17 p.m. Saturday night. โWe wanted to try and save her because you know, she impacted everybodyโs life,โ said her granddaughter Brandi Simmons, in tears Monday morning. I know they probably didnโt know what happened, who knows what their situation, but I already know that she forgives them,โ Simmons said. โI just want them to come forward and let us know what happened.
Clermont attempted murder suspects arrested during traffic stop, police say
CLERMONT, Fla. Two men wanted on attempted murder charges in connection with a shooting were arrested Monday during a traffic stop, according to the Clermont Police Department. Records show the intended target and others at the scene identified David Chandler William Simpson, 24, and Marcus Brown, 22, as the suspects. Police said they attempted to arrest the men at their last known addresses but were unsuccessful. On Monday, officers spotted Simpson and Brown driving in the area of Old Highway 50 in Minneola and conducted a traffic stop, according to a news release. Police said they were arrested on charges of attempted homicide in the first degree, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and conspiracy.
Bullet flies through Clermont apartment
CLERMONT, Fla. โ A bullet went through a Clermont apartment building just after midnight on Thursday, according to a Clermont Police Department case report. A resident of the home was sitting on his couch at the time of the incident, according to the report. Police said the bullet went through the front window. Investigators said they found a copper bullet on the living room floor next to the front door. Authorities said due to the thin material the bullet passed through and suddenly stopping, officers believe the bullet was fired from a far distance.