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Sam Albuquerque
February 17, 2024

Ocoee PD updates officer-involved shooting of minor

After responding to shoplifting reports at Walmart and following a pursuit, an Ocoee police officer shot the suspect, who is a minor.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
January 17, 2024

Winter Garden captain graduates from FBI National Academy

Anthony Dawkins is the first person to earn his diploma while working with the city of Winter Garden’s police department.

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Sam Albuquerque
January 16, 2024

Driver killed in one vehicle crash in Horizon West

Despite the crash only being reported at 7:19 a.m., the police report states a resident of the area may have heard the crash happen at 10 p.m.

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Sam Albuquerque
December 7, 2023

Motorcyclist killed in overnight accident near Apopka-Vineland Road

A 32-year-old female died after she lost control of a motorcycle while traveling eastbound on Palm Parkway near Apopka-Vineland Road.

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Sam Albuquerque
December 6, 2023

Former Ocoee Police Chief Saima Plasencia claims termination came from coordinated effort following grievance

At the Dec. 5 Ocoee City Commission meeting, the former police chief made a public comment asking the commission to reconsider her termination because she was not afforded proper due process.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 30, 2023

Find out when Santa's coming to your Ocoee neighborhood, tossing candy and spreading holiday cheer

The Ocoee Fire Department's annual Operation Santa event is kicking off on Dec. 5

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Sam Albuquerque
November 22, 2023

How to register for the Winter Garden Police Athletic League Holiday Gifts for Kids program

The annual Holiday Gifts for Kids program provides presents to Winter Garden youth in need.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 15, 2023

Stuff the Police Car: Ocoee PD, FLY 103.1 collecting toys for kids in need

On Nov. 18 at the Ocoee Walmart, the Ocoee PD will be accepting toy donations for its holiday toy drive

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 6, 2023

Ocoee police searching for killer

A man was found dead at an Ocoee apartment complex early Sunday morning.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 16, 2023

Police warn locals of emerging drug trend

An emerging drug trend of a veterinarian medication xylazine, which does not respond to Narcan, is being cut into fentanyl.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 7, 2023

Four juvenile suspects arrested in Ocoee following vehicle burglary

The Ocoee Police Department responded around 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, to a vehicle burglary in progress.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 7, 2023

Knox Nursery security guard pistol whipped

Winter Garden police have apprehended two suspects in the Saturday morning incident at Knox Nursery.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 17, 2023

Ocoee Middle student killed in crash

An unidentified student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bike after school.

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Chris Martucci
November 19, 2021

Former NFL player arrested

Zac Stacy, an NFL running back from 2013-15, was arrested on Thursday in regards to alleged domestic violence.

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Jim Carchidi
November 16, 2021

First responder ministry gets Hollywood treatment

“Got Your Six,” a short film through Windermere Police Chief David Ogden’s organization of the same name, will premier this weekend.

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