Lake Wales Police have identified a suspect they believe is connected with the recent string of counterfeit money exchanges in Lake Wales, specifically, $50 bills. According to reports, police say 39-year-old Kimberle Renee Masters of 1270 W. 3rd St., Riviera … read more.

June 3 Joseph Fazzino, 36, of 1499 Steve Lane — charged with battery, trespassing, simple assault, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and resisting arrest without violence. Tomeka Fields, 36, of 13103 Patridge Rune Drive — charged with grand theft … read more.

On June 17, reports say an unknown female attempted to exit the Walmart in Lake Wales at 2000 State Road 60 East, pushing a shopping cart with a large television as two managers were walking into the store. The managers … read more.

On June 12, Lake Wales Police responded to Kiwanis Park and Crystal Lake Park, where they met with a City of Lake Wales employee. The employee reported nine black metal trash bins were stolen from Kiwanis Park and Crystal Lake … read more.

According to Lake Wales Police reports, on Thursday, June 6, officers made contact with a complainant on Springer Drive who said she had listed a surround sound system for sale on Craigslist, and was contacted by someone in Nigeria wanting … read more.

May 27 Jeffery Howard, 42, of 3212 Jasmine Avenue — charged with driving with a suspended license. Edrick Mosley, 20, of 2403 Friedlander Road — charged with petit theft larceny. May 28 Jonothan Allen, 49, of E. 435 Tillman Avenue … read more.

PCSO detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects were caught on video surveillance driving a car through the front door of the Sunoco gas station located at 7336 State Road 60 E., Lake Wales, and stealing the … read more.

On May 28, Lake Wales Police reports note that a victim reported the theft of a .22 caliber handgun and a .32 caliber handgun. Reports say the victim suspects he knows who stole the guns, but has no evidence to … read more.

A Lake Wales man accused of sexually battering a child is being held at the Polk County Jail on no bond, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office web site and a complaint affidavit from the State Attorney’s Office. According … read more.

May 20 Andres Arroyo-Toribio, 19, of 3108 Penny Loop — charged with aggravated battery, kidnap-inflict bodily harm or terrorize victim, obstructing justice-tampering in felony proceeding, firing a weapon in public or on residential property, committing a 1st degree felony with … read more.