PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD


The ride begins as police, volunteers and residents of Lake Ashton ride through their neighborhood during "National Night Out" in Lake Wales. National Night Out is a national initiative which encourages communities to gather outside and do night time activities, turn porch lights on, and brainstorm crime fighting ideas.

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Capt. Patrick Quinn of the Lake Wales Police Department speaks about safety and crime prevention to residents of Lake Ashton at the start of National Night Out in Lake Wales.

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Don Fuller, a volunteer with Citizen Assisted Patrol and "Tommy" the Poodle prepare for Lake Ashton's "National Night Out" in Lake Wales.

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Lt. Joe Elrod announces to the residents of Lake Ashton the earlier capture of Anthony Ray Daniel of Lake Wales, wanted for the robbery of an 84-year-old woman in the Eagle Ridge Mall parking lot.

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Fay Wood, chief of Neighborhood Watch in Lake Ashton, gives some final words as the attendees prepare to ride and walk the Lake Ashton community for "National Night Out" in Lake Wales.