Three-year-old Finley Boyle [Facebook]Kailua, Hawaii — On December 3, 2013, mother Ashley Boyle, took her three-year-old daughter, Finley Boyle, to Island Dentistry in Kailua, Hawaii for a dental visit.
Dr. Lilly Geyer had previously insisted that her daughter needed four root canals.
Prior to the root canals being done, Dr. Geyer administered a high dose of Demerol to Finley, along with another sedative. A “Kiddie Cocktail,” something Ocala, Florida residents are all too familiar with. Twenty-six minutes after Dr. Geyer administered the sedative, Finley went into cardiac arrest. According to reports, Finely did not receive CPR immediately.
According to medical records that were obtained, Dr. Geyer and his staff did not take proper notes during the incident, barely making mention of what actually happened. Records also indicate that the staff was not prepared for this type of situation. Staff had to run down the hallway of the dentistry and ask for help during the incident.
According to The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, a Child’s vitals must be monitored very closely — in five minute intervals.
Finley, who went home on Hospice, remained brain dead until her tragic passing on January 3, 2014, at 8:47 p.m. According to Hospice, the family did not leave Finley’s side for a moment.
A Pray for Finley Facebook group was set up for friends and family and expresses gratitude for the support from the community.
The Boyle family is now suing Dr. Geyer.
Unlike Florida, Hawaii officials say they will not tolerate this type of behavior by a licensed professional. “This could have easily been avoided,” said one investigator.
Later reports indicated that the dental work attempted to be performed on Finley was not necessary.
Dr. Geyer could face criminal charges; however, charges have not been filed at this time as the investigation is ongoing.
Joshua Werbicki [Mugshot]Palm Bay, Florida — Palm Bay Police arrested a Palm Bay man at a PaPa Johns located at 2430 Minton Road in West Melbourne; he is accused of having sex with the family dog.
According to reports, Joshua Werbicki, 23, has been having sexual intercourse with the family pet for months.
Family members became suspicious after the German Sheppard began showing signs of abuse. The family said the dog became skittish around others and that was not like the dog to be scared around family. According to reports, at one point, the dog developed a limp.
Reports indicated that the homeowners eventually checked home surveillance video and that is when they saw Werbicki having intercourse with the dog on more than one occasion.
Werbicki was arrested and charged with Animal Cruelty and Performing Sexual Acts with an Animal.
The Villages — The third annual “We Bike For Kids” charity bicycle ride will be held on March 15, 2014 starting at the SeaBreeze Recreation Center in The Villages.
The event features a Metric Century (62 miles) beginning at 8:30 a.m., a 30-mile ride starting at 9:30 a.m., and a 10-mile ride starting at 10 a.m. Maps will be provided to participants, and traffic control assistance is provided by the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Breakfast and lunch will be catered by “redsauce American-Italian Restaurant.” Riders will also receive a complimentary ticket for a raffle prize and free massage. A DJ will start the rides and a band will perform at lunch.
The ride benefits Project Legacy and the Sumter County Youth Center in their efforts to help the children in the tri-county area. Last year, We Bike For Kids raised $12,000 for the two charities.
Sonya Bremmer [Mugshot]Reddick, Florida — In the early morning hours on January 5, 2013, Deputy Alan Lee assisted by Deputy John Lightle responded to the 6900 block of West Highway 316 at which point Deputy Lee made contact with a 16-year-old victim.
The victim told Deputy Lee that her and her mother Sonya Michelle Bremmer, 42, had been drinking. The victim told Deputy Lee that her mother (Bremmer) forces her (the victim) to drink be because she (the mother) does not like to drink alone, and she gets upset if she does.
The victim also said that her mom had been drinking all day and when she had picked her mom up around 8:30 p.m. she was already intoxicated.
According to reports, the victim was concerned for her own safety. The victim said her mom becomes very violent when she drinks heavily so she (the victim) invited a friend over to stay the night.
The victim said at some point her mom became very belligerent toward her and her friend so they retreated to a back room in an attempt to avoid any problems. Shortly after, Bremmer followed.
According to reports, Bremmer became infuriated at her daughter for trying to avoid her and began to yell and curse. Bremmer then pushed her daughter (victim) into a wall and struck her in the face with an open backhand. The victims dog then jumped on Bremmer and bit her in the stomach ripping her shirt.
The victim stated that after the dog bit her mom, her rage escalated. The victim then exited the room in an attempt to go outside and remove herself and the dog from the situation. Bremmer then tried to lock the victim out of the house.
A short time later the victim made her way back into the house, at which time Bremmer again pushed the victim up against the wall, but this time the victim pushed back, and yelled stop. Bremmer then punched the victim in the face, busting her lower lip, according to reports. After being punched in the face, the victim tried to retrieve ice from the freezer which is a bottom freezer fridge. While the victim was bent over getting the ice, Bremmer kicked the freezer door shut causing the victim to fall and hit the left side of her face on a drawer in the kitchen.
According to Deputy Lee, the victim did have noticeable injuries to her face and mouth.
Deputy Lee interviewed the witness (friend) in the house who corroborated the victim’s story. Deputy Lee noted that he also made contact with Bremmer’s boyfriend who stated that Bremmer did in fact give the victim shots of liquor.
According to reports, Bremmer was extremely intoxicated and her statements were not clear. However, reports indicate that Bremmer lied about hitting the victim, and says she did not give her alcohol; although she admitted to knowing the victim was drinking with her.
Reports also show that Bremmer did have a laceration on her belly consistent with being bit by a dog. Bremmer told Deputy Lee that the dog attacked for no reason.
Bremmer was placed under arrest and transported to the Marion County Jail.
Derrick with The Department of Children and Families was notified as was Crisis Intervention, and photos were taken of the victims injuries.
The victim was released into her grandmothers custody after medics examined the victim.
Bremmer has a prior arrest in Brevard County for DUI and a previous conviction in Marion County for Battery.
Bremmer is charged with Felony Child Abuse, Felony Battery, Felony Violation of Probation, and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.
Polk County, Florida — The search for a 19-year-old that went missing on January 1, 2013 came to a tragic end today.
Kodi Lee Matthews’ body was found at 4:57 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2013. His body was located in a wooded area of Fish Hatchery Road in Lakeland, the same area in which he was last seen.
Matthews’ family reported him missing after they tried contacting him several times but failed to reach him. Matthews’ family feared something was wrong, they say it was unlike Matthews not to return calls or check in with his family.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered person.
The investigation is ongoing and an autopsy will performed to determine the manner and cause of death.
Anyone with information on Matthews’ death is urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s office at 863-298-6200.
Ormond Beach, Florida — The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of human skeletal remains that were found early morning on January 4, 2013 near Ormond Beach.
According to reports, an initial assessment of the remains determined that they are old, naturally bleached, and covered in mold. A few pieces of clothing were found around the remains as well.
The Sheriff’s Office said they were notified about the remains at about 1 a.m. by a transient. He led deputies to a wooded area in the 1700-block of West Granada Boulevard. The human skeleton was found about 50 feet back from the road and near a homeless camp, according to deputies.
The Volusia County Medical Examiner has taken possession of the remains. The remains will be examined in hopes of determining the age, sex, and possible cause of death.
The Sheriff’ s Office Major Case unit is investigating.
Randy Majors [Mugshot]Fruita, Colorado — Teacher Randy Majors, 58, of Fruita was arrested after a parent that was going through her 16 year-old daughters Facebook account found private messages between her daughter and Majors.
Majors is also a tennis coach.
Majors is accused of asking female students to send him topless and nude photos of themselves.
According to reports, the messages from Majors to the 16-year-old were sent in October. One of the messages read, “will you send me nude photos of yourself and not tell anyone.”
When Majors was confronted by police he admitted he had asked several girls for nude photos. Majors also allowed police to seize his computer. After searching the computer police found several conversations with various female students between 15 to 17 years-of-age. Police also discovered nude photos of current and former female students as well as female athletes from the tennis team.
Randy Majors has been teaching in Mesa county since 1994.
Majors has not yet been dismissed from his position as a school teacher, according to the school district. According to reports, the school district is launching its own investigation into the allegations. A spokeswoman for the school said if they find the allegations are true, Majors will be dismissed at that time.
Majors is facing three counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child and five counts of Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Child.
If you have any information about Harley Gant please contact the Ocala Police Department at 352-369-7000 or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.
Florida — Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist has apologized for backing a state constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in 2008 during an interview with an Orlando LGBT publication on December 31, 2013.
“I’m sorry I did that. It was a mistake. I was wrong. Please forgive me,” Crist said. Crist said, “he was a Republican trying to fit in.”
Crist was a Republican when he served as governor from 2007 to 2011, but is now once again running for Governor of Florida as a Democrat.
In 2008, he voted for the successful Amendment 2, which enshrined a ban against same-sex marriage in the state’s constitution. At the time, Crist said, he believed in the sanctity of marriage between a woman and a man.
Now it seems as though Crist has changed his mind and completely supports controversial marriages between the same-sex.
Conclusion, now Crist is a Democrat trying to fit in.
Brevard County, Florida — Health officials in Brevard county have confirmed several serious cases of H1N1 (Swine Flu) in the county.
Health officials are urging residents to get a flu shot. A recent spike in cases has them concerned a possible outbreak of the Swine Flu could be on the horizon. Health officials do not want a repeat of 2009 when the Swine Flu infected millions of people.
In a recent case, a pregnant woman who refused to get a flu shot, got the flu and ended up having the baby in late December while still with the flu. The woman is now listed in critical condition and reports say she may not make it.
Swine Flu has also been recently reported in Alabama, Texas, Michigan, and Nebraska.
According to the Alabama Department of Health, recent patients that had tested flu specimens were all identified as Influenza A, 2009 H1N1, commonly known as “swine flu”.
Many people refuse to get the flu shot for religious reasons or the fear of side effects that have been reported across the country.
Below are side effect reports, according to the CDC.
The flu shot:
The viruses in the flu shot are killed (inactivated), so you cannot get the flu from a flu shot. Some minor side effects that could occur are:
Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given
Fever (low grade)
Aches
Nausea
The nasal spray (also called LAIV):
The viruses in the nasal-spray vaccine are weakened and do not cause severe symptoms often associated with influenza illness. (In clinical studies, transmission of vaccine viruses to close contacts has occurred only rarely.)
In children, side effects from LAIV can include:
runny nose
wheezing
headache
vomiting
muscle aches
fever
In adults, side effects from LAIV can include:
runny nose
headache
sore throat
cough
If these problems occur, they begin soon after the shot and usually last 1 to 2 days. Almost all people who receive influenza vaccine have no serious problems from it. However, on rare occasions, flu vaccination can cause serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. A federal program has been created to help pay for the medical care and other specific expenses of certain persons who have a serious reaction to this vaccine. For more information about this program, call 1-888-275-4772.
The flu season hasn’t hit its peak just yet, that typically happens in January and February. The health department said there an abundant supply of vaccine available.
According to the CDC, the flu kills more than 36,000 people nationwide every year.
We want to hear from you. Do you believe in the H1N1 (Swine Flu) vaccine, or are you completely against it?
Combi USA, a Charlotte, North Carolina company, is recalling more than 33,000 Coccoro, Zeus Turn and Zeus 360 child car seats that could be putting your child in danger in the event of a car accident.
Car seats made before January 2013 are being recalled because the harnesses aren’t strong enough and do not meet federal safety standards. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the seat straps don’t meet minimum strength requirements. If there’s a crash, children may not be properly secured.
Combi says they will notify “registered” owners and send out free harness replacement kits starting in February. If you have not registered your car seat you should contact Combi at (800) 543-7734.
Production Dates: September 3, 2010 – December 5, 2012
Noncompliance: Combi USA, Inc. (Combi) is recalling certain model 8220 (Coccoro) child restraints manufactured January 6, 2009, through December 5, 2012; model 8836 (Zeus 360) child restraints manufactured February 25, 2009, through May 24, 2012; and model 8815 (Zeus Turn) manufactured from July 15, 2007, through March 25, 2009.
Consequence of not replacing the harness:
In the event of a crash, a child may not remain adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury or death.
However the company is claiming the seats are still safe to use, citing the harness as a whole meets safety standards. The company says it’s the part of the harness that includes a plastic button failed strength tests.
Ocala Post urges parents not to take a chance and get the harness replaced regardless of Combi USA’s claims.
Consumers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
You see what appears to be your favorite brand name eye shadow, eye liner, or fragrance for sale at a flea market or on an unfamiliar website. You notice the price is lower than what you normally pay at your favorite retail store or through an authorized online dealer.
Before you hand over your hard-earned money, keep this in mind:
It could be counterfeit, and in addition to buying something that’s not the real deal, consumers are also risking their health by buying and using products that may contain substandard or even dangerous substances.
The National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Center of which the FBI is a partner wants you to know that the volume of all sorts of counterfeit cosmetics and fragrances coming into the U.S. is definitely on the rise…that’s according to our industry partners as well as law enforcement. Why is this happening? Because the Internet has given counterfeiters widespread access to customers, and because criminals increasingly view dealing in counterfeit personal care products as well as other knock-off consumer goods a relatively low-risk crime since many of the perpetrators are located outside of the U.S.
Government and industry studies and testing have discovered that some of the ingredients that make up counterfeit cosmetics and fragrances are downright dangerous:
Phony cosmetics often contain things such as arsenic, beryllium, and cadmium (all known carcinogens) along with high levels of aluminum and dangerous levels of bacteria. Some of these products have caused conditions like acne, psoriasis, rashes, and eye infections that could lead to blindness.
Counterfeit fragrances have been found to contain something called DEHP, classified by the Environmental Protection Agency as a probable human carcinogen. These phony perfumes and colognes, which often contain urine, have been known to cause serious skin rashes.
Indicators of Counterfeits:
The packaging differs slightly from the authentic brand (might be a different color or different lettering on the product), and/or the product’s wrapping appears haphazard.
The product is being advertised as a “limited edition” even though the authentic manufacturer doesn’t offer it as a limited edition.
The price is either slightly or drastically lower.
For cosmetics, the product’s consistency or texture just doesn’t feel or look like the authentic brand.
For fragrances, there’s something a little off about the scent, and the color of the fluid in the bottle might be different than the original.
For both products, they’re being sold at non-authorized retailers, including flea markets, mall kiosks, and over the Internet.
There is no typical profile of the individual(s) or groups trafficking in these kinds of counterfeit product, however groups from India have been known to traffic these types of products, and this might just be one of their many illegal activities, often times, the illicit proceeds are used to fund other types of crime. The National IPR Center says they have also seen people selling counterfeit products through online auction sites such as Ebay and other websites just to make a little extra cash, some may not even realize their merchandise is fake.
New York, Bahamas, and Florida are just three of the areas that are hit the hardest by illegal counterfeit merchandise, although the illegal activity is not limited to these three areas.
Because of the dangers to the public, law enforcement is mobilizing against counterfeit cosmetics and fragrances. For example, the nearly two dozen U.S. and foreign agencies that make up the National IPR Center are working on the matter sharing intelligence with one another, coordinating with state and local law enforcement, and developing relationships with industry representatives.
The FBI and the National IPR Center need the public’s help.
First, educate yourself about some of the common indicators of counterfeit cosmetics and fragrances so that you don’t become a victim. If you’re not sure about the authenticity of a product, don’t buy it.
And second, if you think you or someone you know may have purchased counterfeit cosmetics or fragrances or if you suspect someone of selling counterfeit items, submit a tip to the National IPR Center. The more information law enforcement has, the more effective we can be. With the proliferation of counterfeit goods increasing at an alarming rate, the National IPR Center focuses on keeping these bogus and often unsafe products off U.S. streets while dismantling the criminal organizations behind this activity.
Aubrey Lee Price LEFT-DMV-MIDDLE-FBI Wanted Photo-RIGHT-Mugshot from Glynn County Sheriff’s Office
Marion County, Florida — On January 01, 2014, Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy Charles McIntosh responded to 16535 N.E. Jacksonville Road, in reference to a possible marijuana grow house. When Deputy McIntosh arrived, he was briefed by Deputy Jones, who was already on the scene.
According to reports, Deputy Jones responded to the residence at the request of the owner Richard Snipes. Snipes stated he had returned from out of town and stopped by to check the property he rents to suspect Aubrey Lee Price, 47. Snipes stated the suspect also uses the name “Jason”. Snipes told deputies he observed several marijuana plants growing in the garage and also observed two Pit Bull dogs on the property.
While investigating, Deputy McIntosh noticed a single-wide mobile home on the property and a detached garage. Reports also indicate there was an air-conditioning unit on the north side of the garage.
Deputy McIntosh stated there was an opening next to the air conditioning unit, which allowed him to see into the garage area, at which time Deputy McIntosh observed several tall green plants believed to be marijuana. Deputy McIntosh also observed several bright lights throughout the room, where the plants were located.
Sergeant McClain with the drug unit responded and assessed the situation, and then instructed deputies to stand by and wait for a search warrant. Deputy McIntosh secured the area until the search warrant was obtained. According to reports, once the warrant was obtained, Sergeant McClain returned with additional U.D.E.S.T. (Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team) agents and evidence technician Rachel Peavy.
Reports show 225 marijuana plants were removed from the property in total: 140 plants were removed from the mobile home, and 85 plants were removed from the garage area.
Further investigation by Ocala Post revealed that Aubrey Lee Price was wanted by both the FBI and Georgia officials.
Price, originally from Lyons, Georgia, was indicted in July 2012 by a federal grand jury sitting in the Southern District of Georgia on a charge that he defrauded the Montgomery Bank & Trust, Ailey, Georgia, of over $21 million. He was arrested on December 31, 2013, by members of the Glynn County Sheriff’s Department during a routine traffic stop.
According to the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the indictment against Price shows that an investment group controlled by Price invested approximately $10 million in the failing Montgomery Bank & Trust (“MB&T”). Price was then made a director of MB&T and put in charge of investing the bank’s capital. Over an eighteen-month period, Price stole, misappropriated, and embezzled over $21 million from MB&T. To cover up his fraud, Price provided MB&T officials with bogus account statements, which falsely indicated that the bank’s capital was safely held in an account at a financial services firm.
Before the December 31, 2013 arrest, Price was last seen in June 2012, boarding a ferry terminal in Key West, Florida, bound for Fort Myers, Florida. Price disappeared after writing a letter to acquaintances and regulators that he had lost a large amount of money, and that he planned to take his own life in Florida by throwing himself off of a moving ferry boat.
The FBI says they have been actively searching for Price since the date of his disappearance. Price was arrested by deputies from the Glynn County Sheriff’s Department on Interstate 95 in Brunswick, Georgia, for a vehicle and traffic violation. When deputies learned of Price’s true identity, he was taken into custody.
Price made his initial appearance on the federal arrest warrants on January 2, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., at the federal courthouse in Brunswick, Georgia.
In the Southern District of Georgia, Price was charged with one count of bank fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000,000. Price also faces additional charges in New York. U.S. Attorney Edward Tarver emphasized that an indictment is only an accusation and is not evidence of guilt. The defendant is entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The drug house located in Marion County not only yielded a large quantity of marijuana, but also weapons and multiple fake IDs, including passports with Price’s photo on them. Price was reportedly using the name of David Guillermo Ramirez on his fraudulent ID’s.
Marion County, Florida drug agents plan to travel to Georgia and question Price on the grow house as well as the multiple fraudulent IDs that were found inside the home.
It is unclear at this time how Price obtained the weapons that were found inside the grow house.
Animal control responded to the location and removed the Pit Bull dogs.
Deltona, Florida — The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after gunfire on Christmas morning in Deltona claimed the life of Bruce Fleming, 69. Investigators say they are trying to determine if the shooting was accidental, and if it was a stray bullet that hit Fleming.
Deputies were dispatched to 3220 Cadehill Drive after the Sheriff’s Office’s Communications Center was notified of the shooting at 10:02 a.m.
Fleming was in his backyard when he was shot by a bullet in the chest. He was taken by ambulance to Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City, where he was pronounced dead.
According to reports, it appears that the fatal shot came from a property adjacent to where Fleming lived.
A neighbor built a makeshift shooting range with a berm that is not at the proper height and investigators say it’s possible that a stray bullet may have struck Fleming. Deputies are currently interviewing the man who fired the fatal shot, according to reports.
The Sheriff’s Office’s Major Case Unit continues to work with the Volusia County Medical Examiner’s Office as well as the 7th Judicial Circuit’s Homicide Investigative Unit to bring the case to conclusion. Items of forensic evidence collected during the investigation have been sent to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for analysis.
Bruce Fleming is described as, “a true family man, a man that was always smiling and loved his family and friends. A man of God that would display kindness to anyone.”
Investigators are not releasing the shooters name at this time, and no decision on whether to file criminal charges has been made.
Photo Courtesy of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Marion County, Florida — On December 29, 2013 at approximately 9 p.m. the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said that they are now investigating two deaths in the Rainbow Lakes area near Dunnellon.
According to reports, a family friend got concerned when he had not heard from the deceased , and he checked on the house.
Both Latalia Robinson, 32, and her estranged husband Dean Hamilton, 33, were found dead inside the house from what is being described as gunshot wounds.
According to investigators, Robinson was an employee at West Port High School and Hamilton an employee at Cheney Brothers.
Investigators are calling this a domestic violence death investigation. Investigators have not yet ruled out murder-suicide.
Dunnellon, Florida — On December 22, 2013 $78,000 in cash was stolen from his motor-home in the Lake Tropicana area of Dunnellon.
Charles Samuel Gensamer, 85, told deputies that the 2008 Winnebago was locked when he went to bed Saturday night. Gensamer said he was alerted when heard the smoke detector in the motor-home sounding off early Sunday. According to reports, the door was open and all of the drawers and cabinets had been opened and rummaged through. Reports indicate that two built-in safes were missing. One of the safes contained the cash; the other contained photos and personal items. According to investigators, the money was packaged in $4,000 increments inside of envelopes.
According to reports, Gensamer kept the cash in the motor-home so he could be ready in the event of a hurricane or natural disaster. His wife is paralyzed and he wanted to make sure they could leave quickly, according to reports.
Be on the lookout for individuals flaunting newly “found” money.
If you have any information about this theft you are urged to contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office at 352-732-9111. Tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers of Marion County by calling 352-368-STOP(7867), going to their website at www.ocalacrimestoppers.com or by texting to 274637 using keyword 368STOP.
Ocala, Florida — On December 22, 2013, multiple thugs congregated at the Pilot gas station, located at I-75 and Highway 484 in Ocala, Florida.
A mini-riot ensued involving more than a dozen people. Punches were thrown, windows kicked out, and several injuries resulted from the fight.
Marquece Taylor [Individual behind the camera]Marquece Taylor, the boy behind the camera, seemed as though he was enjoying the “action,” and after reading his comments on Facebook it is clear that he intended on publicizing the video in an attempt to have it reach the creators of World Star Hip Hop.
World Star Hip Hop is a website known for promoting and encouraging fights among the black community. Individuals are encouraged to incite and record fights, then send the video to World Star Hip Hop. Founder Lee “Q” O’Denat has been accused of exploiting the black community on numerous occasions. Many black leaders have spoken out against O’Denat, citing he is part of the problem, not part of the solution.
Law Enforcement agencies across the United States are working diligently to have the website closed down. Law Enforcement officials say the website masquerades as promoting hip hop videos, but is more about promoting violence and glorifying that violence. “Making it seem cool to fight,” said one investigator.
In recent years, several arrests have been made after “fight videos” appeared on World Star Hip Hop. According to authorities, If a person making this type of video is found to have been involved in any way, charges would be brought against that person as well as the individual(s) fighting.
Angie Carlozzi, a concerned parent from Ocala said, “As a parent who lives down the road from where this happened, it is incredibly disheartening to witness such an incredible act of violence and indifference. The fact that they are attempting to seek grandeur from these acts is appalling and shameful, especially around the holidays. Our youth has become desensitized to all of this and it is scary. I sincerely hope that the Sheriff’s Department will track them down and prosecute them.”
Another parent said, “This is why punks get shot, an innocent family or person could have gotten caught up in the violence and been forced to protect themselves and then the family of the criminal would cry foul.” She added, “It’s a sad day in our community when you can’t pump gas without worrying about this type of non-sense.”
Captain James Pogue with the Marion County Sheriff’s office, told Ocala Post that this situation is under investigation at this time. The Sheriff’s Department has received the video and they are reviewing every aspect it.
If you have any information about the individuals in the video you are urged to contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office at 352-732-9111. Tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers of Marion County by calling 352-368-STOP(7867), going to their website at www.ocalacrimestoppers.com or by texting to 274637 using keyword 368STOP.
Ocala, Florida — On December 17, 2013, Deputies Bloom and Sapp responded to the 6400 block of SE 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival in the neighborhood, Deputy Bloom was flagged down by the victim as she was walking in the street. She was crying and stated that the defendant later identified as, Timothy David Griggs, 26, had “beat her up” and had left the house on foot.
The victim was bleeding from her nose and had obvious swelling and discoloration around the bridge of her nose, according to Deputy Bloom.
The victim also told Deputy Bloom that Griggs had snatched her phone from her and slammed it on the ground, however it was not made clear if Griggs did it to keep her from dialing 911.
According to reports, the victim told Deputy Bloom that she and Griggs have been together for “a long time” and live together with their children.
Deputy Bloom then took the victim to his car and returned to her residence which was about a block away. Deputy Bloom noted that the children were still in the house.
As Deputy Bloom proceeded down the hall to check on the welfare of the children, he observed Griggs laying in bed with his eyes closed pretending to be asleep, however Deputy Bloom noted he was breathing heavily as if he had just been running.
Not realizing he had returned, the victim saw Griggs, screamed in fear and ran the other direction.
According to reports, Griggs was heavily intoxicated and was advised that deputies were there investigating a domestic battery. Griggs was then placed under arrest and placed in the back of the patrol car.
By this time, reports say paramedics had responded and were attending to the victim.
While Griggs was in the backseat of the patrol car he began violently striking the side window cage with his head. Deputy Sapp opened the door in an attempt to keep Griggs from damaging the vehicle or injuring himself. Deputy Sapp stated that after he opened the door Griggs began trying to exit the vehicle. Deputy Sapp said he moved to the rear passenger side of the patrol car in an attempt to pull Griggs back inside the vehicle while Deputy Bloom remained at the rear driver side door blocking the defendant from exiting. Deputies say Griggs then kicked the door and Bloom’s left knee while simultaneously striking Deputy Sapp’s head with his own head in an explosive move to try to exit the vehicle. The head butt to Deputy Sapp was so hard, it sent him to the ground, according to reports.
Deputy Sapp’s right shoulder was also injured while trying to secure Griggs in the patrol car.
Griggs was eventually restrained using handcuffs and ankle restraints.
Griggs was charged with Felony Domestic Battery, Resisting Arrest with Violence, and Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer. Griggs is being held on a $10,000 bond.
Arrest records show Griggs has been arrested four other times with charges of Armed Burglary, Grand Theft, Battery, Resisting an Officer, and has violated probation multiple times.
The extent of the deputies injuries are not known at this time.
Kissimmee, Florida – The Florida Department of Health’s Orlando Unlicensed Activity (ULA) Unit announced today a joint investigation with the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation (MBI). The investigation led to the arrest of Ugarriza Fuentes for two counts of the practice of medicine without a license, which is a third degree felony and punishable by up to five years in prison. The Department issued Ugarriza Fuentes a Formal Cease and Desist Order for the Unlicensed Practice of Medicine and a Uniform Unlicensed Activity Citation for the amount of $4427.00.
The joint operation was conducted after information was received by the Department alleging Ugarriza Fuentes was practicing a healthcare profession without being licensed by the Florida Department of Health. The information stated Ugarriza Fuentes was performing liposuction surgeries after examining patients in an office located in Kissimmee.
The Department’s Unlicensed Activity Investigator visited the Clinic located on Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee posing as a boyfriend of a potential patient. Ugarriza Fuentes offered different services including liposuction surgeries. The information was provided to the MBI. Two MBI investigators conducted an undercover operation at the establishment. Fuentes gave a consultation to the undercover officers and offered to perform liposuction surgery at a later date. On December 19, 2013 MBI along with the Department’s Unlicensed Activity Investigator returned to the establishment. Fuentes was arrested and booked in the Osceola County jail on two charges of Practicing Medicine without a license a third degree felony with $100,000 and $25,000bond, respectively,
DOH has several resources to combat unlicensed activity:
Consumers are encouraged to use DOH’s Web site www.flhealthsource.com where users may conveniently view the license information of their health care practitioner.
Complaints may be filed anonymously by completing and mailing the complaint form on the Department’s website or by calling 1-877-HALT-ULA or 1-888-419-3456.
The Department’s Unlicensed Activity program protects Florida residents and visitors from the potentially serious and dangerous consequences of receiving medical and health care services from an unlicensed person. The Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) investigates and refers for prosecution all unlicensed health care activity complaints and allegations. The unlicensed activity unit works in conjunction with law enforcement and the state attorney’s office to prosecute individuals practicing without a license. In many instances, unlicensed activity is a felony level criminal offense. More importantly, receiving health care from an unlicensed professional is dangerous and could result in further injury, disease or even death.
The mission of the Florida Department of Health and MQA is to protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts. Working in conjunction with 22 boards and six councils, MQA regulates seven types of facilities and 200-plus license types in more than 40 healthcare professions. MQA evaluates the credentials of all applicants for licensure, issues licenses, analyzes and investigates complaints, inspects facilities, assists in prosecuting practice act violations, combats unlicensed activity and provides credential and discipline history about licensees to the public. Visit www.flhealthsource.com for additional information about MQA.
Brian Beaird [DMV Photo]Los Angeles, California — Brian Beaird, 51, of Oceanside, chose to run from Los Angeles police officers on Friday because he suffered from paranoia, schizophrenia, and possibly Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Beaird was a former Army veteran and a recruiter for the National Guard.
The call came in at 9:30 p.m., on December 13, 2013, to the LAPD as a reckless driving call. When officers responded and attempted to pull him over for possible DUI, he fled.
Experts say the flashing lights could have set him off and that the helicopters most likely added fuel to the fire.
The chase came to an end approximately an hour later when Beaird crashed his silver Corvette at an intersection, T-boning another vehicle.
After crashing, Beaird stumbled from his car unarmed and dazed, and began walking in the opposite direction of the officers. Then, for reasons unknown, LAPD officers opened fire on Beaird, shooting him in the back and killing him on the sidewalk. The LAPD stated Beaird had been transported to the hospital for treatment, however, medics that arrived pronounced him dead at the scene of the crash.
The video feed was being aired live during the chase.
The passengers from the vehicle that was hit were injured, but are expected to survive.
The LAPD officers are now being questioned about excessive use of force.
In a press conference earlier Monday, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck said, “It’s very different to see something from 1,200 feet from a helicopter than 15 feet in the dust and the noise, So I reserve judgment.”
The officers involved in the shooting are on paid leave at this time, however, Chief Beck says he might return them to full duty sometime this week before the investigation is even complete.
A toxicology screening will be done on Beaird to determine if he was actually driving drunk.
Ocala Post slowed the video down during playback, and it appears that at least two of the officers that were behind the passenger side door of the front patrol car continued to fire their weapons after Beaird had already fallen to the ground.
