Since a medical emergency kept the couple from attending, the chief allowed a Hispanic officer to accept the award on their behalf. He was treated for serious injuries that forced him to be flown to Orlando Regional Medical Center in downtown Orlando. Howell-Gonzalez complained to a MDPD sergeant, who always advised her he was told to leave Ofc. Its extensive, at more than 200 pages, and uncovered problems with culture and policies that are inconsistent, as well as a lack of training. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Police said they should be able to give more information Monday and they have been in contact with the victims son, but would not release any names until he arrives in town. Channel 9 asked police multiple times if they were looking for a suspect and if the community was safe. MOUNT DORA, Fla. The City of Mount Dora is seeing a change in leadership within its police department. Stevens explains that hes having car trouble. John Stevens will likely die in prison if hes convicted for any of the long list of felony charges he faces, including aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude, leaving the scene of a crash and driving while license canceled suspended or revoked. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. This is an ongoing investigation. Meade served as interim chief beginning in July 2020 and was named as the permanent replacement in April 2021. READ: Police search for men shooting people with airsoft guns in downtown Mount Dora. (City of Mount Dora) MOUNT DORA, Fla. Firefighters fought a raging house fire in Mount Dora Sunday afternoon, after a house was struck by lightning. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Mount Dora officials on Sunday announced a man and woman were found dead the day prior in an apartment at a senior living community. After being stonewalled and ignored by several officers, LLN called Fewless and expressed concern over the lack of communication. ', Greece's worst-ever rail crash kills dozens, crushes cars, DeSantis team accused of threatening Trump fans with police outside of book signing: And the battle begins, Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter stops taking dogs amid high numbers of respiratory illness, Grafton incineration company agrees to take waste from East Palestine cleanup, Police investigate deadly accident in Hamilton Township. On Monday, the Mount Dora Police Department said it received a call saying the missing vehicle had been found. On Thursday, LLN was tipped off to Fewless firing. WebHaving a blast helping out fellow TEGNA news station ABC24 WATN Memphis for the next few days!! The Getmans vehicle was seen departing the complex early the next day and Williams was later caught driving it, police said. A manner of death was not immediately released, but police previously described the crime as "heinous.". A woman has been taken into custody as a person of interest in the murders of a Florida husband and wife at a senior living community over New Year's weekend, police announced during a news conference Tuesday afternoon. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. The Sergeant then goes to open his car door, and the incident escalated from there, as he tries to pull Stevens from the vehicle who refuses to comply. Mount Dora Police has seen half its staff turn over in the last two years, and are recruiting for new officers right now. Read: Foggy and wet start to the New Year. Police said a security camera captured the Getman couple's vehicle leaving the Waterman Village senior living community during the early morning hours of Dec. 31, 2022, according to police. That meeting was July 17. His car is visibly shaking in the video. More than 600 citizens participated in the Mount Dora police said a security guard had called 911 to report the suspicious activity. PUBLISHED 5:16 PM ET Jul. Officials said the woman walked into the Walmart store on U.S. 441 on Sunday night and left with a load of cash. MOUNT DORA Residents woke up in Mount Dora Thursday morning with a new police chief overseeing the officers patrolling their streets. Anyone with information on this theft is asked to call the Mount Dora Police Department at 352-735-7130. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. Severance alone at the instruction of then-Deputy Chief Robert Bell, who later became the MDPD police chief, the lawsuit states. It just shows how well thought of our parentswere," they said in a statement, previously shared with news outlets. Design by Artisan Internet Marketing, located in Mount Dora, Florida. Police have not released the cause of death. Two days later, LLN reached out to Fewless a second time to express concern over the lack of information and professional acknowledgment when LLN was on scene of the shooting. (Andrews represented Fewless in a prior case involving retirement issues with another agency.). Records: Mount Dora officers arrested suspected drunk drivers on lesser charges to avoid paperwork, The statement by City Manager Patrick Comiskey reads: The City of Mount Dora is actively seeking external assistance in a third-party review of cases that were recently brought to my attention. (WFTV/WFTV). READ: 9 Investigates report leads to investigation into Mount Dora officer who used Taser on driver. Williams Death Penalty Filing by Sam Dunne on Scribd. More than 600 citizens participated in the assessment process. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. She started her journalism career at LSSC, where she was editor of both student publications,The AnglerandTheOdyssey. Vickie Voters in Mount Dora will cast their ballots Tuesday for who will lead the city for the next two years. READ: Mount Dora residents pack meeting to discuss controversies surrounding police department. And the deputy Chief, Mike Gibson, who is now serving as interim chief, also signed off on the report. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a deceased man and woman. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. Vickie Williams was charged last month with first-degree murder and grand theft in the slayings of Darryl and Sharon Getman, a retired couple in their 80s. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. ). Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019. Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. We will provide updates as we move through this process.. 1:07. Anyone with information on this theft is asked to call the Mount Dora Police Department at 352-735-7130. MOUNT DORA, Fla. - Florida prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty against Vickie Williams, the woman accused of violently killing an older couple inside their home in a retirement community in Mount Dora. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. (WFTV/WFTV) MOUNT DORA, Fla. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. That means hiring a training supervisor, as well as a crime analyst who can identify trends in crime. Get todays headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: Copyright 2023 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. Williams, 50, was arrested in Savannah, Georgia in the couples stolen car. MOUNT DORA, Fla. (WFLA) The state of Florida has filed that they intend to seek the death penalty against the woman accused of killing an elderly couple in Mount Read: Pedestrian killed in deadly Central Florida hit-and-run crash, troopers search for vehicle. The assessment reads, during the past two years, the Mount Dora Police Department has been in a state of organizational turmoil, resulting in the termination of a Chief of Police, a Deputy Chief, and the retirement of another Chief of Police., READ: He gets things done: Embattled former Mount Dora police chief up for new position with Deltona code enforcement, The problems trickled down throughout the agency, with several employees reporting they searched their offices for listening devices, as the level of suspicion and distrust was bordering on paranoia, with the vast majority describing the environment as toxic.. 32 talking about this. The report said a butcher-style knife was in Darryl's abdomen when detectives found him, and that he had defensive injuries. 2009-2019 James Hope D/B/A Lake Legal News, located in Tavares, Florida. LLN departed the meeting confident that a clear path had been forged to build communication between MDPD and the media. In a press conference on Sunday, police said the couples deaths are suspicious and they will investigate the case as a homicide. Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Thomas is originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania and worked in Portland, Oregon before moving to Central Florida in August 2018. Andrews confirmed Fewless firing and advised that Fewless was fired for speaking with LLN July 17. Newly-released documents are sharing new details and information into the murders of two older residents at a senior living facility on New Year's Eve in Mount Dora, Florida, including how the couple may have died and how authorities were able to track down the alleged suspect in Georgia. The current deputy chief, Mike Gibson, will serve as the interim chief until a new chief is found, the release said. WebMike Gibson Interim Chief of Police Ph: (352) 735-7130 Fax: (352) 383-4623 Email gibsonm@cityofmountdora.com Vickie Williams, 50, given no bond amount on 3 charges. She graduated from UCF and returned to Central Florida after working in Colorado. 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Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. The analysis noted the only category that most officers felt confident in their level of training was active shooter response, stating they feel insufficiently trained in all other categories. It is valuable to build a level of trust between law enforcement and the public, in which the media plays a major role. Interim Police Chief Mike Gibson said there is no threat to the public, but he was hesitant to say anything else. Read: Foggy and wet start to the New Year. At some point, Williams allegedly returned, killed the Getman's, and then left in their vehicle. The vehicle accelerated while in reverse striking me with the drivers door open, the officer wrote in his report. Brett Meade announced his A reward for information is being offered in a homicide investigation of a husband and wife found dead at a Mount Dora senior living community over the weekend, according to police. 2023 Cox Media Group. MOUNT DORA, Fla. - A Georgia woman who police believe is connected to the murder of an elderly Mount Dora couple has a criminal history spanning back decades. Bell soon faced issues of concern including questions about personnel and policies raised by members of the police department. Channel 9 spoke to a couple who said they have experienced multiple days of strange situations leading up to this homicide. Stevens is charged with a long list of felonies, in part, because the officer said Stevens backed into his patrol car, and Stevens car door hit him as he took off. Brett Meade announced his resignation Wednesday, according to a news release. MOUNT DORA, Fla. A Mount Dora Police Communications manager has been fired over allegations that she violated police policy, providing information to a man she was having an affair with. LLN has also been tipped off that Bell is just weeks away from retirement, following command staff complaints (including by Fewless), which informed Hayes of the unrest and hostile work environment in the department, created by Bell. Neighbors said they are very concerned for their safety, but police will be keeping a watchful eye on the community for the time being. Read: Ocala couple arrested on multiple human trafficking charges, Marion County deputies say. "I dont understand what happened their with so many opportunities to apprehend her or to hold her to see what she was up to," she said. In September 2021, a Mount Dora police sergeant pulled him over, because he said Stevens, was driving recklessly. MOUNT DORA, Fla. 9 Investigates has learned more about why the Mount Dora police chief suddenly resigned last week. Police in Mount Dora are investigating the deaths of a man and woman at a senior living community. She said, I lost my car key and I need to call my husband, but my phone needs charging, could I come in and charge my phone? Frank Blair said. ', Greece's worst-ever rail crash kills dozens, crushes cars, Just Fontaine, who scored 13 goals at 1958 World Cup, dies, Tri-State could get 2-3 inches of rain late this week. About 10 minutes later, the woman walked back to the facility but was denied entry by security. No MDPD or other investigator followed up with Howell-Gonzalez or the witness about the threat, according to the lawsuit. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Contact her with breaking news, tips, and feedback by sending an e-mail to352Tips@gmail.com. MOUNT DORA, Fla. - A woman has been taken into custody as a person of interest in the murders of a Florida husband and wife at a senior living community over New Year's weekend, police announced during a news conference Tuesday afternoon. After several minutes, it became apparent LLN was going to once again be ignored by MDPD and LLN left the scene. The supervisor on the scene said he did have concerns and sent an email asking Gibson to review the video and requested a recommendation on whether the officer should be disciplined. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against the woman accused of killing a Mount Dora couple at their apartment in December. At press time, LLN was awaiting numerous public records to confirm these allegations. When LLN arrived, it was a highly active scene and LLN traveled around the outskirts of the scene for about 10 minutes. TAVARES State prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Vickie Lynn Williams if she is convicted of killing Darrell and Sharon Getman in their Waterman Village home in late December. WebMount Dora Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Mount Dora, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. Police and security responded and checked the area and found nothing. An investigation is ongoing, but law enforcement are confident the case will be solved. A person of interest in the murder of a Mount Dora husband and wife is in custody, according to interim police chief Mike Gibson. She told FOX 35, "She said she lost her car keys and needed to charge her phone. (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. LLN spoke with Fewless attorney Ryan Andrews of Andrews Law in Tallahassee Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Coy Hunter. The chief is represented by well-known attorney Mark Nejame. It was the goal of both LLN and Fewless to begin creating that transparency. The Mount Dora Police Department said officers responded to the Waterman Village senior living complex on Dec. 31 and found the couple stabbed to death inside their home. Sheriff: 4 found dead, including child, at Brevard County home, Governor requests information from state attorneys office on accused Pine Hills shooters record, All aboard: Ride SunRail for free this Saturday, West Virginia could pay former residents $25,000 to come back, Breeze Airways adds 4 new routes from Orlando International Airport. Her identity has not been released at this time. On Saturday, officers responded to a report of potentially suspicious activity in the Senior Living Community, Waterman Village, located at 150 Waterman Avenue. Gibson said the resident hit an alarm button, and the woman then grabbed a set of keys and fled. Jessica Howell-Gonzalez filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Mount Dora alleging violations of Floridas Whistleblower Act, Family Medical Leave Act and the First Amendment. He shot me with the taser twice and the last thing I remember thinking is that hes going to shoot me, so I had to get away from him, Stevens told Jones. (When LLN arrived at Fewless office, Chief Robert Bell was leaning against a nearby wall and appeared displeased to have LLN inside the department.). Mount Dora police 9 Investigates is reporting ongoing turmoil within the Mount Dora Police Department tied to the retirement of its last chief of police. (WFTV.com News Staff) MOUNT DORA, Fla. Mount Dora Police Chief Brett Meade on Wednesday afternoon announced his retirement, the city said in a news release. "They were enjoying their golden years staying active and spending time with their many friends. Hes been sitting in the Lake County Jail since he was released from the hospital last September after two weeks. Once he reached a red light, he activated his emergency lights and siren to conduct a traffic stop. Our Editor-in-Chief, Marilyn M. Aciego, began writing forLake Legal Newsin 2010. TAVARES State prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Vickie Lynn Williams if she is convicted of killing Darrell and READ: Mount Dora police chief fired after investigation into racially insensitive comments. 1:22 MOUNT DORA Police in Savannah, Georgia have arrested the person of interest in the slaying of Darryl and Sharon Getman in their Waterman Village Home on Sunday. The Sergeants Lieutenant, the former chief and interim chief - all signed off on the incident, though they agreed it was against department policy to tase someone sitting behind the wheel of a running vehicle. Police said Williams was spotted wandering around the retirement community multiple times between Dec. 30 and 31, and on one occasion, knocked on another resident's door and asked to take a shower before that resident pressed her panic button. The suspect put his vehicle in reverse while I was standing next to the vehicle with the drivers door open. He wrote in the affidavit of probable cause that Only 9 Investigates went over the plan to revamp the Mount Dora Police Department after it went through two police chiefs in a year. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. >>> STREAM January 4 Mount Dora On Oct. 17, 2019, she was thereby constructively discharged, the suit states. She has been charged with two !#TeamTEGNA #ABC24 Liked by Steve Darrell, B.S./M.F.A ShoPros Live Event Service On The Road This Week! (Our website also offers breaking news and web exclusives.). If you have any information, call the Mount Dora Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at (352) 735-7130. Meade is the third chief to leave Mount Dora police since 2019. Four people, including a juvenile, were found dead in a Brevard County home, according to sheriffs office. Frank and Pat Blair said the day before the murders, a woman tried to get them to let her in their home. An arrest affidavit described what appears to be a violent encounter inside the home with both Sharon and Darryl suffering serious injuries to their bodies. Williams was found days later in Savannah, Georgia parked at an train station with the Getman's vehicle, police said. Neighbors said they are very concerned for their safety, but police will be keeping a watchful eye on the community for the time being. The state listed five aggravating factors in its reasoning, including that the alleged crime was "especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel," the victims were "particularly vulnerable" due to age or disability, and that the alleged crime was committed for "pecuniary gain,' or money. LLN works hard to build and maintain open and transparent relationships with all local public safety agencies to keep information flowing from the agency, to LLN and finally to the public. You can also contact us on our Facebook page and make sure you Like and Follow us there. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Mount Dora Interim Police Chief Mike Gibson said she was arrested out of state and will be extradited back to Florida in the coming days. Sheriff: 4 found dead, including child, at Brevard County home, Governor requests information from state attorneys office on accused Pine Hills shooters record, All aboard: Ride SunRail for free this Saturday, West Virginia could pay former residents $25,000 to come back, Breeze Airways adds 4 new routes from Orlando International Airport. MOUNT DORA, Fla. - A woman has been taken into custody as a person of interest in the murders of a Florida husband and wife at a senior living community over New Year's weekend, police announced during a news conference Tuesday afternoon. Video: Report notes toxic environment at Mount Dora PD: Whats being done to change that. Gibson said he believes the murders were a random act. LLN received a tip moments after the shooting occurred and was on scene not long after the first 9-1-1 call was received. The chief told Channel 9 last month that he never saw the video until Channel 9 investigative reporter Daralene Jones raised questions. Shortly before 11 p.m., officials said she returned to the community and knocked on the door of one of the apartments and asked the tenant if she could take a shower. Read: Pedestrian killed in deadly Central Florida hit-and-run crash, troopers search for vehicle. Watch: Archaeologists: Mystery object unearthed by hurricanes in Volusia County could be 1800s cargo ship. In July, a double shooting occurred near Grant Avenue and Clayton Street, just a few blocks from Mount Dora Middle School. The woman accused of killing a Mount Dora couple at their apartment in a senior living community has been indicted on a murder charge. But I do know this, at the time the officer approached my car he had no probable cause to even talk to me, Stevens said during the interview. The tenant became panicked and pushed her emergency alarm button, police said. Interim Police Chief Mike Gibson said there is no threat to the public, but he was hesitant to say anything else. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Police Chief Brett Meade resigned last week over what he described as differences with the city manager, who wanted an outside investigator to review an incident caught on video showing a Mount Dora police officer, without reading a suspected drunk driver his rights, suddenly slamming his head into a car window while arresting him. Tuesday marks one year since the shooting that killed the couple who owned T&N Market in Mount Dora. VIDEO: Investigation provides insight into Mount Dora police chiefs sudden resignation Investigation provides insight into Mount Dora police chiefs sudden resignation. When security went to the home of the couple identified by officials as 80-year-old Sharon Getman and 83-year-old Darryl Getman they found a crime scene and called police. According to the Mount Dora Police Department, officers VIDEO: Deplorable: Man Tased by Mount Dora police sergeant speaks out, Deplorable: Man Tased by Mount Dora police sergeant speaks out, VIDEO: Mount Dora police officer accused lieutenant of sexual harassment, investigation shows, Mount Dora police officer accused lieutenant of sexual harassment, investigation shows, Sheriff: 4 found dead, including child, at Brevard County home, Governor requests information from state attorneys office on accused Pine Hills shooters record, All aboard: Ride SunRail for free this Saturday, West Virginia could pay former residents $25,000 to come back, Breeze Airways adds 4 new routes from Orlando International Airport. Stevens was ready and waiting when Investigative Reporter Daralene Jones arrived in the visitors area at the Lake County Jail. On Oct. 3, 2019, Howell-Gonzalez was interviewed, and she identified a witness to support her claims. However, in this case, the 'golden years' of Darryl and Sharon were tragically cut short by a ruthless and senseless double homicide," he said. VIDEO: Investigation provides insight into Mount Dora police chiefs sudden resignation, Investigation provides insight into Mount Dora police chiefs sudden resignation, Video: Records: Mount Dora officers arrested suspected drunk drivers on lesser charges to avoid paperwork. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. MOUNT DORA, Fla. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. On Saturday, officers responded to a report of potentially suspicious activity in the Senior Living Community, Waterman Village, located at 150 Waterman Avenue. Detectives pinged cell phones, engaged license plate readers in three counties and even visited the mother of the woman they say killed a Mount Dora couple in their apartment on New Years Eve. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. This is an ongoing investigation. Channel 9 spoke to a couple who said they have experienced multiple days of strange situations leading up to this homicide. The main topic was a proposed high-rise multiuse development in the Wolf Branch Innovation District east of downtown that would be taller than the maximum height allowed in the city. Police arrested the driver, who is the person of interest, on a charge of vehicle theft. He further explains he cant put his car in park, as the Sergeant asks. Mount Dora police investigate suspicious death of couple at senior living community. The Blairs said police would not tell them if the people in the photos were suspects in the murders, or if the woman who tried to come into their home had anything to do with the homicide. He graduated from Temple University with a degree in Journalism in 2010. 28, 2020. The Blairs said police would not tell them if the people in the photos were suspects in the murders, or if the woman who tried to come into their home had anything to do with the homicide. (WFTV). Please utilize our website regularly and follow us on Facebook, Nextdoor, Ring, Twitter, and Instagram to stay informed. The Mount Dora Police Department was the first law enforcement agency in the nation to receive full accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The officers Lieutenant wrote in this report that while deploying a taser on someone in physical control of a moving vehicle is normally against Mount Dora police department policy, I do believe that there were exigent circumstances involved in this case. He signed off on it, along with Chief Brett Meade, who resigned over disagreements with the City Manager about bringing in a third-party investigator to review two other incidents 9 Investigates has exposed, and now this one. She has pleaded not guilty to all charges, according to online court records. Around 2 a.m. on Saturday, a green Kia Soul, the Getman couple's vehicle, was captured on camera driving out of the complex, police said. The Mount Dora Police Department is going to focus on our priorities, and I know our officers, our staff, were excited to be where were going with our partnerships, Meade said. She said, I lost my car key and I need to call my husband, but my phone needs charging, could I come in and charge my phone? 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