2009-2019 James Hope D/B/A Lake Legal News, located in Tavares, Florida. That's when police said the person of interest ran off, but not before grabbing a set of keys near the apartment's front door that belonged to a car and a mailbox. Read: Two people dead, one injured in Orange County shooting, deputies say. (Andrews represented Fewless in a prior case involving retirement issues with another agency.). 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. Read: Mount Dora police investigate suspicious death of man and woman at senior living community. Fewless listened to the concerns and suggested meeting with LLN in person, to better the relationship between MDPD and the media. A person of interest in the murder of a Mount Dora husband and wife is in custody, according to interim police chief Mike Gibson. Voters in Mount Dora will cast their ballots Tuesday for who will lead the city for the next two years. On Thursday, LLN was tipped off to Fewless firing. At some point, Williams allegedly returned, killed the Getman's, and then left in their vehicle. Frank and Pat Blair said the day before the murders, a woman tried to get them to let her in their home. The officer and his supervisor never arrested the driver for suspicion of DUI, opting for an easier charge because they didnt want to do the paperwork involved. Afterwards, Fewless introduced LLN to Patrol Capt. 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. Since a medical emergency kept the couple from attending, the chief allowed a Hispanic officer to accept the award on their behalf. 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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. She has made more than two dozen appearances on live national television, includingNancy Graceand theGreta Van Susterenshow, along with her appearance onEvil Twins. Pat Blair said two police agents wanted them to look at a picture that they had of three people to possibly identify her. Following the discussion, LLN inquired if there were any updates on either the murder or the double shooting and Fewless took LLN to the office of Capt. Interim Police Chief Mike Gibson said there is no threat to the public, but he was hesitant to say anything else. We will provide updates as we move through this process.. According to the suit, on June 19, 2019, Howell-Gonzalez met with Bell who was then the acting chief and raised the issues regarding Severance using city time to perform personal errands and incurring overtime for which she was not entitled. In response, Bell became aggressive and moved close to Howell[-Gonzalez] and told her that Severance spends more time at MDPD than anyone, and that he [Bell] takes his daughter to school while at work and asked Howell if she was also accusing him of stealing time, the complaint states. When LLN arrived, it was a highly active scene and LLN traveled around the outskirts of the scene for about 10 minutes. 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MOUNT DORA, Florida Just two business days after meeting with Lake Legal News to create a better relationship with the media, Mount Dora Police Deputy He wrote in the affidavit of probable cause that he spotted Stevens cutting in front of several vehicles on Highway 441, near Donnelly Street. 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. 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. Afterward, Williams went to an apartment, knocked on the door and asked a resident inside whether she could take a shower, according to the police department. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Mount Dora Police Department or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS. It just shows how well thought of our parentswere," they said in a statement, previously shared with news outlets. 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. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. LLN parked about a block from the scene and ventured up to the crime scene tape, with a camera, notebook and press pass an obvious member of the media and again the only member of the media on scene. On the way to the shooting LLN texted Fewless, who said a lieutenant on scene would be available as a point of contact. MOUNT DORA, Fla. A man who was Tased by a Mount Dora Police Sergeant is only talking to Eyewitness News. 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. 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. !#TeamTEGNA #ABC24 Liked by Steve Darrell, B.S./M.F.A ShoPros Live Event Service On The Road This Week! By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. That means hiring a training supervisor, as well as a crime analyst who can identify trends in crime. An investigation began after law enforcement responded to Waterman Village in Mount Dora around 4 p.m. Saturday after security was alerted by a concerned resident that the couple's garage door was open. On Saturday, officers responded to a report of 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. His car is visibly shaking in the video. Pat Blair said two police agents wanted them to look at a picture that they had of three people to possibly identify her. Being able to be effective communicators, being able to be effective decision-makers, and identifying or building those training skill sets, so thats one of our priorities moving forward, Meade said. January 4 Mount Dora (WFTV/WFTV) MOUNT DORA, Fla. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. Andrews confirmed Fewless firing and advised that Fewless was fired for speaking with LLN July 17. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. Meade was brought in as interim chief to lead the assessment, which found a critical need for enhanced training. We went to City Hall, to ask the City Manager about his plans to have an outside agency to investigate this and other incidents 9-investigates has exposed, but a spokesperson told us they would provide a statement, instead. READ: Police search for men shooting people with airsoft guns in downtown Mount Dora. In a press conference on Sunday, police said the couples deaths are suspicious and they will investigate the case as a homicide. 2023 Cox Media Group. The woman accused of killing a Mount Dora couple at their apartment in a senior living community has been indicted on a murder charge. 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. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. According to interim police Chief Mike Gibson, a woman later identified as Williams was escorted from the complex by security the day before New Years Eve, though she was seen entering again that night. Stevens, at this point, was in the center lane of traffic, sandwiched between two other vehicles on the busy highway. Howell-Gonzalez complained to a MDPD sergeant, who always advised her he was told to leave Ofc. Those arrests ranged from misdemeanors to felonies, including assault, criminal trespassing, theft, robbery, receiving stolen property, and domestic violence. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. This is an ongoing investigation. READ: Investigation provides insight into Mount Dora police chiefs sudden resignation. 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. WebHaving a blast helping out fellow TEGNA news station ABC24 WATN Memphis for the next few days!! 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. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. READ: Man slammed into car window by Mount Dora officer stunned to learn incident wasnt investigated, After hearing from residents who support the chief during a meeting Tuesday, Mount Dora city manager Patrick Comiskey said, No one asked the police chief to resign, no one asked him to leave his office.. Channel 9 spoke to a couple who said they have experienced multiple days of strange situations leading up to this homicide. The report said a butcher-style knife was in Darryl's abdomen when detectives found him, and that he had defensive injuries. 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. The chief is represented by well-known attorney Mark Nejame. He reportedly said the officer should accept the award by saying, Here, come take this, these are your people.. Mount Dora police said a security guard had called 911 to report the suspicious activity. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a deceased man and woman. After her arrest in Georgia and subsequent extradition to Lake County, the person of interest in the slaying of a Mount Dora couple last weekend now faces first-degree murder charges. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. 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. 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. READ: Mount Dora police release sketch of suspect in abduction. He wrote in the affidavit of probable cause that Michael Gibson, who was also helpful and offered his assistance in building an open relationship. Police arrested the driver, who is the person of interest, on a charge of vehicle theft. 2023 Cox Media Group. About a dozen residents showed up at the press conference to try to get some answers. Officials said the woman walked into the Walmart store on U.S. 441 on Sunday night and left with a load of cash. Information about criminal activity in the community is a matter of public concern, and the medias relationship with law enforcement is as well. Channel 9 asked police multiple times if they were looking for a suspect and if the community was safe. MOUNT DORA, Florida Just two business days after meeting with Lake Legal News to create a better relationship with the media, Mount Dora Police Deputy Chief Michael Fewless was fired for meeting with Lake Legal News. On Saturday, officers responded to a report of potentially suspicious activity in the Senior Living Community, Waterman Village, located at 150 Waterman Avenue. 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. Mount Dora police said a security guard had called 911 to report the suspicious activity. Mount Dora Police has seen half its staff turn over in the last two years, and are recruiting for new officers right now. If you have any information, call the Mount Dora Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at (352) 735-7130. 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. Currently, along with being Editor-in-Chief of Lake Legal News, she is the Florida bureau chief for an international media organization. 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. Stevens showed us where he has a scar from his broken femur and pointed out the area where he says he now has a rod in his back. 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 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.. We appreciate all the support we have received. Her professional career began at the Daily Commercial in 2004 where she covered cops and courts the majority of her time there until she left in 2009. MOUNT DORA, Fla. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. The top priority, though, is reworking all agency policies and procedures. 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. Contact her with breaking news, tips, and feedback by sending an e-mail to352Tips@gmail.com. Mount Dora "They were enjoying their golden years staying active and spending time with their many friends. Born and raised in Lake County, she is a graduate of Umatilla High School and Lake-Sumter State College. OGrady was succeeded by Robert Bell, who had been serving as deputy chief. 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. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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. On Monday, the Mount Dora Police Department said it received a call saying the missing vehicle had been found. 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. Officials in Mount Dora held a news conference Tuesday afternoon to give an update on the homicide investigation of a married couple found dead inside a senior living community apartment. Officials said she stole more than $19,000 from a cash register and left to location. 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 (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. ', 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. He also produces the podcast Florida Foodie. "Thats concerning," Mount Dora resident Jane Bloom said. Records appear to show that Williams had had a decades-long criminal history, including 24 arrests in Ohio or South Carolina. And the deputy Chief, Mike Gibson, who is now serving as interim chief, also signed off on the report. Howell-Gonzalez was then transferred from her unit, the lawsuit states. READ: 9 Investigates report leads to investigation into Mount Dora officer who used Taser on driver. Tuesday marks one year since the shooting that killed the couple who owned T&N Market in Mount Dora. According to the Mount Dora Police Department, officers The officer described the situation in a hostile work complaint as offensive and humiliating. You can also contact us on our Facebook page and make sure you Like and Follow us there. The Mount Dora Police Department is on a stable course and I am honored to serve with men and women so dedicated to serving our community, Meade said in a statement. Karla Ray anchors Eyewitness News This Morning on Saturday and Sundays, and is an investigative reporter for the 9 Investigates unit. charged last month with first-degree murder and grand theft, Waterman Village senior living complex on Dec. 31. the resident hit an alarm button, and the woman then grabbed a set of keys and fled. Theyre investigating whether Meade was forced out under pressure because Meade said he refused to violate internal affairs procedures. READ: Mount Dora police chief fired after investigation into racially insensitive comments. "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. Channel 9 spoke to a couple who said they have experienced multiple days of strange situations leading up to this homicide. The Getmans vehicle was seen departing the complex early the next day and Williams was later caught driving it, police said. 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. Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. 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 Interim Police Chief Mike Gibson said she was arrested out of state and will be extradited back to Florida in the coming days. He graduated from Temple University with a degree in Journalism in 2010. 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. Williams is also charged with grand theft auto. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 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. 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. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Police have not released the cause of death. 0:00. (WFTV). Thomas is originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania and worked in Portland, Oregon before moving to Central Florida in August 2018. 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. Serving the citizens of Mount Dora has been an honor and highlight of my 40-year professional career. READ: Police search for men shooting people with airsoft guns in downtown Mount Dora. Officers said they followed her off the property and eventually lost sight of her. Police in Mount Dora are looking for a woman who reportedly stole thousands of dollars from a Walmart. No MDPD or other investigator followed up with Howell-Gonzalez or the witness about the threat, according to the lawsuit. He was treated for serious injuries that forced him to be flown to Orlando Regional Medical Center in downtown Orlando. >>> STREAM Last Tuesday at the Mount Dora City Council meeting, attendees who stuck it out until the end found themselves in a session that lasted until almost midnight. That meeting was July 17. Anyone with information on this theft is asked to call the Mount Dora Police Department at 352-735-7130. A manner of death was not immediately released, but police previously described the crime as "heinous.". When officers arrived at the scene, they found a deceased man and woman. Meade is the third chief to leave Mount Dora police since 2019. It was the goal of both LLN and Fewless to begin creating that transparency. 3 min read. She spoke to the interim chief about a department-wide assessment that took six months to complete. Hes been sitting in the Lake County Jail since he was released from the hospital last September after two weeks. 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. Howell-Gonzalez lawsuit states that on Aug. 27, 2019, she filed a written complaint to City Manager Robin Hayes, Human Resources Director Sharon Kraynik and Chief Robert Bell, stating she was treated unfairly as a result of her objections and refusal to engage in improper activities. Howell-Gonzalez is represented by Christopher Pace of Jill S. Schwartz & Associates in Winter Park. [PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook /Mount Dora Police]. During the meeting, Fewless and LLN discussed working together to build a better relationship. Vickie Williams, 50, given no bond amount on 3 charges. 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. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Williams, 50, was arrested in Savannah, Georgia in the couples stolen car. Four people, including a juvenile, were found dead in a Brevard County home, according to sheriffs office. The news release did not say what prompted the chiefs decision to leave his post. 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. MOUNT DORA, Fla. 9 Investigates has learned more about why the Mount Dora police chief suddenly resigned last week. Gibson said he believes the murders were a random act. Howell-Gonzalez took her complaints to a lieutenant in the department three times in April 2019 and Severances alleged behavior continued. 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. 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