Shortly after learning about the homicides over the weekend, FOX 35 spoke with a neighbor who told us there was a strange woman who came to their door asking for help. ). Hes been sitting in the Lake County Jail since he was released from the hospital last September after two weeks. I prayed and prayed, and the Lord blessed me with you Ms. Jones, I guess, because youre the one that researched and found the incident because they have me facing 45 years in prison, Stevens told Jones. 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. 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. MOUNT DORA, Fla. After a little more than a year in his current position, Mount Doras police chief is resigning, effective Thursday. 32 talking about this. More than 600 citizens participated in the assessment process. Thomas is originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania and worked in Portland, Oregon before moving to Central Florida in August 2018. On the way to the shooting LLN texted Fewless, who said a lieutenant on scene would be available as a point of contact. 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. 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. The assessment noted that in some cases, policies and procedures are inconsistent, contradictory, and in different formats., READ: Heres the form medically vulnerable Floridians need filled out to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Stevens explains that hes having car trouble. 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. MOUNT DORA, Fla. 9 Investigates has learned more about why the Mount Dora police chief suddenly resigned last week. "Thats concerning," Mount Dora resident Jane Bloom said. 2023 Cox Media Group. Mount Dora police investigate suspicious death of couple at senior living community. Meade served as interim chief beginning in July 2020 and was named as the permanent replacement in April 2021. Read: Mount Dora police investigate suspicious death of man and woman at senior living community. 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 This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. The top priority, though, is reworking all agency policies and procedures. He wrote in the affidavit of probable cause that he spotted Stevens cutting in front of several vehicles on Highway 441, near Donnelly Street. 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The officer replied by saying shes Puerto Rican and OGrady said, same thing, according to the report. Stevens, at this point, was in the center lane of traffic, sandwiched between two other vehicles on the busy highway. MOUNT DORA Police late Monday still had not publicly identified the elderly couple found slain in their home Saturday at Waterman Village Lakeside Community. The tenant became panicked and pushed her emergency alarm button, police said. Thomas Mates is a digital storyteller for News 6 and ClickOrlando.com. 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. MOUNT DORA, Fla. A man who was Tased by a Mount Dora Police Sergeant is only talking to Eyewitness News. The chief is represented by well-known attorney Mark Nejame. Channel 9 asked police multiple times if they were looking for a suspect and if the community was safe. 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. Stevens was ready and waiting when Investigative Reporter Daralene Jones arrived in the visitors area at the Lake County Jail. We appreciate all the support we have received. Howell-Gonzalez was then transferred from her unit, the lawsuit states. 3 min read. READ: Mount Dora police chief fired after investigation into racially insensitive comments. Karla Ray anchors Eyewitness News This Morning on Saturday and Sundays, and is an investigative reporter for the 9 Investigates unit. Gibson said the resident hit an alarm button, and the woman then grabbed a set of keys and fled. In a press conference on Sunday, police said the couples deaths are suspicious and they will investigate the case as a homicide. Mount Dora police said a security guard had called 911 to report the suspicious activity. READ: Mount Dora police release sketch of suspect in abduction. Welcome to the Mount Dora Police Department page and thank you for your visit! Her identity has not been released at this time. MOUNT DORA, Fla. Only 9 Investigates went over the plan to revamp the Mount Dora Police Department after it went through two police chiefs in a year. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS In August 2020, Channel 9 investigative reporter Karla Ray exposed a vote of no confidence against then-Chief Robert Bell, submitted to city staff just weeks before he suddenly retired. Meade was brought in as interim chief to lead the assessment, which found a critical need for enhanced training. 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. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a deceased man and woman. Currently, along with being Editor-in-Chief of Lake Legal News, she is the Florida bureau chief for an international media organization. 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. Meade is the third chief to leave Mount Dora police since 2019. Voters in Mount Dora will cast their ballots Tuesday for who will lead the city for the next two years. (WFTV/WFTV) MOUNT DORA, Fla. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. 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. READ: Investigation provides insight into Mount Dora police chiefs sudden resignation. MOUNT DORA, Fla. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. 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. 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.. Contact her with breaking news, tips, and feedback by sending an e-mail to352Tips@gmail.com. Four people, including a juvenile, were found dead in a Brevard County home, according to sheriffs office. She has made more than two dozen appearances on live national television, includingNancy Graceand theGreta Van Susterenshow, along with her appearance onEvil Twins. Neighbors said they are very concerned for their safety, but police will be keeping a watchful eye on the community for the time being. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a deceased man and woman. Watch: Archaeologists: Mystery object unearthed by hurricanes in Volusia County could be 1800s cargo ship. On Saturday, officers responded to a report of potentially suspicious activity in the Senior Living Community, Waterman Village, located at 150 Waterman Avenue. No MDPD or other investigator followed up with Howell-Gonzalez or the witness about the threat, according to the lawsuit. He wrote in the affidavit of probable cause that This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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I believe it was someone that was simply passing through and its a once-in-a-lifetime event.. Mount Dora Police has seen half its staff turn over in the last two years, and are recruiting for new officers right now. The chief said he believes the chain of command, which includes Deputy Chief Mike Gibson, didnt launch an investigation because they viewed it as a normal police hand-to-hand contact. 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. She started her journalism career at LSSC, where she was editor of both student publications,The AnglerandTheOdyssey. 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. At press time, LLN was awaiting numerous public records to confirm these allegations. Since a medical emergency kept the couple from attending, the chief allowed a Hispanic officer to accept the award on their behalf. In a court filing last week, the state formally said it intends to seek the death penalty should Williams, 50, be convicted of first-degree murder in the deaths of Darryl and Sharon Getman, aged 83 and 80, respectively, who were both found stabbed to death on New Year's Eve inside their home at the gated Waterman Village Retirement 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. 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During the meeting, Fewless and LLN discussed working together to build a better relationship. It was the goal of both LLN and Fewless to begin creating that transparency. 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. The lawsuit further alleges Bell made it clear Howell-Gonzalez would never return to the community relations unit because of her objections to what Howell-Gonzalez refers to as Severances theft of time. Severance later made a list of villains and Howell-Gonzalez was included as Lady Tremaine, Cinderellas evil stepmother, the lawsuit states. That means hiring a training supervisor, as well as a crime analyst who can identify trends in crime. On Oct. 17, 2019, she was thereby constructively discharged, the suit states. The vehicle accelerated while in reverse striking me with the drivers door open, the officer wrote in his report. 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. The current deputy chief, Mike Gibson, will serve as the interim chief until a new chief is found, the release said. Interim Police Chief Mike Gibson said there is no threat to the public, but he was hesitant to say anything else. He reportedly said the officer should accept the award by saying, Here, come take this, these are your people.. 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. Mount Dora police investigate suspicious death of couple at senior living community Police are not releasing any details at this time. 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. Just four days later, the witness received an anonymous letter devoted entirely to Severances interests threatening the witness with a defamation lawsuit. Williams is also charged with grand theft auto. WebMike Gibson Interim Chief of Police Ph: (352) 735-7130 Fax: (352) 383-4623 Email gibsonm@cityofmountdora.com Police and security responded and checked the area and found nothing. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. In September 2021, a Mount Dora police sergeant pulled him over, because he said Stevens, was driving recklessly. An investigation is ongoing, but law enforcement are confident the case will be solved. 2023 Cox Media Group. The Mount Dora police chief has sent a directive to his officers, following a 9 Investigates report. 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. 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. PUBLISHED 5:16 PM ET Jul. She spoke to the interim chief about a department-wide assessment that took six months to complete. 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. 0:22. (Andrews represented Fewless in a prior case involving retirement issues with another agency.). 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. LLN received a tip moments after the shooting occurred and was on scene not long after the first 9-1-1 call was received. She has been charged with two Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. 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. Read: Pedestrian killed in deadly Central Florida hit-and-run crash, troopers search for vehicle. According to police, the woman in custody who was "dressed in a particular way" was escorted off the Waterman property by security on Friday, Dec. 30. around 3 p.m. More than an hour later, she was captured on a security camera on Lake Margaret Circle wearing the same outfit, which Gibson referred to as "very unique.". Channel 9 spoke to a couple who said they have experienced multiple days of strange situations leading up to this homicide. 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