READ: Mount Dora residents pack meeting to discuss controversies surrounding police department. 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. WebAs Mount Dora police investigate the double murder of a couple in the Waterman Village retirement community, their friends and relatives are devastated. And the deputy Chief, Mike Gibson, who is now serving as interim chief, also signed off on the report. 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. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Born and raised in Lake County, she is a graduate of Umatilla High School and Lake-Sumter State College. By Kevin Connolly Lake County. 2009-2019 James Hope D/B/A Lake Legal News, located in Tavares, Florida. 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. We will provide updates as we move through this process.. 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. [TRENDING: Tropical wave could bring heavy rain to parts of Florida for weekend | She shouldnt have hit my momma: Witnesses describe girl, 10, accused of fatally shooting Orlando woman | Become a News 6 Insider (its free!)]. 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. Police said they located the missing vehicle using license plate readers and by pinging one of the victim's cell phones, which was left inside the vehicle. 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. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a deceased man and woman. According to the Mount Dora Police Department, officers By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Police have not released the cause of death. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Pat Blair said two police agents wanted them to look at a picture that they had of three people to possibly identify her. Thomas Mates is a digital storyteller for News 6 and ClickOrlando.com. 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. The top priority, though, is reworking all agency policies and procedures. 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. Interim Police Chief Mike Gibson said there is no threat to the public, but he was hesitant to say anything else. Howell-Gonzalez took her complaints to a lieutenant in the department three times in April 2019 and Severances alleged behavior continued. 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. She started her journalism career at LSSC, where she was editor of both student publications,The AnglerandTheOdyssey. 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. Welcome to the Mount Dora Police Department page and thank you for your visit! At press time, LLN was awaiting numerous public records to confirm these allegations. I believe it was someone that was simply passing through and its a once-in-a-lifetime event.. 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. 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. The suspect put his vehicle in reverse while I was standing next to the vehicle with the drivers door open. 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 In the body camera video, we never hear the Sergeant tell Stevens why hes being pulled over, he approaches the car and immediately asks for his license and registration. Design by Artisan Internet Marketing, located in Mount Dora, Florida. Members of the department were suspicious of each other, the morale was not good, and thats what I walked into, interim Chief Brett Meade said. 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. 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. 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.. 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. Afterwards, Fewless introduced LLN to Patrol Capt. Santiago reportedly sped away from police again in Sanford before a helicopter spotted the pickup about 4:45 p.m. Monday, near U.S. Highway 441 and Eudora Road. Vickie The woman accused of killing a Mount Dora couple at their apartment in a senior living community has been indicted on a murder charge. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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. 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. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. Mount Dora retirees killed in violent attack, affidavit says Newly-released documents are sharing new details and information into the murders of two older When LLN arrived, it was a highly active scene and LLN traveled around the outskirts of the scene for about 10 minutes. Get todays headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: Copyright 2023 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. 28, 2020. On Saturday, officers responded to a report of Im not going to say it didnt happen. Neighbors said they are very concerned for their safety, but police will be keeping a watchful eye on the community for the time being. (Andrews represented Fewless in a prior case involving retirement issues with another agency.). WebHaving a blast helping out fellow TEGNA news station ABC24 WATN Memphis for the next few days!! And my phone needs charging, can I come in and charge my phone?". If you have any information, call the Mount Dora Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at (352) 735-7130. The officer described the situation in a hostile work complaint as offensive and humiliating. She graduated from UCF and returned to Central Florida after working in Colorado. Brett Meade announced his The chief told Channel 9 last month that he never saw the video until Channel 9 investigative reporter Daralene Jones raised questions. Police in Mount Dora are looking for a woman who reportedly stole thousands of dollars from a Walmart. On Thursday, LLN was tipped off to Fewless firing. 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. Four people, including a juvenile, were found dead in a Brevard County home, according to sheriffs office. Pat Blair said two police agents wanted them to look at a picture that they had of three people to possibly identify her. "Thats concerning," Mount Dora resident Jane Bloom said. Karla Ray anchors Eyewitness News This Morning on Saturday and Sundays, and is an investigative reporter for the 9 Investigates unit. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. In alleged retaliation for taking FMLA, she was told she would be on dayshift, which would result in daily interactions with Bell and Severance. 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