Lakeland Police Department

LAKELAND, FL (February 13, 2021) - On Friday, February 12, 2021, at approximately 9:45 p.m., a Lakeland Police Officer working an extra duty detail at Lakeland Regional Health was notified by hospital security of a possible assault on a patient inside the building. Upon investigation, detectives learned that an 82-year-old female patient was sexually assaulted in the elevator b ...

UPDATE: On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at approximately 6:30 am, Lakeland Police were called to investigate a shooting that took place near the 1500 block of Fairbanks Street. Upon arrival, they found an adult male with gunshot wounds. He was transported to Lakeland Regional Health for treatment, but despite the best efforts of medical professionals, the 36-year-old victim suc ...

UPDATE: The suspect , identified as Mandel Baker, has been taken into custody and charged with felony battery. Thank you to everyone who shared the information and provided tips.   The suspect seen in these photos is wanted in connection with a battery that took place yesterday. On Friday, January 29, 2021, at approximately 5:25 p.m., officers wer ...

LAKELAND, FL (December 25, 2020) - On Thursday, December 24, 2020, at approximately 5:40 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1500 block of Amos Avenue in reference to a reported shooting. Upon arrival at the scene, officers found four victims, all with gunshot wounds. The victims, a 70-year-old female, 43-year-old male, 39-year-old female, and a 13-year-old female, w ...

LAKELAND, FL (December 15, 2020) – On Monday, December 14, 2020, at approximately 5:01 p.m., Lakeland Police officers responded to the 600 block of Emma Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male outside of a residence with multiple gunshot wounds. The 49-year-old victim was transported to Lakeland Regional Health, where he later succumbed t ...

Traffic investigators are looking for a vehicle involved in a traffic crash on Sunday, December 13, 2020, near the 7600 block of State Road 33 and Interstate Four. It is believed the vehicle is a gray/blue 2007 – 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The car will have heavy damage to the driver’s side and missing door glass. The photos shown are NOT the actual vehicle.    On December 13, 202 ...

WHO: Lakeland Police Department and Families of Fallen Officers  WHAT: Lakeland Police Fallen Heroes / Memorial Plaque Dedication for Officers Ken Foley and Paul Dunn WHEN: Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. WHERE: Lakeland Police Department, 219 North Massachusetts Avenue WHY: Honoring Lakeland's Fallen Officers    LAKELAND, FL (December 3, 2020) - The Lakeland Pol ...

Have you seen Derek Michael Bougher? Officers and detectives are currently looking for missing 13-year-old Derek Michael Bougher. Derek is 5'7" and weighs approximately 220lbs. He has medium length blonde hair and brown eyes. Derek was last seen at approximately 3:00 p.m. today near 1140 E Lemon Street. He was wearing a black cowboy hat, grey shirt, black shorts, and b ...

LAKELAND, FL (November 21, 2020) – Lakeland Police detectives have made a second arrest in the homicide investigation of David and Edith Henderson, killed on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Jarvis Collins, age 37, was arrested on Friday, November 20, 2020, and charged with six felony counts related to being an accessory after the fact of a first-degree felony, tampering with physic ...

WATCH FULL PRESS CONFERENCE AT:  https://www.facebook.com/LakelandPD/videos/1045965155826621 LAKELAND, FL (November 11, 2020) – Lakeland Police detectives have made an arrest in the homicide investigation of David and Edith Henderson, killed on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.  Chief Garcia and LPD’s Criminal Investigation Division members will provide additional details o ...