Williams, 50, was arrested in Savannah, Georgia in the couples stolen car. Stevens, at this point, was in the center lane of traffic, sandwiched between two other vehicles on the busy highway. 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. The news release did not say what prompted the chiefs decision to leave his post. 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. We entered into an agreement with a third-party organization; however, the organization reconsidered and declined to move forward. Bloom is a former assisted living administrator and has major concern about security at senior living facilities like Waterman Village. (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. Police in Mount Dora are looking for a woman who reportedly stole thousands of dollars from a Walmart. The Getmans vehicle was seen departing the complex early the next day and Williams was later caught driving it, police said. 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 Hes been sitting in the Lake County Jail since he was released from the hospital last September after two weeks. It just shows how well thought of our parentswere," they said in a statement, previously shared with news outlets. In interviews, Williams insisted that she got the car from an acquaintance in Georgia named Fuller Blue, that she was living in the car, and that she hadnt been in Florida in years. 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. And my phone needs charging, can I come in and charge my phone?". (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. 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 By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Andrews confirmed Fewless firing and advised that Fewless was fired for speaking with LLN July 17. Mount Dora police said a security guard had called 911 to report the suspicious activity. 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. Read: Pedestrian killed in deadly Central Florida hit-and-run crash, troopers search for vehicle. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. Pat Blair said two police agents wanted them to look at a picture that they had of three people to possibly identify her. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. In alleged retaliation for taking FMLA, she was told she would be on dayshift, which would result in daily interactions with Bell and Severance. 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. 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. Currently, along with being Editor-in-Chief of Lake Legal News, she is the Florida bureau chief for an international media organization. More than 600 citizens participated in the assessment process. 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. 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. The officer replied by saying shes Puerto Rican and OGrady said, same thing, according to the report. Information about criminal activity in the community is a matter of public concern, and the medias relationship with law enforcement is as well. 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. Sharon Getman and Darryl Getman (Photos via Mount Dora Police Department). In July, a double shooting occurred near Grant Avenue and Clayton Street, just a few blocks from Mount Dora Middle School. LLN spoke with Fewless attorney Ryan Andrews of Andrews Law in Tallahassee Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Stevens explains that hes having car trouble. 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. Meade is the third chief to leave Mount Dora police since 2019. 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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. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. 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. 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. The Mount Dora police chief has sent a directive to his officers, following a 9 Investigates report. Police have not released the cause of death. We appreciate all the support we have received. This is an ongoing investigation. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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 He wrote in the affidavit of probable cause that he spotted Stevens cutting in front of several vehicles on Highway 441, near Donnelly Street. Once he reached a red light, he activated his emergency lights and siren to conduct a traffic stop. 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. Interim Police Chief Mike Gibson said there is no threat to the public, but he was hesitant to say anything else. 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. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. 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. 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. "Thats concerning," Mount Dora resident Jane Bloom said. On Monday, the Mount Dora Police Department said it received a call saying the missing vehicle had been found. Serving the citizens of Mount Dora has been an honor and highlight of my 40-year professional career. MOUNT DORA Police late Monday still had not publicly identified the elderly couple found slain in their home Saturday at Waterman Village Lakeside Community. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. Karla Ray anchors Eyewitness News This Morning on Saturday and Sundays, and is an investigative reporter for the 9 Investigates unit. 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. Channel 9 asked police multiple times if they were looking for a Tuesday marks one year since the shooting that killed the couple who owned T&N Market in Mount Dora. MOUNT DORA, Fla. The City of Mount Dora is seeing a change in leadership within its police department. MOUNT DORA, Fla. 9 Investigates has learned more about why the Mount Dora police chief suddenly resigned last week. About a dozen residents showed up at the press conference to try to get some answers. Frank and Pat Blair said the day before the murders, a woman tried to get them to let her in their home. Her identity has not been released at this time. Now, though, the city has a plan to move forward. 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. 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. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a deceased man and woman. 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 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. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. Mount Dora officials on Sunday announced a man and woman were found dead the day prior in an apartment at a senior living community. 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. Read: Foggy and wet start to the New Year. It was the goal of both LLN and Fewless to begin creating that transparency. Video: Report notes toxic environment at Mount Dora PD: Whats being done to change 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. The suit alleges Howell-Gonzalez complained of fellow officer Ivy Severance using city time for her personal errands and it being a chronic issue. 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. After several minutes, it became apparent LLN was going to once again be ignored by MDPD and LLN left the scene. Read: Foggy and wet start to the New Year. 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. 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. Howell-Gonzalez took her complaints to a lieutenant in the department three times in April 2019 and Severances alleged behavior continued. READ: Police search for men shooting people with airsoft guns in downtown Mount Dora. Read: Ocala couple arrested on multiple human trafficking charges, Marion County deputies say. Pat Blair said two police agents wanted them to look at a picture that they had of three people to possibly identify her. 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. On the way to the shooting LLN texted Fewless, who said a lieutenant on scene would be available as a point of contact. [PHOTO CREDIT: Bonnie Whicher], Published since 2009, Lake Legal News is a high-quality, glossy magazine blending current events with both topical and historical profiles of Lake County, Florida, attorneys, judges, police officers, elected officials, and residents. 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. 1:07. He also produces the podcast Florida Foodie. January 4 Mount Dora Neighbors said they are very concerned for their safety, but police will be keeping a watchful eye on the community for the time being. (Karla Ray, WFTV.com). Video: Report notes toxic environment at Mount Dora PD: Whats being done to change that. Watch: Archaeologists: Mystery object unearthed by hurricanes in Volusia County could be 1800s cargo ship. 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. 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. On Oct. 3, 2019, Howell-Gonzalez was interviewed, and she identified a witness to support her claims. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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. "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. 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. Channel 9 spoke to a couple who said they have experienced multiple days of strange situations leading up to this homicide. 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. I think thats deplorable, they have an obligation to their citizens to investigate everything, Stevens said. The chief told Channel 9 last month that he never saw the video until Channel 9 investigative reporter Daralene Jones raised questions. After being stonewalled and ignored by several officers, LLN called Fewless and expressed concern over the lack of communication. He graduated from Temple University with a degree in Journalism in 2010. >>> STREAM The chief said he believes the chain of command, which includes Deputy READ: 9 Investigates report leads to investigation into Mount Dora officer who used Taser on driver. On Thursday, LLN was tipped off to Fewless firing. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a deceased man and woman. MOUNT DORA, Fla. A man who was Tased by a Mount Dora Police Sergeant is only talking to Eyewitness News. Im not going to say it didnt happen. She told FOX 35, "She said she lost her car keys and needed to charge her phone. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Get todays headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: Copyright 2023 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. In July 2019, Howell-Gonzalez took FMLA due to work stress; upon her return she was to switch to night shift, limiting her interactions with Severance and Bell. [PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook /Mount Dora Police]. 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. Authorities investigate an incident in Mount Dora. 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. 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. Design by Artisan Internet Marketing, located in Mount Dora, Florida. About 10 minutes later, the woman walked back to the facility but was denied entry by security. Records appear to show that Williams had had a decades-long criminal history, including 24 arrests in Ohio or South Carolina. On Saturday, officers responded to a report of potentially suspicious activity in the Senior Living Community, Waterman Village, located at 150 Waterman Avenue. 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. The vehicle accelerated while in reverse striking me with the drivers door open, the officer wrote in his report. The chief is represented by well-known attorney Mark Nejame. Police are not releasing any details at this time. (WFTV). Williams was found days later in Savannah, Georgia parked at an train station with the Getman's vehicle, police said. 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. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. He was treated for serious injuries that forced him to be flown to Orlando Regional Medical Center in downtown Orlando. Read: Two people dead, one injured in Orange County shooting, deputies say. Read: Mount Dora police investigate suspicious death of man and woman at senior living community. 2023 Cox Media Group. The report said a butcher-style knife was in Darryl's abdomen when detectives found him, and that he had defensive injuries. A person of interest in the murder of a Mount Dora husband and wife is in custody, according to interim police chief Mike Gibson. Meade served as interim chief beginning in July 2020 and was named as the permanent replacement in April 2021. 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. 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. PUBLISHED 5:16 PM ET Jul. On Saturday, officers responded to a report of potentially suspicious activity in the Senior Living Community, Waterman Village, located at 150 Waterman Avenue. Just four days later, the witness received an anonymous letter devoted entirely to Severances interests threatening the witness with a defamation lawsuit. 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.". Thomas is originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania and worked in Portland, Oregon before moving to Central Florida in August 2018. She has been charged with two Howell-Gonzalez is represented by Christopher Pace of Jill S. Schwartz & Associates in Winter Park. VIDEO: Deplorable: Man Tased by Mount Dora police sergeant speaks out Deplorable: Man Tased by Mount Dora police sergeant speaks out. Contact her with breaking news, tips, and feedback by sending an e-mail to352Tips@gmail.com. Officials said the woman walked into the Walmart store on U.S. 441 on Sunday night and left with a load of cash. By Kevin Connolly Lake County. Police said she drove off in a silver Toyota Corolla. His car is visibly shaking in the video. (Our website also offers breaking news and web exclusives.). 0:22. The woman accused of killing a Mount Dora couple at their apartment in a senior living community has been indicted on a murder charge. She spoke to the interim chief about a department-wide assessment that took six months to complete. The top priority, though, is reworking all agency policies and procedures. Only 9 Investigates went over the plan to revamp the Mount Dora Police Department after it went through two police chiefs in a year. In a press conference on Sunday, police said the couples deaths are suspicious and they will investigate the case as a homicide. 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. (WFTV/WFTV) MOUNT DORA, Fla. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. 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. (When LLN arrived at Fewless office, Chief Robert Bell was leaning against a nearby wall and appeared displeased to have LLN inside the department.). "They were enjoying their golden years staying active and spending time with their many friends. I believe it was someone that was simply passing through and its a once-in-a-lifetime event.. Brett Meade announced his WebHaving a blast helping out fellow TEGNA news station ABC24 WATN Memphis for the next few days!! READ: Mount Dora residents pack meeting to discuss controversies surrounding police department. In 2019, Mount Dora police Chief John OGrady was relieved of duty after he was supposed to present an award to the couple who owns Las Palmas restaurant. 2009-2019 James Hope D/B/A Lake Legal News, located in Tavares, Florida. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. MOUNT DORA, Fla. After a little more than a year in his current position, Mount Doras police chief is resigning, effective Thursday. 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. Several calls to City Hall Friday went unanswered. Mount Dora Police has seen half its staff turn over in the last two years, and are recruiting for new officers right now. Brett Meade announced his resignation Wednesday, according to a news release. LLN departed the meeting confident that a clear path had been forged to build communication between MDPD and the media. And the deputy Chief, Mike Gibson, who is now serving as interim chief, also signed off on the report. 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 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. 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Mount Dora police said a security guard had called 911 to report the suspicious activity. 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. 0:00. 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. 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. ). Interim Police Chief Mike Gibson said there is no threat to the public, but he was hesitant to say anything else. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. At some point, Williams allegedly returned, killed the Getman's, and then left in their vehicle. Stevens was ready and waiting when Investigative Reporter Daralene Jones arrived in the visitors area at the Lake County Jail. ', 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. READ: Mount Dora police chief fired after investigation into racially insensitive comments. 2023 Cox Media Group. 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. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. 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