Assault at 8XXX BELLA VISTA ST E on 01/23/2026 6:50 PM
Type: Assault
Date: 01/23/2026 6:50 PM
Description: Assault-Aggravated. This is from the Lakeland police crime log. Information is subject to change.
Address: 8XXX BELLA VISTA ST E, Lakeland, FL
Case Number: 2026-00007247
View on Google Maps
Street View
Google Streetview Disclaimer: This is a Google Maps Street View of the approximate area where the crime occurred. It is not necessarily the exact address view of the crime.
Recent Crime News
SpotCrime Weekly Reads: Algorithms and AI, surveillance, transparency
Fake robberies in visa fraud scheme, managing mental health crises, digital dragnets, algorithmic bias in predictive policing, mass surveillance, license plate readers and privacy laws, AI to help solve cold cases, AI police radio app causes panic, bo...
Area Missing Persons
Name
Drake PurcellMissing Age
17Est. Current Age
19Last Seen
Brandon, FL on 03/27/2024Physical Description
Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Male Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Height: 5'7" - 5'8" Weight: 130 - 140 lbsCase Number
MP122530Area Cold Cases
Name
Harry JerniganAge
57Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
The victim harry paul “steve” jernigan was found in an orange grove off old bartow/lake wales rd in lake wales on january 10, 1982. He was shot while traveling east on sr 60 towards lake wales, and his body was dumped in an orange grove. Jernigan’s car, a 1977 buick estate station wagon with alabama tags was found burned in hillsborough county. He was in possession of several thousand dollars when he was found. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the polk county sheriff’s office homicide unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.Org. Or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward contact heartland crime stoppers at 1-800-226-tips (8477).Agency
Polk County Sheriff's Office