Arrest at NEW TAMPA HIGHWAY on 02/04/2026 9:07 PM
Type: Arrest
Date: 02/04/2026 9:07 PM
Description: A 28 Year Old Person Was Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Cocaine (F3), Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia (M1), And Driving Without A Valid License (M2). He Was Also Cited For Operating A Motor Vehicle In An Unsafe Condition.
Address: NEW TAMPA HIGHWAY, Lakeland, FL
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Area Missing Persons
Name
Amari ThomasMissing Age
12Est. Current Age
13Last Seen
Lakeland, FL on 09/23/2024Physical Description
Race: Black Ethnicity: African American Gender: Male Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Height: 5'3" Weight: 140 lbsCase Number
MP130017Area Cold Cases
Name
Richard HazellAge
46Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On july 6, 1990, 46-year-old richard hazell was found wrapped in blankets in the back seat of his 1979 amc spirit, with the windows up and the doors locked. He was found by workers at ardella baptist church, located on pipkin and san antonio road in lakeland. Hazell appeared to have been in a fight. 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.Agency
Polk County Sheriff's Office