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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. About 10 minutes later, the woman walked back to the facility but was denied entry by security. Interim Police Chief Mike Gibson said there is no threat to the public, but he was hesitant to say anything else. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a deceased man and woman. The news release did not say what prompted the chiefs decision to leave his post. Mount Dora Police has seen half its staff turn over in the last two years, and are recruiting for new officers right now. These are not the first accusations against Bell this year; In March, former MDPD Cpl. READ: Police search for men shooting people with airsoft guns in downtown Mount Dora. Records appear to show that Williams had had a decades-long criminal history, including 24 arrests in Ohio or South Carolina. 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). 2023 Cox Media Group. 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. 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. Police are not releasing any details at this time. Video: Records: Mount Dora officers arrested suspected drunk drivers on lesser charges to avoid paperwork The Mount Dora police chief has sent a directive to his officers, following a 9 Investigates report. 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. MOUNT DORA, Fla. 9 Investigates has learned more about why the Mount Dora police chief suddenly resigned last week. Howell-Gonzalez took her complaints to a lieutenant in the department three times in April 2019 and Severances alleged behavior continued. On the way to the shooting LLN texted Fewless, who said a lieutenant on scene would be available as a point of contact. Interim Police Chief Mike Gibson said there is no threat to the public, but he was hesitant to say anything else. Pat Blair said two police agents wanted them to look at a picture that they had of three people to possibly identify her. MOUNT DORA, Fla. Mount Dora Police Chief Brett Meade on Wednesday afternoon announced his retirement, the city said in a news release. READ: Police search for men shooting people with airsoft guns in downtown Mount Dora. Police said the woman doesn't appear to have any ties to the Central Florida area, and they believe the woman was passing through. In a press conference on Sunday, police said the couples deaths are suspicious and they will investigate the case as a homicide. (WFTV/WFTV) MOUNT DORA, Fla. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. 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LLN spoke with Fewless attorney Ryan Andrews of Andrews Law in Tallahassee Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. T&N Market is on sale, once a community store is now the site of a painful reminder of a double homicide that took place last year. At some point, Williams allegedly returned, killed the Getman's, and then left in their vehicle. 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 Vickie Williams, 50, given no bond amount on 3 charges. [TRENDING: Woman runs into record books, beats entire field at Disney Princess Half Marathon | US Supreme Court denies Crosley Greens petition in murder case | Become a News 6 Insider], The filing, dated Feb. 23, 2023, seeks the death penalty against Williams due to the killings being especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel.. We went to City Hall, to ask the City Manager about his plans to have an outside agency to investigate this and other incidents 9-investigates has exposed, but a spokesperson told us they would provide a statement, instead. Her identity has not been released at this time. Fewless listened to the concerns and suggested meeting with LLN in person, to better the relationship between MDPD and the media. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. 1:07. Afterwards, Fewless introduced LLN to Patrol Capt. Anyone with information on this theft is asked to call the Mount Dora Police Department at 352-735-7130. The state listed five aggravating factors in its reasoning, including that the alleged crime was "especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel," the victims were "particularly vulnerable" due to age or disability, and that the alleged crime was committed for "pecuniary gain,' or money. 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MOUNT DORA Residents woke up in Mount Dora Thursday morning with a new police chief overseeing the officers patrolling their streets. 0:00. Channel 9 spoke to a couple who said they have experienced multiple days of strange situations leading up to this homicide. More than 600 citizens participated in the assessment process. Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. Frank and Pat Blair said the day before the murders, a woman tried to get them to let her in their home. 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. Those arrests ranged from misdemeanors to felonies, including assault, criminal trespassing, theft, robbery, receiving stolen property, and domestic violence. A captain on scene finally gave LLN information and Fewless assured LLN that in the future, getting information would not be a problem. Shortly after learning about the homicides over the weekend, FOX 35 spoke with a neighbor who told us there was a strange woman who came to their door asking for help. In a press conference on Sunday, police said the couples deaths are suspicious and they will investigate the case as a homicide. The chief is represented by well-known attorney Mark Nejame. 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. 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. Police in Mount Dora are investigating the deaths of a man and woman at a senior living community. READ: 9 Investigates report leads to investigation into Mount Dora officer who used Taser on driver. Its extensive, at more than 200 pages, and uncovered problems with culture and policies that are inconsistent, as well as a lack of training. Williams was found days later in Savannah, Georgia parked at an train station with the Getman's vehicle, police said. 2023 Cox Media Group. Born and raised in Lake County, she is a graduate of Umatilla High School and Lake-Sumter State College. The tenant became panicked and pushed her emergency alarm button, police 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. The suit alleges Howell-Gonzalez complained of fellow officer Ivy Severance using city time for her personal errands and it being a chronic issue. Design by Artisan Internet Marketing, located in Mount Dora, Florida. 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. Officials said she stole more than $19,000 from a cash register and left to location. After several minutes, it became apparent LLN was going to once again be ignored by MDPD and LLN left the scene. READ: Investigation provides insight into Mount Dora police chiefs sudden resignation. 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. 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