1:22 MOUNT DORA Police in Savannah, Georgia have arrested the person of interest in the slaying of Darryl and Sharon Getman in their Waterman Village Home on Sunday. LLN parked about a block from the scene and ventured up to the crime scene tape, with a camera, notebook and press pass an obvious member of the media and again the only member of the media on scene. He graduated from Temple University with a degree in Journalism in 2010. Sharon Getman and Darryl Getman (Photos via Mount Dora Police Department). 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. Interim Police Chief Mike Gibson said there is no threat to the public, but he was hesitant to say anything else. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. The woman accused of killing a Mount Dora couple at their apartment in a senior living community has been indicted on a murder charge. The Getman's adored the Mount Dora community, their children said, and have lived in the city for more than 20 years. Severance alone at the instruction of then-Deputy Chief Robert Bell, who later became the MDPD police chief, the lawsuit states. We entered into an agreement with a third-party organization; however, the organization reconsidered and declined to move forward. Thomas is originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania and worked in Portland, Oregon before moving to Central Florida in August 2018. 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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. On Saturday, officers responded to a report of potentially suspicious activity in the Senior Living Community, Waterman Village, located at 150 Waterman Avenue. A captain on scene finally gave LLN information and Fewless assured LLN that in the future, getting information would not be a problem. In September 2021, a Mount Dora police sergeant pulled him over, because he said Stevens, was driving recklessly. Brett Meade announced his resignation Wednesday, according to a news release. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Police and security responded and checked the area and found nothing. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Records: Mount Dora officers arrested suspected drunk drivers on lesser charges to avoid paperwork, The statement by City Manager Patrick Comiskey reads: The City of Mount Dora is actively seeking external assistance in a third-party review of cases that were recently brought to my attention. (Andrews represented Fewless in a prior case involving retirement issues with another agency.). Multiple sources reached out to LLN since Thursday and told LLN that Fewless was allegedly fired by City Manager Robin Hayes at the urging of Bell. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. She spoke to the interim chief about a department-wide assessment that took six months to complete. Those arrests ranged from misdemeanors to felonies, including assault, criminal trespassing, theft, robbery, receiving stolen property, and domestic violence. And the deputy Chief, Mike Gibson, who is now serving as interim chief, also signed off on the report. 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. (Karla Ray, WFTV.com). She has made more than two dozen appearances on live national television, includingNancy Graceand theGreta Van Susterenshow, along with her appearance onEvil Twins. charged last month with first-degree murder and grand theft, Waterman Village senior living complex on Dec. 31. the resident hit an alarm button, and the woman then grabbed a set of keys and fled. Police have not released the cause of death. 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. In alleged retaliation for taking FMLA, she was told she would be on dayshift, which would result in daily interactions with Bell and Severance. 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 community apartment. ', 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. 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. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a deceased man and woman. 3 min read. Currently, along with being Editor-in-Chief of Lake Legal News, she is the Florida bureau chief for an international media organization. Read: Pedestrian killed in deadly Central Florida hit-and-run crash, troopers search for vehicle. 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. However, in this case, the 'golden years' of Darryl and Sharon were tragically cut short by a ruthless and senseless double homicide," he said. (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. 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. READ: Man slammed into car window by Mount Dora officer stunned to learn incident wasnt investigated, After hearing from residents who support the chief during a meeting Tuesday, Mount Dora city manager Patrick Comiskey said, No one asked the police chief to resign, no one asked him to leave his office.. Fewless listened to the concerns and suggested meeting with LLN in person, to better the relationship between MDPD and the media. We went to City Hall today, to ask the City Manager about his plans to have an outside against investigate this and other incidents 9-investigates has exposed. Police said the woman doesn't appear to have any ties to the Central Florida area, and they believe the woman was passing through. Born and raised in Lake County, she is a graduate of Umatilla High School and Lake-Sumter State College. Channel 9 asked police multiple times if they were looking for a suspect and if the community was safe. 1:07. The analysis noted the only category that most officers felt confident in their level of training was active shooter response, stating they feel insufficiently trained in all other categories. Police officers responded to the complex later Saturday afternoon after the couple was found dead. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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. The officer replied by saying shes Puerto Rican and OGrady said, same thing, according to the report. [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.. VIDEO: Investigation provides insight into Mount Dora police chiefs sudden resignation, Investigation provides insight into Mount Dora police chiefs sudden resignation, Video: Records: Mount Dora officers arrested suspected drunk drivers on lesser charges to avoid paperwork. We will provide updates as we move through this process.. Williams is also charged with grand theft auto. An investigation is ongoing, but law enforcement are confident the case will be solved. On Thursday, LLN was tipped off to Fewless firing. MOUNT DORA, Fla. 9 Investigates has learned more about why the Mount Dora police chief suddenly resigned last week. No MDPD or other investigator followed up with Howell-Gonzalez or the witness about the threat, according to the lawsuit. 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. She has been charged with two ', Greece's worst-ever rail crash kills dozens, crushes cars, Just Fontaine, who scored 13 goals at 1958 World Cup, dies, Tri-State could get 2-3 inches of rain late this week. Following the discussion, LLN inquired if there were any updates on either the murder or the double shooting and Fewless took LLN to the office of Capt. If you have any information, call the Mount Dora Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at (352) 735-7130. 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. Gibson said he believes the murders were a random act. 3 min read. 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. Howell-Gonzalez is represented by Christopher Pace of Jill S. Schwartz & Associates in Winter Park. 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. This is an ongoing investigation. The Mount Dora Police Department said officers responded to the Waterman Village senior living complex on Dec. 31 and found the couple stabbed to death inside their home. The top priority, though, is reworking all agency policies and procedures. The tenant became panicked and pushed her emergency alarm button, police said. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. Her identity has not been released at this time. A manner of death was not immediately released, but police previously described the crime as "heinous.". The Sergeants Lieutenant, the former chief and interim chief - all signed off on the incident, though they agreed it was against department policy to tase someone sitting behind the wheel of a running vehicle. READ: Mount Dora police release sketch of suspect in abduction. Mount Dora police said a security guard had called 911 to report the suspicious activity. 0:22. The current deputy chief, Mike Gibson, will serve as the interim chief until a new chief is found, the release said. Only 9 Investigates went over the plan to revamp the Mount Dora Police Department after it went through two police chiefs in a year. 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.". Her identity has not been released at this time. Interim Police Chief Mike Gibson said there is no threat to the public, but he was hesitant to say anything else. Mount Dora 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. MOUNT DORA Police late Monday still had not publicly identified the elderly couple found slain in their home Saturday at Waterman Village Lakeside Community. (WFTV). Police in Mount Dora are looking for a woman who reportedly stole thousands of dollars from a Walmart. Brenda Argueta is a digital journalist who joined ClickOrlando.com in March 2021. 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. Neighbors said they are very concerned for their safety, but police will be keeping a watchful eye on the community for the time being. The assessment reads, during the past two years, the Mount Dora Police Department has been in a state of organizational turmoil, resulting in the termination of a Chief of Police, a Deputy Chief, and the retirement of another Chief of Police., READ: He gets things done: Embattled former Mount Dora police chief up for new position with Deltona code enforcement, The problems trickled down throughout the agency, with several employees reporting they searched their offices for listening devices, as the level of suspicion and distrust was bordering on paranoia, with the vast majority describing the environment as toxic.. Frank and Pat Blair said the day before the murders, a woman tried to get them to let her in their home. That meeting was July 17. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. I think thats deplorable, they have an obligation to their citizens to investigate everything, Stevens said. More than 600 citizens participated in the assessment process. 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. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a deceased man and woman. 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Officials said the woman walked into the Walmart store on U.S. 441 on Sunday night and left with a load of cash. 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. Howell-Gonzalez took her complaints to a lieutenant in the department three times in April 2019 and Severances alleged behavior continued. In May, LLN was on scene the only media on scene of a murder at Lowes, 18795 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora attempting to get information from MDPD officers investigating the crime. The chief is represented by well-known attorney Mark Nejame. Hes been sitting in the Lake County Jail since he was released from the hospital last September after two weeks. Contact her with breaking news, tips, and feedback by sending an e-mail to352Tips@gmail.com. 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. Its extensive, at more than 200 pages, and uncovered problems with culture and policies that are inconsistent, as well as a lack of training. The officer described the situation in a hostile work complaint as offensive and humiliating. 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. (WFTV/WFTV) MOUNT DORA, Fla. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. Watch: Archaeologists: Mystery object unearthed by hurricanes in Volusia County could be 1800s cargo ship. Pat Blair said two police agents wanted them to look at a picture that they had of three people to possibly identify her. On Saturday, officers responded to a report of potentially suspicious activity in the Senior Living Community, Waterman Village, located at 150 Waterman Avenue. PUBLISHED 5:16 PM ET Jul. 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. 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. Channel 9 asked police multiple times if they were looking for a suspect and if the community was safe. MOUNT DORA, Fla. - Florida prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty against Vickie Williams, the woman accused of violently killing an older couple inside their home in a retirement community in Mount Dora. Mount Dora police investigate suspicious death of couple at senior living community. After being stonewalled and ignored by several officers, LLN called Fewless and expressed concern over the lack of communication. 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. READ: 9 Investigates report leads to investigation into Mount Dora officer who used Taser on driver. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. 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. 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. His car is visibly shaking in the video. 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 Residents woke up in Mount Dora Thursday morning with a new police chief overseeing the officers patrolling their streets. Once he reached a red light, he activated his emergency lights and siren to conduct a traffic stop. Her professional career began at the Daily Commercial in 2004 where she covered cops and courts the majority of her time there until she left in 2009. Four people, including a juvenile, were found dead in a Brevard County home, according to sheriffs office. Mount Dora retirees killed in violent attack, affidavit says Newly-released documents are sharing new details and information into the murders of two older The report said a butcher-style knife was in Darryl's abdomen when detectives found him, and that he had defensive injuries. MOUNT DORA, Fla. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. On Saturday, officers responded to a report of potentially suspicious activity in the Senior Living Community, Waterman Village, located at 150 Waterman Avenue. If you have any information, call the Mount Dora Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at (352) 735-7130. She told FOX 35, "She said she lost her car keys and needed to charge her phone. 2023 Cox Media Group. 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READ: Police search for men shooting people with airsoft guns in downtown Mount Dora. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 MOUNT DORA, Fla. 9 Investigates has learned more about why the Mount Dora police chief suddenly resigned last week. Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019. We appreciate all the support we have received. Authorities investigate an incident in Mount Dora. LLN spoke with Fewless attorney Ryan Andrews of Andrews Law in Tallahassee Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. "Thats concerning," Mount Dora resident Jane Bloom said. Meade was brought in as interim chief to lead the assessment, which found a critical need for enhanced training. 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. 2009-2019 James Hope D/B/A Lake Legal News, located in Tavares, Florida. The news release did not say what prompted the chiefs decision to leave his post. Our Editor-in-Chief, Marilyn M. Aciego, began writing forLake Legal Newsin 2010. Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. 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. That's when police said the person of interest ran off, but not before grabbing a set of keys near the apartment's front door that belonged to a car and a mailbox. Serving the citizens of Mount Dora has been an honor and highlight of my 40-year professional career. 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. 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. Neighbors said they are very concerned for their safety, but police will be keeping a watchful eye on the community for the time being. WebHaving a blast helping out fellow TEGNA news station ABC24 WATN Memphis for the next few days!! 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. Read: Two people dead, one injured in Orange County shooting, deputies say. Stevens explains that hes having car trouble. 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. LLN received a tip moments after the shooting occurred and was on scene not long after the first 9-1-1 call was received. 0:00. Afterwards, Fewless introduced LLN to Patrol Capt. Santiago reportedly sped away from police again in Sanford before a helicopter spotted the pickup about 4:45 p.m. Monday, near U.S. Highway 441 and Eudora Road. Coy Hunter. Tuesday marks one year since the shooting that killed the couple who owned T&N Market in Mount Dora. The Blairs said police would not tell them if the people in the photos were suspects in the murders, or if the woman who tried to come into their home had anything to do with the homicide. 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. 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. Anyone with information on this theft is asked to call the Mount Dora Police Department at 352-735-7130. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against the woman accused of killing a Mount Dora couple at their apartment in December. On Saturday, officers responded to a report of 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. 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. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Police are investigating the death of a man and woman at a Senior Living Community apartment in Mount Dora. 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