The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office reports 36 arrests following Operation No Treats Two, a countywide sweep targeting registered sexual and career offenders accused of violating registration requirements. The October 28th operation also led to additional arrests, including Jacob Tyler Adkins, who faces more than 850 charges involving child pornography and other offenses. His bond was increased to more than 13-point-1 million dollars.
A 38-year-old Okeechobee man was arrested on an outstanding Highlands County warrant involving four fraud-related charges. Authorities say Demetris Rashad Hagins was taken into custody October 16th. The charges include organized fraud, misuse of personal identification information, fraudulent credit card use, and unlawful use of a communication device. Bond was set at 60-thousand dollars.
Motorists should prepare for lane closures along State Road 17 beginning Monday, November 2nd, at 9 p.m. The Florida Department of Transportation will begin nighttime milling and resurfacing between Kenilworth Boulevard and Sebring Parkway, with additional daytime paving continuing toward Main Street. Drivers should expect intermittent lane closures, possible delays, and limited parking near Sebring Circle.
Two armed citizens helped stop a knife-wielding woman at a Polk County Dollar General after she allegedly threatened customers. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says 26-year-old Natalia Gaviria of Kissimmee entered the store while allegedly intoxicated and began waving a knife, even stabbing a soda bottle. Employees evacuated customers, while two armed citizens held Gaviria at gunpoint until deputies arrived. She faces charges including disorderly intoxication, theft, and two counts of assault.