David Melvin fled the area in a stolen vehicle, but thanks to an anonymous tip to Crimestoppers, he was found and apprehended by Sampson County Sheriff’s deputies in Clinton, NC, on February 1, 2002.  He was sentenced to one year in NC State Prison for fleeing to elude a law enforcement officer, but escaped from the county jail on April 22, 2002.  He currently has several active Polk County warrants for his arrest, for armed robbery and battery.  Melvin’s accomplice, Kevin Germaine Lee, DOB 7/13/75, was arrested on August 22, 2002, and remains in the Polk County Jail. 

Melvin, seen in photo here, has recently been spotted in  the Haines City and Lake Alfred areas.  He is considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

If you have any information concerning the whereabouts of David Earl Melvin, please contact Sheriff’s Detective Tracy Smith at (863) 534-6379.

Anyone with information who wants to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH REWARD is asked to call Polk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS. Anonymity is Guaranteed!

 A reward of up to $1,000 may be awarded for information leading to the arrest or indictment of a suspect or suspects. Anyone with information is asked to contact Polk County Crime Stoppers at
1-800-226-TIPS.
Anonymity is Guaranteed!