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Hit-and-run fatality in Winter Haven
Feb 9, 2024
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator
The PCSO Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a hit-and-run fatality that occurred Thursday evening, Feb. 8, 2024, around 11:20 p.m. on Winter Lake Road in Winter Haven just west of Old Eagle Lake Road and US 17.
47-year-old Michael Ratton, who is a well-known homeless man in the area, was riding his pink adult tricycle across Winter Lake Road from south to north when he was struck by an unknown, possibly commercial, vehicle. He was declared deceased at the scene.
There were no witnesses to the crash - the victim was seen lying on the side of the road by a passerby, who called PCSO.
If anyone has information about this incident, please contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200.
If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida in one of four ways:
*CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477)
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*VISIT the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
*DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
You will always remain anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.
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#Breaking: This is Denis Corea Miranda, 21, in the country illegally from Nicaragua. He fought with federal agents as they were taking him into custody in #Lakeland this morning. He fled, PCSO set up a perimeter, and we got him.
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The Polk County Sheriff's Office is conducting a Firearms Safety Course/Concealed Weapons Class on Saturday, September 13th, from 8:00 am - Noon. If registration for the class fills up, a second afternoon class will be added for 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
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Monday evening, August 25th, at around 10:47 pm, Deputy Sheriff Giroux was conducting traffic enforcement on US 27 near Peace Creek Park Road, east of Winter Haven, when he noticed an Acura sedan coming in his direction, very quickly.
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