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POLK COUNTY —A national investigation by the Polk County This month’s edition of Sheriff’s Office, one which culminated our Well Being magazine with arrests and drug seizures on includes a look at why pets Thanksgiving Day, has taken 139 pounds are good for our health. of methamphetamine and 10 pounds of INSIDE heroin off the streets. PCSO staff estimate the street value of the drugs seized to be more than $9 Truck pull this million when taking into account how Saturday the drugs are generally cut, diluted and The inaugural City of distributed. PHOTO BY CHARLES A. BAKER III “This is the single largest seizure of Andre Berto celebrates with Team Rainey, winners of the 2019 Turkey Bowl Championship, at the Winter Haven Fire Truck heroin in the history of the Polk County Pull Saturday will take newly renovated Lake Maude Park in Winter Haven Nov. 30. Sheriff’s Office — and that was on place at Winter Haven Thanksgiving Day,” Polk Sheriff Grady Regional Airport. Judd said at a press conference Dec. 2. PG 2 Berto Turkey Bowl brings Polk “Our folks from our undercover units saved a lot of lives seizing this much stars to Winter Haven heroin.” Families honored In total, seven individuals were arrested The Early Learning By CHARLES A. BAKER III Football League running back Chris Rainey as part of the investigation. Coalition of Polk County Staff Writer as team captains. The investigation involved criminal honored two area families Team Berto lost to Team Rainey in the drug operations in California, Illinois WINTER HAVEN - Team Rainey won the championship game, 47-52. and Texas. Its origins date back to April at its annual gala for 2019 Andre Berto Turkey Bowl held Saturday Berto and his supporters also gave away of this year, when PCSO narcotics making life-changing afternoon, Nov. 30, at the newly-renovated turkeys to the first 200 people who arrived detectives obtained information about decisions. Lake Maude Park. last week at the Winter Haven Recreational methamphetamines being sold out of PG 3 Raised in Winter Haven, former and Culture Center. southern California into, among other welterweight boxing champion Andre Berto The weekend-long “For Polk By Polk” and places, Polk County. Veteran leadership has been hosting turkey giveaways and “Turkey Bowl Weekend” event was capped off Over time, undercover detectives Thanksgiving flag football games for the past with flag football Saturday, Nov. 30. orchestrated drug buys via mail and This week’s Athlete of the five years as a way to give something back to Team Sevyn (Streeter), representing Haines then, on Aug. 1, a sting operation in Week is Dorian Allen, a the community. City, lost the first game to Team Rainey, Bloomington, Cal., involving a PCSO three-year starter for the This year, former Orlando Magic star representing Lakeland, 39-14. Former detective and the Inland Crackdown Auburndale basketball and Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady joined Dreadnaughts quarterback Chris Griffin, who Allied Taskforce in California resulted in the arrests of two men, Albaro Armando team. Lakeland High School graduate and Canadian played with Rainey at LHS in 2006, threw PG 19 BERTO | 4 TRIFECTA | 4

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy- "This appears to be a classic example of ‘suicide-by-cop,’” Jones was booked into the Polk County Jail and held on involved shooting that occurred outside of a residence at Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said. “There is no evidence at this $260,000 bond ($10,000 per charge). 1505 Saddlehorn Drive in Lakeland, at 10:33 a.m. Friday, point in the investigation that there was ever anybody trying Jones was originally arrested on September 17 for two November 29. to get inside his house. Our deputy had no choice but to shoot counts of public servant falsifying official records, one According to a PCSO release, the Emergency him. I feel bad for this man's family and friends, but I am count forgery and one count uttering false instrument, for Communications Center (ECC) received a call at 10:20 a.m. happy our deputy was not hurt.” falsifying two waivers of prosecution in his capacity as a from 60-year-old Kenneth Layton, the homeowner. Layton Detectives have heard from a neighbor that Layton's wife PCSO detective. reported that someone was banging on his door, trying to get passed away earlier this year and they are investigating that He resigned immediately upon his arrest. into his house, and said that the man had a gun. to determine if it played any part in his behavior. Detectives evaluated every case assigned to Jones during Layton remained on the phone with the ECC until Polk Standard protocol for all deputy-involved shootings will his tenure as a detective and found 22 more reports that Deputy Sheriff Chad Nichols arrived at 10:31 a.m. and include four independent investigations. contained falsified documents created by him. remained on the phone throughout the entire incident. PCSO homicide unit will conduct a death investigation. Per a PCSO release, his actions did not result in any Nichols, a 15-year veteran of the PCSO, attempted to Administrative Investigations will conduct an administrative unlawful arrests, nor in a failure to arrest a suspect. The make contact with Layton at the front door. When the front inquiry. The State Attorney's Office will conduct a separate common denominator in the 22 reports was his effort to take door opened, Nichols saw Layton with a handgun at his investigation. The 10th District Medical Examiner office shortcuts and reduce his workload. side. Nichols backed away from the front door and Layton will conduct an investigation to determine the cause and "We are extremely disappointed in — and embarrassed by followed him. manner of death. — Jones' lazy, deceitful conduct as a sworn law enforcement According to the release, Nichols — who was wearing a Per agency protocol, Nichols will be on administrative officer,” Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said in a statement. “He deputy uniform and in close proximity to his marked patrol leave with pay during the initial phase of the investigation. betrayed the trust of the men and women with whom he car — repeatedly told Layton to drop his gun. Layton raised worked, and the public he was entrusted to serve. We want the gun, forcing Nichols to fire one shot into Layton's chest. Former PCSO detective arrested on additional charges the community to know that we will always hold those Nichols immediately requested Polk Fire Rescue to respond On Monday, November 25, PCSO detectives arrested who betray the public's trust accountable, and that it's our and began life-saving measures on Layton. 31-year-old Dennis Jones, Jr., for 22 counts public servant intention he is convicted and sent to state prison.” Layton was transported from the scene by ambulance, but falsifying official records, two counts forgery and two counts was soon pronounced deceased. uttering false instrument. Sun Staff

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ROUNDUP Elsewhere, All Saints Academy is part full-size basketball courts and will also emy and The Classical Academy), Oasis FROM PAGE 17 of Class 2A-District 11 with Orlando serve as the practice facility for the Lake- Christian plays North Tampa Christian Christian Prep, Victory Christian, Kis- land Magic of the NBA G League. and Winter Haven squares off against simmee City of Life Christian, Orlando The two-day Polk County Hoopfest 2019 Class 7A state semifinalist Hills- sonville resulted in a 63-35 victory over Faith Christian and International Com- will feature boys (varsity, junior varsity borough. Oakleaf. munity School. and freshman) and girls (varsity and ju- Lake Wales went 22-8 last season and Fort Meade – which tipped off the nior varsity) games. Varsity boys teams Charting some new coaches made it to the Class 6A regional finals regular season by defeating Lake Placid listed to attend include Winter Haven, Among the new varsity head coaches against St. Petersburg Lakewood. The 67-60 on Nov. 26 - is one of five schools Lake Region, All Saints Academy, Dis- for the 2019-20 season are Bobby Banks Highlanders dropped a 67-65 decision in Class 1A-District 8 with Crescent covery High and Central Florida Athlet- Jr. at Lake Wales, Weedlens Beauvil at to Lake Gibson on Nov. 26 – despite 34 City, Pahokee, Lake Wales Vanguard and ic Conference members Winter Haven Discovery High and Wes Johnson at All points from promising sophomore Don- Wildwood. Christian and Oasis Christian. Saints Academy. ald Gatlin and 19 from senior Ja’Qwoe Lake Alfred’s Discovery High is among Here are some of the opening-day Banks was a standout Lake Wales play- Huffman — but they rebounded for a this season’s FHSAA independent pro- matchups (as of Nov. 24): Winter Ha- er in the 1990s, and Beauvil is a former 72-52 win against East River at the Met- grams. ven vs. Tampa Freedom; Winter Haven Bartow assistant who was a key mem- ro vs. Florida Challenge, as senior Cory Christian vs. North Tampa Christian; All ber of the Yellow Jackets’ Class 5A state Wright tossed in 17 points and Univer- Polk County Hoopfest set to debut Saints’ Academy vs. Seven Rivers Chris- championship team in 2010. sity of Florida football commit Gervon The inaugural Polk County Hoopfest tian; and Discovery High vs. Palm Bay. Johnson recently graduated from Dexter had 11 points and five rebounds. is scheduled for Dec. 20-21 at the City of On Day 2, Lake Region meets The Southeastern University where he played Frostproof joins Santa Fe Catholic, Winter Haven’s newly constructed Field- Classical Academy and Discovery takes two seasons for the Fire. Four Corners Upper School, Lakeland house and Conference Center at Chain on Winter Haven Christian. ASA has Christian and Kissimmee New Dimen- of Lakes Park. The Fieldhouse has six a pair of games (Life Christian Acad- sions in Class 3A-District 9. Page 20 December 4, 2019 REGIONAL 7-DAY FORECAST Weather History On Dec. 4, 1886, a snowstorm in WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Chattanooga, Tenn., broke records for city, including most snowfall in 24 hours: 12.0 inches and most snowfall from a single storm: 14.5 inches. Weather Trivia™ Q: What name is given to a fast-moving 70 53 71 50 76 55 77 57 78 58 77 61 79 56 storm from western Canada? Low clouds; showers Times of clouds and

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On behalfbehal of the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees, we wouldwo like to express our gratitude to the 2019 Gala sponsors. Special thanks goes to: Presenting Sponsor – Anonymous Dinner Sponsor – The Winter Haven Sun Auction Sponsor – Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of Winter Haven Décor Sponsors – A&E Auto Body, Inc. - Michael & Vicki Arrington, VITAS Healthcare and Anonymous Bar Sponsors – Victor Smith Law Group, P.A. and Today & Tonight Magazine

Thank you again for your continued leadership and investment in this important community initiative which is of such value to Winter Haven Hospital and the patients we serve.

Lance Anastasio, Chairman Lynn Oakley Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Trustee | Gala Planning Committee Chair

Platinum Sponsors Silver Sponsors SIX/TEN, LLC Tampa Electric JD & Cindy Alexander Adamson & Co., P.A. Ms. Bet Tucker Ben Hill Griffin, Inc. Atlantic Payroll Partners – John & Beth Dial Dr. Peter & Lenore Verrill The Cassidy Family Bank of Central Florida Wawa, Inc. CenterState Bank Radiology & Imaging Specialists Ingram Financial Group Gresham Smith Special Thanks George & Allison Wood Lynn & Tommy Oakley A Chair Affair, Inc. TeamHealth Bronze Sponsors Cindy Alexander Tucker Paving, Inc. Vicki Arrington Winter Haven Hospital Adams Hall Schieffelin Smith, P.A. Sarah Jane Alexander Bay Stage Live Gold Sponsors Lance & Sherry Anastasio Gloria Cassidy Dunkin' Donuts 97 Country WPCV and Max 98.3 Aaron’s, Inc. Good Food Tampa – Chef Kevin Lacassin Allen and Company BayCare Health System HERC Rentals Bond Clinic – Dr. Juan Rivera BB&T Huston Chevrolet | Buick |GMC | Cadillac and Dr. Michele McClendon CenState Contractors, Inc. – Scott & Kim Short Christine Ingram Central Florida Media Group Central Florida Development Council, Inc. International Diamond Center Citizens Bank & Trust City of Winter Haven Letz Dance On It CWI Logistics Cypress Trust Company Marie Mixon Dr. David and Diane Evans Element Funding Lynn Oakley Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida, P.A. John H. Gray Obsessive Geek – Clyde Bielss Fidelity Investments Alan & Beverly Gustafson Party Guys, Inc. Mixon Family Foundation Henkelman Construction, Inc. Tracy Scheck Polk State College Cindy & Charles Henry Tampa Bay Trane Publix Super Markets Charities Representative Sam Killebrew The Headliners Straughn & Turner, P.A. MEDNAX Services, Inc. 2 Sisters Events & Design The Scheck/Lewis Group at Morgan Stanley Dr. Jamie & Stephanie Odom Wizard Connection WH Magazine Polston Insurance Agency - David and Lynn Polston

For more information on how you can help take health care in Polk County to the next level of excellence, please call the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation at (863) 291-6732.