News and Investigations

An 18-year old man from Frostproof was arrested on December 10, 2024, for multiple crimes, despite his mother's efforts to hinder the investigation.

PCSO detectives arrested Omar Sierra, Jr after searching for him over the past month.

Detectives began looking for Sierra after a November 9th incident in Frostproof, where he stole a mini-bike from a residence. The owner of the mini-bike attempted to stop the theft, and that is when Sierra threw sand in the victim's eyes.

Sierra got away, and evaded deputies over the next month.

On  December 10th, deputies began investigating two car burglaries that occurred in Frostproof, and Glock 9mm handgun was reported stolen from one of the vehicles.

Evidence was recovered that indicated the burglaries were committed by Sierra.

Detectives were determined to capture Sierra to put a stop to his crimes, and doubled their efforts by patrolling the Lakeview Park neighborhood where he resides.

Later in the afternoon, a deputy spotted Sierra walking, and arrested him.

Sierra's mother told her son not to say anything to detectives, and she refused to let detectives search their home for the stolen handgun without a warrant.

Detectives obtained a search warrant, and found the stolen handgun in the suspect's bedroom.

Omar Sierra was taken to the Polk County Jail and charged with: Armed Burglary of Conveyance, Grand Theft of a Firearm, Burglary of Conveyance, Burglary with Assault, Unarmed Burglary of a Dwelling, Grand Theft Motor Vehicle, and Tampering with Evidence.