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121 Bates Ave SE Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 76 offenders within 5 miles and 2328 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

76 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 121 Bates Ave SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880

5 Rape

37 Child Involved

12 Assault

30 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
NEWBERRY, EZRA M 59 years old	SEX BAT BY ADULT/VCTM UNDER 12; F.S. 794.011(2) (PRINCIPAL IN ATTEMPT) 2024-09-02T17:06:34	350 W HAINES BLVD RM 16 LAKE ALFRED, FL, 33850	5	Medium
SANTIAGO-ROBLES, ERNESTO 57 years old	Lewd or lascivious exhibition victim under 16 years old offender 18 or older; F.S. 800.04(7)(c) 2024-09-02T17:06:34 Lewd or lascivious molestation victim 12-15 years old offender 18 or older; F.S. 800.04(5)(c)(2) 2024-09-02T17:06:34	24 FLAMINGO BLVD WINTER HAVEN, FL, 33880	3.9	Medium
DOWDY, WAYNE DONNELL 50 years old Child Involved		5305 TWIN PINES CT BARTOW, FL, 33830	4.8	Medium
HAYES, HENRY LEWIS 56 years old		505 OAK ST AUBURNDALE, FL, 33823	4.5	Medium
DOWDY, WAYNE DONNELL 50 years old Child Involved	LEWD,LASCIVIOUS CHILD U/16; F.S. 800.04 (PRINCIPAL) 2025-08-27T15:58:57 Sex Offender Fail Comply Registration; F.s. 943.0435(9) (PRINCIPAL) 2025-08-27T15:58:57 Sex Offender Fail Comply Registration; F.s. 943.0435(9) 2025-08-27T15:58:57 Sexual Offender, Fail to Register F.S. 943.0435(14)(c)4 or F.S. 944.607(13)(c)4 2025-08-27T15:58:57 Sexual Offender, Fail to Register F.S. 943.0435(14)(c)4 or F.S. 944.607(13)(c)4 2025-08-27T15:58:57	5305 TWIN PINES CT BARTOW, FL, 33830	4.8	Medium

2328 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

183 Severe

219 Medium

378 Low

1548 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Fire 07/16/2026 10:34 PM	Lake Alfred Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33881	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a healthcare facility on Lake Alfred Road in Winter Haven. Units arrived at a large single-story building, reported nothing visible from two sides, and began investigating the cause of the alarm.
Fire 07/16/2026 10:29 PM	Lake Alfred Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33881	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a possible fire alarm at a commercial location on Lake Alfred Road in Winter Haven. Multiple fire engines and a battalion unit were dispatched and operated on a designated tactical channel.
Traffic 07/16/2026 09:26 PM	Ave E NW & 6th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a white Honda Civic near View Avenue E and 6th Street Northwest. A unit reported being present with the vehicle and its occupants.
Weapons 07/16/2026 09:22 PM	Mahaffey Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33884	SERIOUS	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible disturbance near an apartment complex on Mahaffey Road in Winter Haven. Units were told about a suspect on a bicycle wearing all black with a pink backpack and a white-and-blue motorcycle believed to be involved. A reported victim was said to be walking toward a nearby Dunkin' Donuts, and officers also mentioned a person in the median of Cypress Gardens and another near a dumpster.
Fire 07/16/2026 08:37 PM	24th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33880	MEDIUM	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible gas leak near the 300 block of 24th Street Northwest in Winter Haven, with local fire and technical units responding.

School	Distance
LANGUAGE & LITERACY ACADEMY FOR LEARNING	0.2 mi
DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.3 mi
CYPRESS JUNCTION MONTESSORI	0.3 mi
FRANK E. BRIGHAM ACADEMY	0.5 mi
WINTER HAVEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	0.7 mi
CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH	1.1 mi
ELBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.4 mi
JEWETT MIDDLE ACADEMY MAGNET	1.8 mi
INWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.9 mi
JEWETT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS	2.0 mi

Crime & Safety Report for 121 Bates Ave SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880