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815 N 8th Ave Crime & Safety Report

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Full report contains 25 offenders within 5 miles and 24 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

25 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 815 N 8th Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873

3 Rape

15 Child Involved

3 Assault

8 Other

Name / Age / Tags	Arrest / Conviction	Address	Distance	Risk
MARTINEZ, MICHAEL 53 years old Child Involved	SEX PRED FAIL TO REGISTER; F.S. 775.21(10)(a) 2024-09-02T17:06:34 SEX BAT BY ADULT/VCTM UNDER 12; F.S. 794.011(2) (PRINCIPAL IN ATTEMPT) 2024-09-02T17:06:34 LEWD,LASCIVIOUS CHILD U/16; F.S. 800.04 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) (PRINCIPAL) 2024-09-02T17:06:34	1256 BROADUS WILLIAMS RD ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL, 33890	4.6	Medium
MENDOZA, SAMUEL 63 years old Child Involved Violent	Lewd or lascivious battery victim 12-15 years old; F.S. 800.04(4) (PRINCIPAL) 2024-09-02T17:06:34	3566 POPLAR ST ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL, 33890	4.8	Medium
FLORES SANTIBANEZ, LUIS GAMALIEL 37 years old Child Involved	Unlawful Sexual Activity with Certain Minors 16/17 yr old; F.S. 794.05(1) 2025-08-27T15:59:40	3045 VERMILLION CT ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL, 33890	4.2	Medium
BACON, RANDALL JAMES 51 years old Child Involved	POSS OF PHOTO/PICTURE SHOWING SEXUAL PERFORMANCE BY A CHILD; F.S. 827.071(5) 2024-09-02T17:06:34	3654 HIMROD RD BOWLING GREEN, FL, 33834	4.2	Medium
CASTILLO, ARTURO TREVINO 48 years old	Lewd or lascivious molestation victim under 12 years offender 18 or older; F.S. 800.04(5)(b) 2024-09-02T17:06:34 Sex Offender Fail Comply Registration; F.s. 943.0435(9) 2024-09-02T17:06:34	3332 E MAIN ST WAUCHULA, FL, 33873	4.4	Medium

24 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1 Severe

1 Medium

6 Low

16 Other

Crime	Location (Approx.)	Severity	Description
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 03:07 PM	Holy Redeemer Wy, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a possible seizure near Holy Redeemer Way in Zolfo Springs, Florida. The patient, described as about 20 years old with a history of seizures, had reportedly fallen, had trouble breathing, and had bleeding from the mouth, but the seizure was later reported to be no longer active.
Missing Person 07/16/2026 01:10 PM	US-17, Wauchula, FL 33873	LOW	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report near Highway 17 and (number withheld) about a possibly missing woman whose van was parked behind a nearby business. Radio traffic also mentioned a male subject described as a felon who may have a gun.
Medical Emergency 07/16/2026 11:04 AM	Rigdon Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for a possible seizure involving a minor male near Rigdon Road is reported. Rescue and engine units are responding.
Medical Emergency 07/12/2026 05:19 PM	Orange Pl, Wauchula, FL 33873	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, there is a medical call for abdominal and back pain reported near Orange Place. Rescue One and Engine 1 are responding.
Medical Emergency 07/12/2026 05:18 PM	Hibiscus Ln, Wauchula, FL 33873	Unknown	As discussed during the dispatch call, a 90-year-old man is conscious and breathing but vomiting with lightheadedness and dizziness near Hibiscus Lane. Rescue 3 responded; Engine 1 was called but then stood down.

School	Distance
HARDEE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM	0.2 mi
HARDEE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE	0.2 mi
HARDEE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)	0.2 mi
NORTH WAUCHULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.3 mi
PIONEER CAREER ACADEMY	0.8 mi
WAUCHULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.0 mi

Crime & Safety Report for 815 N 8th Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873