Two Arrested in Forest Lake Drive Homicide Investigation

June 11, 2025 - On June 9, 2025, at approximately 7:48 p.m., Seminole County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a shooting at 470 Forest Lake Drive in unincorporated Altamonte Springs. Upon arrival, deputies located a male victim, later identified as 19-year-old Nicco Diamante Wong, suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased...
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Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment

March 17, 2025 - The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office is scheduled for an annual assessment by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), for our Communications Center and Law Enforcement programs as part of our review process to achieve reaccreditation by verifying we meet best practice professional standards...
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Seminole County Sheriff's Detectives Investigate Fatal Stabbing in Chuluota

Dec. 6, 2024 – Seminole County Sheriff's detectives are currently investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred early this morning at home in the 2600 Block of Hibbard Trail in Chuluota...
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Detectives Arrest Suspect for Murder in Fatal Shooting

Sept. 19, 2024 – On September 18, at approximately 11:18 PM, deputies were dispatched to 497 Sun Lake Circle in unincorporated Lake Mary in response to reports of shots fired. Witnesses reported hearing male voices arguing, followed by a gunshot...
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Sheriff Dennis Lemma Announces the Appointment of Captain Ronald Hopper as New Undersheriff

June 19, 2024 - Sheriff Dennis Lemma is pleased to announce the appointment of Captain Ronald (Ron) Hopper as the new Seminole County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Undersheriff, effective immediately. Hopper will work closely with current Undersheriff Lou Tomeo during a transition period until Tomeo’s retirement later this year...
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