From the Apopka Police Department
In Summary:
Apopka police handled 1,548 calls for service, 35 crashes, and issued 130 citations during the week of April 5–11. Arrests included serious charges such as aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, kidnapping/false imprisonment, and armed burglary. The report also highlights multiple drug-related offenses, traffic violations, and several juvenile arrests involving weapons and theft.
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The Apopka Police Department responded to a high volume of calls and made 32 arrests during the week of April 5 through April 11, according to its latest arrest report.
Related: APD reports six burglaries across the city over a one-week span.
In total, officers handled 1,548 calls for service, issued 130 citations, and investigated 35 traffic crashes during the seven-day period.
Arrest activity highlights
The report details a wide range of offenses, from violent crimes to traffic-related violations and outstanding warrants.
Among the more serious charges:
- Aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and resisting an officer without violence were reported in a case involving an 18-year-old on April 6.
- A kidnapping/false imprisonment charge accompanied a domestic battery by strangulation arrest involving a 31-year-old man.
- Several individuals were charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, including multiple incidents on April 7 and April 8.
- A burglary of an occupied dwelling and an armed burglary were also reported during the week.
Drug and theft-related offenses
Officers made multiple arrests tied to drug possession and theft-related activity:
- Charges included possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia.
- Theft-related offenses ranged from petit theft with prior convictions to grand theft of a firearm.
- One case involved obtaining a controlled substance through fraud or misrepresentation.
Traffic and DUI enforcement
Traffic enforcement remained a significant component of the department’s activity:
- A DUI with property damage case was reported alongside charges of driving with a suspended license and refusal to submit to testing.
- Another arrest involved operating a vehicle at more than 100 mph, posing a threat to persons or property.
- Reckless driving resulting in serious bodily injury was also documented.
Juvenile arrests
The report includes several juvenile cases, highlighting incidents involving minors:
- Charges included aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, armed burglary, and grand theft of a firearm.
- Additional cases involved disorderly conduct, battery, and resisting an officer with violence.
- The youngest individual listed in the report was 12 years old, facing weapon-related charges.
The range of offenses reflects a varied police workload
The weekly report underscores the broad scope of law enforcement responsibilities in Apopka—from responding to routine calls and traffic incidents to addressing serious violent crimes and ongoing warrant enforcement.
The arrest report covers activity across multiple neighborhoods and corridors throughout the city, including residential areas, major roadways, and commercial zones.
Key Points:
- Apopka police responded to 1,548 calls for service and made 32 arrests during the reporting period.
- Officers investigated 35 crashes and issued 130 citations throughout the week.
- Arrests included serious charges such as aggravated battery, kidnapping/false imprisonment, and burglary.
- Drug possession, theft offenses, and DUI-related arrests were reported across multiple incidents.
- Several juvenile arrests involved charges including aggravated assault, burglary, and firearm theft.
The Apopka Police Department reported the following statistics:
Calls For Service 1,548
Traffic Citations 130
Crash Reports 35
Arrests 32
