From the Apopka Police Department
In Summary:
The Apopka Police Department handled 1,746 calls for service and made 38 arrests between April 26 and May 2. The report includes a range of offenses, with multiple drug-related cases, DUI arrests, and a multi-charge robbery and kidnapping incident. Officers also issued 126 citations and investigated 38 crashes during the same period.
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The Apopka Police Department responded to 1,746 calls for service and made 38 arrests between April 26 and May 2, according to the department’s latest weekly arrest report.
The report documents a wide range of incidents across the city, from routine traffic violations and trespassing cases to more serious felony charges, including robbery, kidnapping, and drug trafficking.
Among the most significant cases, a 41-year-old Ocoee woman was arrested on May 2 and charged with robbery without a firearm, false imprisonment, and obstruction of justice. The incident occurred along West Orange Blossom Trail and represents one of the most serious multi-charge cases during the reporting period.
Drug-related offenses also appeared frequently in the report. Multiple individuals were arrested on charges ranging from possession of controlled substances to trafficking fentanyl. In one case, a 46-year-old Apopka man faced multiple felony charges, including trafficking fentanyl and delivery of a Schedule I controlled substance following an arrest on East Semoran Boulevard.
Driving under the influence remained a recurring issue, with several DUI arrests reported throughout the week, including cases involving refusal to submit to testing and blood alcohol levels exceeding legal limits.
Property crimes and disturbances also made up a notable portion of arrests. These included petit theft, criminal mischief causing more than $1,000 in damage, and multiple trespassing incidents across commercial corridors, including South Orange Blossom Trail and East Main Street.
The report also reflects continued enforcement of outstanding warrants, with numerous arrests tied to out-of-county warrants and those issued by other agencies.
Juvenile arrests were also included, involving charges such as burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, possession of burglary tools, and battery.
While many of the incidents fall into routine enforcement categories, the range and volume of calls underscore the steady demand placed on local law enforcement. The 38 arrests over the seven-day period reflect a mix of proactive policing and responses to ongoing community concerns.
The department also reported 126 citations issued and 38 crashes investigated during the same time frame, further illustrating the scope of activity handled by officers throughout the week.
The Apopka Police Department reported the following statistics:
Calls For Service 1,746
Traffic Citations 126
Crash Reports 38
Arrests 38
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