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Sheriff Grady Judd is briefing the media about the arrest of a Lakeland man who is being charged with five counts of attempted first degree murder and arson for setting a house on fire at night while his roommates were in bed.
On Thursday, May 15, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of a house fire on Dawn Heights Drive in Lakeland.
Upon arrival, it was confirmed that five residents were in the home, with two individuals suffering serious injuries.
During the investigation, detectives determined that 69-year-old Eddie Thomas, a resident of the home, was responsible for setting the fire. Earlier that morning, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Thomas entered another resident’s bedroom and asked for a ride. When the request was denied, he then asked for jumper cables to "give him a jump." The victim refused due to the time and noted that Thomas was holding a plastic milk jug containing an unknown liquid
On Thursday, May 15, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of a house fire on Dawn Heights Drive in Lakeland.
Upon arrival, it was confirmed that five residents were in the home, with two individuals suffering serious injuries.
During the investigation, detectives determined that 69-year-old Eddie Thomas, a resident of the home, was responsible for setting the fire. Earlier that morning, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Thomas entered another resident’s bedroom and asked for a ride. When the request was denied, he then asked for jumper cables to "give him a jump." The victim refused due to the time and noted that Thomas was holding a plastic milk jug containing an unknown liquid
Convicted felon and registered sexual offender arrested for attempted 1st degree murder
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