Sheriff's Office News Releases

Osceola County Sheriff's detectives with the Auto Theft and Community Response Team East Units arrested 7 suspects for their involvement in 13 stolen property cases. The investigation began in early January when deputies took reports of wheels being stolen from vehicles and the vehicles being left on blocks in parking lots or residential driveways in Kissimmee. CRT East conducted an undercover investigation which included serving several search warrants and the recovery of stolen property and vehicles. Seven suspects were arrested and charged with several felonies.

On May 17, Osceola County Sheriff's detectives arrested Max Thomas Taylor,13 and Brian Elijah Cano, 14 charged with Shooting into Occupied Conveyance, Aggravated Battery and Criminal Mischief. The investigation began on April 24 at approximately 6:22 p.m. when deputies responded to a residence on Wilde Drive in reference to a possible shooting.

Osceola County Sheriff's detectives arrested Jose Enrique Alicia-Ortiz and Yovany Lee Aponte and charged them with multiple counts of Burglary, Grand Theft and Criminal Mischief. The investigation began in early May when deputies took several reports of unoccupied burglary on Corvette Lane and Coupe Street in the Regal Oaks subdivision. One victim reported on May 9 she left her residence and when she returned more than $100,000 of jewelry and electronics were missing.

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has openings for a self-defense awareness program for women scheduled for May 24, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. Self Defense Awareness Familiarization Exchange or SAFE is designed to educate women on how to protect themselves if they should become a victim. The 2-hour class teaches that 90% of self-defense is awareness, risk reduction and avoiding confrontation, while only 10% is physical.

Recently, Osceola County Sheriff's deputies with the Motors Unit won 13 awards at the Capital City Challenge held in Tallahassee. Nine agencies participated in the Capital City Challenge, a law enforcement motorcycle training seminar designed to improve officer safety and enhance each riders' skills in a friendly, but highly competitive environment.

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is advising the public about Ronald John Sears (DOB 6/27/90), who is a registered sexual predator by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and recently moved to Osceola County. He currently resides at 4741 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee.

Osceola County Sheriff's detectives, in conjunction with the St. Cloud Police Department arrested Dejeane Alexander and Samantha Ericka Espada and charged them with False Report of Bomb, Criminal Use of Personal ID Information and Conspiracy to False Report of a Bomb. The investigation began on April 20 when an anonymous tip was called into Crimeline regarding a bomb threat at Harmony High School. The caller named a specific female student was going to bring a bomb to Harmony High School. A second call to Crimeline was made shortly after stating a male student was bringing a bomb to St. Cloud High School.

Osceola County Sheriff's deputies have located a 29-year-old disabled man. Late this afternoon, Miguel Enrique Olmo was found in Orlando and is in good health. He will be returning to his family.

Osceola County -- The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is advising the public about Michael Lamar Brown (DOB 8/20/66), who is a registered sexual predator by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and recently moved to a new address. He currently resides at 5198 Fryer Road in St. Cloud.

On May 2, Osceola County Sheriff's detectives traveled to Opelousas, Louisiana to continue the double homicide investigation. They plan to return by the end of this week. While in Opelousas, they met with Satterfield, but are not disclosing at this time any information about the interview.

Osceola County Sheriff's deputies need the public's help in locating a 29-year-old disabled man. Miguel Enrique Olmo. His family advised he has the mental capacity of a 10-year-old child. He told his family he was going to Game Stop located at 1395 East Osceola Parkway to purchase video games, but did not go to the store. Later, he texted them to say he was “not coming back.” Miguel is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5'7”, 140 lbs. with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and khaki cargo shorts. Miguel has a scar on his upper right leg and some facial hair.

At approximately 1:00 a.m. this morning, Kevin Satterfield was arrested and taken into custody in Opelousas, Louisiana. He was arrested at Motel 8, located at 5791 I-49 South Service Road. The U.S. Marshals Service's Violent Offender Task Force, St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office and Opelousas Police SWAT teams made contact with Satterfield who walked out of the motel room and surrendered without incident. Search warrants were obtained for Satterfield's 2004 Jeep Cherokee. which was located in the parking lot, and the room he was staying in at Motel 8. Osceola County Sheriff's detectives are traveling to Louisiana to interview Satterfield who will be extradited to Osceola County. The investigation is on-going at this time. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Osceola County Sheriff's detectives obtained felony warrants for Kevin Satterfield, 55, for his involvement in a double homicide. Satterfield is wanted for two counts of 1st Degree Murder and one count of Attempted Murder. The investigation began this morning at approximately 12:47 a.m. when deputies responded to 107 Coral Reef Circle in reference to an armed disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased male and female in the residence. The female has been identified as Satterfield's wife, Vicki Satterfield, 53. A third individual, Satterfield's daughter, 21, who is 8 months pregnant, was airlifted to ORMC in critical condition. The deceased male's identity has not been released pending next of kin notification. Another adult female, a child and infant were also in the residence at the time of the incident but were not injured.

Osceola County Sheriff's detectives need the public's help in locating Kevin Satterfield, 55, a person of interest possibly involved in a double homicide. The investigation began this morning at approximately 12:47 a.m. when deputies responded to 107 Coral Reef Circle in reference to an armed disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased male and female in the residence. A third individual was airlifted to ORMC. Although the incident appears to be domestic, Satterfield may possibly be armed and dangerous. He may have left the residence driving a 2004, red or maroon Jeep Cherokee with Florida tag M968JC. The vehicle has a wheel chair lift on the rear.

Osceola County Sheriff's detectives still need the public's help in identifying an armed robbery suspect. The investigation began on March 28 at approximately 4:13 p.m. when they responded to the parking lot of Golden Corral located at 6077 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the victim who indicated he was walking to his car when an unknown black male approached him and attempted to take his personal items. The suspect hit the victim in the forehead before fleeing the area. The victim was taken to a local hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

On Saturday, April 28, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other local law enforcement agencies participated in the 4th National Take Back Initiative and took in 120.3 pounds of drugs during the 4-hour event at three locations.

On April 26, Osceola County Investigative Bureau (OCIB) agents served a search warrant at 2125 Oaks Boulevard in Kissimmee after receiving information about possible illegal drug activity at the residence. Agents located a marijuana grow in three separate rooms inside the residence and took into evidence 102 plants that ranged from six inches to six feet tall.

Osceola County Sheriff's deputies arrested two suspects for their involvement in a burglary at Central Florida Power Equipment located at 2547 Partin Settlement Road in Kissimmee. The investigation began on April 21 at approximately 3:22 p.m. when deputies responded to the business in reference to an unoccupied burglary. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a witness who indicated he observed two unknown males loading a soft drink machine onto the back of a pick up truck. When the suspects saw the witness, they fled the area. Deputies canvassed the business and found two damaged soft drink machines in the back of the store.

On May 9, employees at the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, Kissimmee Police Department and St. Cloud Police Department will participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise awareness for Special Olympics. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., the run starts at St. Cloud City Hall and concludes at the Kissimmee Civic Center.