A 12-year-old child with special needs was safely rescued Wednesday night after being found on the roof of a PetSmart, according to the Lake City Fire Department.

A 25-year-old man crashed his pickup truck into a gate at an elementary school in Lake City on Tuesday night while driving drunk, police said.

Inmates at the Columbia Correctional Institution (CCI) sewed bears for children for officers to deliver to children during domestic violence calls.

A woman died after crashing into a concrete power pole at a Lake City intersection on Wednesday, the Lake City Police Department said.

Three people were arrested in connection with a series of armed home invasion robberies, the Lake City Police Department said.

Lake City Police Department says 15-year-old Amaria Alexander went missing from her home Saturday morning.

A structure fire at the Cedar Park Apartments displaced approximately 50 residents early Wednesday morning, the Lake City Police Department said.

Lake City Police said a suspect was arrested after attempting to attack two victims with a machete on Monday.

A day after releasing a video and asking for the public to share any information on an Easter celebration shooting that left an officer injured, the Lake City Police Department announced an arrest.

The Lake City Police Department released a video Thursday showing a suspect shooting into a crowd at an Easter celebration.

A Lake City Police Department officer was shot Sunday evening near Annie Mattox Park, prompting a significant law enforcement response and an active investigation, according to the LCPD.

A motorized skateboard incident in Lake City claimed the life of one person on Thursday night.

A 31-year-old man was fatally shot Tuesday night when he broke into a Lake City home, police said.

The man entered the passenger seat holding a knife and ordered the driver to take him to a specific location, the report stated.

A Lake City couple died Thursday afternoon in a crash, according to police.

The Lake City Police Department arrested a 24-year-old McDonald’s employee after he shot at a coworker.

Lake City police joins Southeastern states for campaign to crack down on speeding, aggressive drivers

The Lake City Police Department (LCPD) has made a third arrest following the shooting death of 12-year-old Mariah Smith last year.

On the evening of New Year’s Day, Lake City Police Department officers arrested a Tampa man for kidnapping a person he met on a dating app.

A 14-year-old cyclist was critically injured Monday evening after they were hit by a vehicle near a Walmart in Lake City.

A 23-year-old man died after getting shot early Sunday in Lake City, according to the Lake City Police Department.

The Lake City Police Department announced two arrests Thursday in connection with a dramatic heist of a bank ATM last month, and they said more arrests are expected.

Days after a 12-year-old girl died from bullets fired into her Lake City home, the Lake City Police Department announced the arrest of a 14-year-old boy in connection with her murder.

A 12-year-old girl died Thursday night after someone shot into her Lake City home, according to the Lake City Police Department.

The Lake City Police Department announced two arrests Thursday in connection with a dramatic heist of a bank ATM last month, and they said more arrests are expected.

The Lake City Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired K-9 officer.

Lake City police officers who responded to a bank alarm just before 5 a.m. Friday found something noticeably missing: the ATM near the drive-thru of the Ameris Bank on US 90 had been ripped from its foundation and drag marks trailed through the parking lot and grass, heading down the street.

A 23-year-old man was arrested Wednesday and accused of drowning his ex-girlfriend’s dog following a series of threatening texts, according to the Lake City Police Department.

Lake City Police Department’s K9 Inca has passed away at Addison Animal Hospital this morning.

Officers with the Lake City Police Department are investigating after a “male juvenile” was found fatally shot Wednesday evening at an apartment on Northwest Wayne Place.

The Lake City Police Department said Tuesday that a warrant was issued for the arrest of a man accused of stabbing a 49-year-old with a pitchfork.

The Lake City Police Department is investigating after four people were shot Sunday morning.

The Lake City Police Department is investigating after two vehicles and a Waffle House on SW Baya Avenue were struck by gunfire on Wednesday morning.

One man was killed and two others were injured Thursday night in a shooting in Lake City, police said.

Lake City Police are investigating a triple shooting that happened late Tuesday night.

Lake City Police need your help looking for a missing woman.

One man died and two others were hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning in Lake City, authorities said.

The Lake City Police Department is searching for a missing teen who was last seen at a gas station in Lake City.

A woman is facing a charge of child neglect after she was accused of repeatedly dropping her children off at a housing complex parking lot and driving off, according to the Lake City Police Department.

A Lake City maintenance worker was shot four times by a scared tenant after he showed up at the wrong apartment to fix a door lock, officials said.

One person is dead after a shooting early Sunday morning in Lake City.

The Lake City Police Department on Thursday announced the arrest of a 15-year-old, who’s facing a charge of homicide in the shooting death of a 17-year-old.

A man wanted in connection with a Hillsborough County murder was captured Wednesday in Lake City, a week after he led officers on a car chase, crashed his vehicle and evaded law enforcement, police said.

Two people were found dead Monday in a car near Lake De Soto, according to the Lake City Police Department.

The Lake City Police Department is investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a 23-month-old, according to a news release the department issued Monday.

The Lake City Police Department on Thursday asked the public for information in a cold case homicide.

A woman was left with serious injuries after she was struck by a person and dragged by a car, according to the Lake City Police Department.

A pedestrian died after being struck by a train early Tuesday morning in Lake City, according to the Lake City Police Department.

A 17-year-old boy was shot in Lake City at the Cedar Park Apartments on Tuesday, the Lake City Police Department reports.

The Lake City Police Department said a man was shot and killed on NW Madison Street on Friday night near Youngs Park.

Lake City police report an early morning shots fired at Cedar Park Apartment Complex on Tuesday.

A 22-year-old Lake City man has been arrested on homicide and other charges in connection with a double shooting June 28 that killed a man and left a woman injured.

Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old who has not been seen since 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.

A 14-year-old was hospitalized early Friday morning after a shooting in Lake City, authorities said.

Officers are asking for the public’s help finding a missing teenage girl, the Lake City Police Department said Saturday afternoon.

The Lake City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man.

One person was killed in a shooting Monday night at a hotel in Lake City, police said. Officers with the Lake City Police Department said they were called shortly before 9:15 p.m to a report of gunshots at the Days Inn on U.S. Highway 441, just south of Interstate 10. The victim -- who was identified as Roderick Markim Brizzell, 30, of Lake City -- died at the scene, police said. After the shooting, the witness said, the three people ran off and were possibly picked up by a vehicle. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Police Department at 386-752-4343.

A pregnant woman was injured in Lake City over the weekend when her ex-boyfriend slashed her across the stomach with a pocket knife, authorities said. The attack happened about 5 p.m. Saturday near where Northeast Escambia Street meets Northeast Calhoun Avenue in Lake City, the Lake City Police Department said. Witnesses told police things escalated when Williams drew a silver pocket knife and cut the victim across her stomach. Anyone with tips on Williams' whereabouts is ask to call Lake City Police at 386-752-4343. If Williams is seen, police recommend that the public avoid approaching him and instead contact local law enforcement.

LAKE CITY, Fla. – The Lake City Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find two missing teens who were last seen leaving the Meridian Behavioral Health Center at 439 Michigan Street. A description released by Lake City Police Department did not include a photo or her eye color but did say Padot has blonde hair. Mason Bryan was reported missing in Lake City (Provided by Lake City police)There’s no current direction of travel for the teens and police did not say if they are traveling together. If you see Padot or Bryan call Lake City Police immediately at (386) 752-4343 or dial 911. If you have a tip on where the girls might be heading, call Officer T. Parisi on the tips line at (386) 719-2068.

LAKE CITY, Fla. A man was arrested Wednesday after robbing a bank and then trying to carjack an employee, the Lake City Police Department said. Police said a man, who was later identified as Demarcus Daniels, was waiting in the bushes as employees opened the bank. After receiving cash, according to police, Daniels grabbed an employee and forced her to leave the bank with him. When the two got outside, police said, Daniels tried to carjack the employee, but she did not have her keys, so he took off. There were no injuries to Daniels or any bank employees, police said.

Published: May 14, 2020, 7:04 am Updated: May 14, 2020, 8:29 amLAKE CITY, Fla. – Lake City Police Department is looking for a missing 23-year-old woman. Police said Bo’Shanique La’vette Carter was last seen Wednesday May 13 inside her home. She was last seen wearing black and white tights, a black top, and black knee high boots. If seen, police ask you call (386) 752-4343 or dial 911 immediately. If you have information on her whereabouts you can call a tip line at (386) 719-2068.

The Lake City Police Department said Wednesday a 13-year-old reported missing on Monday has been found. Officers said the girl, who ran away after a family disturbance, has been reunited with family.

Photo of Alyssa Johns courtesy of the Lake City Police Department. LAKE CITY, Fla. - The Lake City Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing 17-year-old girl. Police said Alyssa Ann-Marie Johns was last seen in the area of Southwest Bascom Norris Drive and Sisters Welcome Road in Lake City on Friday. Johns, who was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans, was said to be headed toward Live Oak in an unknown vehicle, police said. Anyone who has seen Johns is asked to call police at 386-752-4343 or 911.

LAKE CITY, Fla. - A man was arrested and charged with battery after he stabbed a man at the Cedar Park Apartment Complex, according to the Lake City Police Department. On Wednesday, police said Dearion Dallas was standing at the top of a staircase at the apartment complex and was in an argument with the victim. According to police, witnesses said Dallas yelled, "Aye, let me get that" before running down the staircase and getting in a fight with the victim. Investigators said Dallas stabbed the victim between his neck and shoulder. Dallas was arrested and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

After the robbers got the money from the safe and the cash drawers, they left through the drive-through window. Lake City officers set up a perimeter and K-9s from Baker Correctional Institution attempted to track the culprits. One was wearing tan shorts, a black shirt and black shoes with a mask covering his face. The second was wearing black shorts, black shirt, black shoes and had a mask covering his face. The Lake City Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the robbers.

LAKE CITY, Fla. - The Lake City Police Department is asking for the public's help to find a missing woman with speech and hearing impairments. Fernika Shirell Taylor, 43, was last seen leaving her home Wednesday and hasn't been seen since. Officers describe her as a black woman with glasses, brown eyes, about five foot four inches tall, weighing around 165 pounds. Investigators say they don't know which direction Taylor may be traveling or what she was wearing when she disappeared. If you see her, you're asked to call 911 or the Lake City Police Department at 386-752-4343.

LAKE CITY, Fla. – There's a neighborhood crime alert in Lake City, where officers are looking for three men who police said abducted a woman Thursday night and attempted to rape her. The Lake City Police Department said the attack was only stopped because someone happened to walk by. The woman told police she passed a dark-colored midsize SUV on Northwest Lake Jeffery Road near Young's Park and a man inside yelled at her to come "party with them" and offered her alcohol. The three men told her it was her "lucky day," let her go and then took off. "Even though they were not able to fully carry out the attack, rape is real and it's wrong," Bowens said.

LAKE CITY, Fla. – Police are asking the public’s help Saturday identifying five suspects seen on surveillance video burglarizing Buddy’s Home Furnishings, the Lake City Police Department said. The burglary was the second attempt at the location in the past two days, police said. The surveillance video shows five suspects dressed in hoodies enter the store and run straight to the front counter. One of the suspects was seen putting an item in a black back. Anyone with information is asked to call Lake City police at 386-752-4343 and ask for investigator Kevin Johns or the supervisor on duty.

LAKE CITY, Fla. – Three teenagers reported missing Monday in Lake City have been found safe. All were believed to be runaways, according to the Lake City Police Department. The teens were identified as Shaylenne Gary,14, Kimberly Martin, 13, and Brianna Carter, 15, who is not pictured. Police said they were last seen at the Columbia County Library at 1 p.m. Monday.

LAKE CITY, Fla. – The Lake City Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a suspected robber. Police say an armed robbery happened at the TD Bank branch of SW Baya Drive. Police say the man in the surveillance images is armed and dangerous. If anyone has any information or knows the robber's identity, please contact investigator Useche at 386-752-4344. You may also leave an anonymous tip by calling 386-719-2068 or through our MyPD App.