Osceola County Sheriff

Central Florida Man Arrested After “Sexual Performance” with Vacuum

Osceola County deputies arrested a 51-year-old Oviedo man, Kevin Westerhold, after he was observed engaging in a sexual act with a vacuum cleaner in front of a residence in the Windsor Hills Resort. Authorities responded to reports of the indecent act on January 22nd, and confirmed the behavior with witness statements and video evidence. The investigation revealed prior incidents of similar behavior, including public nudity in a shared hallway and the suspect was identified as the host of an Airbnb in the area. Westerhold was apprehended on Tuesday and now faces a charge of exposure of sexual organs, with the sheriff’s office asking for additional information from the public.

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Florida Sheriff Arrested in $21.6 Million Gambling Ring

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested on Thursday on charges of racketeering and conspiracy related to a large-scale gambling operation that generated over $21.6 million in illegal proceeds. The operation, involving a lottery, slot machines, and a gambling house, allegedly received protection and campaign contributions from Lopez. Governor Ron DeSantis subsequently suspended Lopez and appointed an interim sheriff. This arrest follows a prior incident where Lopez pleaded no contest to violating state records laws.

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