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SOLVED! Criminal mischief on a gate off of Camp Mack Road in Lake Wales

May 3, 2025
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

SOLVED!
Two suspects were identified in this crime: 19-year old Dayton Tate Smith of Lake Wales and 20-year old Caleb Dean Adlam of Lake Wales. Both face felony criminal mischief charges.


CRIME: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
CRIME SCENE: CAMP MACK ROAD AREA OF LAKE WALES
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #25-18375


A gate was damaged on property in the Camp Mack Road area of Lake Wales on May 3rd, at around 2:35 am.

As you can see in THIS VIDEO, four people on four-wheelers pulled up to the gate, and one of the people broke the gate mechanism by forcing it open.

As Sheriff Grady Judd might say, we may have four suspects, or we might have one suspect and three witnesses. If none of them comes forward, that would mean they are in it together, and all four would have to go to jail together.

If you have any information about this case or you recognize this suspect, please contact Detective Ferguson at 863-678-4115 or email HFerguson@polksheriff.org.

If you wish to remain anonymous AND be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT http://heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet

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