By Ciara Perez, Investigative Journalist | iSkyCreations – News & Media (ISC)
Published Feb 1st, 2024
Poinciana, FL – Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced the capture of a suspect involved in a recent murder in Poinciana. The arrest marks a critical milestone in the investigation, providing some solace to a community shaken by violence.
23-year-old Kwavaughn Armani Buckley was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon, January 30, 2024, by officers from the Winter Park Police Department. Buckley’s arrest at his residence came as a result of a warrant issued by Polk County, leading to his booking into the Orange County Jail. Plans are in place for his subsequent transfer to Polk County Jail, where he will face charges related to the murder.
“I want to acknowledge not only the great work by our Homicide detectives, but also the Winter Park Police Department in capturing our murder suspect. They also recovered a firearm that we are working to confirm as the possible murder weapon. With this arrest, a very dangerous man is now locked up.” – Grady Judd, Sheriff