The tranquil community of Lake Alfred was rocked by scandal as news broke of a city commissioner’s arrest.
Former commissioner Charles Lake resigned after facing accusations of possessing thousands of graphic images of child pornography on his electronic devices. The city commission swiftly accepted his resignation and initiated the process to fill the vacancy.
2,896 additional explicit child pornography charges filed against former Lake Alfred City Commissioner Charles Lake
A former Lake Alfred City Commissioner who was arrested on April 18, 2024 by Computer Crimes detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office had an additional… pic.twitter.com/BuIVG1zxuj
— Polk County Sheriff 🚔 Grady Judd (@PolkCoSheriff) May 1, 2024
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Mayor Nancy Daley expressed a mix of emotions, reflecting the shock and disappointment felt by many residents. With state law changes complicating candidate requirements, finding a replacement won’t be easy.
Despite the challenges, the city is determined to navigate through this difficult period and uphold the integrity of its leadership.
