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IN CIRCUIT/COUNTY COURT IN THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR POLKCOUNTY, FL

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JUVENILE X ADULT BOOKING # OBITS#

SUBMITTING MEMBER WRIGHT,TONYA MEMBER # 3745

DATE /TIME OF ARREST/INCIDENT 3/14/2016 10:21:00

LOCATION OF INCIDENT 3746 IMPERIAL DR WINTER HAVEN

NOTICE TO APPEAR COMPLAINT AFFIDAVIT X ARREST REPORT

CITY OF WINTER HAVEN(Unincorporated) , COUNTY OF POLK , STATE OF FLORIDA

THE UNDERSIGNED AFFIANT SWEARS SHE/HE HAS JUST AND REASONABLE GROUNDS TO BELIEVE THAT ON 02/22/16 AT

APPROXIMATELY 18:17:00 IN THE VICINITY OF WINTER HAVEN POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA

TRIBBLE,STAR SHINITA LAQUAY ALIAS

MIDDLE

ADDRESS 3746 IMPERIAL DR WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880 PHONE

RACE/SEX B/F DOB 8/2/1981 HT 506 WT 125 EYE BRO HAIR LK COMP BUILD

SPEECH SCARS POB ,

DL# T614797817820 ST FL SS# OCCUPATION

EMPLOYER/SCHOOL PHONE

JUV-PARENTS PHONE n/a

I AGREE TO APPEAR IN COURT/JAC AT ____________________________________________________________________________, FLORIDA ON

_________________________________________ 20 __________ AT ________________ AM/PM TO ANSWER THE CHARGE(S) IN THIS COMPLAINT OR

TO PAY THE PRESCRIBED FINE FOR THIS OFFENSE. I UNDERSTAND THAT A WILFUL FAILURE TO APPEAR WILL RESULT IN A WARRANT

FOR MY ARREST AND MAY BE A NEW OFFENSE (DO NOT BE LATE).

NOTICE TO APPEAR/OF APPOINTMENT

COMMITTED THE OFFENSE(S) OF:

First Degree Murder FSS/FAC/CO 782.04 Counts: 1 LEVEL/DEGREE FC

Attempted Tampering With Evidence FSS/FAC/CO 777.04(1)., Counts: 1 LEVEL/DEGREE F3

TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE FSS/FAC/CO 918.13** Counts: 1 LEVEL/DEGREE F3

TAMPER WITNESS-CAPTITOL/LIFEFELONY INVEST

FSS/FAC/CO 914.22 (1)***** Counts: 1 LEVEL/DEGREE FL

MARITAL STATUS

Defendant/Violators Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Sheriff'sFORM #9013A - Revised 05/27/10

Office

Polk County Winter Haven, FL

AFFIDAVIT

Agency ORI Number

FL0530000

INCIDENT NUMBER

160008131

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CO-DEFENDANT:

PROBABLE CAUSE:

On 02/22/2016 at approximately 1128 hours, Damecia Stephens called 911 after finding Tomorreio Clarkdeceased, in their residence. Polk County Deputies and E.M.S. responded to 3746 Imperial Drive, Winter Havento an unresponsive male. E.M.S. arrived on scene, determined Clark to be deceased, and relinquished the sceneto law enforcement to initiate an investigation.

The decedent resides with his girlfriend of 15 years, Star Tribble. Star and the decedent have two childrentogether, a seven year old male and a ten year old male. Star's daughter, Damecia Stephens, also resides at theresidence.

Detectives responded to the scene. The decedent was observed lying face down on a mattress on the floor. Thedecedent was decomposing. A spent casing was located on the bed next to the decedent. The decedent's bodywas checked. A gunshot wound was located at the top of the decedent's head and at the bottom of his chin.There were no other signs of injury or trauma to the decedent's body. A projectile was found under thedecedent's body. A firearm was not located.

A search warrant was obtained for the residence. The residence was searched and a firearm was not located.There were no signs of forced entry to the residence. There were no signs of a struggle in the residence.

On 02/22/2016 at approximately 1630 hours, Detectives interviewed Star Tribble at the Sheriff's OperationsCenter. Star stated on Thursday, 02/18/2016, she left the residence at approximately 0615 hours. She had to be

at work at 0645 hours. When she left the residence, the decedent, Damecia, and the boys were at the residence.Damecia takes the boys to the bus stop and then catches the city bus to go to Polk State College in Lakeland.Star got home from work between 1530 and 1600 hours. Damecia goes to work after college and does not get offwork until midnight. When Star arrived home from work, the decedent had laid out chicken wings to grill. Starstated the afternoon and evening were uneventful and the decedent was in a "laid back" mood.

Star told Detectives the decedent suggested she take the boys with her to pick up Damecia from work and theyall "stay gone" for a few days. They discussed her and the kids returning home Monday after work and school.Star and the boys left the residence at approximately 2300 hours on Thursday evening to pick Damecia up fromwork and did not return.

Star, Damecia, and the boys stayed in a Winter Haven hotel Thursday and Friday night. On Saturday they wentto Cocoa to pick up Star's friend. They all travelled to Ocala where they stayed with a family member until

Sunday. On Sunday, they drove back to Cocoa to drop Star's friend off. Star, Damecia, and the boys then droveback to Lakeland where they stayed Sunday night with Star's brother, Kenneth Stacey. Monday morning Stargot up and went to work. Her brother and his wife were supposed to take the boys to school but they werehaving car trouble.

Star received a phone call at work from Damecia. Damecia told Star there was an emergency at their home.

Star told Detectives she did not speak to the decedent or return to the house after she left Thursday night. Thefirst time she returned to the house was on Monday after receiving the phone call from Damecia.

On 02/23/2016 Dr. Nelson, the 10th district medical examiner, performed an autopsy of the decedent. Dr. Nelsonstated the cause of death is gunshot wound of the head the manner of death is homicide.

Victim: CLARK,TOMORREIO SHERIFEE B/M 3746 IMPERIAL DR WINTER HAVEN FL 33880 (863)280-1454 9/22/82

VICTIM/WITNESS:

Witness STEPHENS,DAMECIA N/A 02/27/96

Witness STACY,KENNETH 124 TARAWA ST LAKELAND FL 33805 N/A 05/07/60

Sheriff'sFORM #9013A - Revised 05/27/10

Office

Polk County Winter Haven, FL

AFFIDAVITCONTINUATION

Agency ORI Number

FL0530000

INCIDENT NUMBER

160008131

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Detectives interviewed Kenneth Stacey. Kenneth stated Star and the kids arrived at his house late Sundayevening, 02/21/2016, around midnight. Kenneth did not know Star was coming over. Star asked Kenneth to gofor a ride with her. Star and the kids got some bags out of the trunk of the car. Kenneth asked Star why she wasgetting the stuff out of the trunk. Star told Kenneth she needed to move something. The kids stayed at

Kenneth's house. Star drove Kenneth to her residence located at 3746 Imperial Drive, Winter Haven. Staropened the garage door, backed the car in, and then closed the garage door. They entered the residence throughthe garage. Star pointed to the master bedroom and said he's in that room. Kenneth looked in the masterbedroom. Kenneth observed the decedent on the mattress under a blanket. Star told Kenneth he was dead.Kenneth asked Star why she didn't call an ambulance or the police. Star replied, they would ask too manyquestions. Kenneth asked Star what happened to the decedent. Star told Kenneth she shot him. Star then askedKenneth to help her move his body. Kenneth told her no. They left and returned to Kenneth's residence.Kenneth did not see Star take anything from her residence.

Detectives interviewed Star Tribble at the Sheriff's Operations Center. Star again maintained she did not returnto the residence after she left Thursday night until Monday after being called by Damecia. Star admitted toDetectives she did not go to Ocala on Saturday, rather went to Walton Correctional Institute in DefuniakSprings, Florida to visit her inmate boyfriend. When confronted with the knowledge she returned to the

residence Sunday evening with Kenneth, Star told Detectives she needed to go to the residence to get scrubs forwork. She asked Kenneth to ride with her. Star admitted she knew the decedent was dead when she arrived atthe residence Sunday night. She maintained she did not kill him. Star did not deny knowing who killed thedecedent or what happened to him. Star denied killing the decedent however told Detectives the decedent wasshot in the head. This information had not been divulged to Star. Star acknowledged asking Kenneth to helpher get rid of the decedent's body.

Detectives interviewed Damecia Stephens at the Sheriff's Operations Center. Damecia told Detectives she, hermother, and the boys returned to the residence early Friday morning after her mother, Star, picked her up fromwork. When they arrived home her dad, Tomorreio Clark, was awake and in the living room. There was no oneelse at the residence. The boys went to bed and Damecia ate dinner. After eating, Damecia went to get herclothes for bed and take a shower. She thought her mom and dad went into their bedroom because she heardtheir voices fading toward the direction of their bedroom. While in the shower, Damecia heard a loud "boom".Several minutes later, Star came to the bathroom and told Damecia they needed to go. Damecia asked hermother what the noise was. Star told her something fell in the closet. Damecia got dressed, woke her brothersup, and they got clothes together to leave for the weekend. Damecia was going to tell her dad bye but thebedroom door was shut. Star told her he was in the shower.

Damecia also confirmed they did not go to Ocala on Saturday, 02/20/2016. They went to Defuniak Springs,Florida to the Walton Correctional Institute so her mother, Star, could visit a friend. Damecia stated her motherhas been visiting the inmate for at least a year but she did not know their relationship.

Damecia stated on the way to Defuniak Springs they stopped at a gas station. Star got into the driver side backseat. Star reached under the driver seat and removed a bag. Star handed the bag to Damecia and told her tothrow it away. Damecia described the bag as a plastic shopping bag. The bag contained an object that was

wrapped in other shopping bags. Damecia said the object had weight to it and felt like metal.

Damecia, the boys, and Star stayed the night at her Uncle Kenny's on Sunday night. Monday morning she askedher mom for the house key to get a book for school. When Star handed her the key, Star told her "he's gone".

Damecia told Detectives her mother, Star, told her not to tell anyone they returned to the residence after pickingher up from work Thursday night.

Surveillance video from the decedent's neighborhood was viewed. The surveillance footage was consistent withthe dates and approximate times provided by Damecia Stephens and Kenneth Stacy as to when they came to theresidence.

Based on the above listed statements provided by the suspect and witnesses along with video surveillance and

Sheriff'sFORM #9013A - Revised 05/27/10

Office

Polk County Winter Haven, FL

AFFIDAVITCONTINUATION

Agency ORI Number

FL0530000

INCIDENT NUMBER

160008131

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evidence collected, I have probable cause to believe Star Tribble committed 1st Degree Murder, Tampering witha Witness, and Tampering with Evidence.

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME, THE UNDERSIGNED AUTHORITY, THIS DAY OF 2016

This affidavit was electronically signed

KATSOULIS,CHRISTOPHER LEE 5893 WRIGHT,TONYA 3745

DEPUTY CLERK/NOTARY PUBLIC/LEO AFFIANT

Sheriff'sFORM #9013A - Revised 05/27/10

Office

Polk County Winter Haven, FL

AFFIDAVITCONTINUATION

Agency ORI Number

FL0530000

INCIDENT NUMBER

160008131