Meet The PAL Team

OFFICER FRED LEWIS

Officer Lewis is a Program Coordinator for the Lakeland Police Athletic League (PAL).

Officer Fred Lewis was born and raised in Benton Harbor, Michigan. In 1970, Lewis relocated to, and grew up in, Avon Park, Florida —eventually moving to Fort Meade, Florida. Lewis attended and earned his high school diploma from Fort Meade Jr/Sr High School in 1983. Shortly after graduating from high school, Lewis joined the US Army where he served as a Unit Supply Specialist and Combat Engineer for 8 years.

 In 1991 Lewis separated from the armed forces with an Honorable Discharge. Officer Lewis relocated to Lakeland, Florida in 1993 and shortly thereafter joined the Lakeland Police Department on October 31, 1994. While being employed at the Lakeland Police Department, Officer Lewis has held several positions, including: Patrolman, School Resource Officer, and Community Oriented Policing Officer.

In addition to the various roles held throughout his career with the department, Officer Lewis also completed the necessary requirements needed to become a Certified Instructor and Certified Gang Officer.

In his spare time, Lewis enjoys sharpening his culinary knowledge and skills. In fact, in 2017 Lewis enrolled in a Culinary Arts school and fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a Certified Chef. In 2018, Officer Lewis became the CEO and proud owner of Fred’s Roadside Café — a food truck business that offers an array of southern-style items ranging from BBQ, to seafood.

Officer Fred Lewis

OFFICER O.J. WESLEY

Officer Wesley is a Program Coordinator for the Lakeland Police Athletic League (PAL).

Officer Wesley has been with the Lakeland Police Department for approximately 25 years and is currently assigned to Lakeland High School as a School Resource Officer. During his tenure with the Lakeland Police Department he has served many roles such as a Neighborhood Liaison Officer, Detective, (Special Investigations Section), PAL Coordinator, Field Training Officer, and COPS Officer. Officer Wesley is also certified in Crisis Intervention (CIT). He holds an AA Degree in Criminal Justice from St. Leo University.

Before coming to the Lakeland Police Department, Officer Wesley served in the United States Navy and was selected as Sailor Of The Year onboard his ship (USS WILLAMETTE) that held approximately 3,000 sailors. He also worked for the Polk County Sheriff Office (Deputy Sheriff) and Ft. Meade Police Department (Police Officer) before moving to Lakeland. Throughout Officer Wesley career he has received many awards and accommodations. He has also been selected as Detective of the Year and the Presidents ‘RoundTable Award during his years with LPD. 

Officer O.J. Wesley

CRYSTAL DAVIS

Crystal Davis is part of the PAL Board of Directors as Treasurer.

Crystal S. Davis is the Director of Crystal’s World of Dance, the Founder of the Community Arts Mentoring Program, and the Producer/Writer of the community-based holiday production, The Crystal Nutcracker. Full time, Crystal works for the Lakeland Police Department as the Juvenile Justice Program Coordinator where she implements programs that serve as an alternative to juvenile arrest and truancy. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Springfield College where she teaches The Study of Theatre and Drama in Expressing Social Change and Social Justice; Crystal has a Maters Degree in Non Profit Organizational Leadership Management, and post graduate certificate in Criminal Justice. Born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts, Crystal began dancing at the young age of 7. Crystal relocated to Lakeland, Florida in 2003 and instantly saw a need to give youth the opportunities to develop talent, confidence, discipline. Crystal believes that dance and the arts  is a fundamental component of our society and should be accessible in all communities. Crystal has always had a passion for working with people, especially children. In 2003, she opened Crystal’s World of Dance. In 2005, Crystal closed her studio, which was located at 819 North Lake Parker Avenue, and began offering classes at the Simpson Park Community Center, followed by classes at the Coleman-Bush Building. This collaboration with the City allowed Crystal to expose the art of dance to a broader demographic. Crystal continues to follow her passion of mentoring through dance because of the commitment she made to provide youth the same opportunities she had as a dance student. To date, Crystal’s World of Dance is located at 801 N Massachusetts Ave , and serves over 150 dancers, has many instructors, and has several parent volunteers.

In January 2010, Crystal lost her father to a senseless act of gang violence, which was Lakeland’s first homicide of the year. With faith and support from loved ones and the community, she came through that life-changing tragedy with a newfound appreciation for the transformative power of dance and its ability to bring people together. Through her passion for dance, she was able to heal while inspiring others. Crystal is an advocate for restorative justice. She believes the death of her father reaffirmed the importance of teaching youth life lessons that focus on resiliency through the essential elements of dance. Crystal is one of Lakeland’s most highly respected dance instructors, a community leader, and a youth advocate. She is credited for exposing African Dance and student-centered dance programs throughout the City. As a choreographer, she has created an innovative style of dance which is a collaboration of African and Jazz Dance. Crystal is Chapter President of the Epsilon Beta Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated where conducts community service and coordinates events to raise funds for students scholarships. The International Association of Blacks in Dance, and The American Dance Therapy Association. Crystal has a deeply rooted love and passion for working with at risk youth, and has a driven spirit that motivates her to accomplish her goals.

Crystal S. Davis

LASHUNDA LUSTER

LaShunda Luster is a Program Coordinator for the Lakeland Police Athletic League (PAL).

LaShunda Luster was born and raised in Lakeland, FL. After graduating from Kathleen High School, she later went on to earn a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Business Adminstration from Polk State College.

Lashunda joined the City of Lakeland through Lakeland Electric in 1996 as a meter reader. She transitioned to the Lakeland Police Department in 2006 and went on to serve in a variety of roles with our Records Division, General Service Section and the office of the Chief of Police. She then moved back to City Hall in 2016, working as the senior administrative assistance for the Deputy City Manager and Assistant City Manager. In 2021, she transitioned back to LakelandPD as the Civilian Program Coordinator for Lakeland PAL.

LaShunda has been a member of Toastmasters International since 2014, and has been a volunteer for Big Brothers, Big Sisters Inc. She was nominated for the “She Knows Where She’s Going” award from Girls, Inc., for her contributions to the program.

She enjoys conversation and brings laughter to any interaction she has. Her goal is to give back to the community in which she has grown up in, and to make her mark within the City of Lakeland.

LaShunda Luster

SERGEANT JASPER YZAGUIRRE

Sergeant Yzaguirre is the supervisor and executive director of the Lakeland Police Athletic League (PAL).

Sergeant Jasper Yzaguirre was hired at the Lakeland Police Department in 1994.  He began his career in the Records section as part of a business program during his Senior year of high school.  He was hired on full time upon graduation.  He was promoted to Emergency Communications in 1997 as a police and fire dispatcher and emergency 911 operator.

Sergeant  Yzaguirre was sworn in as a law enforcement officer in 2002.  As a police officer, Sergeant Yzaguirre has worked in the uniform patrol division, neighborhood enforcement team, and street crimes unit.  He also served as a detective in the special investigations section and served as a member of the SWAT team for 13 years.  He was promoted to a Sergeant in 2015.  As a Sergeant he has worked in the Uniform Patrol Division and the Crime Analysis Intelligence Unit.

Sergeant Yzaguirre was assigned as the supervisor and executive director for the Police Athletic League (PAL) on December 31, 2023.  Sgt. Yzaguirre has always enjoyed sports and an active lifestyle.  He appreciates the spirit of competition and how it pushes us to be our best.  The hard work, training, discipline, and teamwork that is learned through athletics are very valuable skills that can be used in our everyday lives.  He looks forward to the new role and opportunity to serve his community.

Sergeant Jasper Yzaguirre

LIEUTENANT JOE PARKER

Lieutenant Joe Parker is the Police Athletic League (PAL) Supervisor.

Lieutenant Joe Parker was born in Chicago Heights, Ill., but moved to the Orlando area when he was a kid. He was among the few to complete the first four-year graduating class at Lois Cowles Harrison Center for the Visual and Performing Arts in Lakeland. There he majored in music and was the percussionist for the school’s Symphony, Pit, and Chamber Orchestras.

Lieutenant Parker began his career with the Lakeland Police Department in September 2006.  While working as an officer he served in the Uniform Patrol Division, Narcotics Unit, Street Crimes Unit and was a member of the SWAT and Crisis Negotiation Teams. Upon his promotion to sergeant in 2015, Lieutenant Parker supervised one of four squads within the Uniform Patrol Division and Special Investigations. In his most recent role, he supervised one of two Neighborhood Liaison Units.

Lieutenant Parker is a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he proudly served as an Airborne Infantryman with the elite 82d Airborne Division. Lieutenant Parker holds an Associate in Arts and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Polk State College and also serves as an adjunct instructor there for the Kenneth C. Thompson Institute for Public Safety.

Prior to choosing a career in law enforcement, Lieutenant Parker became skilled in the craft of carpentry. He learned the ins and outs of carpentry as he tooled along behind his father growing up. A union man himself, the senior Parker always encouraged the strong work ethic and pride in one’s craftsmanship required to make it as a Journeyman Carpenter. Lieutenant Parker takes pride in his accomplishments and his work can be observed in such landmarks as The Hard Rock Hotel and Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, both in Orlando, Florida.

Lieutenant Joe Parker