Winter Haven Police are actively searching for 40-year-old Brian Motley, who is wanted on charges of manslaughter and felony battery following a deadly altercation at a local bar. The incident occurred early Sunday morning, October 18, 2026, at Caribbean Bay, located at 1004 Lake Howard Drive. According to police reports, officers responded to the establishment around 1:47 a.m. after a verbal dispute escalated between Motley and another customer. The confrontation turned physical when Motley punched the victim, identified as 40-year-old Adam Chism of Polk City, knocking him unconscious. Chism was transported to a nearby hospital with severe head injuries but never regained consciousness, succumbing to his injuries on October 21, 2026. Investigators noted that Motley struck a second individual while fleeing the scene, though that person did not suffer injuries. An arrest warrant has been obtained for Motley, and he faces serious criminal charges upon apprehension. Winter Haven Police Chief Vance Monroe issued a statement expressing sympathy for Chism’s family and friends, describing the event as a senseless tragedy. Detectives are currently pursuing various leads to determine Motley’s current whereabouts. The public is urged to assist in the manhunt. Anyone with information regarding Motley’s location is asked to contact Detective Nikki Ellegard at 863-255-3998 or the Winter Haven Police Department directly at 863-401-2256. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may submit tips to Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-888-400-TIPS (8477). Authorities emphasize the urgency of locating the suspect to bring him to justice for the fatal violence that occurred over the weekend.