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3 people dead after being pulled from Caloosahatchee River near Franklin Lock in Alva
ALVA, Fla. — Three people died after being pulled from the Caloosahatchee River near the Franklin Lock in Alva, the Lee County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies, fire crews and marine units responded to a call around 1 p.m. about multiple people in the water near the W.P. Franklin recreation area.
3 teens accused of car theft, burglary arrested in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Three juveniles have been arrested after an alleged string of car thefts in Cape Coral. Cape Coral police responded to the 700 block of NW 18th Place at approximately 7:30 a.m. on May 7 for reports of a car theft. The victim had Ring camera...
Two-car crash in Cape Coral under investigation
An investigation is underway in Cape Coral after a two-car crash on Sunday. The crash happened at the intersection of Chiquita Boulevard South & SW 35th Street in Cape Coral in the 3500 block. The Ford SUV had damage to the side, and the Nissan sedan had a crushed front...
Fentanyl crisis: Overdoses stop rising in Lee County, but challenges remain
The number of fatal overdoses in Lee County appears to have plateaued, even as death rates remain near historical peaks. Overdose fatalities peaked with 296 deaths in 2020, according to data from the Florida Department of Health. Those numbers declined to 295 in 2021 and 293 in 2022, according to the data.
Officials asking for help to find missing and endangered woman last seen in Lehigh Acres
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to find a missing and endangered woman named Adrienne Decimus. Decimus, 68, is described as a Black female who is 5 feet, 5 inches, 120 pounds, black/gray hair and brown eyes. She was last seen around 6 a.m. Sunday near Locke Lane in Lehigh Acres.
Accused hitman in Punta Gorda double homicide will be in court for arraignment
An accused hitman involved in a double homicide in Punta Gorda is scheduled to appear in court this morning for his arraignment. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said Kelly Schiano and Everett Harper hired Justin Casagranda to murder two men at a home on Trails End Drive on Jan. 24.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: road rage, domestic violence and camper fire
This weeks segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features: An angry driver, a posterior puncture, and a family camper up in flames. Jayson Cole Smith has been arrested after Collier County deputies say he struck another vehicle on the road and fled the scene. CCSO arrested the 23-year-old on Tuesday after,...
Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department
The family of Justin Argenti, a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter, filed a civil complaint Thursday against the Cape Coral Police Department, alleging negligence and that race played a factor in the investigation. On Sept. 9, 2023, Argenti was riding his black and red...
Fort Myers police investigating after man found dead behind church
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating after a Fort Myers man was found dead behind a church on Saturday. FMPD states around 3:10 a.m., a man named Guy Nally Noncent, 28, was found behind 3418 Fowler Street. He would have turned 29 on May...
Sanibel man accused of assault with a deadly weapon and firing a gun while drunk
SANIBEL, Fla. — Herb Lord and his wife have been living on Sanibel Island for more than a decade, enjoying what they call tranquility and community spirit. "We like the area because of the water and it being a sanctuary and a great place to live with great neighbors, and not having to worry about crime," Lord said.
FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930
Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers. On Friday in Fort Myers, the city gathered to pay their respects to seven police officers and two police K-9s who died in the line of duty. Seven fallen but not forgotten...
Detective returns to work after Christopher Jordan investigation
The detective with the Fort Myers Police Department who shot and killed an unarmed black man is set to return to work. James Moschella was cleared of the shooting of Christopher Jordan after State Attorney General Amira Fox ruled that the killing was justified. It was believed that Jordan was...
Fort Myers felon violates probation after facing animal abuse charges
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers felon is wanted for violating his terms of probation after beating his dog. Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers states James Lyster, 53, attacked his dog because it was barking at a neighbor's. Deputies were called to Lyster's house last summer when people heard...
Deputies searching for North Fort Myers man who conned Hurricane Ian victim
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies are searching for a North Fort Myers man after he violated his probation for multiple charges. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, a new arrest warrant was issued for James Learn, 34, after he violated his probation following an arrest for grand theft and contract fraud during a state of emergency.
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