CRIME & SAFETY
City Commissioner Jack Porter Addresses TPD Chief Revell, Recent DUI Case
On April 10th, 2024, Tallahassee City Commissioner Jack Porter made comments critical of TPD Chief Revell related to a recent DUI case which resulted in a guilty verdict. Porter addressed Chief Revell, noting she wanted to put on record that, “I don’t feel safe personally when I think about the chief of police making disparaging […]
House goes up in flames late Tuesday morning on Putnam Drive
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A house went up in flames late Tuesday morning on Putnam Drive. Just before 12 p.m., Tallahassee Fire Department responded to heavy fire at a single-story house located in the 600 block of Putnam Drive. The incident was also labeled as a “structure fire” at 603...
LCSO: Man faces charges, is being held for ICE after attempting to stab roommate to death
A man is facing charges for allegedly almost stabbing one of his roommates to death with a kitchen knife following an argument. Shawneil Mowatt, 46, was arrested Thursday on a charge of attempted homicide and is being held in the Leon County Detention Facility. He is also the subject of a favor hold for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Florida limits citizen police oversight days after group raised concerns about TPD conduct
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Just days after activists congregated in Florida’s capital city to raise concerns over police conduct, the governor signed a bill curtailing citizens’ abilities to investigate local law enforcement. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday that will effectively disband citizen police review boards...
TCC appoints new chief of police while FSU and FAMU remain under interim chiefs
Tallahassee Community College appointed Sean McGovern as its new chief of police in April. Meanwhile, both Florida State and Florida A&M remain under interim chiefs for the time being.
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