The tragic shooting of a 73-year-old woman during a citizen’s police academy demonstration this past summer shocked people. Fort Myers media reported that there were supposed to be blanks in the Punta Gorda police officer's gun.Now an investigation into the tragedy...
Year: 2016
Fort Myers mom turns son in on juvenile crime charges
Like mothers everywhere, a Fort Myers mom who was in the news recently wants the best for her child. She wants her 15-year-old son to grow up to be a responsible adult.That is why she recently called police to come and arrest her son on car burglary charges. She said...
A DUI can crush the holiday season
Some of the biggest parties of the year take place in the month of December. That is when friends, families and co-workers gather in various configurations for holiday celebrations.It is also the time when Florida law enforcement agencies, including the Fort Myers...
How drug courts work
Drug addiction can stem from a variety of causes, including mental or physical illness, psychological trauma and more. Whatever the reason for their drug addiction, people with substance abuse generally need treatment for their addiction, not punishment. For this...
Florida man arrested for boating under the influence of alcohol
Residents of Florida who face alcohol-related charges must, of necessity, focus on their defense options. Accused individuals, especially those who have faced similar charges in the past, may benefit by securing experienced legal counsel to advocate for them....
Dermatologist awaiting sentencing on insurance fraud and more
After being indicted on Oct. 20, 2015 a federal court sitting in Florida found a dermatologist guilty of several crimes. The 69-year-old will be sentenced after the U.S. Probation Office's presentence investigation is completed and reported. Along with 52 counts of...
Identical twin arrested in sister’s death
The strange story of identical twins begins a two-hour drive east of Fort Myers. There in Palm Beach County, the sisters owned a yoga studio for years before changing their names and moving to Hawaii in 2015.Thirty-seven-year-old Alexandria Duval was taken into...
How accurate is eyewitness testimony?
When a witness takes the stand and claims that he or she saw the crime happen and can identify the perpetrator, juries tend to take it seriously. However, there are many factors that can greatly affect a person's perceptions and memories of an event, even when the...
Teens charged in Lee County robberies
Few things are as frightening for parents as a phone call from a Fort Myers police station. Two sets of parents recently experienced that when their teenagers were accused of robbing a Lee County bank and auto parts store.While the boy is 19 years old, the girl is...
Fort Myers man among dozens charged with white collar crimes
Law enforcement officials fanned out across the United States, taking 61 people into custody in connection with an alleged call center scam. Among those arrested was a 49-year-old Fort Myers man who now faces white collar crime charges that include wire fraud and...