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...
Month: December 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....