Posted on: January 8, 2016
On Friday, January 8, 2016 the Fort Myers Police Department honored several employees at a monthly award ceremony. FMPD strives every day to not only protect and serve the residents of the City of Fort Myers, but to make it a better place to live.
Det...Read on...
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Posted on: January 7, 2016
On Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 2:34 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the Fifth Third Bank located at 11501 State Road 82 in reference to a just occurred robbery. Upon arrival police discovered a white male entered the bank, implied he h...Read on...
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Posted on: January 7, 2016
On January 7, 2015 at 4:07 a.m. a black male armed with a handgun entered the 7-Eleven located at 2275 Winkler Avenue and demanded money from the clerk. The perpetrator then fled the business on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. There were no injur...Read on...
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Posted on: December 31, 2015
On December 31, 2015 at 11:56 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department received a call of gunshots heard in the area of 3710 Nelson Tillis Boulevard. The 911 caller advised they heard several gunshots and observed people running.
Upon arrival officers ...Read on...
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Posted on: December 29, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department’s traffic unit, along with patrol officers, will be conducting several operations over the next few months that focus on bicycle and pedestrian safety. FMPD recently received a High Visibility Grant through the Center for ...Read on...
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Posted on: December 29, 2015
On December 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department began investigating an attempted kidnapping of a 4-year-old child in the Sherwood Estates subdivision. Officers responded to the 8200 block of Silver Birch Way and met with the complainan...Read on...
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Posted on: December 28, 2015
On December 28, 2015 at 2:37 a.m. Officer Miguel Hernandez was patrolling the area of Stella Street and Ford Street after hearing the sound of gunshots. Moments later Officer Hernandez was flagged down by someone who advised a vehicle had crashed into a w...Read on...
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Posted on: December 23, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is looking for assistance in identifying two residential burglary suspects. The incident occurred at approximately 7:00 p.m. on December 22, 2015 at 3832 Princeton Street.
Video surveillance captured two white male sus...Read on...
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Posted on: December 23, 2015
On December 23, 2015 at 1:30 a.m. a black male armed with a handgun entered the 7-Eleven located at 8920 Colonial Center Drive and demanded money from the register. The perpetrator then fled the business on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. There w...Read on...
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Posted on: December 22, 2015
On Monday, December 21, 2015 at 5:58 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the Wells Fargo Bank located at 1540 Colonial Boulevard in reference to a just occurred robbery. Upon arrival police discovered a white male wearing a yellow hooded sw...Read on...
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Posted on: December 17, 2015
On December 16, 2015 City of Fort Myers resident Jim Farwell and Tijuana Flats General Manager Franklin Wagner presented the Fort Myers Police Department with 165 restaurant gift cards as a benevolent gesture for excellent service. Jim and his wife Carol ...Read on...
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Posted on: December 15, 2015
The 2015 holiday season is upon us and the Fort Myers Police Department is joining law enforcement throughout the nation for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. The impaired driving crackdown will include high-visibility enforcement along with ...Read on...
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Posted on: December 15, 2015
On December 14, 2015 at 1:49 p.m. a Fort Myers Police Department Detective was flagged down at State Road 82 and Palm Avenue by two subjects in a black four-door sedan. The occupants advised they were shot at by subjects in another vehicle near the inters...Read on...
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Posted on: December 11, 2015
On Friday, December 11, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department honored several employees at a monthly award ceremony. FMPD strives every day to not only protect and serve the residents of the City of Fort Myers, but to make it a better place to live.
S...Read on...
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Posted on: December 11, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is looking for assistance in identifying a theft suspect who stole several thousand dollars in electronics on two separate occasions from the Target in The Forum located at 9350 Dynasty Drive. In each instance the suspect ...Read on...
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Posted on: December 11, 2015
On Friday, December 11, 2015 at 12:25 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department received a call of a single vehicle motorcycle crash on Treeline Avenue near the Silver Ridge Boulevard intersection. Upon arrival officers found the motorcyclist down and a large...Read on...
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Posted on: December 10, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Foundation
will host the “Men & Women in Blue of the Year” event on Saturday, January 23, 2015 at Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers. The appreciation dinner honors the outstanding public service of the brightest stars of the Fort Myers Police Department and ot...Read on...
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Posted on: December 8, 2015
On December 8, 2015 at 1:49 a.m.
the Fort Myers Police Department responded to Walmart Supercenter located at 4770 Colonial Boulevard in reference to a sexual assault that had just occurred. Upon arrival officers met with a store employee who was attending to a female in her 50’s on the ...Read on...
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Posted on: December 8, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department
is pleased to announce Captain Willie Dennard as a graduate of FDLE’s 49th Chief Executive Seminar. Captain Dennard was among 17 senior executives across the state who attended the program and graduated.
The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institut...Read on...
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Posted on: December 7, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department,
in conjunction with “I Will Mentorship Foundation” (IWMF), and local youth organizations and churches are launching a Community Bike Ride to promote unity between community and law enforcement for the prevention of violence. Through this program IWMF is r...Read on...
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Posted on: December 4, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department
is looking for assistance in identifying a commercial burglary suspect. The incident occurred at approximately 11:56 p.m. on December 3, 2015 at the Butterfly Estates located at 1815 Fowler Street.
The suspect gained entry to the business through a ga...Read on...
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Posted on: December 3, 2015
Investigators have learned the Chevy Monte Carlo
has a sunroof. This additional piece of information should help narrow down potential suspect vehicles. Once again the updated vehicle description is a 1990's – 2000’s, black, two-door, Chevy Monte Carlo with a sunroof. The vehicle has red pin stripes, st...Read on...
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Posted on: December 2, 2015
The suspicious package has been deemed safe and the scene is clear.
On Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 11:41 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to Thyssen Krupp Elevator located at 2829 Cargo Street in reference to an employee who received a suspicious package. Responding officers set up a perimeter and have c...Read on...
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Posted on: December 2, 2015
On December 2, 2015
at 2:40 a.m. a black male entered the 7-Eleven located at 2275 Winkler Avenue, pointed a black handgun at the clerks, and demanded money from the register. The perpetrator then fled the business on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. There were no in...Read on...
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Posted on: December 2, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department
is looking for assistance in identifying two suspects who used credit cards obtained during a vehicle burglary to purchase various items at local businesses. The unlocked vehicle was entered during the overnight hours of November 29, 2015 in the City of F...Read on...
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Posted on: December 1, 2015
Investigators are asking the
public to view the five attached video surveillance images that depict the suspect vehicle as it fled from Barden Street on Thanksgiving Day. The updated vehicle description is a 1990's – 2000’s, black, two-door, Chevy Monte Carlo. The vehicle has red pin...Read on...
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Posted on: December 1, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department
is on the scene of a traffic crash with minor injuries on Summerlin Road at Matthews Drive. The southbound lanes of Summerlin Road at Matthews Drive have been shut down while the crash is being investigated. Northbound Summerlin Road at Matthews Drive is ...Read on...
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Posted on: November 30, 2015
December is National 3D month
(Drinking, drugs, and driving). In Lee County, we are making it 4D month (drinking, drugs, distracted and drowsy driving). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs continues to be the most often committed and deadliest crime in America. The Fort M...Read on...
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Posted on: November 27, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department
is on the scene of a traffic crash on McGregor Boulevard at Florida Avenue. Northbound and southbound lanes of McGregor Boulevard will be closed between Florida Avenue and Gasparilla Drive while the crash is being investigated.
Please expect delays a...Read on...
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Posted on: November 27, 2015
The victim has been identified as Samson Morency (d.o.b. 02/26/1991 of Lehigh Acres).
Once again police are still searching for a late 1980's or early 1990's, black, two-door, Chevy Monte Carlo. The vehicle has red pin stripes, stock wheel and no window tint.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Al Antonini of the Fort My...Read on...
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Posted on: November 26, 2015
On November 26, 2015 at 12:39 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department
responded to 2143 Barden Street in reference to a drive-by shooting. Upon arrival officers located a male suffering from a gunshot wound outside the residence. Lee County Emergency Medical Service was summoned. The male died on scene.
Detectives are ...Read on...
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Posted on: November 24, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is on the scene of a traffic crash on northbound span of the Caloosahatchee Bridge.
Please expect delays as traffic is re-routed or find an alternate route of travel to avoid any unnecessary delays. All updates will be issued via email.
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Posted on: November 24, 2015
The holiday shopping season will soon be in full swing and the Fort Myers Police Department
is once again stepping up its patrols to keep everyone safe as they travel in and out of the City of Fort Myers. The high visibility patrols will focus on the shopping centers that typically see the most increases in vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Severa...Read on...
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Posted on: November 24, 2015
As the busy holiday season quickly approaches the Fort Myers Police Department
would like to keep residents safe while they shop this coming weekend. The first official day of the holiday shopping season known as “Black Friday” is associated with bargains, early store hours, and Christmas shopping. Many savvy shoppers and bargain-hu...Read on...
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Posted on: November 24, 2015
On November 23, 2015 at 2:58 p.m.
the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a bomb threat at the Armed Forces Career Center located at 4470 Fowler Street, suite #104. Upon arrival officers began evacuating and securing the location. The Lee County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad was calle...Read on...
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Posted on: November 18, 2015
Update #2
The decedent has been identified as Diego Salazar (d.o.b. 08/14/1963 of Fort Myers). The crash investigation remains active. All updates will be sent via email.
Update #1
On November 17, 2015 at 12:44 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department received a call of a vehicle versus motorcyclist traffic crash in front of the Fowler Street Grill located at 3570 Fowler Street. Upon arrival officers located the motorcycli...Read on...
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Posted on: November 17, 2015
On November 17, 2015 at 12:44 p.m.
the Fort Myers Police Department received a call of a vehicle versus motorcyclist traffic crash in front of the Fowler Street Grill located at 3570 Fowler Street. Upon arrival officers located the motorcyclist unconscious and unresponsive.
Lee County E...Read on...
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Posted on: November 17, 2015
The Click It or Ticket Florida enforcement campaign
is underway and runs through Monday, November 30, 2015. The Fort Myers Police Department are always active participants in this life saving endeavor and remain committed to raising awareness. Members of FMPD’s traffic unit as well as our uniformed patrol ...Read on...
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Posted on: November 13, 2015
November 13, 2015
“FMPD Honors Officers at Award Ceremony”
On Friday, November 12, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department honored several employees at a monthly award ceremony. FMPD strives every day to not only protect and serve the residents of the City of Fort Myers, but to make it a better place to live.
L...Read on...
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Posted on: November 13, 2015
November 13, 2015
“FMPD Investigating Robbery”
On Friday, November 13, 2015 at 8:17 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to Florida Heart Associates located at 1550 Barkley Circle in reference to a robbery.
Upon arrival police learned the female victim was exiting her vehicle in the par...Read on...
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Posted on: November 12, 2015
November 12, 2015
“Police Need Help Identifying Possible Witness”
The Fort Myers Police Department is looking for assistance in identifying a possible witness in an active criminal investigation. Police would ask you to review the attached video surveillance still image and if you recognize subject please call FMPD Dete...Read on...
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Posted on: November 12, 2015
November 12, 2015
Update #6
The Fort Myers Police Department
is looking to identify any of the subjects captured in these still video images outside of Flat Top Larry’s Diner located at 2122 First Street just seconds after the fatal shooting on October 17, 2015.
Investigators believe the subjects seen here in t...Read on...
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Posted on: November 11, 2015
November 11, 2015
Update #1
The Fort Myers Police Department
has released a sketch of the suspect in the child enticing case from Canal Street on Monday, November 2, 2015. Police have also learned new details about the suspect’s truck. The vehicle is now described as an orange two-door extended cab pick-up truck wi...Read on...
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Posted on: November 9, 2015
November 9, 2015
Update #1
The decedent has been identified as Lamarris Deshawn Jackson (d.o.b. 02/01/1991 of Fort Myers). The investigation remains active. All updates will be sent via e-mail.
November 8, 2015
“FMPD Conducting Homicide Investigation”
On November 7, 2015 at 6:52 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department received multiple 911 calls in reference to a disturbance with someone shot at East Pointe Place apartments located at 3513...Read on...
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Posted on: November 6, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department
is looking for assistance in identifying a commercial burglary suspect. The incident occurred at approximately 11:51 p.m. on November 3, 2015 at Metro PCS located at 3565 Fowler Street. The suspect gained entry to the business by smashing out the glass fr...Read on...
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Posted on: November 6, 2015
The 3rd annual Fort Myers Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 8, 2015 starting at 7:00 a.m.
The race will begin at Pincher’s Marina on West First Street and proceed east to downtown via Edwards Drive.
The Fort Myers Police Department will have additional personnel working to assist residents and traffic along the race route. Residents should avoid the following routes if possible on Sunday, November 8, 2015: McGregor Boulevard from Virginia Avenue to P...Read on...
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Posted on: November 5, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is looking to identify any of the subjects captured in this still video image outside of Los Cabos Cantina located at 2226 First Street seconds before the fatal shooting on October 17, 2015.
Investigators believe the subjects seen here in the attached single image may have valuable information that will further the investigative efforts to find the person responsible for this horrific act of violence. “If you are one of the people depicted in...Read on...
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Posted on: November 5, 2015
On Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 12:52 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department
was contacted in reference to the report of a suspicious person that attempted to entice two siblings, an 8-year-old and 6-year-old, while they waited at their bus stop located at Willard Street and Broadway Avenue at approximately 7:15 a.m. on this date....Read on...
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Posted on: November 5, 2015
On November 4, 2015 Officer Russell Southwick from Fort Myers Police Department’s
Community Offender Probation Education Unit (C.O.P.E.) along with State Probation Officers conducted an unannounced probation visit on Earnest Outlaw (d.o.b. 02/15/1992) who resides at 2 East Clermont Court. On October 21, 2015 Outlaw was sentenced to nin...Read on...
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Posted on: November 5, 2015
November 5, 2015
Update #2
Levon Barnes (d.o.b. 11/30/1995 of Lehigh Acres) has been arrested for the murder of Tresjuan Irvin on October 28, 2015.
FMPD Detectives obtained a second degree murder arrest warrant for Barnes after an extensive investigation that included cooperative witnesses coupled with physical evidence.
On November 4, 2015 the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force tracked Bar...Read on...
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Posted on: November 3, 2015
On Monday, November 2, 2015 at 9:59 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department was contacted in reference to the report of a suspicious vehicle that attempted to entice a child in the area of Canal Street and Broadway Avenue.
Officers met with the child’s mother who stated the following: On Monday, November 2, 2015 at approximately 2:30 p.m. her 9-year-old child was walking eastbound on Canal Street between Jackson Street and Broadway Avenue when he was approached by a white m...Read on...
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Posted on: November 2, 2015
November 2, 2015
“FMPD Lieutenant Graduates from FDLE’s Senior Leadership Program”
The Fort Myers Police Department is pleased to announce Lieutenant Roger Valdivia as a graduate of FDLE’s Senior Leadership Program Class 18. Lieutenant Valdivia was among 28 senior executives across the state who attended the program and graduated.
T...Read on...
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Posted on: November 2, 2015
October 30, 2015
Update #1
The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested three subjects responsible for the shots fired call on Thomas Street
from Monday, October 26, 2015. Dequon Cody (d.o.b. 04/29/1999 of Fort Myers), Nathaniel Pitts (d.o.b. 10/28/1998 of Fort Myers) and Tommy Alexander (d.o.b. 10/24/1993 of Fort Myers) were all taken into custody yesterday evening by members of the FMPD/LCSO...Read on...
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Posted on: October 29, 2015
October 29, 2015
“FMPD Investigates Accidental Shooting”
On October 29, 2015 at 9:39 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department
received a call from Gulf Coast Medical Center who advised they are treating a two-year-old child for an accidental gunshot wound. The injury is described as non-life-threatening. Detectives responded to the hospital for further investigation.
The orig...Read on...
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Posted on: October 29, 2015
October 28, 2015
"Police Investigating Wells Fargo Bank Robbery, Person of Interest Detained"
On October 28, 2015 at 5:42 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department
responded to the Wells Fargo bank located at 9250 Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway in reference to a just occurred robbery. Upon arrival police learned a suspect entered the business, implied he had a weapon and demanded money from the teller.
T...Read on...
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Posted on: October 29, 2015
October 29, 2015
Update #1
The victim has been identified as Tresjuan Jabre Irvin (d.o.b. 09/09/1993 of Fort Myers).
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Emily Destefanis at (239) 321-8011, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Keyword FMPD. Tipsters can remain anonymous. All updates will be issued via email.
Octobe...Read on...
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Posted on: October 28, 2015
October 28, 2015
Update #1
Konstantinos Nicholas Georgiou (d.o.b. 09/29/1968 of Fort Myers)
has been arrested for burglary of an occupied conveyance with battery, leaving the scene of a crash with property damage, resisting arrest without violence and criminal mischief.
Once Georgiou fled from his single vehicle crash he approached a Departm...Read on...
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Posted on: October 27, 2015
October 27, 2015
“FMPD Investigating Single Vehicle Crash, Driver Captured After Fleeing into River to Avoid Arrest”
On October 27, 2015 at 2:57 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department
received a call of a single vehicle traffic crash on the northbound span of the Caloosahatchee Bridge. Prior to police arrival the driver of the vehicle fled on foot northbound over the bridge.
Officers canvassed the area and located the subject walki...Read on...
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Posted on: October 27, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is on the scene of a minor traffic crash at Colonial Boulevard and Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard. The westbound lanes of Colonial Boulevard have been shut down while the roadway is being cleared.
Please expect delays as traffic is re-routed or find an alternate route of travel to avoid any unnecessary delays. All updates will be issued via email.
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Posted on: October 26, 2015
October 26, 2015
Update #4
The Fort Myers Police Department is partnering up with the Federal Bureau of Investigations to offer $35,000
in reward money to anyone who provides the information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or person(s) who committed this senseless act of violence.
FBI Tampa has pledged $10,000 toward FMPD’s $25,000 reward money in order to ra...Read on...
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Posted on: October 26, 2015
October 26, 2015
“Halloween Safety”
Halloween can be one of the most exciting times of the year for children but sometimes hectic for parents and guardians.
The Fort Myers Police Department reminds drivers to be extra careful Halloween night. Drivers should be vigilant, slow down and avoid cutting through residential streets where trick-or-treaters are more likely to be.
Police will be looking for speedin...Read on...
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Posted on: October 26, 2015
October 26, 2015
“Two Arrested in FMPD Drug Warrant”
On October 23, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., the Special Investigations Group
with the assistance of SWAT and uniformed officers conducted lawful search warrant at 2909 Blount Street, apartment 13D. The warrant was the result of undercover operations conducted by detectives over the last several weeks.
After SWAT secured the r...Read on...
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Posted on: October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015
Update #2
The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested Paul Layton Kenney (d.o.b. 03/05/1961 of Fort Myers) for a string of residential burglaries that occurred in the Botanica Lakes subdivision on October 15, 2015.
FMPD received a call from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office on October 16, 2015 after they apprehended Kenney for committing multiple burglaries in Bonita Springs. At the time of his arrest Kenney was wearing the same hat and carrying the same backpack as s...Read on...
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Posted on: October 21, 2015
October 21, 2015
“FMPD Refills Coffee with a Cop”
On Wednesday, October 28, 2015, officers from the Fort Myers Police Department
and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee. All community members are invited to attend. The event times are 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at United Café Bar and Bistro...Read on...
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Posted on: October 21, 2015
October 21, 2015
Update #2
On Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at approximately 12:45 p.m. members of the United States Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force
located Niajia Marie Adames (d.o.b. 04/11/1996 of Fort Myers) at 2955 Colonial Boulevard and took her into custody for the shooting of Elijah Wilson. Adames was developed as a suspect after several follow up investigations by Detective Jose Gomez in the a...Read on...
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Posted on: October 21, 2015
October 20, 2015
Update #1
The victim has been identified as Elijah Wilson (d.o.b. 05/02/1997 of Lehigh Acres). Wilson remains hospitalized.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Fort Myers Police Department at (239) 321-7700, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Keyword FMPD. Tipsters can remain anonymous. All updates will be issued via email.
Oc...Read on...
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Posted on: October 21, 2015
Update #3
The Fort Myers Police Department is releasing video surveillance obtained from Los Cabos Cantina located at 2226 First Street.
The video portrays the scene on First Street roughly a minute before and after the shooting took place. The victim Investigators are attempting to identify potential witnesses that may have observed the crime.
If you are one of the people shown on the...Read on...
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Posted on: October 19, 2015
October 19, 2015
Update #2
The Fort Myers Police Department would like to thank the many tipsters who are providing information as we vigorously work to solve this heinous crime.
Please keep the tips coming as they are invaluable. We have received this video https://youtu.be/wdxfhBCgV54 and investigators are scrutinizing it heavily.
Through several follow up investigations a suspect description is now known. The suspect is desc...Read on...
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Posted on: October 16, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department would like to take this opportunity to make citizens aware of a recent burglary trend in the area of McGregor Boulevard.
. The trend involves a suspect or suspects approaching homes that they believe are unoccupied. The suspect will knock on the front door to identify whether houses are occupied or not. If the homeowner answers the door, the perpetrator simply makes up a re...Read on...
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Posted on: October 16, 2015
Update #1
FMPD has obtained video surveillance depicting the burglary suspect.
If anyone recognizes the suspect you are asked to a call FMPD at 321-7700, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Keyword FMPD. Tipsters can remain anonymous. Anyone with information that leads to an arrest and conviction o...Read on...
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Posted on: October 16, 2015
Update #1
The roadway is open.
October 15, 2015
“FMPD Traffic Advisory”
The Fort Myers Police Department is on the scene of a serious scooter versus pedestrian traffic crash on Fowler Street at Lafayette Street. Both northbound and southbound lanes of Fowler Street will be clos...Read on...
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Posted on: October 16, 2015
On October 15, 2015 at approximately 5:15 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the area of Princess Street and Edgewood Avenue in reference to a possible attempted child abduction.
Upon arrival officers learned that the 11 year-old female victim was walking in the area when she was approached by a white male driving a royal blue small sport utility vehicle.
The male suspect asked the victim if she needed a ride home. When the vict...Read on...
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Posted on: October 15, 2015
On October 15, 2015 at approximately 10:13 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department was notified of a suspicious vehicle at the intersection of Fowler Street and Winkler Avenue.
The witness advised he observed a red Toyota Tacoma truck with two young girls riding in the cab portion. The witness stated one of the girls was holding an iPad with a written message stating, “Help us this is not our father.”
The witness believed th...Read on...
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Posted on: October 15, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is currently working multiple past-occurred residential burglaries inside the Botanica Lakes community off of Treeline Avenue.
The first burglary call came in today at 6:59 a.m. and since then several additional offenses have been discovered on Peace Lilly Way, Sparkleberry Drive and Silver Maple Court.
Detectives along with Crime Scene Technicians are actively working each...Read on...
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Posted on: October 14, 2015
October 14, 2015
Update #1
The decedent has been positively identified as Peter James Borey (d.o.b. 07/20/1970 of Fort Myers). Borey had been listed as a missing person through the Lee County Sheriff’s Office since October 8, 2015.
“The preliminary investigation indicates there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death but we will wait for the Medical Examiner’s report for official cause and manner of death,” said police spokesperson Lieutenant Victor Medico.
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Posted on: October 14, 2015
On October 13, 2015 at 9:22 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the Cigar Bar located at 1502 Hendry Street in reference to an aggravated assault with a firearm investigation.
The victim of the incident advised he was working when he observed two black male suspects climbing on his Dodge truck to access the awning outside of Cigar Bar. The victim approached the suspects and began asking why they were on his vehicle.
The sus...Read on...
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Posted on: October 13, 2015
On Monday, October 12, 2015 at 11:23 a.m., the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the parking lot of the Ale House located at 4400 Kernel Circle in reference to a subject inside a vehicle that appeared to be deceased.
Upon arrival police and Lee County Emergency Medical Service technicians located an unidentified subject inside a maroon Nissan Xterra. The subject was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police cordoned off the scene while Detectives along with Crime S...Read on...
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Posted on: October 9, 2015
On Friday, October 9, 2015 at 1:18 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the Horizons apartments located at 5308 Summerlin Road in reference to a robbery.
Upon arrival police discovered the victim of the offense was originally outside of his apartment when he was approached by two unknown perpetrators. The suspects forced the victim back into his apartment and restrained him. The suspects then proceeded to ...Read on...
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Posted on: October 9, 2015
On October 8, 2015 at 8:30 a.m., the Special Investigations Group with the assistance of SWAT and uniformed officers conducted lawful search warrants at 3649 Highland Avenue and 3818 Highland Avenue.
The warrants were the result of undercover operations conducted by detectives over the last several weeks.
After SWAT secured each residence and detained the occupants, detectives conducted a systematic search for contraband.
Seized from 3649 High...Read on...
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Posted on: October 8, 2015
Update #1
Goree Jr. has returned home safely.
October 8, 2015
“Missing Endangered Adult”
The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for assistance in locating 26-year-old Reginald Goree Jr. (d.o.b. 09/13/1989 of 2505 Royal Palm Avenue #35). Goree Jr. is considered endangered due to mental disor...Read on...
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Posted on: October 8, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for assistance in locating 26-year-old Reginald Goree Jr. (d.o.b. 09/13/1989 of 2505 Royal Palm Avenue #35).
Goree Jr. is considered endangered due to mental disorders and is currently without medication. Goree Jr. was recently released from a medical facility and is unaware of his surroundings. Goree Jr. was last seen just after midnight this morning in the are...Read on...
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Posted on: October 8, 2015
Follow up investigations over the past week by the Detective Bureau along with the West District Community Policing Coordinator has led to the identification and arrest of the Taco Bell robber from Tuesday, September, 29, 2015.
Matthew Bass Sullivan (d.o.b. 03/31/1988 of Fort Myers) was arrested on October 7, 2015 at 10:32 a.m. for one count of robbery. Sullivan was residing at the nearby Hilton House apartments located at 3079 Cleveland Avenue and had frequented the Taco Bell o...Read on...
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Posted on: October 8, 2015
On October 7, 2015 at 1:19 p.m. a Fort Myers Police Department Community Policing Officer was conducting a foot patrol on Mitchell Court in the Harlem Lakes subdivision when he heard the sound of gunfire.
The officer witnessed a van leaving the area at a high rate of speed as he began to investigate further.
Additional units began arriving on scene and a perimeter was quickly set up. K9 Officers as well as the Aviation Unit was summoned for assistance. T...Read on...
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Posted on: October 5, 2015
October 3, 2015
Update #2
The Fort Myers Police Department has made two arrests for the homicide of Henry Jenkins Jr.
that occurred at the Hilton House apartment complex located at 3079 Cleveland Avenue on April 12, 2015. Kevin Jerome Parker Sr. (d.o.b. 12/24/1973 of Fort Myers) has been charged with second degree murder and robbery with a firearm. Kevin Jerome Parker Jr...Read on...
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Posted on: September 30, 2015
On Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 5:39 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the Taco Bell located at 3431 Cleveland Avenue in reference to a robbery to the business.
Upon arrival police discovered a white or Hispanic male entered the business, implied he had a weapon and demanded money from an employee. The suspect then fled the business with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect is further described as being bet...Read on...
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Posted on: September 30, 2015
On Tuesday, October 6, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department will kick off October’s Crime Prevention Month by partnering with Celebrate Safe Communities to keep neighborhoods safe from crime and prepared for any emergency.
This year’s community celebration “A Night of Family Fun” will take place at Centennial Park located in Downtown Fort Myers from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will be an exciting evening to include free food, games, music, kid’s fun zones, police demon...Read on...
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Posted on: September 30, 2015
On Monday, September 28, 2015 at approximately 7:30 p.m. Oscar Crespo-Rodriguez (d.o.b. 01/15/1982 of Cape Coral) was arrested for the shooting death of Eddie Alberto Martinez (d.o.b. 07/20/1975 of Fort Myers).
After intense follow up investigations over a 16-hour period by detectives with FMPD’s Violent Crimes Unit probable cause was developed linking Crespo-Rodriguez to the crime. The United States Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force along with members of th...Read on...
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Posted on: September 25, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for assistance in locating 14-year-old Kalena Curtis (d.o.b. 01/22/2001 of Fort Myers) and 14-year-old Jackelin Ocon (d.o.b. 01/24/2001).
Curtis and Ocon are believed to be together and were last seen on September 22, 2015. In the original report they were listed as runaways. FMPD received new information that Curtis and/or Ocon may be in need of medical attention. It is also believed they ...Read on...
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Posted on: September 25, 2015
On September 25, 2015 at 3:45 p.m., the Special Investigations Group with the assistance of SWAT and uniformed officers conducted a lawful search warrant at 2140 Davis Court.
The warrant was the result of undercover operations conducted by detectives over the last month.
After SWAT secured the residence and detained the occupants, detectives conducted a systematic search for contraband. Detectives seized cocaine hcl, base...Read on...
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Posted on: September 24, 2015
Update #1
The victim has been identified as Anthony Quinn Williams (d.o.b. 10/13/1971 of Lehigh Acres). Williams is expected to survive his injuries.
Williams was driving his blue Dodge Durango northbound on Davis Court when he began to take fire from unknown suspects. Williams was struck and fled from his vehicle on foot. Williams ran to a nearby residence on Davis Court seeking help.
Anyone with ...Read on...
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Posted on: September 24, 2015
September 24, 2015
Update #1
The victim has been identified as Ezekiel Burger Jr. (d.o.b. 01/19/1995 of Lehigh Acres). Burger Jr. is expected to survive his injuries.
The incident location originally occurred at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Colonial Boulevard. A witness described a red or maroon unknown make and model vehicle pull alongside Burger Jr.’s vehicle at the red light. An occup...Read on...
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Posted on: September 24, 2015
September 24, 2015
The victims have been identified as Chancey Isom (d.o.b. 01/06/1989 of Fort Myers), Jatravia Isom (d.o.b. 12/24/1990 of Fort Myers),
Orvasia Green (d.o.b. 10/13/1997 of Lehigh Acres) and Tazyhion Matthews (d.o.b. 05/21/2010 of Fort Myers). All four subjects are expected to survive their injuries.
This investigation remains active. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective E...Read on...
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Posted on: September 24, 2015
Update #1
The victim has been identified as Leonard Monroe Burger (d.o.b. 01/261980 of Lehigh Acres). A witness described a small sports utility vehicle leaving the scene at a high rate of speed.
This investigation remains active. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Nicole Thomas of the Fort Myers Police Department at (239) 321-7700, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Keyword FMPD. Anyone who pr...Read on...
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Posted on: September 22, 2015
he Fort Myers Police Department’s Special Investigations Group, with assistance of uniformed officers, conducted a “roundup” of suspected drug dealers on September 17, 2015.
The arrest phase of this drug sweep was the culmination of undercover drug buys throughout the city over the last several weeks. The majority of the sales occurred in or near parks, schools and churches throughout the City of Fort Myers.
The followin...Read on...
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Posted on: September 22, 2015
Update #1
The roadway is open.
The Fort Myers Police Department is on the scene of a traffic accident with minor injuries at State Road 82 at Buckingham Road. Eastbound Buckingham Road from State Road 82 will be shut down while the crash is being investigated.
Please expect dela...Read on...
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Posted on: September 22, 2015
On September 20, 2015 at 10:14 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded Lee Memorial Hospital located at 2776 Cleveland Avenue in reference to a call of a bomb threat.
FMPD officers and Lee Memorial security staff worked to clear the threat at 11:17
Anyone with information is asked to call the Fort Myers Police Department at (239) 321-7700, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Ke...Read on...
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Posted on: September 22, 2015
On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 5:33 p.m., just twenty-six minutes after the initial call for service, Jason William Piller (d.o.b. 01/09/1981 of Cape Coral) was detained and later charged with the bank robbery
at Chase bank located at 1499 Colonial Boulevard.
Just after 5 p.m. Piller entered the bank, implied he was armed and demanded money. When Piller fled the bank he was followed by a witness who watched him enter a four-door vehicle parked nearby. The w...Read on...
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Posted on: September 16, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for assistance in locating 49-year-old Kathryn Kops (d.o.b. 04/23/1966 of Fort Myers).
Kops is considered endangered due to mental disorders and is currently without medication. Kops was last seen at approximately 4:30 a.m. this morning in the triage area of Lee Memorial Hospital.
Kops is a white female described as having a medium b...Read on...
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Posted on: September 15, 2015
The decedents have been positively identified as Alyssa Malee Carr (d.o.b. 09/23/1992 of Fort Myers) and Kenya Ashley Ozeata (d.o.b. 11/08/1995 of Fort Myers).
The third occupant, identified as Donavan Lee Meeks (d.o.b. 04/07/1993 of Fort Myers), remains hospitalized in critical condition. All three subjects were traveling in a black Hyundai four-door. The driver of the box truck was uninjured in the crash.
...Read on...
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Posted on: September 15, 2015
The roadway is open.
On Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 4:38 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department began investigating a fatal vehicle crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard. Two subjects have died at the scene with...Read on...
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Posted on: September 14, 2015
September 14, 2015
Update #1
The victim has been positively identified as Montonio Moore (d.o.b. 05/06/1980 of Fort Myers). Moore is listed in critical condition.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Emily Destefanis of the Fort Myers Police Department at (239) 321-7700, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Keyword FMPD. Tipsters can remain anonymous. All updates wi...Read on...
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Posted on: September 14, 2015
On Saturday, September 26, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department will participate in a national initiative to get prescription drugs off the streets.
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s “National Take-Back Day” will provide a unified opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement for destruction. This o...Read on...
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Posted on: September 11, 2015
On September 11, 2015 at 2:14 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the area of Indian Street and Palm Avenue in reference to a gunshots heard call for service.
Once on scene officers located several spent ammunition casings and a parked vehicle that was struck. At this time officers have yet to locate a victim or viable suspect information.
Detectives are canvassing the area and speaking with potential witnes...Read on...
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Posted on: September 11, 2015
On Friday, September 11, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department honored several employees at a monthly award ceremony. FMPD strives every day to not only protect and serve the residents of the City of Fort Myers, but to make it a better place to live.
Sergeant Ramy Moussa, Officer Brock Ferguson, Officer Ralph Louissaint, Officer Robert Vega, Officer Gary Farrington, Officer Cierra Carter and Officer Christian Reynolds have been selected Officers of the Month for August 2015. The Officers were honored ...Read on...
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Posted on: September 11, 2015
Update #2
FMPD has taken a person of interest into custody. Detectives continue to investigate the incident and are conducting interviews and processing evidence at this time.
All updates will be issued via email.
Update #1
Attached are four still video surveillance images depicting the bank robber. He is believed to be in mid to late 20's.
September 11, 2015
“Police Investigating Bank Robbery”
On Friday, September 11, 2015 at 10:31 a.m. the Fort Mye...Read on...
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Posted on: September 10, 2015
On September 9, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department began investigating an incident of an attempted abduction of a child.
The victim’s mother told police her 14-year old daughter called her crying while on her bus ride to school stating someone she recognized from the neighborhood followed her on her way to the bus stop. The suspect tried several times to get the 14-year-old...Read on...
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Posted on: September 9, 2015
On September 9, 2015 at 8:57 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the Sunrise Towers Apartments located at 2825 Central Avenue in reference to a call of gunshots heard.
Upon arrival officers located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. FMPD officers began CPR until the arrival of Lee County Emergency Medical Service. The victim died on scene.
Detectives are actively working the incident to include canvassing the ...Read on...
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Posted on: September 8, 2015
Update #1
The decedent has been identified as Castro Constant (d.o.b. 09/27/1986 of Naples, FL). The investigation remains active. All updates will be issued via email.
September 7, 2015
“FMPD Investigating Homicide”
On Monday, September 7, 2015 at 2:03 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the Tropical Creole Restaurant located at 3440 Fowler Street in reference a call of gunshots heard. Upon arrival ...Read on...
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Posted on: September 8, 2015
On September 6, 2015 at 2:56 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the 100 block of Lucille Avenue in reference to a 16-year-old male who advised he was shot by an unknown perpetrator in the shoulder while walking down the street.
Responding units quickly set up a perimeter and began searching the area for the suspect. The victim received treatment for the non-life threatening gunshot wound at an area hospital.
Detectives met with the victim and witnesses and immediately beg...Read on...
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Posted on: August 28, 2015
On August 27, 2015 at 5:36 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the Sunrise Towers Apartments located at 2825 Central Avenue in reference to a subject who had been shot.
Prior to police arrival the victim was transported to Lee Memorial Hospital by a friend.
The victim, identified as Santonia Fontaine Lumpkin (d.o.b. 02/11/1984 of Cape Coral) was treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. While at the hospital...Read on...
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Posted on: August 27, 2015
On August 13, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department began investigating an incident where two females introduced themselves to an elderly victim at DD Discounts
located at 3253 Cleveland Avenue and convinced her that they were in possession of a winning lottery ticket. The female suspects told the victim they could not cash in the lottery ticket because they were not legal citizens. The female suspects persuaded ...Read on...
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Posted on: August 26, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is aggressively seeking any tips or information that may shed light on the almost 40-year-old missing person’s case of Margie Phillips (d.o.b. 09/26/1944 of Fort Myers).
Margie Phillips was a mother of four when she abruptly disappeared on April 22, 1976. Phillips was last seen with her boyfriend Willie Lee Battles (d.o.b. 02/20/1948 of Fort Myers). Battles picked Phillips up at her place of employment, and told investiga...Read on...
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Posted on: August 24, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department has submitted the Semi-Annual Uniform Crime Report to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the figures have been certified.
The semi-annual statistics show a 9.7% decrease in overall crime for the first six months of 2015.
Violent crime dropped 8.1% while the total non-violent crime, such as burglaries, thefts and stolen vehicles decreased by 10.2%. “The numbers are prom...Read on...
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Posted on: August 19, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is on the scene of a hydraulic oil spill from a commercial vehicle.
The single westbound lane of Colonial Boulevard from the base of the Midpoint Bridge that allows traffic to travel to McGregor Boulevard will be closed for the next few hours. Westbound traffic of Colonial Boulevard onto the Midpoint Bridge is unaffected....Read on...
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Posted on: August 18, 2015
A number of local businesses and organizations have signed on to sponsor this year’s Cops & Joggers 5K and Family Fun Night to be held on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Centennial Park,
located at 2000 West First Street in downtown Fort Myers.
Top sponsors for the eighth annual event include Beasley Media Group, Cintas Corporation, JetBlue Airways and Survival Armor. Additional sponsors include Chico’s FAS, Inc., Ediso...Read on...
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Posted on: August 18, 2015
The next meeting of the Fort Myers Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association will be held on Tuesday, August 25 at 6 p.m. at 4312 Michigan Ave in Fort Myers. All past class members are invited to attend.
Similar to other Citizen Police Academy Alumni Associations across the state and country, Fort Myers’ CPAAA is committed to bring together the graduates of the Fort Myers Citizen’s Police Academy to enhance relations between the community and the Fort Mye...Read on...
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Posted on: August 18, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is joining law enforcement throughout the nation for the 2015 “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. The campaign goes into effect across the country from August 19, 2015 to September 7, 2015.
The impaired driving crackdown will include high-visibility enforcement through the Labor Day Holiday. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration every year about one third of all motor vehicle traffic deaths involve one or more drunk...Read on...
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Posted on: August 18, 2015
Update #1
The male pedestrian involved in the crash has died. Traffic Homicide Investigator Officer Dallas Smart has been summoned to the scene to assume the investigation.
Colonial Boulevard has reopened. All updates to include positive identification of the victim will be issued via email.
August 18, 2015
“FMPD Traffic Advisory”
The Fort Myers Police Department is on the scene of a vehicle versus pedestrian tra...Read on...
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Posted on: August 17, 2015
On Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 2:11 a.m. Officer Glenn Eppler and Officer Nick Ursitti arrested Manuel Reed (d.o.b. 11/15/1999 of Fort Myers) at Fowler Street and Second Street for the 7-Eleven robbery that occurred early Friday morning.
Reed was identified by officers as one of the perpetrators caught on store surveillance. Evidence collected from Reed at the time of his arrest also linked him to the robbery. Reed provided a confession to investigators.
The Fort Myers Police Departme...Read on...
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Posted on: August 14, 2015
On Friday, August 14, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department honored several employees at a monthly award ceremony. FMPD strives every day to not only protect and serve the residents of the City of Fort Myers, but to make it a better place to live.
A Special Investigations Group Narcotics Detective has been selected Officer of the Month for July 2015. The Detective was honored being the lead investigator for the agency’s most recent drug roundup. His investigation led to sale charges against twenty...Read on...
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Posted on: August 10, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department’s Special Investigations Group, with assistance of uniformed officers and the Violent Crimes Task Force, conducted a “roundup” of suspected drug dealers on August 7, 2015.
The arrest phase of this drug sweep was the culmination of undercover drug buys over the last several weeks. “A majority of the sales occurred in or near parks and churches in the Central District of the City of Fort Myers,” said police spokesperson Lieut...Read on...
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Posted on: August 10, 2015
On August 6, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., the Special Investigations Group with the assistance of SWAT and uniformed officers conducted a lawful search warrant at 2734 Market Street.
The warrant was the result of undercover drug purchases from the residence over several weeks.
After SWAT secured the residence and detained the occupants, detectives conducted a systematic search for contraband.
Detectives arrested the followi...Read on...
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Posted on: August 10, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is currently accepting applications for the upcoming Citizen Police Academy. Participants in the academy will be exposed to all facets of FMPD to include various hands-on demonstrations.
The classes arm citizens with knowledge, providing a better understanding of police functions and greater insight to police practices and services. Classes are held at the Southwest Florida Public Safety Academy located at 4312 Michigan Avenue. Classes be...Read on...
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Posted on: August 10, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department responded to a call of shots fired overnight that originally occurred in the 2100 block of Davis Court at approximately 4:54 a.m.
Officers secured a vehicle that was struck multiple times. There were no injuries reported. The investigation remains active as detectives work with the parties involved to determine the circumstances around the incident.
FMPD would ask if anyone has ...Read on...
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Posted on: August 7, 2015
Update #1
Canal Street is now open. Northbound on Jacksonville Street from Canal Street remains closed.
August 7, 2015
“FMPD Traffic Advisory”
The Fort Myers Police Department is on the scene of a traffic accident at the intersection of Canal Street and Jacksonville Street. A dump truck has struck a power pole and as a result there are downed power ...Read on...
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Posted on: August 7, 2015
On Wednesday, August 5, 2015, members of the United States Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Rashid I. Turner (10/28/1988) for the armed robbery that occurred at the C1 Bank, 1565 Red Cedar Drive, on May 22, 2015.
Turner was arrested in Lee County.
Detectives with the Fort Myers Police Department worked diligently to solve this case and identified Turner as the suspect. A warrant request was submitted for Mr. Turners arrest based on the probable cause developed...Read on...
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Posted on: August 4, 2015
Update #3
17-year-old Yariza Herrera (d.o.b. 03/28/1998 of Immokalee) has been arrested for the January 25, 2015 hit and run crash that killed Mark Evan Shepherd at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Palm Avenue.
Traffic Homicide Investigator Officer Lesa Breneman submitted a warrant request for Herrera after several months of intense follow up investigations. Herrera was located on August 3, 2015 and charged with failing to remain at the scene of a crash involvin...Read on...
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Posted on: August 4, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is on the scene of a traffic accident on Cleveland Avenue involving five vehicles. Southbound Cleveland Avenue between Hill Avenue and Winkler Avenue will be shut down while the crash is being investigated.
Please expect delays as traffic is re-routed or find an alternate route of travel to avoid any unnecessary delays. All updates will be issued via email.
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Posted on: August 3, 2015
Kids in Fort Myers may actually look forward to their next encounter with the "heat" this summer, thanks to 7-Eleven® stores’ popular Operation Chill program that rewards positive behavior with a very cool treat.
Through Operation Chill®, Fort Myers Police officers will "ticket" youngsters caught in the act of doing good with Slurpee® beverage coupons. Appropriate “offenses” might include helping another person, deterring crime or participating in a pos...Read on...
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Posted on: August 3, 2015
On August 2, 2015 at 10:00 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to 4002 Winkler Avenue, Brittany Apartments, in reference to male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
Lee County Emergency Medical Service transported the victim to Lee Memorial Hospital as a trauma alert.
Detectives along with crime scene technicians are working the scene to include canvassing the area for witnesses. Anyone with information is asked t...Read on...
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Posted on: August 3, 2015
On August 1, 2015 at 12:47 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to 1845 Fountain Street in reference to a 12-year-old female victim who was suffering from three gunshot wounds.
Lee County Emergency Medical Service transported the victim to Lee Memorial Hospital as a trauma alert. The victim is expected to survive her injuries.
"The preliminary investigation suggests the child was not the intended target. We are working t...Read on...
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Posted on: July 27, 2015
On Saturday July 25, 2015 two officers from the Fort Myers Police Department were honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving Florida for various accomplishments in the fight to eliminate drinking and driving.
MADD’s Program Specialist Lori Burke of the Southwest Florida MADD office nominated the officers for this award.
Officer Lesa Breneman and Officer Gustavo Goncalves were recognized at the MADD 2015 Statewide Law Enforcement Recognition and Training con...Read on...
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Posted on: July 25, 2015
On Sunday July 26, 2015 at 2:50 a.m. the police department responded the area of Hook’s Seafood Restaurant located at 3315 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in response to gunshots being heard in the area.
Preliminary investigation revealed that that gunfire had occurred and that two subjects had been injured and received non-life threatening injuries. Both subjects were treated at Lee Memorial Hospital.
While investigating the above incident, the police...Read on...
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Posted on: July 24, 2015
On July 23rd, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department’s Special Investigations Group with the assistance of Patrol Division and Violent Crimes Task Force conducted an undercover drug operation utilizing undercover officers posing as drug purchasers.
Undercover officers attempted to purchase illegal drugs from suspected drug dealers throughout the City of Fort Myers.
As a result of the operation five (5) suspected drug dealers were arrested. Each was charged with sale of cocaine and lodged at th...Read on...
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Posted on: July 21, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is attempting to locate a vehicle that may have witnessed or possibly been involved in a shooting that occurred on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the intersection of Palm Avenue and Indian Street.
Police are looking for a white in color 2009 four door Cadillac bearing Florida tag 218 RMX.
Police would ask you to review the video surveillance picture and if you recognize the vehicle or have any information regarding the vehicles location, to ...Read on...
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Posted on: July 17, 2015
Sponsorship opportunities available from $150 to $1,000.
The Fort Myers Police Department announces its Eighth Annual Cops & Joggers 5K and Family Fun Night to be held on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Centennial Park, located at 2000 West First Street in downtown Fort Myers.
Benefiting fallen fi...Read on...
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Posted on: July 16, 2015
On July 15, 2015, at 9:24 P.M., the Fort Myers Police Department responded to an armed robbery at the Redbones Liquor Store located at 2972 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
The suspect entered the business and selected a beverage. The suspect walked to the register and placed the beverage on the counter. Once at the counter, the suspect displayed a firearm and demanded money from the clerk. While waiting for the clerk to ...Read on...
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Posted on: July 15, 2015
On July 14, 2015, at 4:34 P.M., the Fort Myers Police Department responded to an armed robbery at the Subway restaurant located at 2847 Cleveland Avenue.
The suspect entered the restaurant and ordered a sandwich. While the employee was preparing the sandwich, the suspect displayed a firearm and demanded money. The employee complied with the suspects demands and handed the suspect an undisclosed amount of...Read on...
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Posted on: July 15, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is once again asking for assistance as they look to identify two vehicle burglary suspects.
On June 5, 2015 between the hours of 3:08 a.m. and 3:11 a.m. two men entered vehicles inside the Sherwood Community taking several items. The vehicle burglaries occurred on Gainsborough Way and nearby River Trent Court.
Home video surveillance depicts...Read on...
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Posted on: July 15, 2015
On July 10th, 2015 at 1:36 pm, the Special Investigations Group with the assistance of SWAT and uniformed officers conducted two search warrants in the Arlington Subdivision off of Marsh Avenue.
Police have received complaints of drugs sales and violence from the area residents including gunfire. The first was at 1122 Sumter Drive and the second was located at 1153 Sumter Drive. The investigation revealed the residences were working in concert i...Read on...
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Posted on: July 9, 2015
On July 1st, 2015, detectives with the Special Investigations Group issued twenty seven (27) pickups for area drug dealers.
In addition, detectives and officers were looking for nine (9) other suspected drug dealers from previous drug sweeps, for a total of thirty six (36) suspects. A total of one hundred sixteen (116) felony charges are pending. With the assistance from unif...Read on...
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Posted on: July 6, 2015
On July 3, 2015, at 6:05 p.m.. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to 2930 Thomas Street (Thomas Street Apartment) in reference to a report of gunfire.
Upon arrival officers located two male victims on the second floor breezeway suffering from gunshot wounds. FMPD officers began CPR until the arrival of Lee County Emergency Medical Service. Despite all efforts to save their lives, both victims died on sc...Read on...
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Posted on: July 2, 2015
On July 2, 2015, at 2:10 a.m., the Fort Myers Police Department responded to an armed robbery at the 7-11 located at 2275 Winkler Avenue.
Three (3) employees were working inside the business when the suspect entered the store armed with a handgun. The suspect ordered one employee to open the cash register and ordered the second employee to open another register containing money orders. Th...Read on...
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Posted on: June 30, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is on scene of a traffic incident at the Northbound Interstate 75 exit ramp for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The ramp is currently shutdown.
Update #2
The driver of the motorcycle has been positively identified as Kevan Andrew Carlito Fletcher (DOB 08/22/1979). The investigation revealed that the driver of the minivan was exiting the Lee Memorial Hospital parking lot attempting to turn nor...Read on...
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Posted on: June 30, 2015
On Friday July 3, 2015 there will be a formal American flag raising ceremony at the Edison Restaurant & Event Center to celebrate the 239th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
and to kick-off Edison’s major fundraising campaign for the Fort Myers Police Foundation (FMPF). The event includes a reception at 5 p.m. in the Edison Event Center, the American flag raising ceremony at 6 p.m. with special guest anthem singer Officer Yve...Read on...
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Posted on: June 29, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is asking residents to help us reduce residential burglaries by following a few crime prevention tips.
Giving your home the appearance that it is occupied along with making it difficult to break into will go a long way toward accomplishing this goal.
• Lock all outside doors and windows. On the subject of locks, invest in a deadbolt lock that finishes i...Read on...
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Posted on: June 29, 2015
On June 27, 2015 at 8:24 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the 3100 block of Lincoln Boulevard in reference to a subject who had been shot.
Lee County Emergency Medical Service transported the victim to Lee Memorial Hospital as a trauma alert.
Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians actively worked the crime scene to include canvassing the area for witnesses. Anyone with information is as...Read on...
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Posted on: June 29, 2015
On June 26, 2015 at approximately 6:23 p.m. a male suspect entered the 7-Eleven located at 2549 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to use the restroom.
Once inside the suspect, without provocation, pointed a firearm at the store clerk after she told him the restroom was out of order. The suspect then fled the store and was seen entering a green four-door Cadillac.
Store video surveillance depicts the ...Read on...
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Posted on: June 26, 2015
On June 25, 2015 at approximately 12:44 a.m. a male suspect smashed the front door glass with a rock to gain entry into China Wok located at 3285 Cleveland Avenue.
Once inside, the perpetrator targeted a tip jar from the counter top and register taking an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the business on foot.
Store video surveillance depicts the suspect as being a black male with a tall and thin bu...Read on...
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Posted on: June 25, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is in the process of applying for another Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2015 local solicitation through the U.S Department of Justice.
One of the requirements of the grant is that the governing body as well as the public is notified 30 days prior to the submission of the grant. Only eligible units of government listed on the US Department of Justice website are able to apply for funding....Read on...
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Posted on: June 25, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is holding a summer camp aimed at the development of our area’s youth.
The camp is called Dare 2 Understand and is an innovative camp for our youth to see how interactions with law enforcement can be positive. Developed by Dunbar Community Policing Coordinator Yvetta Dominique, the camp will give our youth the tools to have ...Read on...
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Posted on: June 25, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is looking for assistance in identifying two grand theft suspects.
The theft occurred on June 8, 2015 at 9:13 a.m. from the Buddy’s Home Furnishings located at 3110 Cleveland Avenue. The suspects worked together to take an LG portable projector valued at $1900.00.
The first suspect is described as a white male in ...Read on...
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Posted on: June 25, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for assistance as they look to identify a commercial burglary suspect.
On June 24, 2015 at approximately 6:14 a.m. a male suspect smashed the front door glass with a rock to gain entry into The Island Crab Company located at 2628 Fowler Street. Once inside, the perpetrator targeted the cash register taking an undisclosed amo...Read on...
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Posted on: June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015
Update #2
On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Traffic Homicide Investigator Officer Gustavo Goncalves arrested Bernardo Lazarin (d.o.b. 10/17/1991 of Lehigh Acres)
for the deadly single vehicle rollover crash that left his passenger, Juan Avila pinned underneath the red Dodge truck. Avila died on scene.
Lazarin, who was found to be intoxicated at the time of the crash, was charged with driving under the influence...Read on...
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Posted on: June 24, 2015
On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) awarded the Fort Myers Police Department with its first state reaccreditation.
The recognition follows an international reaccreditation award that was earned through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in July of 2014.
Accreditation is a coveted award that symbolizes professional excellence within...Read on...
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Posted on: June 24, 2015
June 24, 2015
Update #1
The victim has been positively identified as Juan Avila (d.o.b. 05/27/1981 of Fort Myers). The investigation remains active at this time.
Anyone with information is to pass along about the crash is asked to call Traffic Homicide Investigator Gustavo Goncalves at 321-7700, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Keyword FMPD. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
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Posted on: June 23, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is looking for assistance in identifying a grand theft suspect. The theft occurred on June 17, 2015 at 6:18 p.m. from the Sears located at 4125 Cleveland Avenue.
The suspect took two Dewalt drills valued at $500.00.
The suspect is described as a white female, between the ages of 28-32, wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. The suspect has brown hair with tattoos on her right arm. The suspect was seen enteri...Read on...
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Posted on: June 23, 2015
On June 22, 2015 at 1:17 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to Save-A-Lot located at 3257 Cleveland Avenue in reference to a just occurred robbery to the business.
. The 911 call advised a Hispanic male wearing a blue shirt and blue pants had just taken money from the register and tried to stab the clerk with a long kitchen style knife. The suspect was last seen fleeing the store on foot in an unknown direction.
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Posted on: June 19, 2015
On June 18, 2015 at 9:34 p.m. Central District Community Policing Coordinator Officer Matthew Najar was conducting an area check at an apartment complex near Royal Palm Avenue and Franklin Street
when he observed a vehicle playing loud music in violation of City of Fort Myers Municipal Ordinance. Officer Najar noted the music could be heard coming from the vehicle at a distance of more than 200 feet.
Officer Najar attempted to conduct a traffic...Read on...
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Posted on: June 17, 2015
A group of recent graduates of the Fort Myers Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy is looking to form an alumni association and invites all past class members to an upcoming organizational meeting.
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 21 at 6 p.m. at 4312 Michigan Avenue in Fort Myers.
Similar to other Citizen Police Academy Alumni Associations across the state and country, Fort Myers’ CPAAA would be committed to promoting continuing education...Read on...
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Posted on: June 15, 2015
On Monday, June 15, 2015 at 9:55 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the Kentucky Fried Chicken located at 4336 Palm Beach Boulevard in reference to a just occurred armed robbery to the business.
Upon arrival police discovered two masked subjects entered the business armed with a handgun and demanded money from the employees. The suspects then fled the business on foot in a southbound direction with an undisclosed amount of cash. Detectives along ...Read on...
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Posted on: June 15, 2015
On June 12, 2015 at 3:45 p.m., the Special Investigations Group with the assistance of SWAT and Community Policing Officers conducted a lawful search warrant at 2505 Royal Palm Avenue, apartment 24.
The warrant was the result of undercover operations over the last month.
After SWAT secured the residence and detained the occupant, detectives conducted a systematic search for contraband.
The following items of evidence were located:
• 12 gr...Read on...
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Posted on: June 12, 2015
On Friday, June 12, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department honored several employees at a monthly award ceremony.
FMPD strives every day to not only protect and serve the residents of the City of Fort Myers, but to make it a better place to live. “It is our policy to recognize employees of exemplary performance of their duties” said Chief Doug Baker. “We appreciate t...Read on...
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Posted on: June 11, 2015
On June 6, 2015 at approximately 1:45 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the 3800 block of Evans Avenue in reference to a strong-arm robbery.
Upon arrival officers met with the victim and learned two unknown black male suspects took his property by force. Witnesses advised they heard the victim calling for help from his motorized wheelchair. The suspects were seen fleeing northbound on Evans Av...Read on...
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Posted on: June 8, 2015
On Friday, June 5, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department’s Special Investigations Group with the assistance of uniformed officers conducted an undercover "John's Operation" on Cleveland Avenue.
Female officers posed as street prostitutes in an attempt to be solicited by individuals looking to receive sexual acts for money. “These types of operations typically begin with complaints from residents and business owners,” said police spokesperson Lie...Read on...
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Posted on: June 8, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for assistance as they look to identify two vehicle burglary suspects.
On June 5, 2015 between the hours of 3:08 a.m. and 3:11 a.m. two men entered vehicles inside the Sherwood Community taking several items. The vehicle burglaries occurred on Gainsborough Way and nearby River Trent Court.
Home video surveillance depic...Read on...
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Posted on: June 5, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is aggressively seeking any tips or information that may lead to the arrest of the individual or individuals responsible for the homicides of Deonte Redding and Zachary Blue
that occurred during the early morning hours of Saturday, June 7, 2014.
The lives of Deonte Redding and Zachary Blue were tragically cut short as they were shot to death in the driveway of 1702 South Drive. The families of the victims are holding a me...Read on...
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Posted on: June 5, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is on scene of a serious vehicle accident at the intersection of Fowler Street and South Street.
Currently, all southbound and northbound lanes of traffic on Fowler Street between Edison Avenue to the north and Jeffcott Street to the south. All drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible.
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Posted on: June 3, 2015
On June 2, 2015 at 6:15 p.m., the Special Investigations Group with the assistance of SWAT, Violent Crimes Task Force, Bike Units and uniformed officers conducted a lawful search warrant at 2734 Market Street.
The warrant was the result of citizen complaints coupled with undercover operations over a two-month period.
After SWAT secured the residence and detained the occupants, detectives conducted a systematic search for contraband.
The following items...Read on...
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Posted on: June 2, 2015
On June 2, 2015 at 7:07 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to vehicle crash on the northbound span of the Caloosahatchee Bridge.
FMPD officers have shut down all lanes of northbound Cleveland Avenue at Victoria Avenue to include the northbound span of the bridge while the investigation is underway.
If at all possible please find an alternate route to avoid unnecessary traffic d...Read on...
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Posted on: June 2, 2015
On Monday, June 1, 2015 at 6:10 p.m., the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the Mobil Gas Station located at 2240 Park 82 Drive in reference to a subject inside a vehicle that appeared to be deceased.
Upon arrival police and Lee County Emergency Medical Service technicians located an unidentified male inside a silver Chrysler four-door who was unresponsive. The subject was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police cordoned off the scene while Detect...Read on...
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Posted on: June 2, 2015
On June 1, 2015 at 6:32 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to 2929 Broadway Avenue #201 in reference to a shooting into an occupied dwelling call.
Upon arrival officers learned an unknown suspect fired a weapon from a Jeep Cherokee into the apartment. The suspect vehicle then fled the parking lot onto Broadway Avenue. There were no injuries during the incident.
A person of interest has been iden...Read on...
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Posted on: June 2, 2015
June 2, 2015
Update #1
The Ford Econoline van has been located. The investigation remains active.
If you recognize this suspect or have any information to pass along you are asked to a call FMPD Detective Dan Morency at 321-7741, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Keyword FMPD. Tipsters can remain anonymous. Anyone ...Read on...
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Posted on: June 1, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department’s Special Investigations Group, with assistance of uniformed officers and the Violent Crimes Task Force, conducted a “roundup” of suspected drug dealers on May 28, 2015.
The arrest phase of this drug sweep was the culmination of undercover drug buys throughout the City of Fort Myers over the last several weeks.
This is the third drug roundup FMPD has conducted in 2015. “This operation produced a total of fifty-three f...Read on...
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Posted on: June 1, 2015
On June 1, 2015 at 5:20 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the 7-Eleven located at 2549 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in reference to a just-occurred carjacking.
Upon arrival officers learned an unknown black male suspect took the victim’s vehicle by force. The suspect then fled the parking lot in the vehicle westbound on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
The suspect is described as 35 to 45 years old, app...Read on...
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Posted on: May 26, 2015
Update #2
The victim has been positively identified as Tony Jermun Bridley (d.o.b. 06/23/1991 of Fort Myers).
The investigation remains active. As a reminder anyone with information is asked to call THI Officer Goncalves of the Fort Myers Police Department at (239) 321-7700, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Keyword FMPD. Ti...Read on...
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Posted on: May 26, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is asking residents to help us reduce crime in 2015 by following “Park Smart.”
Take your keys, secure your valuables and lock your vehicle. An overwhelming amount of vehicle thefts and vehicle burglaries are due to unsecured vehicles and owners leaving valuables in plain sight. Theft from vehicles is one of the most easily prevented...Read on...
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Posted on: May 25, 2015
On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 8:33 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department began investigating a fatal vehicle versus bicyclist hit and run crash that occurred in the 900 block of Nuna Avenue.
The male bicyclist died at the scene. Due to the nature of the crash Traffic Homicide Investigator Officer Gustavo Gonclaves was summoned.
The vehicle involved has been located but the investigation remains active. Nuna Avenue will remain closed betwe...Read on...
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Posted on: May 22, 2015
On May 22, 2015 at 1:32 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a structure fire at 3853 Cleveland Avenue.
FMPD officers have shut down both westbound lanes of Winkler Avenue between Broadway Avenue and Cleveland Avenue for the Fort Myers Fire Department.
If at all possible please find an alternate route to avoid unnecessary traffic delays. Updates will be...Read on...
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Posted on: May 22, 2015
On Friday, May 22, 2015 at 9:23 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the C1 Bank located at 1565 Red Cedar Drive in reference to a just occurred robbery.
Upon arrival police discovered a black male dressed as a woman entered the bank and demanded money from the teller with a small black handgun. The suspect then fled the bank on foot in an unknown direction with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The black ...Read on...
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Posted on: May 22, 2015
On May 21, 2015 at 8:08 p.m. Officer Edward Quinn and Officer Brandon Birch of the Fort Myers Police Department’s Violent Crimes Task Force
attempted to stop a vehicle near the intersection of Pauldo Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard for a traffic infraction. The vehicle, driven by Dwight Christian (d.o.b. 05/24/1983 of Fort Myers), did not stop for officers and continued at a s...Read on...
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Posted on: May 21, 2015
May 21, 2015
Update #1
Investigators have released seven video surveillance images depicting the two burglars and their vehicle.
Police would ask anyone with information to please call FMPD Detective Matt Sellers at 321-7700, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Keyword FMPD. Tipsters can remain anonymous. Anyone with information that leads to an ar...Read on...
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Posted on: May 20, 2015
On Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 8:33 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to Discount Batteries located at 3911 Palm Beach Boulevard in reference to a burglary.
Upon arrival police met with the business owner who advised two men in a pickup truck forcefully entered the fenced compound to the business and were seen attempting to hook a trailer up to their vehicle.
The business owner discharged a firearm at the...Read on...
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Posted on: May 19, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is looking for assistance in identifying two commercial burglary suspects.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:00 a.m. on May 19th at Vapin By the Beach located at 5705 Lee Boulevard Unit #5. The suspects gained entry to the business by smashing out the glass store front.
Once inside the suspects took an undisclosed ...Read on...
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Posted on: May 19, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department would like to take this opportunity to make residents aware that distraction burglars are once again operating in our city.
The thieves usually prey on the elderly and facilitate their crimes by posing as utility workers, landscapers or contractors.
The most recent incident occurred when a 92-year-old victim answered the door for a subject posing as someone who was install...Read on...
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Posted on: May 18, 2015
The National Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign is underway and runs through Sunday, May 31, 2015.
The Fort Myers Police Department are always active participants in this life saving endeavor and remain committed to raising awareness. Members of FMPD’s traffic unit as well as our uniformed patrol officers will take part in several operations over the n...Read on...
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Posted on: May 18, 2015
On Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 3:37 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to Cleveland Avenue and Hanson Street after receiving a 911 call advising two vehicles were shooting at each other.
Upon arrival police discovered one of the vehicles involved fled southbound on Cleveland Avenue and the other fled eastbound on Hanson Street.
The suspect vehicle that fled on Hanson Street struck another vehicle at Hanson Street and Broadway Avenue. ...Read on...
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Posted on: May 15, 2015
On Friday, May 15, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department honored several employees at a monthly award ceremony. FMPD strives every day to not only protect and serve the residents of the City of Fort Myers, but to make it a better place to live.
. “It is our policy to recognize employees of exemplary performance of their duties” said Chief Doug Baker. “We appreciate their heroics and the hard work that these men and women put in each day.”
Officer David Gaide has been selected Officer of the M...Read on...
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Posted on: May 14, 2015
On May 14, 2015 at 1:20 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the Value Place located at 4395 Colonial Boulevard reference to a shots fired call.
Upon arrival officers located two victims who advised while they were in their hotel room a projectile came through their wall from an adjacent room. Both victims were uninjured however the projectile struck just above their headboard while they were slee...Read on...
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Posted on: May 14, 2015
Update #1
The roadway is open.
May 14, 2015
“FMPD Traffic Advisory”
The Fort Myers Police Department is currently investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian accident at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Hanson Street. All three lanes of southbound Cleveland Avenue at Hans...Read on...
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Posted on: May 7, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is aggressively seeking any tips or information that may lead to the arrest of the individual or individuals responsible for the murder of Joshua Kent
(d.o.b. 11/12/1974 of Lee County) that occurred during the early morning hours of May 7, 2006.
Kent was located in the driver’s seat of a white Ford Focus in the parking lot of 2720 Royal Palm Avenue. Kent suffered from a gunshot wound, and it is beli...Read on...
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Posted on: May 5, 2015
A copy of the 2014 Annual Report from the Fort Myers Police Department is now available on the police department’s public website www.fmpolice.com.
Simply use this link http://www.fmpolice.com/477/Annual-Reports and click on “FMPD Annual Report 2014” (PDF). The Annual Report is a comprehensive document that provides the public with information on various happenings throughout the year. The report inc...Read on...
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Posted on: May 4, 2015
Update #1
Both north and southbound lanes of Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard between Hanson Street and Teeside Lane are closed due to the clean-up efforts.
The Fort Myers Police Department is working a traffic related incident at Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard and Teeside Lane. A recycling truck’s cargo has overturned spilling the contents onto the roadway. There are no injuries but FMPD would like to caution ...Read on...
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Posted on: May 4, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is working a traffic related incident at Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard and Teeside Lane.
A recycling truck’s cargo has overturned spilling the contents onto the roadway. There are no injuries but FMPD would like to caution all commuters to find an alternate route of travel due to the road closure.
Both northbound lanes of Veronica Shoemak...Read on...
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Posted on: May 4, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is working a rollover crash involving three vehicles on Fowler Street near the intersection of Franklin Street.
There are no injuries but FMPD would like to caution all commuters to find an alternate route of travel for the next 30-minutes due to the road closure.
Both southbound lanes and one northbound lane of Fowler Street will be closed while officers inves...Read on...
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Posted on: May 4, 2015
On Friday, May 1, 2015 several officers from the Fort Myers Police Department were honored by Southwest Florida Mothers Against Drunk Driving for various accomplishments in the fight to eliminate drinking and driving.
MADD’s Program Specialist Lori Burke presented the officers with a certificate and challenge coin as part of their Law Enforcement and Community Recognition Program.
Officer Lesa Breneman of the FMPD’s traffic unit was honored for her outstanding dedic...Read on...
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Posted on: May 4, 2015
At approximately 10:00 a.m. the Fort Myers Police responded to a robbery that had occurred at the 7-11 located at 1350 Ortiz. Units from the police department and the Lee County Sheriff's Office searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
The suspect is described as a black male, heavy set, 6'00" wearing a black shirt, black sweat pants, a large brimmed hat, black and white shoes (possibly sneakers). The suspect was observed leaving in a green 4-door vehicle, possibly a Pontiac Bonnev...Read on...
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Posted on: May 4, 2015
On early Sunday morning, April 26th 2015, the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a theft that had occurred at the Fort Myers Yacht Basin at 1300 Lee Street. Taken in the theft was a 2013 Suzuki 6HP outboard motor from a vessel at the dock.
Video surveillance was obtained from the dock which shows the suspect in the act of the theft. The suspect appears to be a white male, approximately 25-30 years of age, and approximately 5’9 to 6’0 in height with a muscular build.
The male is shown wea...Read on...
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Posted on: May 4, 2015
On April 30th at 2:25 a.m., the Fort Myers Police Department responded to an armed robbery at the 7-11 located at 2275 Winkler Avenue.
Two (2) employees were doing inventory in the back office when the suspect entered and forced the employees at gun point to the front of the store. The suspect fled with an underdetermined amount of cash.
The suspect was described as being a light skin...Read on...
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Posted on: May 4, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is asking the public’s help in identifying the subject in the attached sketch who is wanted for questioning in the below mentioned incident.
If you have any information related to his investigation please contact Detective Jose Gomez at 239-321-8018 or cell 239-851-8049.
Detectives are continuing to following up with the case and ask that anyone with information please call the Fort Myers P...Read on...
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Posted on: April 28, 2015
On April 27, 2015 at 10:40 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the 7-Eleven located at 9660 State Road 82 reference a just-occurred robbery.
Upon arrival officers learned an unknown white male suspect entered the business armed with a semi-automatic handgun and demanded money from the clerk. The suspect was wearing all black clothing and covered his face with a hooded sweatshirt. The suspect t...Read on...
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Posted on: April 27, 2015
On April 27, 2015 at approximately 9:11 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious person in the area of Oleander Avenue and Iroquois Avenue.
Police made contact with the mother of a 14-year-old girl who advised she was approached by an unknown Hispanic male near her bus stop.
The Hispanic male suspect was driving a gray in color, older two-door convertible vehicle with three indented lines ...Read on...
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Posted on: April 27, 2015
On April 24, 2015 at 5:35 p.m., the Special Investigations Group with the assistance of SWAT, North District Community Policing Coordinators and uniformed officers conducted a lawful search warrant at 3711 Seminole Avenue.
The warrant was the result of undercover drug buys over a several month period.
After SWAT secured the residence and detained the occupants, detectives conducted a systematic search for contraband.
The following items of evidence were located:
...Read on...
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Posted on: April 20, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department has submitted the Annual Uniform Crime Report to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for review and the figures have been certified. The annual statistics show a 2.8% decrease in overall crime for 2014.
The biggest reduction involved overall property crimes which decreased by 4.5%. Stolen vehicles dropped the sharpest at over 20%. “Our successes are measured by the growing strength with the citizens in our community and valuable partnerships we have with...Read on...
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Posted on: April 20, 2015
Update #1
April 18, 2015
Clarence Robinson has been located in Hillsborough and is safe.
April 17, 2015
"Silver Alert"
The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for the assistance in locating a missing 79-year-old male.
Clarence Robinson, W/M (d.o.b. 10/09/1935 of 646 Futura Drive in North Fort Myers) was last seen drivi...Read on...
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Posted on: April 15, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department would like to take this opportunity to warn city residents of a popular scam involving property deeds.
With this scam, the victim (usually a new homeowner) receives a letter requesting money, upward of $80.00, in order to get a copy of the homeowner’s property deed.
These notices are made to look like “bills” being sent from government agencies and tha...Read on...
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Posted on: April 15, 2015
On April 12, 2015 at 8:32 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the Sunoco located at 4087 Palm Beach Boulevard in reference to a just-occurred armed robbery.
Upon arrival officers learned an unknown suspect entered the business with a long gun and demanded money from the store clerk. The suspect then fled the business on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash in an unknown direction.
The suspect is descri...Read on...
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Posted on: April 15, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is looking for assistance in identifying a vehicle burglary and fraud suspect.
The incident occurred at the Walgreens located at 4204 Palm Beach Boulevard. The suspect attempted to buy merchandise with the victim’s bank card taken during the vehicle burglary.
The suspect is described as a female between the ages of 25-35 year...Read on...
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Posted on: April 13, 2015
Update #1
The victim has been positively identified as John G. McLane (d.o.b. 09/15/1975 of North Fort Myers).
April 12, 2015
"Deadly Motorcycle Crash Closes Northbound Span of Caloosahatchee Bridge"
On Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 6:26 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department began investigating a single vehicle motorcycle crash on the northbound span...Read on...
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Posted on: April 13, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is pleased to announce Sergeant Glenn Thompson and Sergeant Aaron Olson as graduates of the 32nd Florida Leadership Academy.
Sergeant Thompson and Sergeant Olson were among 30 other first-line supervisors across the state who attended the program and graduated this past Friday.
The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute announces the graduation today of 32 first-line ...Read on...
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Posted on: April 13, 2015
Update #1
The victim has been positively identified as Henry Jenkins Jr. (d.o.b. 03/13/1988 of Fort Myers). The investigation remains active at this time.
FMPD would like to remind everyone that a reward of up to $25,000 is available for anyone providing information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the offender. Those with information are asked to call Detective Emily Destefanis of the Fort Myers ...Read on...
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Posted on: April 13, 2015
On Friday, April 10, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department honored several employees at a monthly award ceremony.
FMPD strives every day to not only protect and serve the residents of the City of Fort Myers, but to make it a better place to live. “It is our policy to recognize employees of exemplary performance of their duties” said Chief Doug Baker. “We appreciate t...Read on...
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Posted on: April 9, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to help identify a group of individuals responsible for the theft of high end purses and clothing from the Edison Mall.
Detectives have been working with loss prevention at three stores to help combat the rash of thefts that have totaled more than $19,000.
The first theft occurred in mid-March and since then there have been three additional incidents involving the same p...Read on...
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Posted on: April 8, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department would like to ensure the City of Fort Myers’ children are safe, healthy and thriving as they move into adulthood.
“Bringing awareness to National Child Abuse Prevention Month every April works toward meeting the goals to stop child abuse and neglect,” said Lieutenant Victor Medico. The theme for this year continues to be “Making Meaningful Connections.” When we make ...Read on...
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Posted on: April 7, 2015
On April 6, 2015 at 11:25 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit began investigating a complaint of kidnapping, false imprisonment and aggravated assault that occurred at 34 Castlebar Circle.
The victim advised her boyfriend, Tavares Felton (d.o.b. 12/02/1975 of 34 Castlebar Circle), held her against her will, threatened her with a firearm and physically abused her over the threat of ending their relationship.
At the culmination of the dome...Read on...
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Posted on: April 6, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department will once again participate in the National Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign which runs from April 10, through April 15, 2015.
FMPD will step up patrols and operations in the month of April for the national push to bring awareness to distracted driving.
A Florida law that went into effect on October 1, 2013 prohibits operating an in-motion motor vehicle while manually typing ...Read on...
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Posted on: April 1, 2015
On Sunday, April 5, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department will close the following roads beginning at approximately 2:30 p.m. for the 71st Annual Dunbar Easter Parade:
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from Ford Street to Cranford Avenue
• Palm Avenue from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to Edison Avenue • Edison Avenue from Cranford Avenue to Ford Street
• Ford Street from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bo...Read on...
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Posted on: April 1, 2015
Update #2
On March 30, 2015 Detectives with the Fort Myers Police Department developed probable cause to arrest Jddarrian Irons
(d.o.b. 05/03/1990 of Fort Myers) for second degree murder and robbery with a firearm in reference to the homicide of 17-year-old Ismael Torres.
On March 31, 2015 members of the United States Marshal's Fugitive Taskforce located Irons in room 17 at the...Read on...
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Posted on: March 30, 2015
Update #1
The victim has been positively identified as 17-year-old Ismael Torres (d.o.b. 03/24/1998 of Fort Myers).
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Matt Sellers of the Fort Myers Police Department at (239) 321-7700, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Keyword FMPD. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
March 30, 2015
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Posted on: March 30, 2015
On March 30, 2015 at 10:19 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the 3600 block of Seminole Avenue in reference a call of gunshots heard.
Upon arrival officers located a male laying outside a residence suffering from a gunshot wound. FMPD officers began CPR until the arrival of Lee County Emergency Medical Service. The victim died on scene.
Detectives along with crime scene technician...Read on...
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Posted on: March 30, 2015
On March 29, 2015 at 9:18 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department’s Officer Chris Scavo and Officer Tony Brown responded to a disturbance at 766 Marsh Avenue.
Upon arrival officers met with the complainant who advised her boyfriend’s son, Jorge Reina (d.o.b. 01/10/1989 of Fort Myers), was at the residence demanding his father’s truck. Officers learned Reina had already left in a vehicle but threatened physical ...Read on...
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Posted on: March 24, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department along with the Optimist Clubs of Lee County are now accepting applications for the Respect for Law Camp.
This year’s camp will be held June 18 through June 21 at Bishop Verot Catholic High School and is open to youth ages 11 through 14.
Camp provides local youth the opportunity to learn respect for the law by giving them a close-up look at local Law Enfor...Read on...
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Posted on: March 23, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is stepping up patrols again this year as Spring Break visitors come to the area and local students enjoy their time off from schools.
FMPD’s increased presence along major arteries and the popular Fort Myers River District is designed to monitor underage drinking and conduct traffic enforcement as well as alert citizens and visitors to what might make them vulnerable to theft. “Our goal...Read on...
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Posted on: March 20, 2015
On March 20, 2015 at 9:20 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department was dispatched to Lee Memorial Hospital in reference to a male who was suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital by a family member.
The preliminary investigation revealed the incident occurred at a residence in the 2900 block of Lafayette Street. At this hour detectives are actively working the case which is described as an isolated incident. Anyone with information is asked to call t...Read on...
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Posted on: March 18, 2015
On Tuesday March 17, 2015 Officer Michael Kloack and Officer Jari Sanders of the Fort Myers Police Department went to a residence in the 3100 block of Dunbar Avenue in search of a juvenile who had violated his probation.
The officers are assigned to the Juvenile Arrest and Monitor Unit (J.A.M.) and are responsible for ensuring juveniles on probation that reside in the City of Fort Myers abide by their sanctions.
While officers were at the residence they located the wan...Read on...
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Posted on: March 17, 2015
March 17, 2015
Update #3
The escaped juveniles have been identified as Fredrick Saunders (d.o.b. 11/16/1997 of Eagle Lake, Fla) and Richard Faircloth (d.o.b. 12/03/1998 of Blountstown, Fla).
Saunders and Faircloth were each charged with one count of escape from a residential commitment facility which is a third degree felony.
*Attached booking photographs courtesy of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office
**Arrest reports attached
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Posted on: March 13, 2015
It’s been twenty years to the day since the unexplained disappearance of Phillip Koss (d.o.b. 11/20/1970 of Sarasota, Fla).
Koss was last seen on Monday, March 13, 1995 in the vicinity of the 400 block of Van Buren Street off Palm Beach Boulevard. A week later his vehicle was located abandoned in Sarasota, Florida.
“We have attached an age progressed photograph that would ...Read on...
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Posted on: March 13, 2015
On Friday, March 13, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department honored several employees at a monthly award ceremony. FMPD strives every day to not only protect and serve the residents of the City of Fort Myers, but to make it a better place to live.
“It is our policy to recognize employees of exemplary performance of their duties” said Chief Doug Baker. “We appreciate their heroics and the hard work that these men and women put in each day.”
Detective Jesus Ramos has been selected Officer of the M...Read on...
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Posted on: March 11, 2015
Each year, more than 50,000 children in Florida become victims of identity theft, and more than $100 million is stolen from children whose identities have been compromised.
Identity thieves target kids because they generally have clean credit histories, and years will pass before the crime is detected.
The Fort Myers Police Department would like to take this time to pass along valuable information to consider in order to...Read on...
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Posted on: March 11, 2015
On March 11, 2015 at 10:44 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a vehicle versus power pole single vehicle traffic crash at Fowler Street and Katherine Street.
Florida Power & Light has been notified and will be responding for the downed power lines.
At this time both north and southbound lanes of Fowler Street between Katherine Street and South Street have been shut down. Traffic is being rerouted while...Read on...
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Posted on: March 10, 2015
March 10, 2015
Update #2
The pilot has been identified as Gregory Piehl (d.o.b. 04/13/1955 of St. Petersburg, FL). The passenger has been identified as Donna Piehl (d.o.b. 05/24/1929 of Estero, FL).
Update #1
The eastbound lanes of Colonial Boulevard are open. FMPD personnel will be providing scene security until the arrival of the NTSB who will assume the investigation.
March 9, 2015
“FMPD Responds to Plane Crash”
On March 9, 2015 at ...Read on...
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Posted on: March 10, 2015
On March 9, 2015 at 6:27 p.m. Officer Robert Kerbs and Officer Andrew Lape of the Fort Myers Police Department were driving southbound on Fowler Street when they observed a four-door burgundy Hyundai speeding.
Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle for the traffic infraction as it pulled into the Speedway located on the corner of Fowler Street and Carrell Road.
The driver of the Hyundai, later identified as Otis Marchman (d.o.b. 08/18/19...Read on...
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Posted on: March 9, 2015
On Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 1:52 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to Babe’s located at 3654 Cleveland Avenue in reference to a shooting.
Upon arrival police located a subject identified as Christopher Geraci (d.o.b. 12/09/1975 of Cape Coral), an employee of Babe’s, suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Officers learned that Geraci was shot by an unknown perpetrator while bre...Read on...
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Posted on: March 9, 2015
On March 7, 2015 at 11:18 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a single vehicle crash in the 4000 block of Winkler Avenue Extension. Upon arrival officers discovered a 2006 silver Ford 500 had struck a palm tree in the median.
The driver of the vehicle, Michael Daniel Slasor (d.o.b. 05/21/1990 of Fort Myers), died at the scene. The preliminary investigation conducted by Traffic Homicide Investigator Officer Lesa Breneman determined speed was a factor when Slasor lost control of...Read on...
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Posted on: March 9, 2015
On March 6, 2015 at 12:30 a.m., the Special Investigations Group with the assistance of SWAT and uniformed officers conducted a lawful search warrant at 3647 Bell Street. The warrant was the result of undercover drug buys over a several month period.
On March 6, 2015 at 12:30 a.m., the Special Investigations Group with the assistance of SWAT and uniformed officers conducted a lawful search warrant at 3647 Bell Street. The warrant was the result of undercover drug buys over a several month period.
...Read on...
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Posted on: March 9, 2015
Frye has been located and is safe.
“Missing Endangered Adult”
The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 79-year old female who suffers from Alzheimer's disease.
Shirley Frye, W/F, 5’2”, 130 lbs., of 1333 Carlene Avenue has white hair and pa...Read on...
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Posted on: March 4, 2015
March 4, 2015
Update #1
The victim remains hospitalized and has been identified as Jewell Markese Ingram (d.o.b. 07/08/1985 of Fort Myers). The investigation remains active. All updates will be issued via email.
March 3, 2015
“FMPD Investigates Shooting”
On March 3, 2015 at 7:51 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the 2900 block of Thomas Street reference a subject who had been shot. Lee County Emergency Medical Service transported the victim...Read on...
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Posted on: March 3, 2015
On March 2, 2015 Community Policing Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department conducted an operation along McGregor Boulevard to specifically target a recent trend of burglaries from unlocked vehicles.
At approximately 12:30 a.m. Officer David Conticelli and Officer Kelsey Evenson spotted a suspect wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt walk up to a vehicle parked in a driveway on Stadler Drive. Officers could see the dome light turn on and the suspect bent o...Read on...
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Posted on: March 2, 2015
On Friday, February 27, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department began investigating a “car-hopping” trend that was taking place off McGregor Boulevard.
During the subsequent investigation residential video surveillance was obtained from several victims that revealed a white male suspect systematically pulling on car door handles along Coconut Drive. Video also showed the suspect enter a fenced property o...Read on...
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Posted on: March 2, 2015
Click It or Ticket Florida is underway and runs through March 13, 2015.
The Fort Myers Police Department are always active participants in this life saving endeavor and remain committed to raising awareness. Members of FMPD’s traffic unit as well as our uniformed patrol officers will take part in several operations over the n...Read on...
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Posted on: March 2, 2015
On Friday, February 27, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department’s Special Investigations Group with the assistance of uniformed officers conducted an undercover "John's Operation" on Cleveland Avenue.
Female officers posed as street prostitutes in an attempt to be solicited by individuals looking to receive sexual acts for money. “One individual tried to get our undercover officer to come work for him. He was an armed felon who had a trafficking amount...Read on...
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Posted on: February 27, 2015
On February 27, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department began investigating a past-occurred burglary to an unlocked vehicle in the Sherwood community off of State Road 82.
Home video surveillance shows a suspect approach a vehicle parked in the driveway, open the unlocked door and enter. The suspect rummaged through the vehicle and then fled on foot.
The suspect is described as a male in his teens, with medium lengt...Read on...
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Posted on: February 26, 2015
Beginning on March 1, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. members of local Special Weapons and Tactics teams (SWAT), namely Fort Myers Police Department, Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Cape Coral Police Department,
will participate in the “2015 Josh Hargis Ranger Ruck.” This is a 24-hour event designed to bring awareness and donations to military service veterans. The members of our armed forces have made sacrifices for our freedom, and we must always remember their...Read on...
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Posted on: February 25, 2015
On February 19, 2015 at 7:23 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the Ocean Seafood Market and Restaurant located at 2150 Fowler Street, unit 110, in reference to a past-occurred burglary.
Upon arrival officers learned an unknown male suspect entered the business by smashing out the front window with an unknown object. Once inside the suspect ransacked the business taking an undisclosed amount of cash and merchandise. The suspect then fled ...Read on...
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Posted on: February 23, 2015
On Monday, February 16, 2015, at 4:53 p.m., the Fort Myers Police received a telephone call from a 16-year-old juvenile female victim.
The victim reported that as she traveled south on Cleveland Avenue near the Edison Mall in her vehicle, the driver of another vehicle was exposing himself. The victim described the perpetrator as a biracial male, with a goatee, 45 to 55 years old, wearing...Read on...
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Posted on: February 23, 2015
Update #1
The victim has been positively identified as Malik Gary (d.o.b. 07/14/1996 of Fort Myers). The investigation remains active. All updates will be issued via email.
February 23, 2015
“FMPD Investigating Shooting”
On February 23, 2015 at 6:16 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the 2400 block of Royal Palm Avenue reference a subject who had been shot. Prior to arrival police discovered the victim ...Read on...
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Posted on: February 23, 2015
On February 23, 2015 at 6:16 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the 2400 block of Royal Palm Avenue reference a subject who had been shot.
Prior to arrival police discovered the victim had been transported by a family member to Lee Memorial Hospital for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
At this hour Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians are actively working the crime scene to incl...Read on...
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Posted on: February 19, 2015
On Saturday, February 21, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department will close the following roads beginning at 5:00 p.m. for the Edison Grand Parade, unless otherwise noted:
• Cleveland Avenue between Hanson Street and Main Street
• Edwards Drive, closed from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.**
• Bay Street between Heitman Street and Jackson Street
• First Street between Fowler Street and Jackson Street
• Main Street between...Read on...
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Posted on: February 18, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is pleased to announce that Officer Ralph Louissaint and Officer Curtis Cates were selected as the City of Fort Myers 2014 Employees of the Year.
The Officers were honored during the Tuesday, February 17, 2015 City Council meeting. The officers were selected by the Employee Recognition Review Committee for their for their quick response and lifesaving actions during a shooting investigation from Ap...Read on...
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Posted on: February 17, 2015
On Wednesday, February 25, 2015, officers from the Fort Myers Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee.
All community members are invited to attend. The event times are 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at McDonald’s located at 4280 Palm Beach Boulevard. Please contact Captain Jim Mulligan with questions: 239-321-7774.
Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportun...Read on...
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Posted on: February 17, 2015
The Nate Allen investigation remains active.
Allen is no longer in police custody and has not been charged with a crime at this time. The Fort Myers Police Department is currently working with the 20th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office for case review. All case updates will be sent via email....Read on...
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Posted on: February 17, 2015
Update #1
The victim has been identified as Reginald Bush Jr. (d.o.b. 10/29/1995 of Fort Myers).
FMPD would like to remind everyone that a reward of up to $25,000 is available for anyone providing information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the accused offender. Those with information are asked to call Detective Maalisa Langton of the Fort...Read on...
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Posted on: February 13, 2015
February 13, 2015
Update #2
Johnathan Hill was located this morning by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and taken into custody.
FMPD Detective John Price met with Hill who provided a statement. A the culmination of the interview Hill was charged with occupied burglary, theft of a motor vehicle and grand theft stemming from the original incident at 4747 McGregor Boulevard.
Hill...Read on...
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Posted on: February 13, 2015
Update #1
The motorcyclist involved in the crash has been identified as Hispanic male Leidier Franceda (d.o.b. 03/01/1980 of Boynton Beach). Franceda remains hospitalized in critical condition.
The preliminary crash investigation completed by Traffic Homicide Investigator Officer Gustavo Goncalves indicates Franceda was traveling at a high rate of speed southbound on Cleveland Avenue just south of North Airport Road when he struck the rear of a ...Read on...
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Posted on: February 13, 2015
On February 13, 2015 at 8:10 a.m., the Special Investigations Group with the assistance of SWAT and uniformed officers conducted a lawful search warrant at 2930 Thomas Street, apartment 18.
The investigation was the result of undercover operations targeting street level drug sales.
After SWAT secured the residence and detained the occupant, detectives conducted a systematic search for contraband.
The following items of evidence were ...Read on...
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Posted on: February 13, 2015
Car-hopping is the act of walking down a street, usually at night, and casually checking every car on the street to see if it is unlocked. If a car is found unlocked the car hopper searches the car for valuables to steal.
. “Thieves can victimize a neighborhood in minutes and draw very little attention to themselves,” said police spokesperson Lieutenant Victor Medico. “If they have success they’ll be back,” Medico added.
The Fort Myers Police Department is asking all ...Read on...
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Posted on: February 13, 2015
On Friday, February 13, 2015 the Fort Myers Police Department honored several employees at a monthly award ceremony. FMPD strives every day to not only protect and serve the residents of the City of Fort Myers, but to make it a better place to live.
“It is our policy to recognize employees of exemplary performance of their duties” said Chief Doug Baker. “We appreciate their heroics and the hard work that these men and women put in each day.”
Officer Robert Vega and Officer David Dietz have been se...Read on...
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Posted on: February 13, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is currently investigating a vehicle versus motorcyclist crash in the 4800 block of Cleveland Avenue. Due to the nature of the crash Traffic Homicide Investigators have been summoned.
Police have shutdown both north and southbound lanes of Cleveland Avenue while the crash is being investigated. FMPD would like to caution all commuters to find an alternate method of travel for the next two hours to avoid any unnecessary delays. All upda...Read on...
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Posted on: February 12, 2015
It’s with great sadness and a heavy heart that the Fort Myers Police Department announces the passing of Police K9 Indy on Sunday, February 7, 2015.
Over the two weeks prior to his death, Indy began suffering severe gastrointestinal complications that led to his rapid demise.
Indy began his service with the Police Department in March of 2005, under the care of his partner, Sergeant Enrico Doro. D...Read on...
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Posted on: February 11, 2015
On Sunday, February 15, 2015 beginning at 12:00 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department will be closing roads for the Edison Festival of Light Junior Parade.
The closures include the ramp off the Caloosahatchee Bridge into downtown and all roads north of Second Street to the river between Jackson and Monroe Streets
Those who wish to attend the parade are encouraged to arrive in the downtown area prior to 12...Read on...
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Posted on: February 10, 2015
The Fort Myers Police Department is aggressively seeking any tips or information that may lead to the arrest of the individual or individuals responsible for the murder of Robert Marshall
(d.o.b. 12/17/1963 of Fort Myers) that occurred during the daylight hours of February 10, 2007.
Marshall was shot in an apparent robbery on Davis Court inside the Harlem Lakes subdivision. Marshall died at the scene. “We know there are individuals who...Read on...
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