Teen girl in critical condition after Naples hit and run

Written by Marco Island Mortgage Syndicated User on August 24, 2021. Posted in Marco Island Mortgage, Mortgage Marco Island.

EAST NAPLES, Fla. – A 16-year-old girl is in critical condition after a driver allegedly hit her near U.S. 41 and Pineland Avenue in East Naples Sunday, according to investigators. The teenager was attempting to ride a bike across U.S. 41 when the driver hit her, officials said. Florida Highway Patrol said the driver did not stop. Troopers said they have a suspect vehicle impounded but they are still investigating. This news hit close to home for Amber Mercado who is a mother of three. The incident happened down the street from her house. “I’m really angered by the fact...

DNA leads to Michigan inmate being charged for Florida teen’s 1985 murder

Written by Marco Island Mortgage Syndicated User on August 20, 2021. Posted in Marco Island Mortgage, Mortgage Marco Island.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP)— Investigators have matched DNA evidence from a 1985 kidnapping, sexual assault, and death of a 17-year-old Florida girl to an inmate who was already serving two life sentences in Michigan on sexual assault charges, according to officials. David Nelson Austin, 59, has been charged with first-degree murder, armed kidnapping and sexual battery in the stabbing death of Leslie McCray, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Chief T.K. Waters announced in a news conference on Thursday. McCray’s family has been waiting almost 36 years for a breakthrough in the case. Cold case...

Fort Myers man arrested for arson & tormenting an animal

Written by Marco Island Mortgage Syndicated User on August 12, 2021. Posted in Marco Island Mortgage, Mortgage Marco Island.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Fort Myers man is behind bars for arson and tormenting an animal, officials said. Christian Cintron lives at 3572 Central Avenue and NBC2 crews were at the same address yesterday for a fire. Rescue crews were on the scene and crime scene tape was up. A dog was rescued from the fire, but no one was hurt, rescue crews said. Count on NBC2 to bring you the latest information once it is released. The post Fort Myers man arrested for arson & tormenting an animal appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 (WBBH-TV)

North Port man beat & stabbed homeless man over $40, police say

Written by Marco Island Mortgage Syndicated User on August 9, 2021. Posted in Marco Island Mortgage, Mortgage Marco Island.

NORTH PORT, Fla. — A North Port man accused of beating and stabbing a homeless man was arrested and faces two charges: attempted armed robbery and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, officials said. John Uzzardi, 57, allegedly beat and stabbed the man over $40, officers with the North Port Police Department said. The victim said three people attacked him at Veteran’s Park on July 31. He told officers that he recognized Uzzardi and also gave descriptions of the other two suspects. People who witnessed the alleged beating said that a big “boat-like car” and a dark-colored...

Suspect on the run after Fort Myers Dollar General robbery

Written by Marco Island Mortgage Syndicated User on August 6, 2021. Posted in Marco Island Mortgage, Mortgage Marco Island.

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Detectives are searching for a suspect involved in a robbery at a Fort Myers Dollar General. The Fort Myers Police Department said the man is a suspect in an open robbery investigation. The suspect is seen walking into the Dollar General located at 3409 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. This happened at around 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 1, and he was seen leaving the store shortly after. FMPD said he was also seen snatching a victim’s wallet out of their hands. Anyone with information, can email [email protected] or call (239) 321-7698 or make a...

Police search for Fort Myers lottery ticket thief

Written by Marco Island Mortgage Syndicated User on August 2, 2021. Posted in Marco Island Mortgage, Mortgage Marco Island.

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Police are searching for a man suspected of robbing a 7-Eleven gas station in Fort Myers Monday morning. The robbery suspect allegedly took approximately $150 worth of lottery tickets from a cashier’s hand at the 7-Eleven at 2977 Cleveland Avenue around 8:30 a.m., according to the Fort Myers Police Department. The man was seen getting out of a white minivan just before the robbery, police said. Investigators are asking anyone with information on the crime to contact FMPD or SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS. The post Police search for Fort Myers lottery...

Man faces sex crime charges for alleged incident involving child under 12

Written by Marco Island Mortgage Syndicated User on July 29, 2021. Posted in Marco Island Mortgage, Mortgage Marco Island.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A 30-year-old man accused of sexually battering a child under 12 years old was arrested on Wednesday, officials said. Deputies were dispatched to a home in Lehigh Acres after a sex crime was reported, a spokesperson for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. The suspect, Johnny Jackson, fled the scene before deputies arrived. Deputies eventually caught up with Jackson and arrested him on probable cause. Jackson faces a sexual battery and lewd and lascivious molestation charge, deputies said. The post Man faces sex crime charges for alleged incident involving child...

Former Florida deputy gets 12 years in prison for planting drugs during traffic stops

Written by Marco Island Mortgage Syndicated User on July 15, 2021. Posted in Marco Island Mortgage, Mortgage Marco Island.

MARIANNA, Fla. (AP) – A former deputy in Florida received a 12-year prison sentence for planting drugs in drivers’ cars during traffic stops and then arresting them. Former Jackson County Deputy Zachary Wester did not speak at Tuesday’s hearing, The Associated Press reports. He was convicted in May on 19 of 67 counts, including racketeering, official misconduct, fabricating evidence, perjury, false imprisonment, and possession of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia. Investigators with Internal Affairs found the drugs hidden inside Wester’s patrol car in the...

WATCH: Masked truck thief caught on camera in Lee County

Written by Marco Island Mortgage Syndicated User on July 12, 2021. Posted in Marco Island Mortgage, Mortgage Marco Island.

LEE COUNTY, Fla.– A suspicious red truck was caught strategically stealing equipment from a local plumbing company on Sunday morning. In the surveillance video, you can see the truck backing in with their license plate covered and a man hopping out of the truck wearing a mask while hooking up the excavator. “I definitely feel offended that someone came here and took something we use daily and need to survive in business,” said Michael Mele, owner of Lee County Plumbing. “We have multiple excavators that were our 5th but it still hurts because with the equipment shortage I...

Fort Myers PD searching for SUV linked to weekend homicide investigation

Written by Marco Island Mortgage Syndicated User on July 12, 2021. Posted in Marco Island Mortgage, Mortgage Marco Island.

FORT MYERS, Fla.– The Fort Myers Police Department is searching for a vehicle that they believe was involved in a homicide investigation. Law enforcement is on the lookout for a dark-colored SUV that has been linked to a homicide at Maple Crest Apartments. The incident took place on July 11. If you have any information about the SUV, tips can be called into Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). Information could be eligible for a reward. The post Fort Myers PD searching for SUV linked to weekend homicide investigation appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 (WBBH-TV)

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