Crime

Julian A. Fernandez, 24, of Fort Myers, was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault on an officer, possession of marijuana over 20 grams, reckless driving, driving without license revoked…

Nicholas James Trench, 31, was charged, with second degree murder, first degree arson, and abuse of a dead body. MARION COUNTY, FL - On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Major Crimes Detectives charged Nicholas James Trench, 31, with second degree…

Ricky Merrill and Dori Colyer were last seen on May 9, 1981, leaving the Hilltop Lounge on Broad Street in Brooksville, Florida. The pair told friends they would return to the lounge shortly but never returned. BROOKSVILLE, FL - On May…

From left, Jim Leasure, 52, Richard Morgan Sr., 44, and Darren Morgan, 40, were each arrested on a charge of Grand Theft. They were transported to the Hernando County Detention Center where their bond was set at $5,000 each. The boat was…

According to authorities, Jeffrey Sorgatz, 59, of Las Vegas, scammed n 80-year-old New Smyrna Beach-area woman into sending him $41,000. NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL - Volusia sheriff's detectives have identified and charged an online scam…

Wayne B. Hibbs III, 53, was booked at the Volusia County Branch Jail on Wednesday after he was transported over from the Gulf Correctional Institution, where he has been in custody on other charges since shortly after the homicide. …

WEEKI WACHEE, FL - Over the course of the last several weeks, deputies assigned to District One (primarily in the area of Commercial Way and Osceola Drive) have handled a high number of calls for service regarding Vehicle Burglaries,…

In accordance with Chapter 775 the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public about a declared Sexual Predator who is now residing in Pahokee, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your neighborhood…

Judith Ann Black of Pine Ridge, 77, was booked on a charge of battery, but since she had used racial slurs against the victim the charge was upgraded from a first-degree misdemeanor to a third-degree felony under Florida’s “hate crime…

Video of the confrontation begins with an image of a man standing near one of the outdoor tables and pointing a small handgun at the protesters, who are hollering and making gestures. LOUISVILLE, KY - Video is now circulating online…

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and determined the adult victim deceased. The toddler was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The preliminary information indicates that the victim, Leshonte Jones, 24, was with her…

Questions have been raised about the impartiality of one of the jurors, Brandon Mitchell, 31, AKA Juror #52, who convicted Derek Chauvin of murder after it was revealed he attended a rally last summer where George Floyd's relatives…

The video begins after the unidentified Deputy approaches a vehicle that he had pulled over after allegedly observing the female operator using her smartphone while driving. LOS ANGELES, CA - A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy was…

Jordan Burnette of the Bronx, 29, is currently facing 42 charges from multiple crimes – including vandalizing a Riverdale synagogue – incidents that took place over an 11-day period of time, according to the Bronx District Attorney’s…

David Beach, 28, of North Fort Myers is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 5'7" and weighs 160. Beach has multiple tattoos on his chest and arms and is often seen at businesses in the North Fort Myers area. …

In accordance with Chapter 775 the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public about a declared Sexual Predator who is now residing at 1830 Hypoluxo Road, Ste. B23, Lake Worth, FL. LAKE WORTH, FL – In accordance with…

Aimee Peltier, 45, was arrested at her home on the 1600 block of North Page Drive in Deltona and charged with attempted first degree murder with a firearm. DELTONA, FL - According to authorities, a Deltona woman is charged with…

Upon making entry, Miami-Dade Special Response Team and Hostage Negotiators discovered two females and one male, the initial victim’s son, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. The investigation is continuing. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL -…

According to detectives, at approximately d 5 a.m. Sunday morning, Jacob Byars was driving a 2008 Pontiac Vibe southbound on Normandy, passing another vehicle, when the Pontiac went onto the grass median and Byars lost control, striking a…

Volusia deputies and detectives conducted a proactive operation targeting high-crime locations in the DeLand and Deltona areas of Volusia County. This operation was prompted by violent crime, including two recent homicides in these…

Marion County Deputies learned that a shooting had just occurred following an argument. Deputies discovered one person deceased and another person that had been injured by gunfire. MARION COUNTY, FL – At approximately 2:10 A.M. on May…

A preliminary investigation revealed that a man was speeding on Hallandale Beach Boulevard in an attempt to evade Miramar Police Department officers. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies were not involved in the chase but responded to the…

Jamil J. Mahshie, 34, was arrested and charged with two counts of possession or use of drug paraphernalia, failure to stop vehicle as ordered by leo, possession of heroin with intent to sell, introduction of contraband into county…

Ralphel Allen, 20 (left), Jacquan Howard, 18 (center), and Demetrius Nelson, 19 (right), who all reside in Tampa, were arrested in connection with the vehicle burglaries. Allen, Howard, and Nelson were charged with five counts of felony…

POMPANO BEACH, FL - A pedestrian is dead following a hit-and-run crash in Pompano Beach. According to authorities, at approximately 11:56 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, Broward County Regional Communications received a call…

Upon execution of the search warrant, two employees, Samson Baryamichael, 33, (left) and Nayizg Nuwayu, 31, (right) were each charged with Keeping a Gambling House, in violation of Florida State Statute 849.01. They were transported to the…

Patrick Jean, 28, a Lauderdale Lakes Middle School front desk attendant, faces two counts of threats to discharge a destructive device and two counts of written threats to kill or conduct a mass shooting. LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL -…

From left to right: Michael Harris Jr., 20, of DeLand, Damian DeRousha, 43, of Edgewater, and Lee Ardis Wiley II, 44, were indicted by a grand jury this week, each on first-degree murder charges. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - According to…

Detectives quickly located and arrested 19 year old Justin Boersma of Lake Worth as a “person of interest” in the case. LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL - On Wednesday, April 28 at approximately 12 noon, Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office…

45 year old Mayquel Simon-Hernandez (left) z was charged with trafficking in counterfeit cards, organized fraud, criminal use of personal identification information, possession of personal identification information, and unlawful…