Author: Matt McCarthy
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Two Men Arrested for Methamphetamine in Escambia County
Escambia County Sheriff’s office reported the arrest of two men after deputies said they found Thursday after deputies say they found a large amount of methamphetamine in their vehicle during a traffic stop. Michael William Matthew Rader is charged with Driving with a Suspended License, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Kelly Wayne…
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FHP Seizes 300 Bags of Fentanyl During Traffic Stop in Orange County
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers from the Criminal Interdiction Unit (CIU) arrested four individuals in Orange County, FL, following an investigation that resulted in the seizure of Heroin (10.28 grams), Cocaine (6.4 grams) and 34.29 grams of Fentanyl-equivalent to 17,145 fatal doses. According to a report from FHP, on September 14, 2023, while on patrol…
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Three Teens Charged for Attempted Murder After Drive-By Shooting in Lakeland
A drive-by shooting in west Lakeland early Wednesday morning, September 27, 2023, culminated with the arrests of three teens by Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives. No one was injured in the shooting which occurred at about 1:26 AM Wednesday at a residence in the area of Chestnut Road and West Parker Street in an unincorporated…
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Florida Woman with No Driver’s License Takes School Bus for Joyride, Gets Arrested
Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of Leah Laplaca, 37, who was charged with driving with a suspended license and failing to register a motor vehicle after a traffic stop. According to MCSO, the 37-year-old woman was pulled over after a deputy spotted a yellow school bus driving down E. Hwy. 40 without a…
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Titusville Police Investigating Woman’s Death After House Fire
Titusville Police detectives are investigating the death of a local woman in connection with a house fire. Accordint to police, at approximately 6:30 AM, on Monday, Sept 25, 2023, officers responded to a 911 call reporting a structure fire along the 1700 block of Tonya Lane. An adult female was located at approximately 7 AM…
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Cocoa Man Arrested for Felony Possession of 10,000 Rounds of Ammunition, Ballistic Vests
Earlier today, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey announced the arrest of Dana Hunter Calley, a convicted felon who found with 10,000 rounds of ammunition, as well as ballistic vests. Calley had recently been released from prison after attempting to murder his brother. According to Sheriff Ivey, Calley is a convicted felon who has 12 prior…
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Toddler, 2 Adults Shot to Death During Sale of Dog in Jacksonville
Suspects Fled the Scene Four people were shot in Jacksonville, including three who died from their injuries, after an altercation that apparently started during the private sale of a dog at an apartment complex in the 8800 block of A.S. Skinner Parkway. The victim’s names have not been released, and Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, nor have…
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Man Killed After Pointing Gun at Cars, Shooting at Orange Co. Sheriff’s Deputies
Below is an official statement from Orange County Sheriff’s Office regarding the death of a man who was shot by deputies early Sunday morning. “On 9/23 at 9 pm, deputies responded to the 5500 block of Suncreek Court for reports of a man shooting a gun in the backyard of a residence. At 1 am,…
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Bradenton Couple Arrested for Sexually Abusing, Taping Minors
Two people were arrested and are now facing charges in connection to the sexual battery of children, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. An Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, in coordination with the sheriff’s office, received cyber tips on June 5 from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about child sexual abuse materials,…
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Teen Kills Mother, Shoots Her Boyfriend in Riverview, FL
A 14-year-old boy is accused of shooting and killing his mother, and shooting his mother’s boyfriend five times, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives arrested the suspect involved in shooting two people, one of them fatal, Saturday afternoon. Adeem Berry, 14, is facing felony charges of Murder in the Second Degree With a Weapon, Attempted…
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Tallahassee Police Arrest One Suspect Connected to Fatal Stabbing at Apartment Complex
On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) arrested one suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing that occurred at the Oaks Apartments, located at 1619 Lake Avenue. Through an intensive and meticulous investigation, detectives identified 21-year-old Zyion Morris as a suspect in the case. Investigative efforts revealed the suspect and victim were known…
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Hernando Sheriff: Woman Confessed to Killing Partner, Stealing Car
Hernando County Sheriff’s Office released an official statement regarding the arrest of a woman suspected of killing her partner. Detectives have located Shauna Urive DOB/07-29-2000 and the victim’s stolen vehicle, in Pasco County. Urive has been placed under arrest and charged as follows: – 2nd Degree Murder (Domestic). During an interview with detectives, Urive confessed…