Author: Matt McCarthy
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Miami Sees Major Drop in Violent Crime
An Axios analysis of data from the Major Cities Chiefs Association found an overall 6% decline in violent crime among 69 cities during the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period last year.
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Two Orlando Men Indicted In Gun Trafficking Conspiracy
Orlando, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the unsealing of an indictment charging Ernesto Vazquez (23, Orlando) and Derick Yamir Perez Diaz (22, Orlando) with federal firearms trafficking related offenses, including conspiracy to traffic firearms, firearms trafficking, and dealing in firearms without a license. If convicted on all counts, Vazquez and Perez Diaz each face…
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Florida Murder Suspects Arrested in July 2024
Below is a list of suspects arrested and charged with murder homicide in the state of Florida during the month of July 2024. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Information below is deemed public information and distributed by sheriff offices. and police departments across the state. Alachua County…
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Orlando DUI Arrest Jail Mugshots for June, 2024
The individual suspects pictured below were arrested by Orlando Police Department and charged with DUI, driving under the influence or driving with possession of alcohol or drugs. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. In the state of Florida, jail photographs of arrested suspects, commonly known as “mugshots”, are provided to the public by…
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Florida Murder Suspects Arrested in June 2024
Below is a list of suspects arrested and charged with murder homicide in the state of Florida during the month of June 2024. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Information below is deemed public information and distributed by sheriff offices. and police departments across the state. Alachua County…
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Four Indicted For Distribution of Fentanyl That Killed USF Student
The US Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida issued a press release regarding indictments of four individuals suspected of distributing fentanyl that led to the death of a student at the University of South Florida. The release is posted below. United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Miguel Cintron…
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Florida Man Arrested After Crashing Through Airport Fence, Driving on Runway
A man from Tampa was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly crashing his car through the fence surrounding Orlando International Airport and driving onto the tarmac, according to official records. The man, identified as Ryan Welch, 37, faces multiple charges, including trespassing in a designated operational area of the airport, burglary of a structure with a…
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Attorney General Florida Launches Cold Case Playing Cards to Solve Crimes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody, with the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers, Florida Sheriffs Association and Florida Department of Corrections, at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office today announced the launch of Cold Case Cards. Each playing card features a photograph and information about an unsolved homicide or missing-person case. More than 5,000 decks will be…
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Four Men Charged With Carjacking And Kidnapping Resulting In Death Of A South Florida Woman
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida issued a news release regarding the arrest of four men allegedly involved in a carjacking and kidnapping that resulted in the death of Katherine Aguasvivas, from South Florida. Read the official statement below. Orlando – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return by a…
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Homeless Florida Man Intentionally Crashes Car Into Jail Entrance
Below is an official statement from Martin County Sheriff’s Office regarding a man who intentionally drove a car into the front entrance of Martin County Jail. “40-year old Joseph Leedy, the driver of the vehicle that crashed through the doors of the Martin County Jail lobby last night, was charged with four counts of Aggravated…
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Feds Charge Orlando Man with Trafficking Drugs
The US Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida is charging Joshua Grant Cobb of Orlando for drug trafficking and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. If Cobb is convicted on both charges, he would a face a minimum of 15 years in federal prison. Attorney Roger B. Handberg…
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Florida Woman Arrested After Walking Into Home Uninvited, Giving Unwanted Hug, Entering Pool
Naples Florida Police Department announced the arrest of Natalie Lynn Slavek, who is accused of entering her neighbor’s home without invitation, hugging the neighbor, then using their pool without permission. “On May 15, 2024, a 79-year-old City of Naples resident reported an unknown suspect unlawfully entered her residence while she was inside,” Naples PD stated…