Crime is down across Florida for the 50th straight year, according to the 2020 Annual Uniform Crime Report released today. [Read more…] about Florida crime rate drops for record 50th straight year
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FDLE arrests Quincy man for promotion of sexual performance by a child, transmission of child sexual abuse material and extortion
FDLE agents arrested Santos Vladimir Estrada Jr., 19, Quincy, on one count each of: promotion of sexual performance by child; prohibited computer usage; transmission of pornography by electronic device; and extortion. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Quincy man for promotion of sexual performance by a child, transmission of child sexual abuse material and extortion
Dozens arrested in Operation Spring Cleaning
Investigation targeted drug traffickers in Brevard County
A multi-agency law enforcement operation targeting drug traffickers in Brevard County has culminated in 64 arrests and the seizure of large amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, cannabis and illegal prescription drugs. [Read more…] about Dozens arrested in Operation Spring Cleaning
Bradenton tiler arrested for elderly exploitation
Following an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, tile-and-marble worker Jason DeCicco, 45, of Bradenton, was arrested for exploitation of the elderly, a first-degree felony. [Read more…] about Bradenton tiler arrested for elderly exploitation
FDLE arrests Orlando man for murder, remains recovered found in Lake county
On June 2, Denzelle Jordan Turner, 21, of Orlando, was extradited from Marietta, Georgia, to Florida for the April 13 murder of a female acquaintance. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Orlando man for murder, remains recovered found in Lake county
FDLE arrests Milton man for possession of child sexual abuse material
FDLE agents arrested Joseph Sanderson, 67, of Milton, today on 15 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material, in violation of Florida Statute 827.071(5)(a), a third-degree felony. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Milton man for possession of child sexual abuse material
FDLE arrests Georgia woman for defrauding a company of more than $63,000
FDLE agents arrested Shendora Vonta Adams, 39, of Bainbridge, Georgia, on one count of organized scheme to defraud, a first-degree felony. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Georgia woman for defrauding a company of more than $63,000
Remaining Operation Thou Shalt Not Steal suspects in custody
On Saturday, May 29, Catalin Trandafir and Simona Trandafir were taken into custody in Tijuana, Mexico with the assistance of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mexican law enforcement officials. [Read more…] about Remaining Operation Thou Shalt Not Steal suspects in custody
FDLE agent okay following officer involved shooting
Around 3 p.m. today, FDLE agents from Tampa Bay’s Regional Operations Center were assisting agents in Orlando as part of a long term, multi-jurisdictional drug investigation. [Read more…] about FDLE agent okay following officer involved shooting
FDLE arrests Central Florida roofer for grand theft
Following an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, roofer Jason Beville, 38, of Crystal River, turned himself in on charges of grand theft in excess of $20,000 but less than $100,000, a second-degree felony. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Central Florida roofer for grand theft