illegal hunting

Two men arrested, accused of illegally hunting in Collier County

Two men were arrested after Florida wildlife officers said they were caught illegally hunting on County Road 858. Yoandry Quevedo-Ayala, 31, and Pedro Leal-Pavon, 40 were arrested on charges of violation of Florida code pertaining to hunting regulations and unlawful to take or kill a deer, fawn, or antlerless deer during open season. On September […]

molestation

Fort Myers man found guilty of molesting a child

A Fort Myers man was found guilty of molesting a child of less than 12 years of age. Johnny Andrus Jackson, 32, was found guilty as charged of sexual battery of a child of less than 12 years of age, lewd or lascivious molestation, and resisting or obstructing an officer without violence, according to the […]

gta

Man arrested during a Collier County traffic stop, reveals stolen vehicle

A man was arrested during a traffic stop that ended in the recovery of a stolen vehicle. Deyren Almaguer-Sanchez, 29, was arrested on charges of grand theft auto, according to Collier County Sheriff’s Office. On September 21, Almaguer-Sanchez was driving a black GMC Yukon SUV on State Road 29 going 77 m.p.h in a 55 […]

kidnapping

FMPD release new photos of the kidnapping and carjacking suspect

FMPD released new photos of the suspect who kidnapped a 3-year-old and carjacked a pickup truck from the Citgo on Palm Beach Boulevard on September 16. FMPD said this man is considered armed and dangerous. On September 16, a woman was pumping gas at the Citgo on Palm Beach Boulevard when police say a man […]

dui

Fort Myers man sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for DUI manslaughter

A Fort Myers man was sentenced to 11 1/2 years for DUI manslaughter. Osvaldo Rasziel Viveros, 26, was found guilty and sentenced to 11 1/2 years, followed by three and a half years of probation, for one count of DUI manslaughter. In March, Viveros swerved off the road and crashed his car into a tree. […]

FDLE arrests Babcock Ranch man, accused of sexual activity with minors

A Babcock Ranch man was arrested after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said he had sexual activity with a minor. According to FDLE, Joseph Subic Jr. was a hostage in Iran from 1979-1980. They also provided a document that shows he worked for several Florida law enforcement and government agencies in the past, including […]

exposure

Fort Myers man arrested, accused of exposing himself to a deputy in a park

A Fort Myers man was arrested after exposing himself to an undercover deputy in Charlotte Flatwoods Environmental Park in Punta Gorda. Robert Joseph Ciszewski, 77, was arrested on charges of exposure of sexual organs, according the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. On September 12, CCSO received a tip about public nudity, sexual misconduct and other violations […]

MADD 5K

MADD 5K walk is being held on Saturday at Jetblue park

MADD 5k walk to be held Saturday morning at JetBlue Park in Lee County. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, and will culminate with all participants having the unique experience of crossing home plate. Walk Like MADD is an annual event hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving to help bring […]

stolen car

Two suspects arrested, accused of stealing a van from 7-Eleven

Two suspects were arrested after Cape Coral police say they stole a van from 7-Eleven on Cape Coral Parkway on September 16. Xavier David Sturgeon, 19, and Nicole Lynn Waynee, 24, were arrested on charges of grand theft of a motor vehicle, grand theft, and use or possession of an ID of another person without […]

Tim Aten’s ‘Tim Aten Knows’ column is moving to Gulfshore Business

A new column is being added to Gulfshore Business. Tim Aten’s “Tim Aten Knows” column is moving to Gulfshore Business on September 19. Aten is a Senior Editor at Gulfshore Business. He has built a large following covering growth and development for the Naples Daily News for over 20 years. Aten’s “In the Know” column was a must-read for […]