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‘Lake Boyz’ suspect released from jail on $1M bond FORT MYERS, Fla. A 24-year-old accused “Lake Boyz” gang member was released from jail Thursday morning on a $1 million bond, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. Jari McMiller, of Fort Myers, was among 23 suspects who were arrested on January 23 as part of a Fort Myers Police Department sting. McMiller faces two racketeering charges. McMiller’s brother […]
‘Lake Boyz’ suspect remains in jail after NFL brother pays bond FORT MYERS, Fla. An accused “Lake Boyz” gang member will remain in jail after a judge denied a bond payment made by his brother on Friday, 20th Judicial Circuit spokeswoman Sara Miles said. Sammy Watkins, a former South Fort Myers High School standout and wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills, paid for 24-year-old Jari McMiller’s $1 million bond earlier this […]
Witnesses galore, but judge wants speedy ‘Lake Boyz’ trial FORT MYERS, Fla. A judge is seeking to limit the length of the trial of a suspected “Lake Boyz” gang member, even as prosecutors ready hundreds of witnesses and the defense seeks nearly a month to present its case. Judge Bruce Kyle responded “no way” when defense attorney Gerry Olivo said Monday in 20th District Court […]
Fort Myers seeks to shield officials from ‘Lake Boyz’ subpoenas FORT MYERS, Fla. City Attorney Grant Alley is filing a protective order in hopes of shielding City Manager Saeed Kazemi and Mayor Randy Henderson from subpoenas in the case of an accused “Lake Boyz” gang member. Kazemi, Henderson, Fort Myers Police Chief Derrick Diggs and several others were handed subpoenas Wednesday night during a community […]
Accused ‘Lake Boyz’ member’s family claims violation of constitutional rights FORT MYERS, Fla. An accused gang member and brother of a NFL player will not be released from jail on bond – even though it was paid last month. Jari McMiller’s family believes his continued imprisonment is a violation of his constitutional rights. McMiller, who was among 23 arrested in an operation targeting the “Lake Boyz” […]
Fort Myers mayor, police chief, city manager subpoenaed to testify in ‘Lake Boyz’ case FORT MYERS, Fla. Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson, Fort Myers Police Chief Derrick Diggs, city manager Saeed Kazemi and several others were handed subpoenas at Wednesday night’s meeting on violence at Dunbar High School to testify during the trial of an accused “Lake Boyz” gang member. A Wilbur Smith Law Firm lawyer representing Jonathan Griffin handed […]
Continued existence of Fort Myers gangs in dispute FORT MYERS, Fla. City Manager Saeed Kazemi doesn’t believe there are any gangs left in Fort Myers after the sting that netted more than 20 with alleged ties to the “Lake Boyz,” but many believe the problem remains.
NAACP talks RICO with families of suspected ‘Lake Boyz’ members FORT MYERS, Fla. The NAACP and a legal expert met with the families of suspected “Lake Boyz” gang members Thursday night to educate them about racketeering and prepare them for what’s ahead. More than 20 members of the “Lake Boyz” gang were arrested and are facing over 400 charges combined, including heroin trafficking, aggravated assault […]
Impact of Fort Myers ‘Lake Boyz’ arrests still unclear FORT MYERS, Fla. Two weeks after a Fort Myers Police Department raid on a suspected Harlem Lakes neighborhood gang netted 22 arrests, it’s not easy to tell whether the area is any safer. Some residents say they didn’t even know a raid had taken place and haven’t noticed the neighborhood becoming quieter. An arrest affidavit […]
$1M bond set in latest Fort Myers ‘Lake Boyz’ arrest FORT MYERS, Fla. — A $1 million bond was set Tuesday for a Fort Myers man authorities believe to be connected to the “Lake Boyz” gang. Jari McMiller, 24, of 3636 American Ave., was arrested Monday and faces two racketeering charges. A Fort Myers Police Department sting last week led to the arrest of 21 […]