The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) in Fort Myers arrested 71-year-old Martin Jay Benjamin of Lehigh Acres, Tuesday on ten counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of FDLE’s statewide initiative to locate and arrest criminals sharing files depicting the sexual abuse ofContinue Reading
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Bryce Borton, a 16-year-old juvenile reported missing on October 4, 2024. Bryce is described as a white male, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen in Hernando,Continue Reading
On the night of Friday, November 29, 2024, Citrus County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on W Oak Street in Crystal River after reports of a violent individual. Upon investigation, deputies determined that 25-year-old Luke Daniel Adams had shot his dog in the back of the neck withContinue Reading
UPDATE – Dec. 4, 2024: Nick has been found safe. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Nick Cepeda, who was reported missing on December 2, 2024. Nick is described as a white (Hispanic) male, standing 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 150 lbs.,Continue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has announced a high-visibility traffic enforcement effort aimed at improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety throughout Duval County. The initiative is funded by a $111,415.68 contract from the Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM) in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Enforcement TimelineContinue Reading
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Kevin John Merritt, 63, of Jacksonville, has pleaded guilty to producing videos and photos of himself sexually abusing a child. Merritt, a registered sex offender, faces a minimum of 25 years and up to 50 years in federal prison, as well asContinue Reading
On December 3, 2024, Johanna Michely Garcia, 41, of Broward County, Florida, was sentenced to 240 months in prison for leading a massive Ponzi scheme through her company, MJ Capital Funding, LLC. Garcia pled guilty on July 16, 2024, to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, admitting her roleContinue Reading
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 65-year-old Dan E. Clark, who was last seen in Dunedin near Hancock Street and the Pinellas Trail around 8:30 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024. Clark is described as 5’11”, approximately 160 pounds, with gray hair, blueContinue Reading
On Monday, December 2, 2024, at approximately 1:10 p.m., Lake City Police officers responded to a complaint of a naked individual near West US Highway 90 and NW Bascom Norris Drive. Officers found the man, later identified as 48-year-old Damion Wayne Metcalfe of West Palm Beach, outside Lake City Mall.Continue Reading
On Friday, November 29, 2024, Daytona Beach Police responded to a call at 884 S Nova Rd regarding a dog that had allegedly been shot by its owner. Upon arrival, officers made contact with 21-year-old Douglas Everett Matney, who admitted to shooting his 2-year-old pit bull mix, named Zola, afterContinue Reading