After a comprehensive 22-month investigation, the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) has arrested 36-year-old Andrew Wiley, the father of 12-year-old Lori Paige, on charges of second-degree murder in connection with her disappearance in June 2023. Since Lori Paige was reported missing by Wiley on June 3, 2023, who claimed she leftContinue Reading
A Florida businessman, Patrick Walsh, and ten of his companies have agreed to pay over $20 million to settle allegations that they fraudulently obtained pandemic relief loans. Walsh was accused of submitting false information on loan applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). TheContinue Reading
At approximately 4:44 a.m. on February 21, 2025, Tallahassee Police officers responded to a vehicle theft in the 2700 block of West Tennessee Street. By 5:23 a.m., the stolen vehicle was spotted near West Gaines Street and Lake Bradford Road. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver fled. DuringContinue Reading
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that left a man dead in the roadway on the 1800 block of Meriadoc Road early Tuesday morning. The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) responded to the scene at approximately 7:11 a.m. on January 29, where they found the victimContinue Reading
The Tallahassee Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call on the 1100 block of Pichard Drive on January 29, 2025. The victim reported that 32-year-old Laddaris Small had battered them and made threats to shoot them. During the investigation, officers discovered that Small had active arrest warrants from BainbridgeContinue Reading
The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) has made several significant arrests following investigations into drug trafficking and associated criminal activities. A series of search warrants executed over the past two months resulted in the seizure of large quantities of narcotics, firearms, and cash, with a focus on reducing the flow ofContinue Reading
On November 24, 2024, at approximately 3:27 a.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle crash near Cactus Street and Hayward Drive. The vehicle had left the roadway, struck a tree, and flipped onto its side. The driver and front-seat passenger were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. Tragically, bothContinue Reading
The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) has arrested Daniel L. Wright III, 32, in connection to a series of residential burglaries targeting student housing. Wright faces multiple charges, including burglary of a dwelling, armed burglary, and grand theft of a firearm. He was taken into custody on January 17th. The investigationContinue Reading