Firefighter, Wife Charged for Locking Daughter in Room for Years
#ChildAbuse #FloridaCrimeA Florida firefighter and wife are charged with child abuse for allegedly locking their 12-year-old daughter in a room for years, forcing her to use it as a bathroom. They claimed religious justification, which the judge rejected. read more
Candy Lady Gets 60 Years for Fentanyl-Laced Snacks
#DrugTrafficking #FloridaCrimeA Florida couple known for selling drug-laced snacks to children received lengthy prison sentences. Renee Stephens, the "Candy Lady," got 60 years, while her husband Vincent received an additional 30 years for trafficking fentanyl and marijuana from prison. read more
Nurse Charged in Lovers Birthday Murder
#FloridaCrime #MurderCaseA Florida man was arrested for murdering his former co-worker, Linda Campitelli, in 2024. The married mother was beaten to death after a birthday rendezvous, ending their two-year affair. Her final texts expressed nervousness about the meeting. read more
Florida Mans $600K Potato and Onion Heist
#FloridaCrime #ProduceTheftFlorida man Jason Canals arrested for allegedly stealing over $600,000 in potatoes and onions. He used fake company orders and diverted shipments. Faces eight federal charges and up to 10 years in prison if convicted. read more
Florida Mom Charged After Newborn Drowns in Toilet
#FloridaCrime #InfantTragedyA Florida woman, 20, let her newborn drown in a toilet after giving birth, then buried the infant. She admitted hoping the baby would die. She faces aggravated manslaughter charges. Authorities emphasized safe surrender options under state law. read more
Florida Caregiver Charged in Veterans Fatal Stabbing
#FloridaCrime #HomicideCaseA Florida woman, 48, confessed to stabbing her 76-year-old veteran roommate after an argument, covering his body with a tarp, and fleeing in his truck. She was arrested and charged with murder and grand theft auto. read more
Inmate Escapes BBQ for Porta-Potty Rendezvous
#FloridaCrime #PrisonEscapeA Florida inmate escaped his work duty at a sheriff's barbecue to have sex with a woman in a porta-potty, freely admitting to police. He now faces a felony escape charge, potentially adding 15 years to his sentence. read more
#RetailTheft #FloridaCrime
A Florida man faces up to 90 years for allegedly using cheap taco seasoning packets to conceal and steal $40,000 worth of trading cards from Target self-checkouts over several months. read more
Elderly Man Kills Wife in Cruise Argument
#FloridaCrime #DomesticViolenceAn 80-year-old Florida man allegedly shot and killed his 83-year-old wife during an argument about taking a cruise. He confessed to police, stating he would rather live in prison than deal with her dementia. read more
Teen Charged in Cruise Ship Stepsister Homicide
#FloridaCrime #CruiseShipTragedyA 16-year-old Florida boy is charged with homicide in the November death of his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a Carnival cruise. She died of asphyxiation in their shared stateroom during a family vacation. read more
Pickleball Paddle Brawl Leads to Felony Charges
#FloridaCrime #PickleballBrawlA Florida couple faces felony charges after a Sunday pickleball game escalated into a 20-person brawl. Anthony Sapienza allegedly struck an opponent with a paddle, causing injury. He and his wife, Julianne, were arrested following the chaotic incident. read more
Florida Senior Pulls Gun in Walmart Jewelry Dispute
#FloridaCrime #RetailViolenceA 79-year-old Florida man terrorized a Walmart jewelry clerk from his mobility scooter, calling her names before revealing a handgun and asking, "Are you scared now?" He was arrested and charged with armed assault. read more
Florida Man Kills Grandmother Over Knife Dispute
#FloridaCrime #MurderCaseA Florida man admitted to snapping his 76-year-old grandmother's neck after she poked him with a steak knife. He then stomped on her head, cleaned the scene, and used her credit cards before confessing to his father. read more
Florida Man Kills Father-in-law Over Domestic Slap
#DomesticViolence #FloridaCrimeA Florida man faces first-degree murder charges after shooting his father-in-law, who had dementia, following a domestic argument where the father-in-law slapped his mother-in-law. The incident occurred at their Seminole County home. read more
Meat Heist Foiled by Love Triangle
#FloridaCrime #UnusualTheftA Florida man stole nearly $4,000 worth of meat from grocery stores. After discovering his girlfriend cooking with another man, he discarded most of the stolen items. He was arrested and faces felony theft charges. read more
Florida Man Gets Life for Girls Alligator Murder
#FloridaCrime #DeathPenaltyHarrel Braddy, 76, avoided the death penalty and was resentenced to life for the 1998 kidnapping and murder of 5-year-old Quatisha Maycock, whom he left in the Everglades. The jury's decision came after his original death sentence was overturned. read more
Florida Men Kill Prized Tarpon in Aquarium Break-In
#FloridaCrime #WildlifeViolationTwo Florida men were arrested for breaking into an aquarium to illegally fish. Surveillance footage shows them catching a 55-inch tarpon, posing for photos while holding it out of water, leading to the fish's death. read more
Florida Mother Charged in Sons Strangling Death
#FloridaCrime #ChildTragedyA Florida mother was arrested after her teenage daughter found her holding the strangled body of her 4-year-old brother. Diana Cullom, 43, faces first-degree murder charges. A knife and note were found; her stab wounds were self-inflicted. read more
Florida Businessman Guilty of Murder Over Public Urination
#FloridaCrime #MurderConvictionFlorida business owner Lloyd Brewer III, 60, was convicted of murder for fatally shooting 21-year-old Garrett Hughes in 2023. Hughes had urinated on Brewer's property after Super Bowl celebrations. Brewer claimed self-defense, but evidence contradicted his account. read more
Widow Defends Killing Terminally Ill Husband in Hospital Pact
#EuthanasiaDebate #FloridaCrimeA 79-year-old Florida woman imprisoned for fatally shooting her terminally ill husband in a botched murder-suicide pact says she wouldn't change her actions. Ellen Gilland is now accepting the consequences after an armed hospital standoff. read more
Florida Woman Arrested for Holding Teens at Gunpoint for Fishing
#FloridaCrime #TeenagersThreatenedA Florida woman, Donna Elkins, 59, is arrested for holding teenagers at gunpoint for fishing near her backyard, threatening to harm them. Charged with aggravated assault and false imprisonment, she pointed a pellet gun at the boys and forced them on the ground. read more
Florida Woman Robs Dairy Queen, Steals $1.50 Tip With Gun
#FloridaCrime #DairyQueenRobberyFlorida woman, Allison Fetting, faces felony charge for stealing $1.50 at gunpoint from a Dairy Queen in Coconut Creek. Fetting allegedly brandished a handgun, demanded money from the clerk, and escaped with the tip jar. read more
Diamond Thief Swallows Stolen Earrings, Recovers Them Weeks Later
#FloridaCrime #PoliceInvestigationFlorida police recover stolen $770,000 worth of Tiffany & Co. diamonds swallowed by suspect during arrest on highway. All four stolen earrings, taken from a store in Orlando, were found in the suspect's possession after detectives patiently waited for evidence. read more
Florida Woman Accused of Drowning Dog in Airport Restroom
#FloridaCrime #AnimalCrueltyBillAllegedly denied boarding with her dog, a woman in Florida drowned it in an airport bathroom. Alison Agatha Lawrence, 57, was arrested for aggravated animal cruelty. Neighbors identified the victim as a white poodle. State Sen. Tom Leek seeks stronger penalties for animal cruelty. read more
Man arrested for hanging two dogs from tree in Florida
#AnimalCruelty #FloridaCrimeSalomon Cruz-Perez, 40, from Fort Pierce, Florida, is facing charges of aggravated animal cruelty after his two dogs were found hanging from a tree, bound by ropes, chains, and cables. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office discovered the scene and arrested Cruz-Perez. read more
Man Sets Strip Club Ablaze, Throws Urine at Officer
#FloridaCrime #StripClubFireA Florida man allegedly shot inside a strip club before setting it on fire, leading to his arrest. He is accused of throwing a urine-filled bottle at a cop, resulting in charges of arson, weapon possession, and assault. read more
Husband of Florida State Rep. Linda Chaney Accused of Tax Fraud
#FloridaCrime #TaxFraudWilliam Yovic, the husband of Florida Republican State Representative Linda Chaney, is accused of not paying over $100,000 in sales taxes, leading to charges of stealing state funds. Yovic claimed to be a victim of employee fraud, promising to repay the debt. read more
Florida couple arrested for abusing boy, causing heart attack.
#ChildAbuse #FloridaCrimeA Florida mother and her boyfriend were arrested for subjecting two young boys to severe abuse, leading one to suffer a heart attack. The horrifying case involved restraining the 10-year-old with a ladder and weight. The couple faces multiple charges as the investigation continues. read more
Texas Man Swallows Stolen Diamond Earrings Valued at $770,000
#FloridaCrime #DiamondEarringsTheftA suspect in central Florida swallowed two stolen diamond earrings from Tiffany & Co, valued at $770,000, during his arrest. The police await the collection of the jewelry once they pass through his system. read more
Man Charged With Murder in Death of Woman at Drive-Thru
#FloridaCrime #ArrestedMurderSuspectMichael Canty, 54, was arrested for the murder of Dawn Morrison, found dead at a Florida fast-food drive-thru in June 2024. Canty was already in jail on a sex offender charge. Surveillance video linked him to the crime. read more
Man Arrested for Assaulting Elderly Couple in Parking Space Dispute
#FloridaCrime #ElderlyAssaultMark Swick, 47, was arrested for assaulting an elderly couple in Stuart, Florida, after a dispute over a parking space. The elderly woman was punched and kicked by Swick, while her husband was also attacked. Swick faces two counts of battery. read more
Psychiatric Hospital Technician Arrested for Sexual Assault on Patient
#FloridaCrime #PsychiatricHospitalA psychiatric hospital technician in Florida, Jeff Doresca, is accused of raping a patient multiple times while she was drugged on her medications. He faces six charges of sexual battery for the assaults. read more
Florida Woman Arrested for Attempted Murder in Ex-Boyfriend Love Triangle
#FloridaCrime #DomesticViolenceA Florida woman, Latorray Collins, faces attempted murder charges for shooting a woman with her ex-boyfriend at a stoplight. The incident occurred after their recent breakup, leading to a confrontation resulting in the victim being shot in the head. read more
Florida Man Charged with Girlfriend’s Murder During Hurricane Stay
#FloridaCrime #HurricaneMiltonA man in Florida, Robert Hendrix, has been charged with killing his girlfriend, Kristin Carrier, after she was found by his mother under a tarp in October during Hurricane Milton. Hendrix was also charged with murder after police found Carrier with gunshot and stab wounds. read more
Florida woman attacks friend with garden tools after being stood up
#FloridaCrime #DomesticViolenceA Florida woman attacked her friend with gardening tools after he stood her up for dinner, causing serious injuries. The woman had a history of violence, hitting him with a lock previously. She was arrested and faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges. read more
Florida Officer Ambushed and Killed in Targeted Attack Tragedy
#FloridaCrime #USNewsA love triangle turns deadly in Florida as Deputy Basil Powell is targeted and killed by Kevin Bennette, upset over Powell dating his ex-girlfriend. Bennette was arrested and faces a first-degree murder charge, with DNA tying him to the scene. read more
Florida Father Charged After Baby Drowns in Bathtub During Gaming
#FloridaCrime #FatherChargedJoshua Ruiz-Martinez, a Florida father, faces aggravated manslaughter charges after his infant daughter drowned in a bathtub while he played video games. The father allegedly misled friends online about the incident. read more
Elderly pastor's wife killed in brutal home invasion attack
#FloridaCrime #BurglaryCaseAn 85-year-old pastor's wife in Florida dies after a burglar broke into her home, pretending to be a community service officer, and brutally beat her. The suspect, a convicted felon, was found with stolen items and bloodied clothes. read more
Florida Woman Arrested for Alleged Sexual Relationship with Teen Boy
#FloridaCrime #SexualAbuseA 26-year-old Florida woman, Angel Sexton, faces charges of lewd and lascivious battery for allegedly engaging in sexual activities with a 13-year-old boy during the holidays. Sexton groomed the victim over text and continued the relationship despite his return home. read more
British Citizen Arrested in Florida for Illegal Voting Scheme
#FloridaCrime #USImmigrationViolationBrit arrested in Florida for voting six times since 2000. James Ross Wightman, 65, an illegal alien from the UK, faces six counts of illegal voting. Authorities allege he falsified information to vote, violating election laws. read more