Man killed during shooting at Central Avenue

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 10, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla.– Fort Myers Police Officers responded to a shooting at 2475 Central Avenue on June 1st. Police found a locked blue Ford SUV with a man shot inside, when they arrived. Officials broke the drivers side window to open the door and found Montrell Amari O’Neal inside. He had a large gunshot wound on his forehead, according to police. O’Neal was pronounced dead at the scene. While investigating, officers found a black Toyota Camry and a white Toyota Sequoia with bullet holes in the area. Two witnesses in the nearby complex told officers they heard gunshots...

Fort Myers police officer involved in Freeh Report back on leave

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 9, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla. – A Fort Myers police officer is back on leave following allegations of misconduct. The Fort Myers Police Department said an internal investigation has started Wednesday into misconduct allegations committed by Officer Jason Jackson. FMPD Chief Derrick Diggs said the FBI provided information to the department after conducting a lengthy investigation of Officer Jackson and three former officers. The chief said the internal investigation will be conducted in accordance with Florida’s Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights, which requires all information provided...

Fort Myers Police Chief Diggs’ contract extended by city council

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 8, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla.– The Fort Myers City Council has extended Fort Myers Police Chief Diggs’ contract. The contract was set to expire in August. Chief Diggs joined the council meeting through Zoom when he was asked if he would like to stay in Fort Myers, Monday night. “While these are challenging times my commitment to improving the public safety in the city of Fort Myers is unwavered,” said Diggs. Diggs and the City Manager still need to work out the details of his contract. The post Fort Myers Police Chief Diggs’ contract extended by city council appeared first...

Robbery suspect in custody after leading Fort Myers police on canal chase

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 4, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla. – A man was taken into custody after leading Fort Myers police on a chase through a canal off of Marion Street near Shady Oaks Park on Friday. The Fort Myers Police Department said the man robbed several homes Friday morning off of Palm Beach Boulevard. Lee County deputies helped officers catch the suspect using drones in the area. No other information was immediately available on the suspect. The post Robbery suspect in custody after leading Fort Myers police on canal chase appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 (WBBH-TV)

Rescue crews respond to Fort Myers school bus crash

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 4, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — At least one person was injured in a crash involving a school bus on Edison Avenue near Veronica S Shoemaker Avenue Friday morning, officials said. Rescue crews and officers with the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the scene just before 9:30 a.m. At least one person was taken into an ambulance on a stretcher. The crash caused a roadblock in the area, so use caution as crews work to clear the scene. Expect delays. The post Rescue crews respond to Fort Myers school bus crash appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 (WBBH-TV)

At least 9 Fort Myers auto shops burglarized between May and June

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 3, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Nine auto dealerships and repair shops have been targeted in the West District of the City of Fort Myers between May 1 and June 1, according to police. More than 20 vehicles were burglarized and two cars were stolen. Several businesses along Fowler Street and Cleveland Avenue have reported stolen cars and burglaries, like RNS Automotive, which was hit on May 21. NBC2 previously covered the crime, in which the Fort Myers Police Department released to surveillance video of a suspect with a “unique walk.” PREVIOUS COVERAGE: VIDEO: Police search for...

Man killed in early morning Fort Myers shooting

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 1, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A man was shot and killed inside a car off of Royal Palm Avenue in Fort Myers just after midnight on Tuesday, officials said. Shot spotters in the area detected a gunshot in the area of Franklin Street and Central Avenue, police with the Fort Myers Police Department said. Officers are investigating at 2475 Central Avenue. The man that was shot died at the scene and the suspect is on the run, police said. FMPD’s Major Crimes unit is at the scene and investigating inside a large area surrounded by yellow crime scene tape. Count on NBC2 to bring you the latest information...

VIDEO: Police search for Fort Myers burglar with ‘unique walk’

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 27, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Police are searching for a man who they described as having a “unique walk.” The suspect can be seen on surveillance video on May 21 taking long, flailing strides after allegedly stealing from the Auto Repair Shop at 2445 Concorde Drive in Fort Myers. WATCH: The man was with another man when he stole a Kobalt toolbox around 4:36 a.m., though the footage does not show the second suspect, according to the Fort Myers Police Department [FMPD]. Police said they believe the suspect is responsible for a string of burglaries along Fowler Street and further...

Fort Myers police search for shooter off MLK Boulevard

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 25, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla.– The Fort Myers Police Department is searching for a man who shot at a car near the intersection of Cranford Avenue and Lime Street on Tuesday afternoon. The man shot at the car then took off running, police said. Neighbors said they heard five or six shots. At this time, no shooting victim has been found. Police have set up a large perimeter to search for the shooter. This is a developing story. The post Fort Myers police search for shooter off MLK Boulevard appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 (WBBH-TV)

Fort Myers police work to keep locals safe as bar crowds increase

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 22, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla.– Friday’s nice weather, large bar crowd and Music Walk event made for the perfect night to toss one back and hit downtown Fort Myers. “Downtown’s been busier than normal, I think,” said bar owner Raimond Aulen. He owns three bars in the downtown area: The Indigo Room, The 86 Room and The Edge Nightclub. “We’ve been on a roll,” said Aulen. In April, Fort Myers Police officers were captured on camera trying to disperse a massive crowd that was fighting in the street. “When we first started becoming busy and back to normal it seemed...

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