FMPD surrounds home after shooting

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

FORT MYERS, Lee County – Fort Myers police responded to a shooting near a home on the corner of Fountain and C Streets. FMPD said they’re responding to gunfire in the area. They said no one was injured, and no homes were hit. At least 10 shell casings can be seen on the ground. Several people were in the area at the time, and FMPD is asking anyone with information to come forward. The scene of the investigation has since cleared. No other information was immediately available from officers. The post FMPD surrounds home after shooting appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 ...

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...

Fort Myers welcomes new City Manager Marty Lawing

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 7, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The City of Fort Myers welcomed a new city manager Monday in a ceremony swearing in Marty Lawing to the position. Lawing made a few remarks before officially being sworn in by city staff and council members and signing on the dotted line. This morning city staff and council members welcomed new City Manager Marty Lawing. The ceremony included City Manager Lawing swearing in, signing on, and a few remarks to employees. City staff wore sunglasses because the City of Fort Myers future is so bright! pic.twitter.com/66WCur4z5X— City of Fort Myers (@cityftmyers)...

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...

Fire tears through SUV at Fort Myers gas station

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 31, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla. – A fire ripped through an SUV at a Fort Myers gas station Sunday afternoon. Fire crews responded to the blaze just after 1 p.m. at the RaceTrac gas station at 5150 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, according to the Fort Myers Police Department. The SUV was engulfed in flames when crews arrived but was away from gas pumps and not threatening any buildings, officials said. Investigators did not say how the fire sparked. The flames were quickly extinguished and no injuries were reported. The post Fire tears through SUV at Fort Myers gas station appeared first on...

7 children, 4 adults rushed to the hospital after Fort Myers crash

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 29, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Seven children and four adults were injured in a crash on US 41 near Island Park Road in Fort Myers. The South Trail Fire Department confirmed everyone injured in the crash is being taken to local hospitals. Four of the children do have serious injuries, two have non-life-threatening injuries, and one has minor injuries. All adults injured have non-life threatening injures, according to firefighters on scene. US 41 is closed off with only one southbound lane open. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area. This is a developing story. The post 7 children, 4 adults...

Detectives search for Target thief who nabbed over $2K in electronics

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 26, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Authorities are searching for a man who stole thousands worth of electronics from the same Fort Myers Target store at least two times in May. The man pictured stole electronics from the Target at Gulf Coast Town Center on May 15 and again on May 24, according to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. On May 15 the suspect made off with $1,157 worth of electronics while sporting a blue polo. Just nine days later the man stole around $1,558 in electronics from the same store, but this time in a bright orange t-shirt. Investigators said he was seen getting into the passenger...

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