Tag: Charlotte County
Punta Gorda man charged with murdering his fiancé who was found dead at home
Nicholas Fontanez called himself “a monster” after the incident
After 27 years, Hog Trail Murder victim, John Doe #1, identified as missing Massachusetts man
Thanks to advances in forensic DNA testing technology . . .
Florida man arrested for child sex abuse also busted with child porn
The minor victim told police the abuse had been going on for years
Murder suspect from Englewood home invasion arrested and charged
A 2nd suspect died at the scene
Female burglar shot in the butt by homeowner calls 911 for help
The homeowner said he knew the burglar he shot in the butt because she once dated one of his female friends
Florida men arrested after trying to sell stolen property back to original owner
The burglars admitted to having the victim’s 2 stolen chainsaws, offered to sell the property back to him for $1,000 and asked the victim not to contact the cops.
Shoplifting Florida woman busted after trying to hide in Big Lots ceiling
The woman evaded authorities for about 6 hours as she wound her way through the ceiling
Drugs recovered, five arrested and charged in Punta Gorda narcotics bust
A trap door was discovered inside the residence that provided an exit from the home.
Florida woman who hid gator in her pants during traffic stop sentenced
In addition to pulling an alligator out of her pants, she also had 42 striped mud turtles and a softshell turtle stashed in a “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” backpack
