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Police are seeking help identifying a woman who it has been reported drugged and robbed two men on different occasions following meetings in two different Miami area high-end restaurants. The first incident took place at Morton’s Restaurant while the second occurred at Hillstone Restaurant, but both on the same night. Police have released surveillance photos […]
Not long ago, the British royal, Kate Windsor ex Middleton, was on a good will visit to Australia with her husband, Prince William. On one memorable occasion her billowing skirt blew up with a sudden gust of wind from an Australian Air Force helicopter that had landed to pick them up. All eyes were immediately […]
A 22 year old man called Sean Francis Tucker of Parkland, Florida has been accused of peering through the window of a bathroom watching someone else’s wife taking a shower. Furthermore, this is the 2nd time this young man has been caught in the act. Tucker was arrested after the woman’s husband caught Tucker in […]
Few people manage to get arrested twice in a single day, but that’s what Port Richey man Donald Garter managed to achieve last Sunday when he first got himself arrested for criminal mischief then later the same night was arrested again for auto burglary. Facing a charge of criminal mischief is probably enough for most […]
A man was quickly arrested for a bank robbery in West Boca Raton after his fingerprints were left behind on the ransom note he handed over to the bank teller. The Sheriff’s Office at Palm Beach County apprehended and arrested 25 year old Stephen Palmieri after he allegedly entered a branch of the Wells Fargo […]
Two Florida men wreaked havoc at a party celebrating a prison release recently. Obviously not really realizing how good being out of prison can feel one ex jail inmate and his buddy hosted the prison release party at a house they had broken into. The owner of the house was away for a few days […]
If you saw a couple of shifty looking people idling around a parking lot as dusk was about to fall you might think that a car theft was about to take place or some car windows were going to be smashed in order to relieve the vehicle’s owner of valuable possessions left conspicuously on the […]
A would be robber who already had a conviction for a previous felony got more than he bargained for when he attempted to rob a convenience store in Jacksonville Beach recently. The 32 year old man, Jacob Mercer, wore a Darth Vader mask and dark clothing when he entered the convenience store and allegedly pointed […]
There has been a recent outbreak of thieves stealing credit card information at ATMs and gas stations in Florida prompting legislators to toughen up on penalties associated with this kind of theft. You may not even notice it when you gas up or put your credit card into an ATM machine, your card information may […]
A 22 year old man suspected of burglary has been found dead some time after his alleged crimes in Palm Bay Florida in mid November. His name was Matthew Riggins. He went missing after law enforcement tried to track him down when he was observed trying to break in to homes near a pond. Investigators […]
Late last week a Florida woman was caught on a surveillance camera stealing 2 boxes of Christmas presents from her neighbor’s porch. It just happened that she was the wife of a Florida policeman and the neighbors were also a police family. The incident took place and was filmed last Friday but the arrest of […]
Sex crimes, especially those that allegedly involve minors, tend to raise a lot of emotion and can easily become media fodder so much so that sometimes those who have been accused of crimes like child porn or child molestation find it hard to get a fair hearing in the state they have been charged in. […]
An individual or business entity that is investigated or charged with criminal activity requires the professional guidance offered by a criminal lawyer. However, if you are looking to select a criminal lawyer in Florida, here are some pointers to find adequate legal representation from one who has been fighting criminal cases here since Ronald Reagan […]
A high speed chase recently led to a man who had apparently just been released from jail being arrested on An Edgewater, Florida man freaked out after hearing a helicopter flying close overhead above his storage unit. He apparently had been growing cannabis plants in the storage unit and assumed that the chopper carried a […]
A high speed chase recently led to a man who had apparently just been released from jail being arrested on a number of charges including leaving the scene of an accident without stopping. This case is a little different than the one we recently reported on where a Hit and Run Driver’s Car Turned Informant […]
Imagine you’re pulled over for a routine traffic stop, and suddenly, a police officer is asking to search your car for drugs. The use of drug-sniffing dogs at traffic stops presents a complex intersection of law enforcement tools and personal freedoms, particularly in Florida, where the balance between deterring drug trafficking and respecting individual rights […]
Being pulled over under suspicion of DUI can be an unnerving experience, transforming an ordinary day into one filled with anxiety and uncertainty. Knowing what to expect and how to act can significantly influence the outcome of such an ordeal. It’s crucial to stay calm, cooperate with basic requests, and remember your rights, including the […]
In the digital age, where connections and interactions span both physical and virtual realms, the concept of stalking has evolved, encompassing behaviors that go beyond unwanted physical presence. In Florida, stalking is taken seriously as a criminal offense, potentially leading to imprisonment. But what exactly constitutes stalking, and how can one differentiate between persistent yet […]
In an era where digital footprints are as significant as physical ones, computer hacking has emerged as a formidable crime, drawing severe penalties in Florida and across the nation. Hacking—the unauthorized access to or manipulation of computer systems, networks, or data—can lead to criminal charges that carry the potential for substantial prison time, highlighting the […]
In the realm of personal relationships, words can sometimes wield as much power as actions. In Florida, the law acknowledges this by recognizing that verbal abuse can indeed constitute a form of domestic violence, especially when it inflicts significant emotional or psychological harm. This legal perspective underscores the importance of understanding the boundary between heated […]
As states across the nation increasingly embrace the legalization of marijuana, both for medical and recreational purposes, the landscape of cannabis law continues to evolve. However, in Florida, the line remains clearly drawn: while medical marijuana has found legal footing, recreational use continues to be prohibited. This discrepancy between state laws creates a complex legal […]
In Florida, the sun-kissed streets and highways can be a backdrop for not just picturesque drives but also, unfortunately, reckless driving incidents. Defined by a wanton disregard for safety, reckless driving in the Sunshine State isn’t just a minor traffic violation—it’s a criminal offense that can lead to significant penalties, including jail time. The law […]
A recent case outside Florida has underscored the serious consequences that can arise from making violent threats online. A 20-year-old man from Michigan received a prison sentence of 12 months and a day for using social media to issue threats against Jewish people. This sentence, while shorter than the nearly three-year term sought by prosecutors, […]
