LEE COUNTY, Fla – Authorities have identified the worker who died in a construction accident this week as 50 year old John Robert Jans of Bokeelia. Jans, who worked for Arnold Brothers lost his leg after it became caught in an augur on Wednesday. Workers were building a pool in San Carlos Park at the time of the accident. Related Articles Lee County Emergency Management monitoring Tropical Storm Bonnie Construction worker has leg cut off, dies Two-for-one Lee County pet adoptions Dengue fever surfaces in Lee County
July 23, 2010 | Posted in
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla – Charlotte County Sheriff’s detectives this week arrested 60 year old Vickie Lynn Flood of Punta Gorda, on 10 felony charges concerning “Doctor Shopping” 37 times between three doctors. On Apr. 1, Lee County Sheriff’s detectives notified CCSO detectives about Flood using three doctors to obtain prescription drugs for the same medical condition. Flood was being prescribed pain prescriptions by three doctors who were not told by law that she was getting Oxycodone, Hydrocodone and Xanax. The doctors were Dr. Kenneth Levy, Port Charlotte; Dr. Vladimir Dinolov, Port Charlotte, and Dr. Kenneth Berdick, Ft. Myers.? All three doctors said they prescribed Flood with prescriptions for her medical condition and were never told she was seeing two other doctors. Detectives records show Flood went to Dr. Levy for prescription medications twice; to Dr. Dinolov 12 times, and Dr. Berdick 13 times. The incidents occurred over a nine month period between June 2009 and February 2010. It should be noted the three doctors did nothing wrong in these cases; they were not told the truth by Flood when asked. Related Articles Two-for-one Lee County pet adoptions Dengue fever surfaces in Lee County Donald Trump suing Palm Beach County Man accused of trafficking in prescription drugs, shipping them out of state
July 22, 2010 | Posted in
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LEE COUNTY, Fla. – The manhunt for wanted murder suspect Timothy Tuttle ended Wednesday afternoon as he was arrested in a wooded area near I-75 just west of Treelive Avenue. “It sounded as if he as basically putting his hands up and surrendering after realizing he was surrounded,” described Lee Co. Sheriff’s Office Lt. Larry King. Tuttle had been spotted nearly ten hours earlier, leading to a second massive manhunt in as many days.? Tuttle was reportedly spotted just a few miles away in Estero on Tuesday night.? Deputies were beginning to scale back the manhunt again Wednesday, when a witness spotted him near a business. ? “Initially this all began, again, with a citizen’s tip,” King said. “Saw somebody suspicious standing in the parking lot.” Deputies say Tuttle dashed back into the woods, but air and k-9 units saw him too, and quickly surrounded him, handcuffing him and bringing him out of hiding to a waiting squad car. “(We’re) very thankful to the citizens that called in and gave us tips,” King said.? “Ultimately he did surrender and didn’t put up any resistance other than fleeing for the last 24 hours.” Related Articles Two-for-one Lee County pet adoptions Dengue fever surfaces in Lee County Donald Trump suing Palm Beach County Matlacha Post Office fire
July 22, 2010 | Posted in
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?CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla – Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Cameron turned over keys this morning to a 2001 used cruiser to Edison State College President Dr. Patricia Land and Campus Security Sgt. Kevin Brooks. In presenting the keys, Sheriff Cameron said, “This is a win-win situation for the sheriff’s office, Edison State College and taxpayers.” The cruiser with 77,000 miles was refurbished and painted free by Don Bennett’s Automotive in Punta Gorda. Sgt. Brooks, a retired Fort Myers Police Department officer, was appointed to the Department of Public Safety on the Charlotte County ESC campus. Sheriff Cameron said, “Sgt. Brooks works with us when we get a call for service on campus and the call is turned over to him to investigate. He can respond immediately, thus saving a road deputy’s valuable time.” Related Articles Two-for-one Lee County pet adoptions Dengue fever surfaces in Lee County Donald Trump suing Palm Beach County ‘College Hunks Haul Junk’ in SWFL
July 21, 2010 | Posted in
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LEE COUNTY, Fla – Residents?off Three Oaks Parkway?in Lee County are on edge tonight as deputies continue their search for a wanted murder suspect. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirms they are looking for Timothy Tuttle, one of two suspects in a deadly home invasion in Cape Coral earlier this month.? Deputies say Tuttle was last seen wearing only blue jeans, no shirt or shoes, and may have several cuts from running through wooded areas. The Lee County Sheriffs Office?has closed?some roads near the Country Oaks Community while they conduct their search. Residents in that area are being notified about the search and LSCO is urging people to call 911 if they see anything. WINK News is on the scene and we’ll bring you new details as we get them. Make sure to watch?WINK News at 10PM and 11PM for?the latest and check back on our website for updates. ? ? Related Articles Only on WINK: Talking to the man who found injured motorcyclists hours after wreck Dengue fever surfaces in Lee County Donald Trump suing Palm Beach County Cape Police arrest four suspects in armed robbery on Sunday morning
July 21, 2010 | Posted in
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla – Charlotte County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three men Monday in connection with multiple vehicle burglaries around the Port Charlotte High School area. Arrested were Nicholas David Ortiz , 18, his brother Alexander Gabriel Ortiz , 20, and Tyler P. Nelson , 19, all of Port Charlotte.? The Sheriff’s office received a call at 3:22 a.m. after a man reported he was returning home on Midnight Street and saw someone by his grandfather’s truck. As he approached he said three people known to him were running from the area; two got in a vehicle but were stopped by deputies. The other, ran away but a CCSO K9 unit was called and conducted a track that led to the home on Brown Street.? At 5:05 a.m. CCSO got another call to a home at 2187 Cannolot Street where an unlocked car had been opened an items stolen.? The investigation continues about more unlocked vehicles being entered on Midnight, Cannolot, Brown and Taunt streets, and Morrison Avenue. Items were recovered along the roadways and others were found in garage at the home. Items stolen were CD’s, CD cases, CD player, GPS units, knives, wallet and sunglasses. More charges are expected to be filed. Related Articles Local businesses collecting school supplies to help needy students Candidates visit Charlotte Tea Party forum Charlotte standoff suspect taken for evaluation Port Charlotte standoff over, man taken into custody
July 20, 2010 | Posted in
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LEE COUNTY, Fla – Businesses in Lee County have partnered with The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools to send students back to school prepared. These companies are collecting basic school supplies internally and encouraging donations and support from their customers by placing donation bins in their offices.? ? Capt. Pete’s Diving Outfitters, 4391 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers Florida Title One, 23 Colorado Road, Lehigh Acres Gulf Coast Orthodontics, 14361 Metropolis Avenue, Fort Myers Mark Loren Designs, 13351 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers Realty World – C. Bagans First, 30 Colorado Road, Lehigh Acres Verandah Realty, 11571 Verandah Blvd., Fort Myers ? The business will be collecting supplies through?September 1st.??School in?Lee?County begins on August 23rd. Because of the struggling economy, more families are finding it difficult to provide the basic school supplies for their children. School Supply drives will help assure that all of our students have the tools necessary to succeed in the classroom. Related Articles Fla. schools to challenge class size penalties Fort Myers most wanted Arson suspected in North Fort Myers house fire Cold case suspect returned to Fort Myers
July 20, 2010 | Posted in
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COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – Tens of thousands of illegal immigrants graduate from American high schools every year. Now, there’s a new push to let them become U.S. Citizens with just a few stipulations. Does the Dream Act offer a chance at a better life, or a reward for illegal behavior? “It’s a huge, huge process that they go through,” immigration lawyer Karen Caco says of the path to become a citizen. She processes a number of applicants every year through www.easyusimmigration.com. Caco has a stack of nearly 400 documents on her desk, all for just one Visa. That’s only the first step of years of work and thousands of dollars in order to be able to call the United States your legal home. That’s why some choose to come illegally to the country, and bring their children too. If passed the Dream Act could give those illegal children citizenship, but under three conditions. They must graduate from a high school in the U.S., they live here five years, and they must attend college or join the military. Some say the bill cheats the system. “I disagree with these people who come over here and are in the country for a number of years and are granted citizenship,” Canadian Colin Nicholson says. Nicholson is currently getting his Green Card, but says becoming a U.S. Citizen takes a lot of time and money, and he doesn’t think the process should be easier for a select few. Others say the Dream Act would make for a better country, with more opportunities for college and success. “There will be a faster process for them even though they came in without proper papers, there will be a path to citizenship for them. Now, it doesn’t mean they can cut the line, it just means they’re going to make it easier because at the end of the day these kids didn’t have a choice,” Caco explains. According to the bill’s website, there is currently a lot of support behind it, but it’s still in the beginning stages. Related Articles Fla. schools to challenge class size penalties First look at Charlotte County Jail expansion Charlotte County unveils jail expansion Crime is down in Lee County
July 20, 2010 | Posted in
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla – Charlotte County and Sarasota County Sheriff’s detectives, working together, arrest a Bradenton man accused of obtaining narcotics from pain management clinics and sending them out of state. Detectives say James William Pierce got an appointment and went to the Charlotte Pain Management Center in Port Charlotte, and obtained a legitimate script for a medical problem. The script was for 98 Oxycodone and 30 Adderall pills. Detectives followed Pierce to a pharmacy on Olean Blvd. where the prescriptions were filled, then to Staples in Murdock. At Staples, Pierce obtained an empty UPS envelope and put his smaller envelope inside. He paid for shipping, left the package for pickup, and exited the store. Detectives obtained the UPS Express Envelope that was addressed to Ray Bhrens in Downers Grove, Illinois. Pierce put his return address in North Port on the package. A search warrant was obtained; detectives opened the envelope and found two CD cases with the pills covered by tissue. Detectives contacted DuPage County Sheriff’s detectives and forwarded the package to them; their detectives went undercover and arrested Bhrens. Then on Friday Charlotte Pain Management Center officials notified CCSO detectives that Pierce was trying to obtain another prescription. Detectives arrived and arrested Pierce on charges of Trafficking in Oxycodone, Sale and Delivery of Adderall, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Related Articles New flu shots may mean less pain, less hassle Candidates visit Charlotte Tea Party forum Charlotte standoff suspect taken for evaluation Port Charlotte standoff over, man taken into custody
July 19, 2010 | Posted in
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COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – Two men are arrested after Collier County deputies say they stole a lawn mower and a trailer. Aldo Bueno and Pedro Banzomenendez face grand theft charges.? Deputies spotted them with a mower that had been reported stolen from a nearby home. ?? ? The two also face loitering charges. Related Articles First look at Charlotte County Jail expansion Charlotte County unveils jail expansion Crime is down in Lee County Are you ready to vote? Lee County Elections to announce new feature
July 18, 2010 | Posted in
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