???? An all out manhunt for one of Southwest Florida’s most wanted criminals is now over. ???? Deputies have caught murder suspect Timothy Tuttle near Southwest Florida airport. ???? The search started Tuesday afternoon near the Country Oaks community on Three Oaks Boulevard in Estero with sightings of Tuttle in the woods. Related Articles Search for suspect being scaled back Couple arrested for helping murder suspect Search called off for Cape Coral murder suspect in Estero Florida Supreme Court to decide whether amendments make November ballot
July 21, 2010 | Posted in
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BUNNELL, Fla. (AP) – Sheriff’s deputies say three young boys spent two days alone with their father’s body inside a central Florida trailer home. Flagler County sheriff’s deputies found 24-year-old John Jason Uriarte lying on a mattress Monday. His 3-year-old son was curled up next to him. Authorities said his 6-year-old son walked down the street and told neighbors something was wrong. The older boy told investigators his dad “never woke up since he went to bed Friday night.” The boy also said he fed his brothers and watched TV with them. The Department of Children & Families is investigating. Lisa Uriarte, the children’s mother, said DCF placed them with their great-grandfather.??? Related Articles Two-for-one Lee County pet adoptions Dengue fever surfaces in Lee County Donald Trump suing Palm Beach County Body found in burned out van
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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NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla- The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a dead body found inside a burned out van. Residents inside the River’s Edge Mobile Home Park report hearing an explosion just about 5:15 this morning. A sheriff’s deputy just happened to be driving by about the same time. At first, no one knew the body was inside the van. It was discovered only after firefighters put the flames out. One of the mobile home parks residents says he’s regularly seen a man park the van for the last couple of months and he seemed fine when he saw him last night about 9:30. Sheriff’s deputies are not suspecting anything suspicous right now. They will investigate the death. Firefighters will look for the cause of the explosion. Traffic is slowed down going over the Edison Bridge because of all the flashing lights in the area. Related Articles Fort Myers most wanted Midoint Bridge toll booths coming down Arson suspected in North Fort Myers house fire Cold case suspect returned to Fort Myers
July 20, 2010 | Posted in
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FORT MYERS, Fla. – After nearly 30 years on the run, a suspect in a Lee County murder returns to southwest Florida. James Sims was booked into the Lee County jail this morning.? He was arrested earlier this month in California. ??? ? Deputies say Sims shot and killed Roy Radabaugh outside a Fort Myers nightclub in January of 1981. Police say Sims was a longtime suspect in this case, but he skipped town, and lived in California under a false identity. Related Articles Charlotte standoff suspect taken for evaluation Arson suspected in North Fort Myers house fire Two suspects wanted in Fort Myers store robbery Home invasion murder suspect sought in Cape Coral
July 18, 2010 | Posted in
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A Lee County woman believes thieves drugged her two dogs so they would not bark to wake her?duirng a burglary early Wedsnesday morning.???? The woman slept through the crime. “When I awoke and found out they had been in my bedroom, I was terribly frightened.? I am just glad the dogs did not get sick, because I believe the burglars gave the dogs something to make them sleep,” said Geneva Foreman, who told WINK she is ‘nearing 80 years’? and lives alone. Burglars pried open a back window and gained access to the home.? They emptied 10 drawers from the main bedroom, stealing costume jewelry.? They also stole 2 credit cards, one ATM card, $125 in cash, and they rifled through desks and drawers around the house. “I am angry because I don’t have anything.?? I mean, it was costume jewelry!?? I don’t have valuable jewels, and if I did, I would not keep them in the bedroom.? ?My budget is so tight, I often have to stretch.?? The loss of the 125 dollars does hurt.? I will have to dip into my IRA, and I did not want to do that this month,” said Foreman. She notes her dogs, Tinkerbelle and Ladybug, bark a lot at noises and strangers.?? She believes the burglars slipped them a sedative or tranquilizer, to make them quiet.?? She says Ladybug was sluggish and slept most of Wednesday? — highly unusual for a young and normally active dog. “I am just glad they did not hurt the dogs or myself,” said Foreman.? “I would like to take my cane to them and wallop them up the side of the head!” Foreman says it’s the first break-in at her home in the 37 years she has lived there. Foreman says Lee Sheriff’s deputies investigated the crime scene, and tried to lift prints from the back window.?? She does not believe they got any usuable prints.? Related Articles Racing dogs test positive for cocaine House on fire in Cape Coral Woman cut, detectives looking for home invasion suspect Woman hides in bathroom from burglars
July 16, 2010 | Posted in
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ORLANDO, Fla. – A 911 recording in which Casey Anthony’s mother tells a dispatcher that her daughter’s car smells like a dead body can be used during the Florida woman’s first-degree murder trial. A judge in Orlando ruled during a pretrial hearing Thursday that the 911 recording can be introduced during the trial next May. Casey Anthony’s defense attorneys had tried to stop the 911 call from being played. Casey Anthony’s mother, Cindy, testified that when she called 911 in July 2008 she wanted to get the dispatcher’s attention so that officers would come out to her house. Casey Anthony has pleaded not guilty to killing her 2-year-old daughter. She says a baby sitter kidnapped her daughter, Caylee. The toddler’s remains were found about six months after Casey Anthony said she last saw her alive. Related Articles Cape man awarded 45 million hasn’t seen a dime almost a year later Deputies identify body found near park Man found dead in Lake Okeechobee Trial begins for triple murder suspect
July 16, 2010 | Posted in
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ORANGE PARK, Fla. (AP) – Two Florida greyhound trainers face possible sanctions after officials said their racing dogs tested positive for small amounts of cocaine. The dogs were randomly selected for urine testing at separate events in January. The state’s division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering says Amy Willis and Gerald Rhodes face fines up to $1,000 and possible suspension or revocation of their licenses. Both trainers race greyhounds at Orange Park Kennel Club.? Attorney Leonard Chesler, who represents both trainers, says it’s too soon to comment on the case. But Chesler did say that dogs are surrendered to track employees 1 1/2 hours before a race. A spokesman for the Jacksonville Kennel Club, which runs the racing at the track, said animal welfare is their priority. Related Articles BP refusing to give Florida more advertising money Deputies identify body found near park Foreclosure help in Southwest Florida Oiled Birds Cleaned, Released back to wild in SW Florida
July 14, 2010 | Posted in
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ORANGE PARK, Fla. (AP) – Two Florida greyhound trainers face possible sanctions after officials said their racing dogs tested positive for small amounts of cocaine. The dogs were randomly selected for urine testing at separate events in January. The state’s division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering says Amy Willis and Gerald Rhodes face fines up to $1,000 and possible suspension or revocation of their licenses. Both trainers race greyhounds at Orange Park Kennel Club.? Attorney Leonard Chesler, who represents both trainers, says it’s too soon to comment on the case. But Chesler did say that dogs are surrendered to track employees 1 1/2 hours before a race. A spokesman for the Jacksonville Kennel Club, which runs the racing at the track, said animal welfare is their priority. Related Articles BP refusing to give Florida more advertising money Deputies identify body found near park Foreclosure help in Southwest Florida Oiled Birds Cleaned, Released back to wild in SW Florida
July 14, 2010 | Posted in
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Negotiations between Collier County and the Chicago Cubs appear to be over. Craig Bouchard today told WINK News, “In our discussions with the Cubs we asked for them to provide our group with an exclusive negotiating period. The cubs politely declined and will continue to negotiate with Mesa for the time being. We understand the importance of loyalty and wish them well. We also respect 57 years of support from Mesa. Therefore we have respectfully withdrawn our offer.” Mesa, Arizona officials have been having a difficult time coming up with the money to give th Cubs the improvements they want in Mesa, but so far the negotiations continue Related Articles Lee County shares concerns with FCAT results Help Charlotte County kids get back to school supplies CALL FOR ACTION: Why is Collier County buying land? Collier deputies looking for missing woman
July 13, 2010 | Posted in
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