On December 26 at approximately 5 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a home invasion robbery at 1016 Superior Street
At 2 this afternoon the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a shooting near the intersection of Royal Palm Avenue and Hanson Street.
The Fort Myers City Council held a Special Session of City Council this morning to vote to confirm Doug Baker as Police Chief.
The Fort Myers Police Department is conducting an investigation into the death of a man who was found in the parking lot of 3529 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
December 18, 2008 at 2:30 The Fort Myers Police Department executed a search warrant at 2720 Royal Palm Boulevard, apartment #13. The investigation stemmed from numerous complaints from the neighborhood.
The Fort Myers Police Department will conduct a DUI sobriety checkpoint sometime this coming weekend.
On Saturday, December 6th at 10:55 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a call from EMS for assistance at 2214 Franklin Street.
Friday night the Fort Myers Police Department’s Special Investigations Group and uniformed patrol officers conducted a citywide drug round up.
Lee County 911 received a call in reference to a bomb threat at the Alternative Learning Center located at 3650 Michigan Avenue. The school was evacuated.
Fort Myers Police Department arrested Henry McCant Jr (d.o.b. 7-14-98) for the robbery of an elderly woman last month.
This morning the Fort Myers Police Department began investigating a home invasion robbery. According to the victim the ordeal began Monday night shortly after 7:00.
Today the City of Fort Myers began construction on the Police Department’s Law Enforcement Memorial. Fort Myers High School students designed the memorial, which will be built in front of police headquarters located at 2210 Widman Way.
The Fort Myers Police Department is looking for Henry McCant Jr. (d.o.b. 7-14-98) in connection to the crime below.
Tonight the Fort Myers Police Department will join residents for a “Stop the Violence” rally and march at Dunbar Park. The event, similar to National Night Out, is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness.
This morning at 8:37 the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a sexual assault near the area of the Westchase Apartments on Metro Parkway. The suspect was dressed in medical-type green scrubs and wearing a Halloween monster mask. He was armed with a gun and forced the victim into her apartment.
*Peacock has been located in Collier County and is fine. Thanks for your help. Tonight the Fort Myers Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for Carrie Lee Peacock (d.o.b. 12-23-36 of 2551 Highland Street).
The Fort Myers Police Department has identified a third person in the 2007 bones case.
Saturday night at 7:55 the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a shooting at 2923 Meadow Avenue.
Saturday night at 11:32 the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a traffic crash on S.R. 82 at the stoplight near the I-75 off-ramp.
Friday night at 11:20 the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a bar called El Ray Dayros located at 4266 Ballard Road in reference to a shooting.
The Fort Myers Police Department is cracking down on people who illegally carry firearms.
Friday night at 11:20 the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a bar called El Ray Dayros located at 4266 Ballard Road in reference to a shooting.
This afternoon the Fort Myers Police Department with the assistance of Florida Alcohol Beverage and Tobacco, The Motion Pictures Association of America, The Recording Industry Association of America, and Nike Corporation served a search warrant at the Citgo gas station located at 2242 Park 82 Drive.
The Fort Myers Police Department’s Police Athletic League (PAL) will host the State of Florida PAL Boxing Championships. The tournament will be held November 8-9 at the Fort Myers Skatium (2250 Broadway Avenue).
The Fort Myers Police Department’s Special Investigations Group with assistance from the Violent Crimes Task Force arrested 23 people today during operations that addressed drug related crimes.
This morning at 7:43 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a crash at the intersection of Winkler Avenue and Metro Parkway.
The Fort Myers Police Department’s Special Investigations Group conducted a two-day operation that targeted street prostitution throughout the City of Fort Myers.
At 1:30 this afternoon the Fort Myers Police Department received a call in reference to a shooting at 2909 Blount Street.
The Fort Myers Police Department is cracking down on people who illegally carry firearms. Undercover vice and uniformed patrol removed 47-guns from city streets for the months of July and August. Operation Safe Neighborhood is a proactive approach to reduce crime and improve quality of life in the City of Fort Myers. The goal is to identify and arrest people that commit violent crimes and to arrest individuals who illegally possess firearms.
Today the Fort Myers Police Department arrested twenty people in an ongoing street-level drug investigation. The drugs included crack cocaine, cocaine HCL, marijuana and heroin.
This morning at 7:58 the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a past-occurred burglary at the Firestone Garage located at 4325 Cleveland Avenue.
The Fort Myers Police Department’s Drug Abuse and Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) sports car won a first place trophy at the 25th International D.A.R.E America Conference in San Antonio Texas.
Tonight at 6:54 the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a shooting at 3438 Lantana Street.
On Sunday, August 17th at 2:18 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to an assault at Rio Grande, 3809 Palm Beach Boulevard in reference to an assault.
The Fort Myers Police Department’s Special Investigations Group with assistance from the Violent Crimes Task Force arrested 13 people yesterday during operations that addressed drug related crimes.
This evening at 5:18 the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a traffic crash involving a pedestrian on Summerlin Road just south of Colonial Boulevard.
The Fort Myers Police Department’s Police Athletic League will host the NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition.
The Fort Myers Police Department is now accepting applications for its next Citizen Police Academy, which is set to begin September 3, 2008.
On August 8 at approximately 11:30 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a hit and run traffic crash involving a pedestrian. It occurred in the 2900 block of Edison Avenue.
At 8:43 this morning the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the Fort Myers Yacht Basin (1300 Lee Street) in reference to a male victim found floating in the water.
At 11:30 p.m. on August 7 the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a 911 call in reference to shots fired.
On Sunday, August 3rd at 8:00 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a fatal car crash on Fowler Street north of Winkler Avenue.
The Fort Myers Police Department will join residents at several events tomorrow for the 25th Annual National Night Out.
This morning at 1:57 the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a shooting at 3485 Fowler Street.
The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place near a residence located at 2340 Maple Avenue. A 911 call was received at 11:56 a.m. in reference to a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Today at 12:19 the Fort Myers Police Department received a call in reference to gunshots heard in the area of 2909 Blount Street.
The Fort Myers Police Department with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration and Florida Highway Patrol arrested six people for Trafficking Crystal Methamphetamine. The ongoing investigation reaches Mexico, Texas, California, Georgia and Florida.
This afternoon at 1:16 the Fort Myers Police Department received a call in reference to a Robbery.
A closed casket visitation for Fort Myers Police Officer Andrew Widman will be held Tuesday, July 22, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens, 1589 Colonial Boulevard. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at McGregor Baptist Church, 3750 Colonial Boulevard.
With great sadness the Fort Myers Police Department announces the death of Officer Andrew Widman (d.o.b. 5-11-78) who was shot killed in the line of duty this morning.
This afternoon the Fort Myers Police Department arrested Robert Lewis (d.o.b. 3-2-92 l.k.a 1834 Delaware Avenue) for Throwing or Discharging a Destructive Device Resulting in Bodily Harm.
This afternoon at 2:19 the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a robbery at the corner of Broadway and Katherine Street.
UPDATE: The individuals involved in the below incident changed their story and admitted to detectives that they were attempting to purchase drugs when the shooting occurred. Police have not identified the suspects and the investigation is ongoing.
The Fort Myers Police Department is now accepting applications for its next Citizen Police Academy, which is set to begin September 3, 2008.
At 3:59 this afternoon the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a call involving a bank robbery at the Sun Trust Bank located at 4415 Metro Parkway.
At 10:21 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department, along with EMS and the Fort Myers Fire Department, responded to an incident involving two children who were injured by a firework. The incident occurred near Maryland Avenue and Dale Street.
This afternoon the Fort Myers Police Department arrested Anibal Mayor (d.o.b. 09/24/81, 3613 Fairview Avenue) and charged him with Murder.
UPDATE: The victim in the shooting incident that occurred in the 3400 block of South Street is Joseph T. Handy (d.o.b. 02/11/91, 2525 Royal Palm Avenue). Detectives are following up on leads and the investigation is ongoing.
UPDATE: At this time, the investigation will be treated as a homicide due to additional evidence found at the scene. The medical examiner's office will be conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death. No further information is available.
The Fort Myers Police Department is cracking down on people who illegally carry firearms. Undercover vice and uniformed patrol removed 23-guns from city streets for the month of June.
At approximately 11:30 this morning the Fort Myers Fire Department received a call in reference to unknown substances in an apartment. Firefighters responded to 8407 Bernwood Cove Loop.
The Fort Myers Police Department will conduct a DUI sobriety checkpoint sometime this coming weekend June 20-22.
This morning at 5:34 the Fort Myers Police Department received a call in reference to a possible sex offense.
The Fort Myers Police Department is cracking down on people who illegally carry firearms. Undercover vice and uniformed patrol removed 46-guns from city streets for the month of May.
The Fort Myers Police Department's Police Athletic League (PAL) is registering children April 23rd - 30th for flag football. Boys and girls ages 8-14 are eligible to play.
Today the Fort Myers Police Department?s Special Investigations Group conducted a controlled delivery of ten pounds of Marijuana. Early this morning, the Lee County Sheriff's Office Highway Interdiction Unit contacted FMPD about a suspicious package at the UPS distribution center with a city delivery address.
The Fort Myers Police Department is proud to host a dedication ceremony Friday, April 18th, at 4:00 p.m., to close out National Crime Victim's Week.
A DUI sobriety checkpoint is scheduled for sometime this coming weekend.
This afternoon at 4:46 the Fort Myers Police Department received a 911 call in reference to a shooting that took place on a soccer field near 4701 Summerlin Road (First Assembly of God Church).
The population-based major crime rate in the City of Fort Myers increased 7.7% in 2007. In addition, the total number of crimes increased from 3,847 to 4,278.
On Thursday, April 3rd the Fort Myers Police Department received a call in reference to a bomb threat made by telephone to the Alternative Learning Center, 3860 Michigan Avenue.
Tonight the CBS television show “Without a Trace” will feature a missing Fort Myers woman who disappeared nearly six months ago.
Just before noon the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a crash on U.S. 41 that shutdown both northbound and one southbound lane between Linhart Avenue and Hanson Street.
Thursday night police arrested a man wanted for three 2007 robberies.
The Fort Myers Police Department is cracking down on people who illegally carry firearms. Undercover vice and uniformed patrol removed 34-guns from city streets for the month of February.
Friday night the Fort Myers Police Department?s Special Investigations Group and uniformed patrol officers conducted an operation to address prostitution related crimes in the Central Fort Myers area. The operation was in response to complaints from the community.
The Fort Myers Police Department is cracking down on people who illegally carry firearms. Undercover vice and uniformed patrol have removed 26-guns from city streets in just one month.