A former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) detective has been sentenced to over 24 years in federal prison for enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity. Josue Garriga, 35, known as “Sway,” pleaded guilty to the charges in July 2024. He met the 17-year-old victim…
Read More Former Detective In Florida Sentenced For Sexually Exploiting Minor
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A 38-year-old Little Torch Key man was taken into custody on Saturday following a high-speed chase on U.S. 1. Justin Mark Nichols was arrested and charged with fleeing and eluding, resisting arrest, and multiple traffic violations. READ: Big Pine Key Man…
Read More Little Torch Key Motorcyclist Arrested After High-Speed Chase: Monroe County Sheriff
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. – The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a violent home invasion that targeted an elderly resident. The incident occurred on Sunday, November 3rd, when an elderly man was awakened by noises…
Read More Florida Home Invasion: Elderly Man Beaten, Marijuana Stolen In Martin County
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Police have identified the suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday night at the Three Brothers Market located at 1040 16th St. S. An arrest warrant has been issued for 28-year-old Anthony Jamal Wright on charges of second-degree murder. READ:…
Read More St. Petersburg Police Searching For Suspect In Fatal Shooting
A 71-year-old Oakland County woman has been found guilty of defrauding Medicare and receiving illegal kickbacks in a scheme that cost the program over $1.4 million. Mary Smettler-Bolton was convicted on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States and violate the federal Anti-Kickback Statute.…
Read More Michigan Woman Convicted In $1.4M Medicare Fraud And Kickback Scheme
A Florida man is a millionaire thanks to a lucky scratch-off ticket. Charles Larocco, 67, of Tamarac, claimed a $1 million top prize from the Florida Lottery’s MILLIONAIRE MAKER Scratch-Off game. Larocco purchased the winning $5 ticket at Oakland Shell in Sunrise and chose to…
Read More Florida Man Claims $1 Million On Lottery Scratch-Off Game From Shell Gas Station
A Virginia man and a Massachusetts woman have pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in Georgia after being caught transporting a large quantity of fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin. Oscar Dominick Waters, 39, of Roanoke, Virginia, pleaded guilty to trafficking multiple kilograms of fentanyl, cocaine,…
Read More Virginia Man, Massachusetts Woman Plead Guilty In Multi-Kilogram Georgia Drug Trafficking Case
California man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in Florida for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. Esdras Joel Garcia De La Rosa, 28, of Los Angeles, faces up to life in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy with…
Read More California Man Pleads Guilty In Florida Drug Trafficking Conspiracy A multi-agency operation at a North Florida prison has resulted in the seizure of a large amount of contraband, including weapons, drugs, and alcohol. The unannounced sweep took place at Suwannee Correctional Institution in Live Oak on Wednesday. The operation involved the Florida Department of…
Read More Massive Contraband Sweep At North Florida Prison Nets Weapons, Drugs, And Alcohol
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – In a joint effort to ensure compliance with Florida’s registration laws for sex offenders and predators, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), and the Florida Department of Corrections Probation and Parole conducted Operation Full Moon.…
Read More Operation Full Moon Leads To 27 Arrests Of Sex Offenders In Hillsborough County