(February 12, 2015)-  On 02/11/15, at approximately 5:30 PM, the Cape Coral Police Department Vice, Intelligence and Narcotics (VIN) Unit, with the assistance of the Street Crimes Unit, and the CCPD SWAT team served the search warrant at 1223 NE 15th Ln, Cape Coral, Lee County, Florida.

The service of the search warrant was the culmination of an ongoing narcotics investigation involving Jamesse Lundi, B/M, DOB: 06-09-1984, of 1223 NE 15th Ln Cape Coral, FL.

The CCPD SWAT Team located Jamesse Lundi in the driveway and subsequently detained him.  There were other people located inside of the residence and detained. After the residence was cleared by the CCPD SWAT team and deemed safe, Jamesse Lundi was placed inside of a CCPD police vehicle.

Detectives conducted the search the residence, along with other members of the V.I.N. Unit.  The residence was a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom duplex. A search of the residence revealed the following:

• 20.8 grams of heroin
• 1.7 grams of cocaine
• 11.2 grams of marijuana
• Revolver
• Various different types of bullets
• Digital Scale
• Plastic baggies
• $11,505 in US currency
• Shotgun
• 0.5 grams of Alprazolam
• Shotgun Shells
• Bullet-resistant vest

Jamesse Lundi was transported to the Cape Coral Police Department for booking. 

Based on the fact that Jamesse Lundi was in possession of 20.8 grams of heroin, possession of 1.7 grams of cocaine, possession of 0.5 grams of Alprazolam, possession of 11.2 grams of marijuana, possession of two firearms and ammunition, and that there was equipment inside of the house consistent with use of selling narcotics he is being charged with trafficking heroin, possession of cocaine with intent to sell within 1000 ft of a specified area (Diplomat Middle 855.86 ft), possession of marijuana with intent to sell within 1000 ft of a specified area, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.

Jamesse Lundi was later transported to the Lee County Jail.

ARRESTED: Jamesse Lundi, B/M, DOB: 06-09-1984, of 1223 NE 15th Ln Cape Coral, FL.
CHARGES: Trafficking Heroin, Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell within 1000 ft of a specified area (Diplomat Middle 855.86 ft), Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell within 1000 ft of a specified area, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of a Controlled Substance without a Prescription.

PHOTO:  Detectives recovered 20.8 grams of heroin, 1.7 grams of cocaine, 11.2 grams of marijuana, a revolver, various different types of bullets, digital scale, plastic baggies, $11,505 in US currency, shotgun, 0.5 grams of Alprazolam, shotgun shells, and a bullet-resistant vest.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

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CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341

(February 12, 2015)-  At around 11:30 AM, Cape Coral Police responded to a serious injury crash at the intersection of Beach Parkway W. and Surfside Boulevard.  The crash involved a single vehicle that was driving westbound that let the roadway at the intersection, struck a utility pole, and went into the canal west of Surfside Boulevard.

A Ping4alert was sent, alerting drivers in the neighborhood to avoid the area.

Cape Coral Police Department, Cape Coral Fire Department , and EMS responded to the scene.  Cape Coral Fire Department divers entered the water and extracted the driver, identified as David Scott King, W/M, of Cape Coral, Florida.  The driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment where he was later pronounced dead.  The crash and subsequent investigation shut down the intersection for several hours.

Cape Coral Police Department Major Crash Investigator, Marine Unit, and Forensics personnel responded to the scene.  The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing at this time, though initial information points to excessive speed as a major factor.  

The preliminary synopsis of the Major Crash Investigator is below:

DATE: February 12, 2015
TIME: 11:30 AM
LOCATION: Beach Parkway West/Surfside Boulevard
CR#: 15-002577
ASSIGNED MCI: Cpl. Satterlee

VEHICLE 1: 1999 blue Ford Explorer SUV.
DRIVER 1: David Scott King, W/M, of Cape Coral, Florida.
DRIVER 1 INJURIES: King died at Cape Coral Hospital due to injuries suffered in the traffic crash.

SYNOPSIS: According to witnesses and roadway evidence, Vehicle 1 was traveling west on Beach Parkway from Agualinda Boulevard.  Vehicle 1 was swerving on and off the roadway several times and struck a speed limit sign near SW 25 Place and Beach Parkway West.  Vehicle 1 was traveling approximately “70-80 mph” and ran the stop sign at Surfside Boulevard.  The driver of Vehicle 1 tried to pull to the right but could not negotiate the turn in the roadway.  Vehicle 1 exited the roadway, struck a wood utility pole, and drove off the raised canal bank into the canal.

Cape Coral Fire Department responded and removed the driver from the vehicle and trauma alerted him by ambulance to a local hospital.  At 12:18 pm, the driver of Vehicle 1 died.

The next-of-kin HAS BEEN notified.  MCI Satterlee, MCI Green, VA Seymour, and Forensics Fordham responded.

It is unknown at this time if this traffic crash is alcohol/drug related.

This traffic crash resulted in the intersection being shut down for several hours.  City Engineer office and LCEC responded to assess the scene.

Case pending further investigation.

***There are 3 traffic fatalities in our city in 2015. (There are 0 fatalities that are ruled "medical" and the cause of death is not related to injuries in the traffic crash. These 0 "medical" fatalities are not included in the number of 3 traffic fatalities).***

Breakdown of the past 5 years FYI:

• 2015= 3 Traffic fatalities (7 MCI usages)
• 2014= 11 Traffic fatalities (40 MCI usages) (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 1 medical ruled death)
• 2013= 14 Traffic fatalities (43 MCI usages) (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 medical ruled deaths)
• 2012= 10 Traffic fatalities (21 MCI usages)
• 2011= 11 Traffic fatalities (24 MCI usages) (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 medical and 1 suicide ruled deaths)
• 2010= 9 Traffic fatalities (22 MCI usages)

PHOTO:  Cape Coral Police Department responded to a single vehicle fatality crash involving an SUV that went into a canal at the intersection of Beach Parkway W. and Surfside Boulevard.  Here, the Cape Coral Police Department Marine Unit assists with the recovery of the vehicle from the water. (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

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CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341

(February 17, 2015)-  Cape Coral Police arrested two would-be burglars following a suspicious person call late Sunday afternoon.

At around 4:40 PM yesterday afternoon, Officers responded to the 2800 block of SW 40 St. on a suspicious person call.  Officers made contact with two subjects- Patrick T. O’Sullivan (W/M 02/06/87), and Ishmael A. Uriah Seymour (B/M 02/26/87) in a driveway of a residence.  The caller saw the black jeep pull suspiciously into their driveway, and the white male got out and rang her door bell and then looked around. The caller then called 911, as they didn't recognize the males or the vehicle.  It should be noted that within the past two weeks, a home was burglarized in that neighborhood, in which suspects broke into one of their vehicles, and then used the garage door opener to enter the home, all while the victims slept inside. The suspects in that burglary arrived in the area in a black SUV matching O'Sullivan's Jeep.

O'Sullivan and Seymour told officers that they were in the area when their kayak took on water and sank in a nearby canal.  However, basic details that they relayed to offers conflicted.  Officers located the kayak on the dock at the rear of a vacant house at 3226 SW 27th PL. Officers soon discovered there was absolutely no fishing gear in the kayak.  However, they did find several pry bars, bolt cutters, a tool belt, a knife, screwdrivers, a rubber mallet, as well as a baseball bat and binoculars, 4 Locos alcohol cans, and miscellaneous clothing.

Officers also found the rear slider of the vacant house standing open. After clearing the house, they found no one inside, however, Officers located severe damage to the interior wall of a bedroom on the Northeast corner of the home. Officers found the drywall had been haphazardly ripped out and the wiring and copper inside had been cut out as far back as possible. There were two overturned paint buckets adjacent to the wall that appeared as if they had been used for seats.

Based on the totality of the circumstances and the inability of either O'Sullivan or Seymour to dispel the fears of Officers for the safety of persons and property in the area, both were placed under arrest for Loitering and Prowling and Possession of Burglary Tools.

Cape Coral Police Department Investigative Services Bureau Property Detectives and Forensics personnel responded to the scene.  During an inventory search of the vehicle prior to tow, a Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun was located under the right front passenger seat. A second Browning handgun had already been observed by Officers in plain view in the vehicle center console. Both handguns were collected by Forensics.  The kayak and vacant residence were processed as well.  Additional charges pending further investigation.

ARRESTED: Patrick T. O’Sullivan (W/M 02/06/87), of 2315 NW 12th Street, Cape Coral, FL.
CHARGES: Loitering & Prowling and Possession of Burglary Tools.

ARRESTED: Ishmael A. Uriah Seymour (B/M 02/26/87), of 2315 NW 12th Street, Cape Coral, FL. 
CHARGES: Loitering & Prowling and Possession of Burglary Tools.

ARRESTED: Patrick T. O’Sullivan (W/M 02/06/87), of 2315 NW 12th Street, Cape Coral, FL.
CHARGES: Loitering & Prowling and Possession of Burglary Tools.

ARRESTED: Ishmael A. Uriah Seymour (B/M 02/26/87), of 2315 NW 12th Street, Cape Coral, FL. 
CHARGES: Loitering & Prowling and Possession of Burglary Tools.

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CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341

Do The Right Thing for February 2015 

(February 18, 2015)- The next "Do The Right Thing" ceremony for February 2015 will be held today, Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 2:00 PM in City Council Chambers.  This ceremony is open to the public and we encourage our community to come out and show their support to these outstanding young men and women who "did the right thing."

Eleven (11) Cape Coral students will be recognized.  The winners’ nominations are after the break.

PHOTO:  "Do The Right Thing" logo.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

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Gianna Harner- 4th Grade            Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Alexis Dehetre-3rd Grade
These two students have donated their hair to a program called “Locks of Love”.  Locks for Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis.  Their donated beautiful long hair will make wigs  and be provided to underprivileged children who have suffered an illness to help restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers.  

Hunter Shull – 5th Grade            Christa McAuliffe Elementary
First grader Lindsie just moved to Cape Coral from North Carolina and was able to adjust to all the changes going on except for being dropped off at the car ramp.   After seeing this, the girl’s teacher agreed to meet the student at the car but then was absent from school a few weeks later.  At the car ramp that morning, Hunter opened the door for Lindsie and saw the distress on both their faces.   Hunter stepped up in the teacher’s place, ensuring that the little girl got out of her car and made it to the breezeway and onto class.  Every day after that, Hunter faithfully met the little girl at the car ramp taking away her fears.  Hunter is a very respectable and helpful young man and his teacher states that “it has been a blessing to watch him grow”.

Ethan Imfeld – 1st Grade            Skyline Elementary
Ethan was at home one day with his mom when she had an “episode”.  During this one “episode” Ethan texted his dad, who was not at home, to let him know what was happening.  His dad asked Ethan to call “9-1-1, which Ethan did and his dad came home right away.  Apparently when the paramedics arrived and checked his mom’s blood sugar, it was dangerously low.  Ethan not only saved his mother’s life once but did the same thing on another occasion.  He is an all around wonderful kid with an amazing attitude.  He does his best every single day and thankfully his best saved him mom’s life not once but twice.

Raseem Biem-Aime  - 7th Grade        Caloosa Middle
Raseem made tremendous changes in his behavior and academics this year.  His business teacher Mrs. Tikka had this to say about him.  “Last year when Raseem was in my Business Keyboarding class, he struggled.  This year, he was placed in my Computer Applications in Business 1 and Career Planning class and in my “Leader in Me” support time.  His behavior and attitude turned around after he wrote a rap and performed it in front of the class about the “seven habits” of the “Leader in Me” program.  He truly understood the meaning of the qualities of a leader.  From that point forward, he excelled at everything he did in class and became a role model leader.  He strived to do his best.  At the end of the semester, when asked for volunteers to present their Photo Album project, Raseem was the first to volunteer and proceeded to show his Photo Album with at least 50 pictures that depicted his life in PowerPoint incorporating his own video introduction, music, animated graphics, transitions, charts, SmartArt, and sound.”  It was one of the best projects his teacher had ever seen.  He gained his confidence, determined the leader in himself and changed his outlook on life.  Mrs. Tikka stated, “What a pleasure as a teacher to have watched his metamorphous.  He has come such a long way and I am honor as a teacher to have witnessed this.”

Thomas Arriaga – 7th Grade            Challenger Middle
Thomas is a kind, considerate and a gentle young man.  He is truly unselfish and wanted to help out.  Thomas has had shoulder length hair for a number of years.  Recently he decided to cut his hair so that he could donate it to “Locks of Love”.  His hair will be made into a wig for a person who has lost their own hair while undergoing chemotherapy.  

Mark Terwilliger – 10th Grade        Oasis High School
Katie Terwilliger – 7th Grade         Oasis Middle School
For the past four years, Mark and Katie have volunteered their services at the Salvation Army serving lunch on Thanksgiving Day.  Each year the two look forward to the occasion.  When Katie found out that she may not be able to volunteer this year because of other commitments, she was quite disappointed.  When plans changed, Katie’s first comment was that she would now be able to go. Both Mark and Katie have such a great attitude about going and look forward to the experience every year.

Alexander Erickson – 2nd Grade        Cape Elementary
William Erickson – Kindergarten
Alex and William, despite their young age have shown their compassion for less fortunate animals.  Previous birthdays, both Alex and William have celebrated their birthdays with their friends doing fun activities.  However, in the last three years, in lieu of gifts, Alex and William have requested bags of dog or cat food to donate to the local animal shelter.  Both Alex and William are more than willing to do this and should be commended for this selfless act especially at such a young age.

Kevin Grassel – 7th Grade            Diplomat Middle
On Sunday, January 4th @ 6:00pm Kevin was walking home after playing football and immediately noticed smoke coming from the roof of a home.  Kevin looked through the window and stated he couldn’t see anything due to all the black smoke.  He quickly, flagged down another neighbor and told him what he saw and asked him to call 911.  Division Chief Ryan Lamb reported that “If it were not for the quick thinking of this 12 year old boy and quick actions of the Cape Coral Fire Department, the damage could have been much worse.  Kevin’s quick thinking saved not only this house from more damage but also saved the surrounding homes from fire.

CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341

(February 18, 2015)-  Cape Coral Police Department is asking for your assistance in identifying a robbery suspect.

Last night, around 6:30 PM, a subject entered the business at 2710 Del Prado Blvd S (Elegant Image Dry Cleaners) and demanded money from a store employee. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash and ran from the store southbound on Del Prado Blvd. Aviation and K-9 responded and a perimeter was established but the suspect could not be located.  Investigative Services Bureau and Forensics personnel also responded to the scene.

The subject did not display a weapon or firearm. He was described as a white male, approximately 30 years old, 6”00”, 190 lbs., wearing black sneakers. The shorts in the photo below appear to be jeans which were cut and made into shorts.

Please take a look at the photo below. If you have any information on the identity of the suspect, please contact the Cape Coral Police Department at 239-574-3223. You can also submit an anonymous tip. Go to www.capecops.com/tips or text a tip- text CCPD+"Your Message" to CRIMES (274637). Finally, you can call Crimestoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.

PHOTO:  Robbery suspect is described as a white male, approximately 30 years old, 6”00”, 190 lbs., wearing black sneakers. The shorts in the photo below appear to be jeans which were cut and made into shorts. (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

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CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341

(February 18, 2015)-  Cape Coral Police Detectives have released additional photos of a robbery suspect who made off with cash from a South Cape Coral Dry Cleaner last night.  The photos, taken from bank surveillance footage, show the suspect walking through a nearby bank drive-through lane, a few minutes prior to the robbery.

The robbery occurred at 2710 Del Prado Blvd S (Elegant Image Dry Cleaners) at around 6:30 PM.  The robbery suspect was described as a white male, approximately 30 years old, 6”00”, 190 lbs., wearing black sneakers. The shorts in the photo below appear to be jeans which were cut and made into shorts.

Please take a look at the photos below.  If you have any information on the identity of the suspect, please contact the Cape Coral Police Department at 239-574-3223. You can also submit an anonymous tip. Go to www.capecops.com/tips or text a tip- text CCPD+"Your Message" to CRIMES (274637). Finally, you can call Crimestoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.

Link to original news release: Cape Coral Police Detectives Looking For Robbery Suspect

PHOTO:  The robbery suspect was described as a white male, approximately 30 years old, 6”00”, 190 lbs., wearing black sneakers. The shorts in the photo appear to be jeans which were cut and made into shorts.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  The robbery suspect was described as a white male, approximately 30 years old, 6”00”, 190 lbs., wearing black sneakers. The shorts in the photo appear to be jeans which were cut and made into shorts.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

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PHOTO:  The robbery suspect was described as a white male, approximately 30 years old, 6”00”, 190 lbs., wearing black sneakers. The shorts in the photo appear to be jeans which were cut and made into shorts.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  The robbery suspect was described as a white male, approximately 30 years old, 6”00”, 190 lbs., wearing black sneakers. The shorts in the photo appear to be jeans which were cut and made into shorts.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341

(February 18, 2015)-  Cape Coral Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing endangered juvenile.

Earlier this afternoon, Officers responded to the 500 block of Wildwood Parkway on a missing persons call.

The caller advised that his daughter, Michelah Anne HIlla, W/F, 16, of Cape Coral, called to report his daughter missing.  The father stated that he became concerned for his daughter`s well being when she did not come home from school and missed a scheduled appointment.  While checking for his daughter, he learned that Michelah did not go to school today.  The father last checked on Michelah around 3:00 AM while she was sleeping and she was heard getting up as normal for school around 6:00 AM.  Her father told Police that so far, he has been unable to locate Michelah through known friends.

Michelah Anne HIlla is under a doctor's care for a medical condition that requires daily medication.  It is not believed that Michelah has any of her medication with her.

• Michelah Anne Hilla
• White / Female
• DOB: 07/08/1998
• 6’0", 175-180lbs
• Unknown clothing– possibly black leggings / black hoodie based on clothes in her closet.
• Hair similar to photograph – Med reddish/brown

Michelah Anne Hilla was entered into FCIC/NCIC as missing endangered and a regional Ping4 Alert was sent.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Michelah Anne HIlla, please contact the Cape Coral Police Department at 239-574-3223. You can also submit an anonymous tip. Go to www.capecops.com/tips or text a tip- text CCPD+"Your Message" to CRIMES (274637).

PHOTO:  Missing endangered juvenile- Michelah Anne HIlla, W/F, 16, of Cape Coral.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

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CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341

(February 18, 2015)-  A Cape Coral teen reported as missing endangered earlier this afternoon has been located safe and sound.

Michelah Anne Hilla has been located by Cape Coral Police.  All BOLOs and lookouts are canceled at this time.  Hilla has been removed from FCIC/NCIC.  Thank you to members of the media and the public for helping get the word out on this case.

Original release here: Cape Coral Police Detectives Need Your Help Locating A Missing Endangered Juvenile

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CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341

(February 20, 2015)-  Cape Coral Police are asking for your help identifying a credit card fraud suspect.

On December 30, 2014, between 5:20 PM and 6:05 PM, a suspect described as a white or Hispanic male used a cloned credit card to make several purchases in the amount of $727.68 at the Neighborhood Wal-Mart located at 505 S.W. Pine Island Road, and the Super Wal-Mart located at 1619 Del Prado Blvd. South.

Please take a look at the photos below. If you have any information on the identity of the suspect, please contact the Cape Coral Police Department at 239-574-3223. You can also submit an anonymous tip. Go to www.capecops.com/tips or text a tip- text CCPD+"Your Message" to CRIMES (274637). Finally, you can call Crimestoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.

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CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341

(February 20, 2015)- Cape Coral Police are asking for your help identifying credit card fraud suspects.

On December 20, 2014, a Hispanic male and a possible white or Hispanic female that is possibly pregnant, used a cloned credit card to make several purchases. These suspects made purchases at the following locations:

• 3031 N.E. Pine Island Rd. (Home Depot) at approximately 09:47 a.m. for $189.73.
• 1827 N.E. Pine Island Rd. (Bed, Bath, Beyond) at approximately 10:02 a.m. for $ 231.97.
• 505 SW Pine Island Rd. (Neighborhood Wal-Mart) at approximately 10:27 a.m. for $230.13.
• 511 S.W. Pine Island Rd. (Sally Beauty Supply) at approximately 10:24 a.m. for $38.10.

Total amount defrauded = $728.03

Please take a look at the photos below. If you have any information on the identity of these suspects, please contact the Cape Coral Police Department at 239-574-3223. You can also submit an anonymous tip. Go to www.capecops.com/tips or text a tip- text CCPD+"Your Message" to CRIMES (274637). Finally, you can call Crimestoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.

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CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341

(February 20, 2015)-  Cape Coral Police are asking for your help identifying a couple of credit card fraud suspects.

On January 13, 2015, an unknown black male, used a cloned credit card to make a  purchase at Publix Supermarket located at 100 Hancock Bridge Pkwy. West at around 4:11 PM in the amount of $317.85. The suspect was seen exiting the store with an unknown light-skinned black or Hispanic male. Assistance is needed in identifying both males.

Please take a look at the photos below. If you have any information on the identity of these suspects, please contact the Cape Coral Police Department at 239-574-3223. You can also submit an anonymous tip. Go to www.capecops.com/tips or text a tip- text CCPD+"Your Message" to CRIMES (274637). Finally, you can call Crimestoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.

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CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341

(February 23, 2015)-  Saturday morning around 10:30 AM, Cape Coral Police responded to a multi-car, rollover crash at the intersection of Pine Island Rd. and NE 24th Avenue.

Officers arrived to find multiple people had sustained injuries in the crash, one of which appeared to be severe.  Additional Patrol units, Major Crash Investigator, and Forensics personnel responded to assist.

The preliminary synopsis of the Major Crash Investigator is below.

DATE: February 21, 2015
TIME: 10:13 a.m. 
LOCATION: State Road 78 (Northeast Pine Island Road) and Northeast 24th Avenue.  
CR#: 15-003143
ASSIGNED MCI: Corporal Nickolas J. Slover #0626

VEHICLE 1: A black, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup truck.
DRIVER 1:  Michele Elizabeth Giggey, W/F, 30, of Cape Coral, Florida.
DRIVER 1 INJURIES: Giggey suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

PASSENGER 1: **JUVENILE** W/F, 5, of Cape Coral, Florida.
PASSENGER 1 INJURIES:  Juvenile suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

PASSENGER 2: **JUVENILE** W/M, 9, of Cape Coral, Florida.
PASSENGER 2 INJURIES:  Juvenile suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

VEHICLE 2: A silver, 2004 Toyota Tacoma Pickup truck. 
DRIVER 2: Scott Fischer, W/M, 60, of Bokeelia, Florida.
DRIVER 2 INJURIES: Fischer suffered life threatening injuries and was trauma alerted to a local hospital.  

PASSENGER 2: Alexander Fischer, W/M, 19, of Bokeelia, Florida.
PASSENGER 2 INJURIES:  Fischer suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. 

VEHICLE 3: A white, 1997 Toyota 4Runner.
DRIVER 3: Clody Presmy, B/M, 44, of Cape Coral, Florida.
DRIVER 3 INJURIES: Presmy reported no injuries at the time of the traffic crash.

Vehicle 1 was stopped on Hancock Creek Boulevard facing North at the stop sign of NE Pine Island Road to travel North onto NE 24 Avenue. 

Vehicle 2 was West on NE Pine Island Road in the inside lane. 

Vehicle 3 was stopped on NE 24 Avenue facing South, to turn East onto NE Pine Island Road.

Vehicle 1 entered into the intersection and drove in front of Vehicle 2.  The front of Vehicle 2 struck the passenger side of Vehicle 1.  Both vehicles traveled to the Northwest with Vehicle 1 rolling over.  Vehicle 1 came to rest after striking Vehicle 3.  Vehicle 2 came to final rest after striking Vehicle 3.  Vehicle 3 was pushed backwards by impacts from Vehicle 1 and Vehicle 2 and came to rest in the outside South lane of NE 24 Avenue.

The driver and two passengers of Vehicle 1 were transported to a local hospital for medical attention.  The driver of Vehicle 2 was trauma alerted to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.  The driver of Vehicle 3 did not suffer injuries..

Due to the injuries, MCI Corporal Nickolas Slover, Master Corporal Andrew Satterlee, Forensic Technician C. Potts and V.A. Pena responded.  

After arrival on scene, it was learned that Fischer's injuries were no longer life threatening.  Fischer is in serious but stable condition.  Next-of-kin has been notified.  This traffic crash IS NOT alcohol/drug related.

***There are 3 traffic fatalities in our city in 2015. (There are 0 fatalities that are ruled "medical" and the cause of death is not related to injuries in the traffic crash. These 0 "medical" fatalities are not included in the number of 3 traffic fatalities).***

 Breakdown of the past 5 years FYI:

2015: 3 Traffic fatalities (9 MCI usages)
2014: 11 Traffic fatalities (40 MCI usages) (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 1 medical ruled death)
2013: 14 Traffic fatalities (43 MCI usages) (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 medical ruled deaths)
2012: 10 Traffic fatalities (21 MCI usages)
2011: 11 Traffic fatalities (24 MCI usages) (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 medical and 1 suicide ruled deaths)
2010: 9 Traffic fatalities (22 MCI usages)

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CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341

(February 27, 2015)-  The Cape Coral Police Department wants to remind drivers to buckle their seat belts.  The first "Click It or Ticket" campaign of 2015 is about to start.  Starting March 2, 2015 and running through March 13, 2015, Cape Coral Police are joining with law enforcement agencies all over the state and will be focusing on enforcing seatbelt use.  Officers will be looking for seatbelt violations as primary offenses and will be issuing tickets instead of warnings to drivers who don't buckle up, or who don't have their passengers properly restrained.

"Seat belts save lives.  Click It or Ticket helps us to raise awareness among drivers and remind them to get in the habit of buckling their seatbelt and making sure their passengers are properly restrained."- Det. Sergeant Dana Coston, Cape Coral Police Department Public Affairs Officer.

Florida Safety Belt Law

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CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341

(March 5, 2015)-  An investigation into some stolen vehicles has turned into an investigation involving cases all over Southwest Florida. 

This investigation was initiated by the Cape Coral Police Detectives  but quickly became a multi-jurisdictional investigation involving the Lee County Sheriff's Office, Punta Gorda Police Department, and Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.  Florida Highway Patrol Troop F, assisted CCPD Detectives in apprehending these suspects as they attempted to take two jet skis and two ATVs, that had been stolen out of Punta Gorda, across Alligator Alley heading to Miami.  

Lee County Sheriff's Office Investigators assisted Cape Coral Police Detectives by continuing the investigation in Cape Coral and it was quickly determined that theses suspects have been involved in several Grand Thefts across the jurisdictions mentioned above.

The investigation is ongoing at this time and additional charges are pending.

ARRESTED: Yadiel Valera, W/M, DOB: 12-26-1989, of 3351 SW 139 St Miami FL 33175.
CHARGES: Grand Theft

ARRESTED: Carlos Orlando Manrique, W/M, DOB: 01-04-1984, of 3753 NE 13th Ave Cape Coral FL 33909.
CHARGED: Grand Theft, Driving with a Suspended License

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CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341

(March 6, 2015)-  After months of preparation and thousands of miles ridden in training, Cape Coral Police Officers will take to the streets this weekend on bicycles and in cars in the first of many High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) operations focusing on bicycle and pedestrian safety.

The funding for these operations is provided through a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation for High Visibility Enforcement addressing pedestrian and bicycle safety.

Officers will target areas of the city where bicycle and pedestrian traffic is prevalent and will distribute educational materials, issue warnings and/or citations to pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists who commit violation of Florida statutes.  The main objective of this effort is to reduce traffic crashes and fatalities involving pedestrians and bicyclists through the use of selective traffic education and enforcement operations.

This campaign is a component of Florida's Bicycle/Pedestrian Focused Initiative Communication & High Visibility Enforcement Implementation under the direction of the Florida Department of Transportation and the University of South Florida.

The Cape Coral Police Department wants to remind you that:

• Pedestrians should always walk on the sidewalk and if no sidewalk, walk facing traffic.
• Pedestrians and bicyclists should not wear headphones or talk on their cell phones.  
• Pedestrians and bicyclists should cross streets at marked crosswalks or intersections when possible and obey traffic signals such as WALK/DON'T WALK signs.
• Bicyclists should have their bicycle equipped with a white light on the front visible from a distance of 500 feet and a red light visible from a distance of 600 feet, between sunset and sunrise during operation.
• Bicyclists operating on the roadway are subject to obeying all traffic control devices to include stop signs and lighted traffic signals.
• Bicyclists operating upon a sidewalk or crosswalk shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian.

Some unsafe driver behavior associated with pedestrian and bicycle violations, crashes and fatalities include:

• Speeding (5 MPH can make the difference between types of injuries)
• Failure to stop for red lights or stop signs
• Failure to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists
• Distracted driving
• Blocking crosswalks
• Turning on permitted light (green signal) but not looking for pedestrian properly crossing in crosswalk -Right and Left turn crashes with pedestrian.

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CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341

(March 9, 2015)-  Saturday night around 9:20 PM, Cape Coral Police responded to a serious injury crash at the intersection of Cape Coral Parkway and Skyline Boulevard.  Responding officers found that two vehicles, a gold Ford Explorer and a white Toyota Camry collided.

The crash investigation revealed that the driver of the white Camry, Ryan C. Knaby, 33, of Ft. Myers, sustained serious bodily injuries in the crash.  He was trauma alerted to a local hospital for treatment.

Investigators also determined the driver of the gold Explorer, Mark Edward Moore, 37, of Cape Coral, was Driving Under the Influence.  Moore was charged with DUI, DUI Property Damage, DUI Causing Serious Bodily Injury and transported to Lee County Jail.

The preliminary synopsis of the Major Crash Investigator is below:

DATE: March 7, 2015
TIME: 9:24 pm
LOCATION: Intersection of Cape Coral Parkway and Skyline Boulevard
CR: 15-003924
MCI OFFICER: M/Cpl. Satterlee

VEHICLE 1: Gold 2007 Ford Explorer SUV.
DRIVER 1: Mark Edward Moore, W/M, 37, of Cape Coral, Florida.
DRIVER 1 INJURIES: Moore suffered minor injuries and refused medical attention.

VEHICLE 2: White 2010 Toyota Camry.
DRIVER 2: Ryan C. Knaby, W/M, 33, of Fort Myers, Florida.
DRIVER 2 INJURIES: Knaby suffered several serious bodily injuries.

SYNOPSIS:  Vehicle 1 was West on Cape Coral Parkway in the South turn lane at Skyline Boulevard.  Vehicle 2 was East on Cape Coral Parkway in the outside lane.  According to a witness, as Vehicle 2 entered into the intersection, Vehicle 1 turned South in front of Vehicle 2.  The front of Vehicle 2 struck the passenger side of Vehicle 1.  Both vehicles rotated and came to rest in the intersection facing opposite directions.

During the traffic crash, the driver of Vehicle 2 was not wearing a seatbelt and was forced forward into the steering wheel and windshield.  The driver of Vehicle 2 suffered several serious bodily injuries and was trauma alerted to a local hospital by ambulance.  The driver of Vehicle 1 suffered minor injuries and refused medical attention.

While MCI Officer Satterlee was enroute to the scene, the driver of Vehicle 1 was placed under arrest (refused all sobriety tests and refused breath test).  After initial MCI investigation, MCI Officer Satterlee obtained a blood draw search warrant and completed a mandatory blood draw from the driver of Vehicle 1 at the Cape Coral Police Department.  The driver of Vehicle 1 was later transported to Lee County Jail and charged with DUI, DUI Property Damage, DUI Causing Serious Bodily Injury.

The next-of-kin has been notified.  MCI Satterlee, Slover, Forensics Technician Potts responded.  This traffic crash is alcohol/drug related. 

Case pending further criminal investigation by MCI Officer Satterlee.

PHOTO:  Picture of Cape Coral Police Patrol Car outside of crime scene tape at a serious injury crash.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

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CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341

(March 9, 2015)-  Cape Coral Police Detectives are asking for your help identifying two groups of suspects in a credit card fraud case.

The victim reported that a wallet containing credit cards was removed from an unlocked vehicle at a parking in the 600 block of Del Prado Boulevard S. back on November 11, 2014.  The cards were used at Wal-Mart (1619 Del Prado Blvd. S) on November 11th, and at Kohl’s ( 513 SW Pine Island Rd.) on November 13th, 15th, and 16th. The cards were used by different subjects at each store.

Please take a look at the photos below.  If you have any information on the identity of these suspects, please contact the Cape Coral Police Department at 239-574-3223. You can also submit an anonymous tip. Go to www.capecops.com/tips or text a tip- text CCPD+"Your Message" to CRIMES (274637). Finally, you can call Crimestoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.

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CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341

(March 11, 2015)-  A burglary from last summer was just solved, thanks to some solid police work and DNA evidence.

On August 8, 2014, Cape Coral Police responded to a burglary in the 4400 block of SW 8th Place.  Officer D. Gray met with victims who stated that between 6:00 PM and 8:15 PM, someone broke a window on the home and entered their residence.  Items were disturbed in the home, but they weren't able to see that anything had been taken.

One of the victims stated she was arriving home at around 7:50 PM from shopping. As she neared her home, she saw her ex-boyfriend, Travis Schultz riding in the area on his moped. The victim honked her horn and waved at Schultz, who then followed her to her house. The victim stated she was only stopping at her house briefly, but she invited Schultz inside. She spoke with Schultz briefly while she changed shoes, and then they both exited the house. During this time, Schultz was only in the living room. The victim remembered that when Schultz pulled up on his moped, he took off his helmet, and was wearing a blue bandana underneath. The victim added that he took the bandana off while they were talking.

The victim said that Schultz had been in the area to deliver narcotics, which he was known to do on his moped. The victim also said they have not been together for approximately nine months, and he had not been in her apartment since their split. Schultz told the victim he was heading home and seemed to follow her out of the neighborhood on his moped, however, she lost sight of him as she drove north on Skyline Boulevard. This stood out as odd to her as she never saw him pass by northbound on Skyline Boulevard. The victim also said that Schultz knew she had kept cash in the jewelry boxes that were disturbed.  The victim provided a sworn written statement and wished to press charges.

Officer Gray found a large amount of glass on the laundry room floor which seemed to indicate that entry was made via the laundry room window via the rear lanai. A large grill was positioned on the rear lanai, just below the laundry room window, and several latent prints were found on the top of the grill. Officer Gray located a blue bandana, wrapped around one of the victim's ashtrays, lying on top of a milk crate. It appeared that the suspect used the ashtray to smash the window and wrapped the bandana around the ashtray. The victim said the bandana matched the one Schultz had removed from his head when he arrived earlier in the evening.

In the victim's bedroom, Officer Gray found several droplets of blood on the floor at the foot of the bed. A bloody finger print was found on the lid of a black jewelry box that the victim thought had been moved.

Cape Coral Police Department Forensic Technician C. Potts responded to the scene and took digital photographs, collected blood samples, and lifted latent prints. Potts also collected the black jewelry box, the piece of paper, and the bandana for further forensic processing.

Based on the investigation in its entirety, a DNA sample was needed from Travis Schultz to compare to the blood sample collected from the burglary.

On November 20, 2014 Detective M. Lebid applied for, and was granted, a search warrant to collect the DNA from Travis Schultz.  On November 21, 2014, Detectives Lebid and Mino, with the Cape Coral Police Department Property Crimes Unit, met with Travis Schultz at the Lee County Core Facility where he was currently housed on unrelated charges.  The DNA was obtained and later sent to FDLE pending results.

On January 6, 2015, a report was received from FDLE which detailed the that the DNA profile obtained from the bedroom floor (blood) matched the DNA profile from Travis Schultz.  The probability of it being anyone else was 1 in 740 quadrillion. 

Yesterday, Travis Schultz was located at 2514 Santa Barbara Boulevard (Ruby Tuesday's) by Detectives Lebid and Mino and placed under arrest for the charges of Burglary to a Dwelling and Criminal Mischief.  The value of the damaged window was estimated to be $50.  Schultz was transported to the Cape Coral Police Station for interview then later to the Lee County Jail.

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ARRESTED:  Travis James Schultz, W/M, DOB: 06-24-1983, of 4912 SW 17 Place, Cape Coral.
CHARGES:  Burglary of a Dwelling and Criminal Mischief.

CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341

(March 16, 2015)-  Cape Coral Police arrested a car burglar who was targeting unlocked cars along Del Prado Boulevard on Thursday morning.  The burglar didn’t count on one of the victims chasing hm to a nearby business.

Jonathan Romero, W/M, DOB: 2-17-1998, of 20 SE 17 Ave, Cape Coral, was arrested on 7 counts of Burglary, 1 count of Grand theft, 6 counts of Petit Theft, and 1 count of Resisting Without Violence.

Just before 10:00 AM, Officers responded to 1425 Viscaya Pkwy to the report of a vehicle burglar being chased by a victim.  Romero was located on the 2 floor in a doctor’s office trying to call someone for a ride and was taken into custody without incident. 

Three victims' vehicles were entered in the Cape Coral Hospital employee parking lot, another three at 1419 Viscaya Parkway, and a seventh at 1227 SE 8th Street.  Investigative Services Bureau Property Detectives responded to assist.

While being transported to the Lee County Jail/Juvenile Assessment center, Romero slipped his handcuffs and attempted to pull away.  He was secured and additionally charged with Resisting Without Violence. 

ARRESTED: Jonathan Romero, W/M, DOB: 2-17-1998, of 20 SE 17 Ave, Cape Coral, FL.
CHARGES:  7 counts of Burglary, 1 count of Grand theft, 6 counts of Petit Theft, and 1 count of Resisting Without Violence.

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CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341

(March 17, 2015)-  Yesterday afternoon around 5:50 PM, Officers responded to a suspicious call in which two males were trying to pry open a window to a residence at 1005 NW 15 Terrace.  A witness who observed the two suspects kept them in sight as as they left the residence and got into a silver car.  Other neighbors in the area provided corroborating descriptions and last known direction of travel.

A perimeter was established and a suspect vehicle containing two matching suspects was stopped for a traffic infraction near 1100 Santa Barbara Boulevard North.

Other officers walked the area where the two males had last been seen and located a backpack and clothing which matched the initial description given by a witness.  Inside the book bag, officers found a digital scale, a black Casio G-Shock Watch along with a White and Teal Casio G-Shock watch along with paperwork from N. Ft. Myers High School for a male named Samuel H. Hatfield.  Hatfield was identified as the driver of the vehicle Officers stopped.  The passenger was identified as Travis J. Morgan.

Officers on the traffic stop located aSilver/Gold Michael Kors watch with markings along with a Guess dress watch, gold band and black face on the passenger floorboard.

Officers met with the victim at the residence and determined that the residence had in fact been entered and four watches (matching the descriptions of those found in the backpack and in the vehicle) had been taken without the owner's permission.

A roadside show-up was also completed with positive identification of the suspects. During the vehicle inventory a plastic bag containing a small amount cannabis was found under the driver's seat where Hatfield was sitting.

Cape Coral Police Department Forensics responded to collect and photograph all of the evidence and process the scene.  Latent fingerprints were obtained at the home.

Both suspects were placed under arrest and transported to Lee County Jail.

ARRESTED: Samuel H. Hatfield (W/M 10/02/96), of 2414 SW 40th Ter., Cape Coral, FL.
CHARGES: Burglary of an Unoccupied Dwelling, Grand Theft, Possession of Cannabis (Under 20 grams)

ARRESTED: Travis J. Morgan (W/M 05/23/96), of 1413 NW 9th Pl., Cape Coral, FL.
CHARGES: Burglary of an Unoccupied Dwelling, Grand Theft

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CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT | Public Affairs Office | 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard | Cape Coral, FL 33990 | (239) 242-3341