(December 17, 2015)-  The driver who lost control of his car in an August 6, 2015 crash on Country Club Boulevard has been arrested.

Marc Bierach, 70, of Cape Coral was arrested at his home on charges of DUI .15 or higher, DUI Personal Injury, and DUI with property damage.  

Investigators determined that Bierach was impaired with a BAC of .258 when he had difficulty negotiating the curve in the 4300 block of Country Club Boulevard, losing control and rolling his SUV.

The vehicle came to rest in the driveway of a house where it caught fire.  Cape Coral Police, Fire, and EMS responded and extricated Bierach from his vehicle.  He was trauma alerted to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Link to original news release: Single Vehicle Crash Yesterday Afternoon Sends One to Hospital; Alcohol/Drug related.

ARRESTED: Marc Bierach, W/M, DOB: 01-20-1945, of 4014 SE 11th Place Apt #3
CHARGES: DUI .15 or higher, DUI Personal Injury, and DUI with property damage.  

ARRESTED: Marc Bierach, W/M, DOB: 01-20-1945, of 4014 SE 11th Place Apt #3
CHARGES: DUI .15 or higher, DUI Personal Injury, and DUI with property damage.  

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

(December 17, 2015)-  Beginning Saturday, December 19th thru Sunday, December 20th, the Cape Coral Police Department will be at the Wal-Mart Supercenter, located at 1619 Del Prado Blvd. from 9:00 AM-6:00 PM each day collecting toys for our annual “Fill the Boat” toy drive.

This is the 9th straight year that the Cape Coral Police Department has run the event.  Each year, almost 2,000 toys are collected. 

A Cape Coral Police Department Marine Unit boat, will be on display and will serve as the drop-off/collection point.

Purchase a new, unwrapped toy and simply place it in the boat.  At the end of the drive, the toys will be taken to the Cape Coral Police Department where they are then distributed to children in need throughout Cape Coral in time for the holidays.

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

(December 22, 2015)-  As you saw from our posts on social media yesterday, the Cape Coral Police Department got the chance to brighten the Holidays of about 40 families during our 13th Annual Shop With a Cop.  Over the next couple of days, we get to continue making a difference in the lives of Cape Coral families, thanks to what we accomplished during our 9th Annual Fill the Boat toy Drive that happened over the weekend.

This year, we thought our efforts might fall short.  Typically, Fill the Boat is a 3-day event.  This year, due to inclement weather on Friday, it was cut to only two days.  However beautiful weather on Saturday and Sunday brought out the people and the community really stepped up to the plate.

“We had a really good day on Saturday.  We were really happy to se what people were willing to give to make a difference for kids.  On Sunday, people doubled what they gave on Saturday!  We had people running after us as we were breaking down the display, giving us last-minute donations of toys or money.  We were blown away.”- Corporal Kelvin Thompkins, Cape Coral Police Department District Resource Coordinator.

Donations poured in from individuals and business all over Cape Coral and Southwest Florida.  The wife of of our officers reached out to several Dollar General stores in the area.  The managers of these stores (MacGregor Blvd., Chiquita Blvd., Skyline Blvd., andSan Carlos Blvd.) heeded the call, setting up collection bins in their stores and making donations themselves.

PHOTO:  Managers of four Dollar General stores in the area stepped up to help Cape Coral Police Department collect toys for the fill the Boat toy Drive.  (Photo Courtesy of Kimmy Leger)

PHOTO:  The spouse of one of our officers reached out to several Dollar General stores and helped with the collection of toys for the Fill the Boat Toy Drive, donating time to collect, organize, and repackage the toys into small gift bags to help our volunteers.  (Photo Courtesy of Kimmy Leger)

“The community has overwhelmed us…and our Patrol office, with its generosity.”- Det. Sergeant Dana Coston, Cape Coral Police Department Public Affairs Officer.  The video below shows what a portion of the donations looks like after it was unloaded, sorted, and prepped for packaging and wrapping:

Over the next couple of days, Cape Coral Police Department personnel and volunteers will be making visits to families in need, bringing holiday cheer.  “The caring that people showed us and the outpouring of support to make Fill The Boat a success was truly humbling.”- Det. Sergeant Dana Coston, Cape Coral Police Department Public Affairs Officer.

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

(December 22, 2015)- Citizens on social media helped Cape Coral Police apprehend a group of car thieves and burglars over the weekend.

The victim reported to the Cape Coral Police Department that his Ford F250 pick-up stolen last Thursday.  The victim then proceeded to put the information on Facebook, in hopes of getting the word out about their truck and to assist the Cape Coral Police Department in recovering it. A Facebook acquaintance spotted the truck Saturday morning at a 7-11 and proceeded to take pictures of the four black male occupants while he contacted CCPD. He also sent the pictures to the victim. 

Prior to Officers arriving in the area, the vehicle left the area and could not be located. The victim also proceeded to look for his vehicle. Two hours later he spotted two of the black males that were in his vehicle earlier, walking out of South Industrial Park, and he notified the Cape Coral Police Department. When Officers arrived, they detained McLaughlin and Collins who were standing near a Toyota Solara that had also been reported stolen. 

While this was transpiring, a citizen called in a suspicious pick-up in the 1600 block of Del Prado Blvd., which turned out to be the stolen Ford F250. Officer I. Romero and K-9 Officer R. Reese conducted a high-risk stop on the vehicle. All occupants exited the pick-up at the same time. Davis did not listen to commands and began to look at his surroundings as if he planned to run; thus he was apprehended by K-9 Arca. Douse and Chisholm began to comply when Arca turned her attention to them.

Cape Coral Police Detectives and Forensics responded. The investigation revealed that Douse stole both vehicles and that Davis and Chisholm were aware that the pick-up truck was stolen. McLaughlin and Collins, who were in the pick-up earlier, exited it when they found out it was stolen but proceeded to the location where the stolen Toyota was. Both entered it to check it out, but had no means in which to take the vehicle.

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ARRESTED: Jaheim R. Douse (B/M 09-12-01), of 1051 SE 11th Street, Cape Coral.
CHARGES: Motor Vehicle Theft / 15-020054

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ARRESTED: Goivonnis K. Davis (B/M 02-20-02), of 1209 SW 11th Street, Cape Coral.
CHARGES: Motor Vehicle Theft & Resisting / 15-020054

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ARRESTED: Asheem R. Chisholm (B/M 03-29-01), of 1208 SW 15th Place, Cape Coral.
CHARGES: Motor Vehicle Theft / 15-020054

ARRESTED: Gleason S. McLaughlin (B/M 10-14-91), of 322 SE 17th Avenue, Cape Coral.
CHARGES: Vehicle Burglary & Warrant / 15-020154

ARRESTED: Gleason S. McLaughlin (B/M 10-14-91), of 322 SE 17th Avenue, Cape Coral.
CHARGES: Vehicle Burglary & Warrant / 15-020154

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ARRESTED: Jason J. Collins (B/M 02-22-94), of 19459 Mayor Avenue, Pt. Charlotte.
CHARGES: Vehicle Burglary / 15-020154

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

This Christmas, the Cape Coral Police Department wants to remind you that impaired driving is never an option.  Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

(December 30, 2015)-  Cape Coral Police Detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a north Cape Coral McDonald's last night.

Last night around 10:40 PM, Cape Coral Police responded to the McDonald's located at 2541 Del Prado Blvd N. on a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred.

Officers arrived and made contact with store employees.  Employees told Officers that 2 white males entered into the restaurant via the north doors.  Both had their faces covered with some type of cloth or clothing that was held in place with a string or rope and both were armed with handguns. 

The suspects ordered employees to the rear of the store and that they pointed their handguns at them and demanded money from the safe.  The suspects also took money from the drive thru register.  The suspects then fled the store via the north door and were last seen running northbound from the restaurant on foot with an undisclosed amount of US currency.

Cape Coral Police Department Patrol Officers secured the scene and established a perimeter in the area.  Aviation was contacted and searched the nearby woods and neighborhoods.  K9 attempted numerous tracks in the area without success.

Forensics responded to the scene.  Investigative Services Bureau Det. Bearman responded to the scene and took over the investigation.

Please take a look at the photos below (CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE).  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

(January 1, 2016)- The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) traffic saturation operation Thursday night, the first operation since being awarded a second grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

The Cape Coral Police Department Traffic Unit deployed a 3-officer squad to conduct a city-wide traffic saturation operation, focused on impaired drivers.  According to Sergeant Patrick O'Grady, what the Officers saw both surprised and delighted them.  "People were taking cabs, Uber, and using designated drivers. There were a lot of cars left in the bar parking lots last night. The voluntary compliance we were seeing was really off the charts."

That's not to say that there were no DUI arrests were made.  The Saturation operation yielded one DUI arrest.  The Patrol Bureau made two arrests for DUI in the South District that were not related to this operation.

Grant-funded operations will continue throughout 2016.

The results of the operations are below:

ARRESTED: Jorge Acosta, W/M, DOB: 01-02-81, of 7835 Bogart Ave., North fort Myers, FL.
CHARGES: DUI, DUI w/Property damage, No Valid DL
LOCATION: 400 Pine Island Rd SW.

ARRESTED: Jorge Acosta, W/M, DOB: 01-02-81, of 7835 Bogart Ave., North fort Myers, FL.
CHARGES: DUI, DUI w/Property damage, No Valid DL
LOCATION: 400 Pine Island Rd SW.
 
Acosta was driving westbound on Pine Island Rd approaching Nicholas Pkwy.  In his condition he was unable to stop his vehicle in time and rear ended a vehicle that was slowing for the red light at Nicholas Pkwy.  Sgt. O’Grady arrived on the scene and spoke with Acosta.  Signs of impairment were seen.  After Ofc. Gray completed the traffic crash investigation a DUI investigation was completed.  Ofc. Rosas translated from English to Spanish.  At the completion, Acosta completed field sobriety evaluations and gave two breath samples showing a BAC of .262 and .265.

Total Traffic Stops:  12
Warnings:  5
Speed Citations:  1
Seatbelt Citations:  0
Moving Citations:  2
Non-moving Citations:  2
Open Container Driver:  0
Open Container Passenger:  0
.02 Violation:  0
Criminal Citations:  4
Citations Total:  5
DUI Arrests:  1
Motorcycle DUI Arrests:  0
Other Arrests:  0
Total Arrests:  1

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

(January 6, 2016)- Cape Coral Police responded to a shot fired call located at 4819 Manor Ct, unit 44, in South Cape during the early morning hours on 1-6-2016.

Cape Coral Police investigation revealed that Jake Ledain, 20 year old white male, is suspected of firing a shot at his victim who was attempting to get back into his residence after an argument between the two.  According to witnesses Ledain fled the scene prior to officer’s arrival.  Cape Coral Police tracked down Ledian and placed him under arrest at his residence located at 1401 SW 3rd Ave, Cape Coral.

Ledian was charged with Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon and Shooting into a dwelling.

Arrested: Ledain, Jake  W/M. DOB 11-19-1995, of 1401 SW 3rd Ave, Cape Coral, FL  33991

Charges: Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill and Shooting into a dwelling.

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

(January 6, 2016)-  Yet another drug dealer was arrested by Cape Coral Police Vice, Intelligence, and Narcotics Unit along with the assistance of Cape Coral Police Street Crimes Unit.

On January 5, 2016 Cape Coral Police Vice, Intelligence, and Narcotics Unit detained Jeremy Deshaun Warren outside of his residence located at 1734 East Cape Coral Parkway #307, Cape Coral.  The search warrant was executed on the residence which was located less than 1000 feet from a pre-school.

The warrant yielded Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Marijuana, Drug Equipment and a Gun.  Warren was arrested and charged with Heroin Sale, Cocaine Sale, and Marijuana Sale within 1000 feet of a school, along with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

ARRESTED: Warren, Jeremy, B/M, DOB: 05-11-1982, of 1734 E. Cape Coral Pkwy #307., Cape Coral, FL.
CHARGES: Heroin Sale, Cocaine Sale, Marijuana Sale w/in 1000 feet of school, Drug Equip possession, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

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

(January 10, 2016)-   We know these are trying times for the citizens of Cape Coral, especially those most affected by the tornado damage in the SW area of the Cape.  Even though it's tough to see the devastation the tornado caused, it is great to see the neighbors coming together to give each other a helping hand in the clean-up process. 

We ask the public who do not reside in the area to completely avoid Beach Pkwy between Chiquita and Sands Blvd and any other areas damaged by the severe weather event.  There is heavy traffic in the area that is slowing down the process for the multiple crews and residents trying to clean up their neighborhoods and get powered restored. 

We want to restore some normalcy back to our citizens as quickly as possible.  If you need Red Cross assistance please call 239-278-3401.  The American Red Cross will have a shelter open at Faith Presbyterian Church of Cape Coral, located at 4544 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral.  The shelter will open at 5:00 PM today, January 10th.  The church telephone number is 239-542-2858.

City of Cape Coral Officials have toured the heavily damage areas in the SW part of Cape Coral.  There is a lot of work to be done and this is not going to be resolved overnight.  Cape Coral Police will continue to have additional officers in the area today and in the overnight hours to protect people and property.  Police are still checking identifications to only allow homeowners and tenants to enter the area. 

The Cape Coral Police Department urges citizens to assume that all downed power lines are dangerous and to keep your distance.  Homeowners using generators should be aware of carbon monoxide fumes.  Please do not use generators inside the home or garage, only in well ventilated areas outside of the home. At this time there have not been any boil water notices. 

Early estimates are showing over 6 million in damages and over 200 homes with light to severe damage.

General questions can be answered by Citizen Action Center at 239-574-0425.  There will be a designated line for permits for Community Development - 239-574-0551.  This line will be operational at 9 AM on Monday, January 11th, 2016.

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

(January 11, 2016)- 

Cape Coral Police Department

As of 3AM on Monday, January 11th all roadways are open.

The detail of 14 officers has been reduced to 7 as a result of no longer being required to block any roadways.

The remaining 7 officers are roaming in the areas affected by the tornado (providing security for power crews as well as residents).

All debris has been pushed to the sides of the roadway on Beach Pkwy and Chiquita (roads previously blocked). Crews will be working to remove the debris in the morning, however the roads are able to be safely traveled as of this time.

Monday morning commuters should be reminded that although the roadways are open, allow extra time for their commute due to power crews still working to restore power as well as cleanup crews removing debris from the roadside.  

A relief crew of 7 officers will be arriving at 0600 hrs to relieve the overnight crew.

Cape Coral Fire Department

No citizens used the shelter last night.

No reported injuries.

About 65 residents are on generator power.  CCFD assisted with generator safety.

Safety Tips for Generator usage

• Never use a generator indoors and always keep the generator in well ventilated area a minimum of five feet from the home.  The generator should not be near any openings such as doors or windows.
• Have several battery carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors installed throughout the home.
• Store spare fuel in approved containers and away from heat sources such as the generator.
• Turn off appliances prior to starting the generator.
• Let the generator cool for a minimum of 5 minutes prior to refueling.
• Plug appliances directly into the generator or use approved heavy duty outdoor extension cords. 

Public Works

All major roadways opened.

Sign crews will be out putting up stop signs where needed.

Crews will be out on the water today surveying the canals for debris.  Boaters should use

caution if they are on the water.

 LCEC

Crews have been working around the clock.

As of 6AM approximately 200 customers are without power.

 DCD

 Initial damage assessment is complete.

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

(January 11th, 2016)  City officials want to stress the importance of not hiring unlicensed contractors to work on homes that have been damaged by the tornado, nor for any other work inside the City limits of Cape Coral.  Entering into a contract is a major project for most people and you want to be assured the business you are hiring is legitimate.  Here are some helpful tips for spotting unlicensed contractors.

Be aware of "special" deals or "this is good only for today".  

Most contractors will not go door to door looking for business.

Ask for names and addresses of previous customers.

They may ask for partial or full payment up front without doing any work.  Most companies will collect payment when then the work is completed or during stages of the process.

Contractors must have State and Local license to work in the City of Cape Coral.  The license number must be on the work vehicles and contracts they provide to their customers.

Consumers can check myflorida.com to see if the contractor is licensed or not.  

Citizens can also call 239-574-0432 which is the licensing division at City Hall to verify City and State licensing for contractors.

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

(January 11, 2016)-  Cape Coral Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at around 8:30 PM, in the Wal-Mart parking lot located at 1619 Del Prado Boulevard S.

Surveillance video show a white female with blonde hair (possibly named Maria) exit a newer model Ford Focus (silver/grey) in color in the parking lot Walmart near the grocery side entrance.

Video then showed the female walk across the parking lot to the pharmacy entrance where the victim was parked. She got into the victims car and moments later the Ford Focus pulled behind the victims vehicle. Two suspects (1 white male and one black male) got out of the Ford Focus and walked to the victim's vehicle, opened the doors, and pointed guns at him taking the victim’s wallet and removed $200 cash.

The two males and female were then seen getting back in the Ford Focus and then fled the scene.

Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit and Forensics personnel responded.

Photos and video were not available at the time of this release.  

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

(January 13th, 2016)  Cape Coral Police is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a grand theft suspect.

Between 4 P.M. on September 25th, 2015 and 9 A.M. on September 26th, 2015 an unknown male removed a black Samsung 39” flat screen television from room #209 at the Casa Loma Motel, located at 3608 Del Prado Blvd South.  Please take a look at the suspect's photos. Thank you in advance for your time and assistance.

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

(January 13th, 2016)  Cape Coral Police needs another grand theft suspect identified.

On December 20th, 2015 between 9 A.M. and 9:35 A.M. the victim left his gray IPhone 6 (no cover) at the Walmart register while checking out (1619 Del Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral).  The victim returned to the register just after walking outside the store and the phone was gone.

Please take a look at the photos to see if you can identify the female who is the suspect in this case.  It is the white female wearing a purple shirt with what appears to be a spotted pattern.  It also shows the female leaving in a gray SUV/Van.  Thank you for your time in this matter.

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

(January 14th, 2016) Cape Coral Police Department takes another Cape Coral Drug Dealer to Jail.

Cape Coral Police Department Vice, Intelligence, and Narcotics Unit with the assistance of Cape Coral Street Crimes Unit served a search warrant at 2002 NE 6th Street, Cape Coral, FL, which is the residence of Javier I. Guzman.  The search warrant was served on January 13th, 2016 at approximately 1:30 PM when they made contact with Guzman in his driveway and detained him.

The search warrant yielded- 257.4 grams of marijuana and over $7,500 in U.S. currency found inside the home, likely accumulated from the sales of marijuana.

Guzman was placed under arrest for Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Sell and Possession of Drug Equipment.

ARRESTED: Guzman, Javier. H/M, DOB: 08-04-1993, of 2002 NE 6th Street, Cape Coral, FL.
CHARGES: Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Sell and Possession of Drug Equipment.

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

(January 14th, 2016) Help identify the Thief!  

On December 28th, 2015 at approximately 9:20 PM an unknown white male stole a 32” HD Television, shoes, and 2 XBOX Controllers from the Walmart located at 1619 Del Prado Blvd. South.  The male left in a white Dodge pick-up truck with another unknown white male inside the truck.  Please take a look at the photos to see if you might know this bad guy.

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

(January 15th, 2016)  Help Identify the Shoplifter in Cape Coral.  This male needs to be identified for stealing two HP Desk Top computers from Walmart located at 1619 Del Prado Blvd South. On December 29th, 2015 around 7:50 PM the unknown male (wearing a white NEW YORK T-shirt) stole two computers valued over $800.  Please look at the photo to see if you recognize the male.  He left in a gray pick-up truck.  We appreciate any leads to apprehend this man and get the merchandise back to Walmart.

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

(January 27, 2016) Cape Coral Police responded to a serious injury crash on 1-26-2016 at approximately 8:53 AM.  The crash was located at the busy intersection of SR 78 (NE Pine Island Rd) and NE 24th Ave, Cape Coral. 

The Florida Department of Transportation does have plans (in early stages) in place to install a traffic light at that intersection which is much needed.  We hope the traffic light will reduce the number of crashes and injuries that take place at that location.  Our goal is to protect the citizens and visitors traveling the roadways of Cape Coral.  NE Pine Island Rd is a State road, so it was up to the State of Florida (FDOT) to conduct traffic studies and determine if further steps needed to take place, like installing a traffic signal. 

Below are the details for the crash investigation which was conducted by Traffic Homicide Investigator (THI) N. Green.

 DATE OF CRASH: January 26, 2016

TIME: 8:48a.m.

LOCATION: SR 78 (NE Pine Island Rd) / NE 24th Ave.

VEHICLE 1 (V-1): A 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser

DRIVER 1 (D-1): Sophie V. Gordon, W/F, 34 years old. DRIVER 1 INJURIES: Sophie V. Gordon suffer minor injuries as a result of the traffic crash.

PASSENGER 1 (P1): Noah Gordon, W/M, 11 years old. PASSENGER 1 INJURIES: Noah Gordon suffered life threating injuries as a result of the traffic crash.

VEHICLE 2 (V-2): A 2007 Mack Dump Truck

DRIVER 2 (D-2): Vito A. Losurdo, W/M, 49 years old. DRIVER 2 INJURIES: Vito A. Losurdo suffered minor injuries as a result of the traffic crash.

 VEHICLE 3 (V-3): A 2014 Hyundai Sonata

DRIVER 3 (D-3): Jennifer M. Joanis, W/F, 20 years old. DRIVER 3 INJURIES: Jennifer M. Joanis did not suffer any injuries as a result of the traffic crash.

V1 was traveling East on SR 78 (NE Pine Island Rd) and was in the North turning lane, attempting to turn onto NE 24th Ave. V2 was traveling West on SR 78 (NE Pine Island Rd) in the outside lane, approaching the intersection of NE 24th Ave. V3 was traveling South on NE 24th Ave as was stopped at the intersection of SR 78 (NE Pine Island Rd) in the East turn lane.

As V2 was approaching the intersection, V1 began to cross the West lanes of the NE Pine Island Rd. D2 applied the brakes and V2 then began to skid. As V2 was skidding, the front end of V2 struck the right rear of V1. V1 then began to spin clockwise and struck the median on NE 24th Ave. V1 continued to spin and travel West, V1’s right side struck the right front of V3. V1 continued to travel West, crossing all South lanes of NE 24th Ave, at which time V1 left the roadway and came to rest in the grass in the Northwest corner of the intersection. After striking V1, V2 continued to travel West at which time V2 tipped over onto it left side. Once on its side, V2 traveled West, leaving the road and coming to rest in the grassy ditch in the Northwest corner of the intersection. V3 was pushed backwards slightly after being struck by V1, but came to rest near its original location.

D1 and D2 suffered minor injuries as result of the traffic crash and were taken to Lee Memorial Hospital for further treatment. P1 was suffered life threating injuries and was also taken to Lee Memorial Hospital for further treatment. P1 was later airlifted to Tampa for further treatment. D3 did not suffer any injuries as a result of the traffic crash.

Alcohol/Drug are NOT a factor in this traffic crash.

Due to the severity of the traffic crash, THI N. Green and CCPD Forensic responded to the incident.

 ***There are 0 traffic fatalities and 1 MCI usages in our city in 2016. (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 traffic fatalities).***

 Breakdown of the past 6 years fyi......

2016= 0 Traffic fatalities, 0 DUI related (1 MCI usages) (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 0 medical ruled death)

2015= 13 Traffic fatalities, 9 DUI related (43 MCI usages) (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 1 medical ruled death)

2014= 10 Traffic fatalities, 5 DUI related (40 MCI usages) (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 medical ruled death)

2013= 19 Traffic fatalities, 6 DUI related (43 MCI usages) (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 3 medical ruled deaths)

2012= 10 Traffic fatalities, 6 DUI related (21 MCI usages)

2011= 11 Traffic fatalities, 4 DUI related (24 MCI usages) (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 medical and 1 suicide ruled deaths)

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

(January 27, 2016)  Cape Coral Police is asking the public for their assistance in identifying a grand theft suspect.

On December 26, 2015 at approximately 9:25pm, the person shown below stole over $600 in Lee Tran bus passes from the Publix located at 127 Cape Coral Pkwy W, Cape Coral.  He was described as being 5’-11” tall and about 220 lbs.  Please take a look at the photos.

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