(March 10, 2022) - The Cape Coral Police Department will be conducting a DUI enforcement operation tomorrow, March 11th, 2022. This is part of our continuing effort to increase traffic safety awareness through education and enforcement. The mission of these operations is to help reduce traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths on our roadways in Cape Coral.

This DUI enforcement operation will be conducted by Patrol and Traffic officers. This operation will be citywide.

The primary focus of this operation will be placed on criminal violations such as DUI and reckless driving. Officers will also be focusing on moving violations such as speeding, red-light and stop sign violations, as well as aggressive driving. Visible enforcement increases awareness, encourages motorists to obey traffic laws and reduces crashes. The Cape Coral Police Department encourages you to drive courteously and reminds you to obey the rules of the road. If you are impaired, please use a designated driver, ride share app or taxi to avoid the costly fines of a DUI arrest.

***Please note that the Supreme Court ruled that law enforcement must announce to the public when the checkpoints will be conducted. The publicity is a protection of your rights; in any case, the checkpoint will do its job and keep drunk drivers off the road, either through arrest or deterrence.***

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

(March 14, 2022) - The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a grant-funded DUI enforcement operation on March 11th, 2022, specifically targeting impaired driving. Funding was provided by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). This operation was conducted citywide and resulted in seventy-eight citations (seventeen of those for violating a traffic control or signal device) as well as two traffic arrests. No drivers stopped were found without a seatbelt, and we thank the motoring public for always wearing your seatbelt.

The detailed results are as follows:

OPERATION TIME: 8:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.

TOTAL TRAFFIC STOPS: 78
WARNINGS: 31
SPEED CITATIONS: 21
SEATBELT CITATIONS: 0
MOVING CITATIONS: 47
NON-MOVING CITATIONS: 11
VIOLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL/SIGNAL DEVICE: 17
OPEN CONTAINER (DRIVER): 0
OPEN CONTAINER (PASSENGER): 0
.02 VIOLATION: 0
CRIMINAL CITATIONS: 2
CITATIONS (TOTAL): 78
DUI ARRESTS: 2
ARRESTS (OTHER): 0

Fregoso was stopped for driving 71 mph in a 40 mph zone. Signs of impairment were seen, and the resulting DUI investigation ended in his arrest. BAC%: .125%

Yorubulut was stopped for driving 61 mph in a 40 mph zone. Signs of impairment were seen, and the resulting DUI investigation ended in his arrest. BAC%: .084

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

(March 14, 2022) - The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a grant-funded traffic saturation operation on March 14th, 2022, specifically targeting aggressive driving. Funding was provided by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and its Aggressive Driving grant. This operation was conducted citywide and resulted in forty-five citations (nineteen of those for violating a traffic control or signal device). No drivers stopped were found without a seatbelt, and we thank the motoring public for always wearing your seatbelt.

The detailed results are as follows:

OPERATION TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
TOTAL TRAFFIC STOPS: 45
WARNINGS: 06
SPEED CITATIONS: 13
SEATBELT CITATIONS: 0
MOVING CITATIONS: 38
NON-MOVING CITATIONS: 5
VIOLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL/SIGNAL DEVICE: 19
OPEN CONTAINER (DRIVER): 0
OPEN CONTAINER (PASSENGER): 0
.02 VIOLATION: 0
CRIMINAL CITATIONS: 4
CITATIONS (TOTAL): 47
DUI ARRESTS: 0
ARRESTS (OTHER): 3 (traffic)

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

(March 15, 2022)- A body found in the canal behind 1100 block of SE 46th Lane, Cape Coral, has been identified.

Cape Coral Police Detectives have identified the man found deceased in the canal behind 1100 block of SE 46th Lane, Cape Coral, on March 15th as Missing Endangered Adult Jeremiah Don Ballam Jr., 22 years old, of Cape Coral.

Cape Coral Police Detectives are still waiting for the official cause of death from the Medical Examiner. However, foul play is not suspected in this case.

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

(March 16, 2022) - The Cape Coral Police Department will be conducting a DUI enforcement operation tomorrow, March 17th, 2022. This is part of our continuing effort to increase traffic safety awareness through education and enforcement. The mission of these operations is to help reduce traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths on our roadways in Cape Coral.

This DUI enforcement operation will be conducted by Patrol and Traffic officers. This operation will be citywide.

The primary focus of this operation will be placed on criminal violations such as DUI and reckless driving. Officers will also be focusing on moving violations such as speeding, red-light and stop sign violations, as well as aggressive driving. Visible enforcement increases awareness, encourages motorists to obey traffic laws and reduces crashes. The Cape Coral Police Department encourages you to drive courteously and reminds you to obey the rules of the road. If you are impaired, please use a designated driver, ride share app or taxi to avoid the costly fines of a DUI arrest.

***Please note that the Supreme Court ruled that law enforcement must announce to the public when the checkpoints will be conducted. The publicity is a protection of your rights; in any case, the checkpoint will do its job and keep drunk drivers off the road, either through arrest or deterrence.***

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

(March 17, 2022) - Please join us in congratulating CCPD Officer Daniel Thomas and Officer Davis Rios on receiving the Meritorious Service Award, one of the Cape Coral Police Department’s highest honors.

From Sergeant Ryan Tronchet’s nomination:

On December 23rd, 2021, Officer Rios and DUI Officer Thomas responded to a burglary in progress in Cape Coral. The unknown suspect entered an enclosed lanai, attempted entry at the front and rear doors. The suspect was armed with a knife and stabbed one of the doors multiple times, attempting to break the glass as well as cutting the screen door. The suspect was wearing all dark clothing, a mask and armed with a knife.

Officer Rios and DUI Officer Thomas immediately responded to the residence and approached the residence without hesitation. Officers heard the suspect banging on the rear door of the victim’s residence, as they approached and confronted the armed suspect. The suspect began to take flight and officers were able to restrict the suspect’s avenue of escape and safely apprehended the suspect without incident. The vistim’s were extremely happy with our quick response and immediate action of taking the suspect into custody.

For this reason, Officer Rios and DUI Officer Thomas received the Meritorious Service Award from Chief Tony Sizemore.

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

(March 18, 2022) - The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a grant-funded DUI enforcement operation on March 17th, 2022, specifically targeting impaired driving. Funding was provided by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). This operation was conducted citywide and resulted in seventy-six citations (fourteen of those for violating a traffic control or signal device) as well as two traffic arrests. No drivers stopped were found without a seatbelt, and we thank the motoring public for always wearing your seatbelt.

The detailed results are as follows:

OPERATION TIME: 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

TOTAL TRAFFIC STOPS: 76
WARNINGS: 37
SPEED CITATIONS: 20
SEATBELT CITATIONS: 0
MOVING CITATIONS: 44
NON-MOVING CITATIONS: 10
VIOLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL/SIGNAL DEVICE: 14
OPEN CONTAINER (DRIVER): 0
OPEN CONTAINER (PASSENGER): 0
.02 VIOLATION: 0
CRIMINAL CITATIONS: 6
CITATIONS (TOTAL): 54
DUI ARRESTS: 3
ARRESTS (OTHER): 3

Abraham was found asleep at the wheel at the intersection of Country Club Blvd. and Veterans Parkway. Signs of impairment were seen, and the resulting DUI investigation ended in his arrest. Breath refused. 

Owens was stopped for a stop sign violation. Signs of impairment were seen, and the resulting DUI investigation ended in his arrest. BAC% - .091

A traffic stop for speed led to a DUI investigation. Signs of impairment were seen, and the resulting DUI investigation ended in his arrest. Breath refused. 

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

(March 21, 2022) - Cape Coral residents are increasingly riding bicycles to commute, for exercise, or just for fun. Cape Coral Police Department wants to remind everyone that, by law, bicycles on the roadway have the same rights and responsibilities as motorized vehicles; people’s choices, whether they are on two wheels or four, can affect the lives of those around them.

During the month of March, officers will be focusing on bicycle safety. Special patrols will be deployed at those corridors of the city where bicycle traffic and crashes are most prevalent in order to discourage unsafe behaviors by enforcing Florida traffic laws. Officers will issue warnings and citations only when appropriate.

Lee County ranks in the top 25 counties in Florida for traffic crashes resulting in serious and fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists. High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) efforts such as these are a crash mitigation tool designed to deter unsafe behaviors of all road users, including motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

Cape Coral Police Department wants to remind you of the following safety tips to help save a life.

For drivers:

• Look for bicyclists everywhere. Cyclists may not be riding where they should be or may be hard to see—especially in poorly lit conditions, including dusk/dawn/night and in poor weather.

• Yield to bicyclists as you would motorists and do not underestimate their speed. Avoid turning in front of a bicyclist who is traveling on the road or sidewalk, often at an intersection or driveway.

• In parking lots, at stop signs, when backing up, or when parking, search your surroundings for other vehicles, including bicycles.

• Motorists turning right on red should look to the right and behind to avoid hitting a bicyclist approaching from the right rear. Stop completely and look left-right-left and behind before turning right on red.

• Obey the speed limit, reduce speed for road conditions, and drive defensively to avoid a crash with a cyclist.

  For bicyclists:

• Drive with the flow, in the same direction as traffic.

• Obey street signs, signals, and road markings, just like a car.

• Assume the other person doesn’t see you; look ahead for hazards or situations to avoid

  that may cause you to fall—like toys, pebbles, potholes, grates, or train tracks.

• No texting, listening to music, or using anything that distracts you by taking your eyes

  and ears or your mind off the road and traffic.

• Wear equipment to protect you and make you more visible to others, like a bike helmet,

  bright clothing (during the day), reflective gear, and a white front light and red rear light and reflectors on your bike (at night, or when visibility is poor).

This is part of Cape Coral Police Department’s participation in the Florida Department of Transportation’s High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) Program aimed at educating motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians on Florida’s traffic laws to improve safety on our city’s  roads. Additional information about pedestrian and bicycle safety is available at www.alerttodayflorida.com.

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

(March 29, 2022) - The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a grant-funded traffic saturation operation on March 29th, 2022, specifically targeting aggressive driving. Funding was provided by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and its Aggressive Driving grant. This operation was conducted citywide and resulted in thirty citations (five of those for violating a traffic control or signal device). No drivers stopped were found without a seatbelt, and we thank the motoring public for always wearing your seatbelt.

The detailed results are as follows:

OPERATION TIME: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
TOTAL TRAFFIC STOPS: 31
WARNINGS: 4
SPEED CITATIONS: 12
SEATBELT CITATIONS: 0
MOVING CITATIONS: 24
NON-MOVING CITATIONS: 6
VIOLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL/SIGNAL DEVICE: 5
OPEN CONTAINER (DRIVER): 0
OPEN CONTAINER (PASSENGER): 0
.02 VIOLATION: 0
CRIMINAL CITATIONS: 4
CITATIONS (TOTAL): 30
DUI ARRESTS: 0
ARRESTS (OTHER): 2 (traffic)

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

(March 30, 2022) - A vehicle traveling southbound on Del Prado Boulevard South struck a pedestrian walking across the roadway. The darkness and heavy fog were contributing factors to this deadly crash. Major Crash Investigators responded to the scene. The synopsis of the crash from the Major Crash Investigator is as follows:

DATE:   March 29, 2022
TIME:    6:03 am
LOCATION:   2300 block Del Prado Boulevard South
CR#:   22-007198
ASSIGNED MCI:   Officer Leonard

VEHICLE 1:   2013 Kia Optima car, Florida tag
DRIVER:   Arroya N. Williams, 7-1-1996, of Cape Coral, Florida
DRIVER INJURIES:   Williams suffered no injuries in the traffic crash.

PEDESTRIAN:   Unidentified white female.
PEDESTRIAN INJURIES:   The pedestrian died on scene due to injuries suffered in the traffic crash.

SYNOPSIS:

Vehicle 1 was driving South on Del Prado Boulevard in the middle lane.  A Pedestrian was walking across the South lanes of Del Prado Boulevard, from the West to the East.  Vehicle 1 was changing lanes from the middle lane to the inside lane as the Pedestrian was walking across the roadway.  As the Pedestrian entered into the inside South lane, the front of Vehicle 1 struck the Pedestrian on her left side.  The Pedestrian was forced onto the hood and windshield, and was then forced over the top of Vehicle 1.  The Pedestrian then struck the roadway in the inside South lane where she began to roll.  Approximately three vehicles then drove over the Pedestrian in the roadway.  Vehicle 1 came to a stop nearby and multiple 911 calls were made.

 On scene, the Pedestrian suffered fatal injuries.  On-call MCI Officers Satterlee and Leonard responded to assume the investigation.  Traffic Sgt. Taylor, DRE Martini, Forensics and Victim Advocate responded to assist.  The lighting was dark, there was heavy fog in the area, and the pedestrian crossing area was approximately 500 feet from the nearest crosswalk (Pedestrian was crossing midblock).        

 This traffic crash IS NOT alcohol/drug related.  The positive identity of the Pedestrian HAS NOT been made at this time (when identified, update will be completed).  All South lanes of Del Prado Boulevard South were closed for several hours due to this investigation.  

If you witnessed this traffic crash or have information about this traffic crash, please contact the Cape Coral Police Department by calling 239-574-3223, submitting an anonymous tip at www.capecops.com/tips, https://new.tipsubmit.com/en/create-report/anonymous , sending us a message through our social media platforms or calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS. Please use Case Report # 22-007198. 

***There are 8 traffic fatalities and 8 MCI usages in our city in 2022. (DOES NOT INCLUDE 0 fatality ruled "medical" (i.e. cause of death not related to traffic crash injuries)).

2022: 3 Traffic fatalities, 0 DUI related (8 MCI usages) (DOES NOT INCLUDE 0 medical ruled death)
2021: 12 Traffic fatalities, 5 DUI related (44 MCI usages) (DOES NOT INCLUDE 3 medical ruled death)
2020: 19 Traffic fatalities, 7 DUI related (54 MCI usages) (DOES NOT INCLUDE 1 medical ruled death)
2019: 16 Traffic fatalities, 8 DUI related (39 MCI usages) (DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 medical ruled deaths)
2018: 10 Traffic fatalities, 3 DUI related (30 MCI usages) (DOES NOT INCLUDE 3 medical ruled deaths)

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

(March 30, 2022) - On March 29th at approximately 4:15 pm, Cape Coral Police Department Officers were called to 804 SW 47th Terrace after being told that a man had been stabbed.

Officers located a male victim with a stab wound to his chest. He immediately told the officers that his neighbor, “Sabrina,” had stabbed him with a knife. The male victim was then transported to the hospital and is currently in stable condition. The neighbor, “Sabrina,” was later identified as Sabrina Robert O’Neill, DOB 09/25/1992, 808 SW 47th Terrace, Apartment #202.

Officers then attempted to make contact with the suspect, Sabrina O’Neill, at her apartment. She eventually emerged with a gun in her hands and immediately pointed the gun at the officers. The officers on the scene fired their duty weapons that struck O’Neill multiple times. The officers rendered aid, and she was then transported to the hospital. She is currently in stable condition at the hospital.

The suspect, Sabrina O’Neill has been charged with Aggravated Battery - person who uses a deadly weapon F.S.S 784.045(1a2) and two counts of Assault - Aggravated Assault on an Officer F.S.S.784.07(2c). She will be transported to Lee County Jail after her release from the hospital.

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

(March 31, 2022) - The Cape Coral Police Department will be conducting a DUI enforcement operation tomorrow, April 1st, 2022. This is part of our continuing effort to increase traffic safety awareness through education and enforcement. The mission of these operations is to help reduce traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths on our roadways in Cape Coral.

This DUI enforcement operation will be conducted by Patrol and Traffic officers. This operation will be citywide.

The primary focus of this operation will be placed on criminal violations such as DUI and reckless driving. Officers will also be focusing on moving violations such as speeding, red-light and stop sign violations, as well as aggressive driving. Visible enforcement increases awareness, encourages motorists to obey traffic laws and reduces crashes. The Cape Coral Police Department encourages you to drive courteously and reminds you to obey the rules of the road. If you are impaired, please use a designated driver, ride share app or taxi to avoid the costly fines of a DUI arrest.

***Please note that the Supreme Court ruled that law enforcement must announce to the public when the checkpoints will be conducted. The publicity is a protection of your rights; in any case, the checkpoint will do its job and keep drunk drivers off the road, either through arrest or deterrence.***

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

(April 5, 2022) - The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a DUI Checkpoint on the evening of April 1st, 2022. This was part of our continuing efforts to increase traffic safety awareness, education, and emphasis on the importance of obeying traffic laws to reduce traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths on the roadways in Cape Coral. (529 vehicles passed through the checkpoint during its operational time and drivers/passengers contacted were provided with impaired driving educational materials)

Below are the checkpoint results:

OPERATION: Grant-funded DUI Checkpoint
OPERATION TIME: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM
OPERATION SUPERVISOR: Sergeant Cody
EVENT COMMANDER: Lieutenant Matlock
LOCATION: 1700 block of NE Pine Island Road

TOTAL TRAFFIC STOPS: 14
ARRESTS (DUI): 2
ARRESTS (OTHER NON-DUI): 3 (Traffic)
WARNINGS: 7
SPEED CITATIONS: 0
SEATBELT CITATIONS: 0
MOVING VIOLATIONS: 8
NON-MOVING VIOLATIONS: 2
OPEN CONTAINER (DRIVER): 0
OPEN CONTAINER (PASSENGER): 0
.02 VIOLATIONS: 0
CRIMINAL CITATIONS: 6
CITATIONS TOTAL: 12

Morales failed to stop for the checkpoint and ran the red light at Pondella Road. Signs of impairment were seen, and the resulting DUI investigation ended in his arrest. Breath refused. 

A traffic stop for drifting into an officer’s lane of travel and almost striking him led into a DUI investigation. Signs of impairment were seen, and the resulting DUI investigation ended in his arrest.

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

(April 6, 2022) - A vehicle traveling southbound on Del Prado Boulevard South struck a pedestrian walking across the roadway. Traffic Crash Investigators responded to the scene. The synopsis of the crash from the Traffic Crash Investigator is as follows:

DATE:   April 6, 2022 
TIME:    5:33 am 
CR#:      22-007921 
LOCATION:    SE 1st Ter/Del Prado Blvd South
ASSIGNED THI:    Ofc. S. Leonard  

VEHICLE 1:    2015 Honda CR-V, Florida tag
VEHICLE 1 DRIVER: Nelly Figueroa, W/F, 09/06/1958, of Cape Coral, Florida. 
VEHICLE 1 DRIVER INJURIES: Figueroa suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the traffic crash. 

PEDESTRIAN: Derek E. Rooney, 10/07/1987, of Tyngsborough, MA 
PEDESTRIAN INJURIES: Rooney suffered life-threatening injuries and is currently in critical condition. 

SYNOPSIS: 

V1 was traveling south at the 100 block of Del Prado Boulevard in the center lane of travel.  

Pedestrian 1 was crossing diagonally across the 100 block of Del Prado Boulevard from east to west. 

Pedestrian 1 was standing in the median and walked into the southbound travel lanes of Del Prado Boulevard. Pedestrian 1 crossed the inside left lane and entered the center southbound lane. V1 was traveling south in the center lane when the pedestrian violated their right of way. The front driver’s side bumper of V1 struck the right side of the pedestrian, causing the pedestrian to be projected forward. The pedestrian came to final rest in the center lane approximately 42 feet from the area of impact.  

The driver of V1 applied the brakes and swerved to the right in an attempt to avoid the crash. After impact, V1 crossed the outside right lane and mounted the curb on the west side of Del Prado Boulevard. V1 then traveled a short distance on the sidewalk before the front bumper struck a large concrete electrical pole. The impact with the pole caused V1 to rotate counterclockwise and land on top of bushes in front of the businesses at 130 Del Prado Boulevard South.  

CCFD and Lee County EMS responded, and the pedestrian was trauma alerted to the with life-threatening injuries. The driver of V1 was transported to hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries.   

Next of Kin HAS been notified.  

THI Leonard and Barkley and DRE Dotson responded. This traffic crash IS NOT alcohol/drug-related. Speed IS NOT a factor in this crash. There are no criminal charges pending for this traffic homicide investigation. 

 ***There are 3 traffic fatalities and 11 MCI usages in our city in 2022. (DOES NOT INCLUDE 0 fatality ruled "medical" (i.e. cause of death not related to traffic crash injuries). 

2022: 3 Traffic fatalities, 1 DUI related (11 MCI usages) (DOES NOT INCLUDE 0 medical ruled death) 
2021: 12 Traffic fatalities, 5 DUI related (44 MCI usages) (DOES NOT INCLUDE 3 medical ruled death) 
2020: 19 Traffic fatalities, 7 DUI related (54 MCI usages) (DOES NOT INCLUDE 1 medical ruled death) 
2019: 16 Traffic fatalities, 8 DUI related (39 MCI usages) (DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 medical ruled deaths) 
2018: 10 Traffic fatalities, 3 DUI related (30 MCI usages) (DOES NOT INCLUDE 3 medical ruled deaths) 
2017: 17 Traffic fatalities, 8 DUI related (46 MCI usages) 
2016: 11 Traffic fatalities, 4 DUI related (35 MCI usages)  
2015: 13 Traffic fatalities, 9 DUI related (43 MCI usages) (DOES NOT INCLUDE 1 medical ruled death) 

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

(April 11, 2022) - The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a grant-funded traffic saturation operation on April 8th, 2022, specifically targeting aggressive driving. Funding was provided by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and its Aggressive Driving grant. This operation was conducted citywide and resulted in fifty-nine citations (thirty of those for violating a traffic control or signal device). Two drivers were cited for a seatbelt violation, and please remember always to wear your seatbelt. The detailed results are as follows:

OPERATION TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
TOTAL TRAFFIC STOPS: 59
WARNINGS: 9
SPEED CITATIONS: 16
SEATBELT CITATIONS: 2
MOVING CITATIONS: 48
NON-MOVING CITATIONS: 9
VIOLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL/SIGNAL DEVICE: 30
OPEN CONTAINER (DRIVER): 0
OPEN CONTAINER (PASSENGER): 0
.02 VIOLATION: 0
CRIMINAL CITATIONS: 2
CITATIONS (TOTAL): 59
DUI ARRESTS: 0
ARRESTS (OTHER): 2 (traffic)

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

(April 12, 2022) - The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a grant-funded traffic saturation operation on April 11th, 2022, specifically targeting aggressive driving. Funding was provided by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and its Aggressive Driving grant. This operation was conducted citywide and resulted in forty-two citations (twenty-two of those for violating a traffic control or signal device). No drivers stopped were found without a seatbelt, and we thank the motoring public for always wearing your seatbelt.

The detailed results are as follows:

OPERATION TIME: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
TOTAL TRAFFIC STOPS: 42
WARNINGS: 12
SPEED CITATIONS: 11
SEATBELT CITATIONS: 0
MOVING CITATIONS: 32
NON-MOVING CITATIONS: 5
VIOLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL/SIGNAL DEVICE: 22
OPEN CONTAINER (DRIVER): 0
OPEN CONTAINER (PASSENGER): 0
.02 VIOLATION: 0
CRIMINAL CITATIONS: 2
CITATIONS (TOTAL): 39
DUI ARRESTS: 0
ARRESTS (OTHER): 2 (traffic)

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

(April 13, 2022) - The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Lee, Charlotte, and Hendry Counties has selected Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore as their newest member of the Board of Directors. 

NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. 

NAMI Lee, Charlotte and Hendry Counties was founded in 1981 in Fort Myers, FL by a group of family members who were tired of their children bearing the burden of blame for their mental illnesses.  Unhappy with the lack of services available and the treatment of those living with mental health disorders, the family members sought out others with similar concerns.  The first meeting held to address these issues in mental health was much larger than expected, and seeking to continue the momentum, the group made the decision to join NAMI.  Recognizing the potential to make a true difference in our community by sharing NAMI’s vision and offering NAMI Signature Programs the group pursued incorporation and became an affiliate organization.

NAMI’s mission is to provide advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

“I am incredibly honored and humbled to have been selected to serve on the Board of Directors for NAMI. We have partnered with NAMI for many years to provide Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) to our officers and professional staff. With the national conversation centered around law enforcement interacting with individuals and families experiencing mental health issues, I feel that my board appointment is both timely and vital. Law enforcement will always play a critical role in the ‘Continuum of Care’…and I am excited to play a significant part in the solution.”- Chief Anthony Sizemore.  

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

(April 18, 2022) - Please join us in congratulating CCPD Master Corporal SRO Nicholas Slover on receiving the Chief’s Special Recognition Award, one of the Cape Coral Police Department’s highest honors.

From SRO Joe Zalenski’s nomination:

Serving as a fellow Honor Guard team leader, I have had a front-row seat to the effort, care, and detail SRO Slover puts into his work.

Recently this agency has endured the loss of recently retired officers. SRO Slover has extensive experience in representing our agency for more than 10 years at many LODD funerals nationwide. He brings that experience and knowledge of protocol and solemn pageantry home with him and ensures our agency formally, but also focuses intently on the recognition and respect befitting our departed officers. His ability to convey the agency’s appreciation and sense of loss by directing the Honor Guard brings comfort to those grieving and ensures those loved ones know the CCPD grieves with them, most recently at the funerals of Captain Urarro and Officer Post.

When Chief Sizemore prioritized the CCPD Honor Guard, SRO Slover took it to heart and made sure that departed members would be properly represented and honored. He has taken upon himself the responsibility of making each funeral detail as perfect as possible to bring credit to the agency, the Honor Guard, and most importantly the service and sacrifice of our departed members.

For this reason, SRO Slover received the Chief’s Special Recognition Award from Chief Anthony Sizemore.

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

(April 19, 2022) - The Cape Coral Police Department will be conducting a DUI enforcement operation tomorrow, April 20th, 2022. This is part of our continuing effort to increase traffic safety awareness through education and enforcement. The mission of these operations is to help reduce traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths on our roadways in Cape Coral.

This DUI enforcement operation will be conducted by Patrol and Traffic officers. This operation will be citywide.

The primary focus of this operation will be placed on criminal violations such as DUI and reckless driving. Officers will also be focusing on moving violations such as speeding, red-light and stop sign violations, as well as aggressive driving. Visible enforcement increases awareness, encourages motorists to obey traffic laws and reduces crashes. The Cape Coral Police Department encourages you to drive courteously and reminds you to obey the rules of the road. If you are impaired, please use a designated driver, ride share app or taxi to avoid the costly fines of a DUI arrest.

***Please note that the Supreme Court ruled that law enforcement must announce to the public when the checkpoints will be conducted. The publicity is a protection of your rights; in any case, the checkpoint will do its job and keep drunk drivers off the road, either through arrest or deterrence.***

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

(April 19, 2022) - Please join us in congratulating our March 2022 “Do The Right Thing” recipients. These students exemplified what it means to “Do The Right Thing.”

Kaden Loring - 12th Grade, North Fort Myers High School
Brody Loring - 10th Grade, North Fort Myers High School

While at Planet Fitness, Kaden and Brody were in the locker room when an elderly man fell off a bench and hit his head. Kaden acted quickly and went to the aid of the elderly man to monitor his state of consciousness, while his brother Brody ran to the front counter to have someone call 911. Upon Brody’s return, both brothers remained with the man to make sure he didn’t injure himself further. Brody and Kayden stayed to assist until EMS arrived on scene and rendered aid.

Tatum Garrett - 8th Grade Diplomat Middle School

Tatum was home alone, unaware that the garage to her home was on fire until her neighbor came over and told her. Tatum sprang into action and gathered several of her family pets and brought them to safety before CCFD arrived on scene and her parents were notified.

Jaxen Smith – 8th Grade Caloosa Middle School

Jaxen found a cell phone when he boarded the school bus. He realized it likely belonged to an elementary student, since they were the previous riders. Jaxen was able to determine the owner of the cell phone and brought it to the front office.

Mia Najdovski– 9th Grade, Cape Coral High School

A friend of Mia’s contacted her via text stating, “Good-bye, this is the end.” Concerned for her friend’s well-being Mia notified a school staff member. As a result of Mia’s action, the student was able to get the help that they needed.

Kaylee Wenrich– 8th Grade, Lee Virtual School

Kaylee is a friendly and caring individual who is always looking for ways to help out others and support them. Kaylee has helped individuals with disabilities, created holiday cards for nursing homes, and volunteers to help with her brother’s scouts.

Special thanks to all our sponsors who without their support this program would not be possible.

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #33, Ecological Lab, FOS Furniture, Cape Coral Professional Fire Fighters Local 2424, Spa Paradise by Nelly, Rotary Club of CC Sunset Inc., Cape Coral Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 3957, YourHomeSold Guaranteed Realty Vasbinder International, Cape Coral For the Children, Cape Coral Social Club

And our Prize Sponsors:

McDonald’s, Ice Cream Club, 3 Pepper Burrito Co., IRagazzi Pizza, Culver’s, Panera Bread, and Gator Mike’s

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