Cape Coral Police Department

Public Affairs Office

1100 Cultural Park Blvd

Cape Coral, FL 33990

239-574-0642

Cape Coral Police SWAT Team Stands Out at Regional Competition

(September 16, 2013)- On Saturday, September 14, 2013 the Cape Coral Police Department SWAT team competed in the 11th annual Region 6 SWAT competition in Sarasota. The competition consisted of three (3) shooting events/scenarios which ranged from High Risk Warrant Service, Downed Officer and Hostage Rescue. The 4th event consisted of an extremely difficult obstacle course, a one mile run throughout heavy mud, swim and a zip line. 15 teams from the Naples to Sarasota region competed and the top 3 were (1) Sarasota Sheriff's Office, (2) Manatee Sheriff's Office and (3) Cape Coral Police Department.

The Cape Coral Police Department's SWAT Team is considered a part-time team, meaning that its members have other full-time duties within the Police Department. The top two finishers are considered full-time SWAT Teams, meaning that SWAT is their primary function at their respective departments.

"Being the only part-time team to finish in the top three is a great achievement and shows that the Cape Coral SWAT team is completely dedicated to be the best. Cape SWAT improved their times on all events compared to last year and were able to compete with the best in the business. This shows the amount of ability and professionalism that this team carries with them on a daily basis"-Sergeant Carlos Mena, SWAT Team Leader.

Cape Coral Police Department

Public Affairs Office

1100 Cultural Park Blvd

Cape Coral, FL 33990

239-574-0642

Cape Coral Remains One of Florida’s Safest Cities

(September 17, 2013)- The FBI released its latest crime statistics and once again, Cape Coral remains one of Florida’s safest cities. For cities over 150,000 residents, Cape Coral was ranked overall the second safest. Cape Coral was ranked as the number one safest city for violent crime, meaning that people are least likely to fall victim to a crime of violence in Cape Coral than any other large city in the state. We were also the second safest for property crime. If we can eliminate our unlocked vehicle burglaries, we’ll be on our way to number one in that category also.

http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2013/september/latest-crime-stats-released

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PHOTO:  Crime scene tape and marked cars cordon off the scene of a serious injury crash in the 200 block of Cape Coral Parkway East.  (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

Update on Serious Injury Crash- 200 Block of Cape Coral Parkway East

(October 21, 2013)- People traveling on Cape Coral Parkway around lunchtime today were met with a quite a tangle of traffic.  This was due to a serious injury crash that occurred in the 200 block of cape Coral Parkway East.  The crash occurred at around 12:33 PM, when a motorcycle struck the rear of another car in the westbound lanes of Cape Coral Parkway between Palm Tree Boulevard and Santa Barbara Boulevard.  The crash ejected the driver of the motorcycle, who sustained life-threatening injuries.

Cape Coral Police, Fire, and EMS units responded to the scene.  The crash and subsequent investigation had Cape Coral Parkway completely shutdown for about three hours.  Traffic was diverted around the crash at Palm Tree Boulevard.

Below is the synopsis of the initial crash investigation:

DATE: October 21, 2013
 TIME: 1233 pm
 CR: 13-016665
 LOCATION: 200 Cape Coral Parkway East

VEHICLE 1: 2012 red Triumph motorcycle, Florida tag# 4062LE.
 DRIVER 1: Christopher Brady Griffiths, W/M, 1810 SW 47 Terrace, Cape Coral, Florida 33914.
 DRIVER 1 INJURIES: Griffiths suffered several life threatening injuries in the traffic crash.

VEHICLE 2: 2008 grey Nissan Altima, Florida tag# P942EN.
 DRIVER 2: Jarod M. Gibbs, W/M, 16115 Via Solera Circle #103, Fort Myers, Florida 33908.
 DRIVER 2 INJURIES: Gibbs suffered no injuries in the traffic crash.

SYNOPSIS:  

Vehicle 1 was West on Cape Coral Parkway from Palm Tree Boulevard area in the middle lane.  Vehicle 2 was West on Cape Coral Parkway in the inside lane.  According to witnesses, Vehicle 1 was traveling in excess of 60 mph, changed lanes into the inside lane, and attempted to change lanes back into the middle lane in traffic.  Vehicle 1 struck the rear of Vehicle 2 in the inside lane, causing the driver of Vehicle 1 to be ejected off of the vehicle.  The driver of Vehicle 1 came to final rest in the middle lane of traffic.

Due to injuries, the driver of Vehicle 1 was trauma alerted by ambulance to Lee Memorial Hospital.  The driver of Vehicle 2 did not suffer injuries.

The driver of Vehicle 1 is listed in critical condition at Lee Memorial Hospital.  The driver of Vehicle 1 was wearing a helmet at the time of the traffic crash.  Alcohol WAS a factor in this traffic crash.  Traffic Homicide Investigators and Forensics responded.

***There have been 15 traffic fatalities in our city in 2013. (There are 2 fatalities that are ruled "medical" and the cause of death is not related to injuries in the traffic crash. These 2 "medical" fatalities are not included in the number of 15 traffic fatalities).***

Breakdown of the past 5 years:

2013= 15 Traffic fatalities (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 medical ruled deaths)

2012= 10 Traffic fatalities

2011= 11 Traffic fatalities (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 medical and 1 suicide ruled deaths)

2010= 9 Traffic fatalities

2009= 8 Traffic fatalities (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 1 medical ruled death)

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PHOTO:  Satellite map showing the approximate location of the crash.  (Photo Courtesy of Google)

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

Cape Police Investigating Second Major Crash of the Day; 13 Year-Old in Critical Condition

(October 21, 2013)- At around 5:45 PM, Cape Coral Police, Fire, and EMS units responded to a traffic crash in the 2700 Block of SW 20th Avenue involving a pickup truck with trailer and a bicyclist.  Evidence on-scene and witness testimony indicate that the child operating the bicycle veered into the street from a vacant field, striking the trailer that the pickup truck was pulling.

As a result of the traffic crash, a 13 year-old boy was ejected from the bicycle and sustained life threatening head injuries.  The driver of the pickup truck was not injured. The bicyclist was transported to Lee Memorial and later airlifted to the Children's Unit at Tampa General Hospital.  Cape Coral Police Department Traffic Homicide Investigator is investigating this case.  Below is the preliminary synopsis of the crash:

DATE: October 21, 2013
 TIME: 5:45 pm
 CR: 13-016677
 LOCATION: 2700 SW 20 Avenue

VEHICLE 1: Black Fitbikeco bicycle.
 DRIVER 1: ***JUVENILE**** 
 DRIVER 1 INJURIES: Juvenile suffered life threatening head injuries in the traffic crash.

VEHICLE 2: 2005 Ford F650 truck with trailer, Florida tag# N8554S.
 DRIVER 2: Victor M. Criollo, H/M, 11-25-82, 17 NW 35 Place, Cape Coral, Florida 33993.
 DRIVER 2 INJURIES: Criollo suffered no injuries in the traffic crash.

SYNOPSIS

Vehicle 1, a bicycle ridden by a 13- year old boy, was traveling North on SW 20 Avenue in the roadway, in the 2700 block.  Vehicle 2, a Ford F650 work truck pulling a trailer, was traveling North on SW 20 Avenue behind Vehicle 1.  According to evidence and multiple witnesses, Vehicle 2 came to a complete stop behind Vehicle 1 as traffic was coming South.  Vehicle 1 exited the roadway and began to ride in the vacant grass/field on the East side of the roadway with another bicyclist.  Vehicle 2 then started North on SW 20 Avenue and the truck portion of the vehicle passed Vehicle 1.  For unknown reasons, Vehicle 1 veered back left and drove back onto the roadway as if he did not see the trailer still passing him.  The outside of the right rear trailer tire, on the roadway, struck the left rear foot peg on the axle of the rear wheel of Vehicle 1.  This action caused vehicle 1 to lose control and the rider was ejected off of the bicycle and struck his head on the edge of the roadway.

The driver of Vehicle 1 was trauma alerted to Lee Memorial Hospital by ambulance.  The driver of Vehicle 1, a 13 year old boy, was not wearing a helmet at the time of the traffic crash, which is required under FSS 316.2065 (under the age of 16, helmets are  required).  Alcohol/drugs were NOT a factor in this traffic crash.

The driver of Vehicle 1 is currently being airlifted to Tampa General Hospital (children’s unit) for medical attention.  The driver of Vehicle 1 is listed in critical condition.  The next-of-kin HAS BEEN notified.

Cape Coral Police Department Traffic Homicide Investigators and Forensics responded.

***There are 15 traffic fatalities in our city in 2013. (There are 2 fatalities that are ruled "medical" and the cause of death is not related to injuries in the traffic crash. These 2 "medical" fatalities are not included in the number of 15 traffic fatalities).***

Breakdown of the past 5 years:

2013= 15 Traffic fatalities (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 medical ruled deaths)

2012= 10 Traffic fatalities

2011= 11 Traffic fatalities (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 medical and 1 suicide ruled deaths)

2010= 9 Traffic fatalities

2009= 8 Traffic fatalities (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 1 medical ruled death)

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PHOTO:  Surveillance footage of a suspect involved in a string of retail thefts of cigarettes.  

The suspect appears to be a white male between 25-35yrs of age, with short strawberry-blonde/brown short hair, slight beard, approximately 5'6"-6', 150-170lbs, wearing distinctive tennis shoes (possibly Air Jordans, white on top and black on bottom), and thin to lean build. 

In other store videos, he's wearing an orangish-red NY baseball hat and flipflops or slides.

(Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Surveillance footage of a suspect involved in a string of retail thefts of cigarettes.  

The suspect appears to be a white male between 25-35yrs of age, with short strawberry-blonde/brown short hair, slight beard, approximately 5'6"-6', 150-170lbs, wearing distinctive tennis shoes (possibly Air Jordans, white on top and black on bottom), and thin to lean build. 

In other store videos, he's wearing an orangish-red NY baseball hat and flipflops or slides.

(Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Surveillance footage of a suspect involved in a string of retail thefts of cigarettes.  

The suspect appears to be a white male between 25-35yrs of age, with short strawberry-blonde/brown short hair, slight beard, approximately 5'6"-6', 150-170lbs, wearing distinctive tennis shoes (possibly Air Jordans, white on top and black on bottom), and thin to lean build. 

In other store videos, he's wearing an orangish-red NY baseball hat and flipflops or slides.

(Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Surveillance footage of a suspect involved in a string of retail thefts of cigarettes.  

The suspect appears to be a white male between 25-35yrs of age, with short strawberry-blonde/brown short hair, slight beard, approximately 5'6"-6', 150-170lbs, wearing distinctive tennis shoes (possibly Air Jordans, white on top and black on bottom), and thin to lean build. 

In other store videos, he's wearing an orangish-red NY baseball hat and flipflops or slides.

(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

Cape Coral Police Need Your Help Identifying a Suspect in a String of Cigarette Thefts

(October 23, 2013)-  Cape Coral Police Department needs your help identifying a suspect in a string of cigarette thefts.

Over the past couple of weeks, an unknown subject has committed several thefts of cigarettes from several convenience stores in south Cape Coral.  

The thefts that have been documented by the Cape Coral Police Department are: 

• 10/14/13, around 0922hrs @ Hess Express, 1020 Santa Barbara Blvd (CR 13-016725)
• 10/17/13, around 2200hrs @ Seven Eleven, 1608 Skyline Blvd. (CR 13-016502)
• 10/18/13, around 2048hrs @ Dollar General, 1612 Skyline Blvd. (CR 13-016539)
• 10/21/13, around 0847hrs @ Seven Eleven, 1608 Skyline Blvd. (CR 13-016656) 
• 10/22/13, around 1040hrs **ATTEMPT ONLY** @ Dollar General, 1612 Skyline Blvd. (Event # 201300171309)
• 10/22/13, around 1418hrs @ Hess Express, 1020 Santa Barbara Blvd. (CR 13-016724)

 A white male enters the store at different hours of the day.  He approaches the counter and asks for carton(s) of cigarettes (either, Marlboro Black 100's, Marlboro Red, or Newport 100's).  The store associate will place the carton(s)/cigarette(s) on the counter, the male will act as if he is waiting to pay with a debit/credit card, then will ask for a single pack of another brand that is on the wall behind the clerk.  When the clerk turns their back to retrieve it, the male grabs the cigarettes and leaves without paying.  He leaves on foot toward the back of the store near the dumpsters, where store personnel lose sight of him.  It is unknown if there is a waiting vehicle or other mode of transportation or if anyone else is involved.

The suspect appears to be a white male between 25-35yrs of age, with short strawberry-blonde/brown short hair, slight beard, approximately 5'6"-6', 150-170lbs, wearing distinctive tennis shoes (possibly Air Jordans, white on top and black on bottom), and thin to lean build.  In other store videos, he's wearing an orangish-red NY baseball hat and flipflops or slides.

Please take a look at the gallery of photos above.  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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PHOTO:  Cape Coral Police Department Patrol Units encircle a crash scene with crime scene tape following a vehicle crash involving a bicycle that sent one to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

Cape Coral Police Investigating A Second Serious Crash Involving a Bicyclist in  a Week

(October 25, 2013)-  The Cape Coral Police Department responded to the 600 block of SE 47 Terrace at around 2:20 PM this afternoon after a collision between a car and a bicyclist sent one person to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.  Cape Coral Police Department, Fire and EMS responded to the scene.  CCPD Traffic Homicide Investigators and Forensics Personnel had the intersection of SE 6 Ave./SE 47 Ter. shut down for almost 3 hours as they conducted their investigation and gathered evidence.  Below is the preliminary synopsis of the crash: 

DATE: September 25, 2013 TIME: 2:22 pm
 LOCATION: Southeast 47th Terrace and Southeast 6th Avenue
 CR#: 13016907

VEHICLE 1: 2002 Nissan four door car, Florida tag K586UN.
 DRIVER 1: Russell K. Smith, 04/01/1944, 222 Southeast 46th Lane, Cape Coral, Florida 33904.
 DRIVER 1 INJURIES: The driver of V1 suffered no injuries in this traffic crash. 

PROPERTY DAMAGE (Bicycle): Huffy bicycle.
 OPERATOR OF BICYCLE: Edward J. Bergen, 10/18/1957, 614 Southeast 46th Street, Cape Coral, Florida 33904.
 OPERATOR OF BICYCLE INJURIES: Bergen suffered serious bodily injuries and was transported to Lee Memorial Hospital with head trauma. He is listed in serious but stable condition.

SYNOPSIS:

V1 was traveling East bound on Southeast 47th Terrace.  Bergen was riding his bicycle East bound on the North portion of the Southeast 47th Terrace roadway, against the flow of traffic.

At the intersection of Southeast 47th Terrace and Southeast 6th Avenue, the operator of V1 was attempting to make a left turn, in order to travel Northbound on Southeast 6th Avenue.  At the same time, Bergen proceeded Eastbound into the intersection on his bicycle.  Bergen`s front bicycle tire impacted V1`s front middle bumper. Bergen was ejected from his bicycle and onto the upper hood and lower windshield of V1. After impacting the lower windshield of V1, Bergen rolled off of V1 onto the pavement of Southeast 6th Avenue.

THI Slover, Green, and Forensics responded.

A traffic homicide investigation is ongoing, this traffic crash is not alcohol or drug related. 

The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet at the time of the traffic crash.

***There are 15 traffic fatalities in our city in 2013. (There are 2 fatalities that are ruled "medical" and the cause of death is not related to injuries in the traffic crash. These 2 "medical" fatalities are not included in the number of 15 traffic fatalities).***

Breakdown of the past 5 years fyi......

2013= 15 Traffic fatalities (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 medical ruled deaths)
 2012= 10 Traffic fatalities
 2011= 11 Traffic fatalities (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 medical and 1 suicide ruled deaths)
 2010= 9 Traffic fatalities
 2009= 8 Traffic fatalities (this number DOES NOT INCLUDE 1 medical ruled death

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PHOTO:  The Twitter logo and address for the Cape Coral Police Department.  (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

Cape Coral Police Department Announces "24 hours of Twitter"

(October 28, 2013)-  On November 1, 2013, the Cape Coral Police Department will be participating in a Global Tweet-A-Thon with hundreds of police departments from all over the world.
 
Organized by ConnectedCops.Net, the Global Tweet-A-Thon is intended to give people a  closer look at law enforcement from all over the world, showcase the agencies that are embracing social media as a way to engage their respective communities, and to of course, have fun.

"We have a little bit of experience doing this," said Det. Sgt. Dana Coston.  "Our Tweet From The Beat events over the past couple of years have been incredibly popular and successful, and just a couple of months ago we did a joint event with Lima PD.  I think taking it to a global scale gives us an opportunity to help drive world-wide attention to all that Cape Coral has to offer, especially our world-class Police Department."  But the intention goes beyond just holding a fun event.  "By growing the community on Twitter that follows us, we are able to get information out to the public very quickly.  If we post something and a large number of our followers re-tweet or share it on other social media outlets, it helps us reach thousands of people instantly, in a way we never could before."

The Global Tweet-A-Thon will begin at 8:00 AM Friday, November 1 and run through 8:00 AM Saturday, November 2.   "24 Hours of Twitter" will be a Twitter exclusive, so residents are encouraged to go to www.twitter.com and sign up for a free account.  Once signed up, follow the Cape Coral Police Department on Twitter.  The Cape Coral Police Department Twitter name is @CapePD.  To follow along with all of the agencies participating in the Global Tweet-A-Thon, search for the hashtag #poltwt .

"We plan on taking it up a notch.  We're still going to do the virtual ride-alongs that made Tweet From the Beat so popular, and people will be able to have live Q&A throughout the day, but we have some special things in store for the citizens who participate."- Det. Sgt. Dana Coston, Cape Coral Police Department Public Affairs Officer

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PHOTO:  Officer John Kuhn goes over the shopping list with his "partner" at the 2012 Shop With A Cop.  (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

Cape Coral Police Department Announces 2013 “Shop With a Cop."

(October 28, 2013)-  Shop with a Cop annually provides children whose families are having financial issues, positive interaction with Cape Coral Police Officers.

December 23, 2013 will mark the Cape Coral Police Department’s 11th annual “Shop with a Cop."

The event, sponsored by the Cape Coral Police Department's "Do The Right Thing" program, allows officers to spend some positive one-on-one time with Cape Coral children whose families are having financial issues.

Each year, the department chooses approximately 40 students to participate in the program. Students who are chosen to participate receive a Wal-Mart gift card. Students are picked up by their police escorts and taken to breakfast at Perkins.  Then, the officer takes the child to the store. There, with the help of their police officer escorts, the students select gifts for each family member as well as something special for themselves.

After shopping, the students and officers head to the Police Department headquarters, wrap the presents and enjoy a catered lunch before being taken back home with their presents in tow.

The “Do the Right Thing” program reinforces the idea of sharing and giving and promotes the idea that role models of all ages are crucial to the development of our youth. The positive one-on-one experience each student will get from “Shop with a Cop” is one that is never forgotten.

The Cape Coral Police Department is now accepting applications for this year’s “Shop with a Cop”. The event will take place Monday, December 23.

To nominate a child,  pick up a nomination form at the Cape Coral Police Department lobby or visit our website at capecops.com/programs-services/shop-with-a-cop.

To qualify:

• Child must be available on Monday, December 23 to shop. 
• Child must be in grade Kindergarten through 12th grade. 
• Child and family must live in Cape Coral. 
• Child must be eligible for “free lunch” at his or her school. 

Application, liability release, and photo release, must be received no later than Monday, November 18th at:

Cape Coral Police Department
1100 Cultural Park Blvd
Cape Coral, FL  33990
Attn: Shop with a Cop

The application may be mailed or dropped off.

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PHOTO:  The suspect in this string of retail thefts is described as a white male approximately 30 years old, 5'10 - 6'00", 155lbs-165lbs,  with facial hair.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  The suspect in this string of retail thefts is described as a white male approximately 30 years old, 5'10 - 6'00", 155lbs-165lbs,  with facial hair.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  The suspect in this string of retail thefts is described as a white male approximately 30 years old, 5'10 - 6'00", 155lbs-165lbs,  with facial hair.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  The suspect in this string of retail thefts is described as a white male approximately 30 years old, 5'10 - 6'00", 155lbs-165lbs,  with facial hair.  (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

Cape Coral Police Need Your Help Identifying a Retail Theft Suspect

(October 28, 2013)-  Cape Coral Police Detectives need your assistance in identifying a suspect in a string of retail thefts.

The white male in the photos was involved in two (2) separate thefts from Lowe's located at 1651 NE Pine Island Road.  On 09/30/2013 at approximately 8:54pm, the suspect walked out of the store without paying for a DeWalt 20V Combo Kit (CR: 13-016256).  On 10/03/2013 at approximately 6:23pm, the same suspect walked out of the store without paying for a DeWalt 20V 4 Tool Combo Kit (CR: 13-016257).

The suspect is described as a white male approximately 30 years old, 5'10 - 6'00", 155lbs-165lbs, with facial hair.  

Please take a look at the photo gallery above.  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

The Cape Coral Police Department Reminds Parents About Halloween Safety

(October 29, 2013)-  The Cape Coral Police Department reminds drivers to be extra careful while out and about this Halloween night. Drivers should be vigilant- remember that kids will be out late trying to get that one last piece of candy.  Slow down- This is generally good advice, but especially in the early evening and dusk hours.  Visibility is dramatically reduced in the dusk hours and kids wearing dark-colored costumes will be more difficult to see.  By slowing down, you give yourself extra time to react.  Cape Coral Police will be out looking for traffic violations such as speeding, careless driving and DUI.  Remember grown-ups, if you are going to that Halloween party, be sure to use a designated driver.  

Trick-or-treaters should also be careful. Children are always at risk because they tend to think less about traffic safety and more about the fun of the night.  That, coupled with costumes that can be hard to see make Halloween safety paramount.  Here are a few safety tips for a safe and fun halloween:

• Children shouldn't trick-or-treat alone.  A parent or guardian should go along to supervise the fun.
• Plan a trick-or-treat route ahead of time.  Stick to houses in your neighborhood that you know.  If venturing out beyond your neighborhood, only trick or treat at houses that are well lit.  Take advantage of "Safe Trick-Or-Treat" events in the area.
• Cross streets only at corners.  Darting across the street in front of cars could end the Halloween festivities.
• That dark ninja costume or Darth Vader costume looks great but is hard to see.  Carry a light source with you, like a flashlight or glow stick (Or a lightsaber if you are Darth Vader).
• Choose costumes that don't obstruct vision.  We want trick-or-treaters looking out for cars as much as we want drivers looking gout for them.  If possible,  opt for nontoxic face paint instead of masks.  It looks great, and makes it much easier to see.
• Finally. add reflective material to a child’s costume and adjust the length of any costume that may cause a child to trip.  It won't ruin the look of the costume and it may just save your child's life.

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

Cape Coral Police Locate Vehicle From Deadly GA Hit-And-Run

(October 29, 2013)-  The Cape Coral Police Department has located a RV that was involved in a deadly chain-reaction crash outside of Atlanta, GA last Saturday.

The Cape Coral Police Department received a request from the Marietta Police Department to attempt to locate a vehicle that was involved in a fatal hit and run crash.  The vehicle, a white Dutch Star motor home, was located by a Patrol unit at 720 SE 4th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL.  
 
The suspect in the hit and run, a Canadian Citizen who owns property in Cape Coral, has reportedly returned to Atlanta to turn himself in to authorities.
 
A Cape Coral Police Department Traffic Homicide Investigator responded to the scene where the vehicle was located.  The RV was towed and is being held at the Cape Coral Police Department Evidence compound.  Law enforcement personnel from GA are en route to process the vehicle for their investigation.
 
 "Teamwork, regardless of jurisdictional boundaries, made the difference in this case.  Good intelligence provided by the Marietta PD investigators, coupled with tenacity of our Patrol Bureau to follow-up and locate the vehicle, preserved evidence and will hopefully assist with a successful prosecution."- Det. Sergeant Dana Coston, Cape Coral Police Department Public Affairs Officer.

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PHOTO:  Pictured here in the foreground is the front of 2416 NE 22 Pl., Cape Coral, FL.  This is the residence where the marijuana grow operation was located.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Using stolen electricity, this grow house operation had its own climate control, lighting, and water system.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Using stolen electricity, this grow house operation had its own climate control, lighting, and water system.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Using stolen electricity, this grow house operation had its own climate control, lighting, and water system.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Using stolen electricity, this grow house operation had its own climate control, lighting, and water system.  (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

Cape Coral Police Bust Grow House in North Cape

(October 30, 2013)-  The Cape Coral Police Department Vice, Intelligence, and Narcotics (VIN) Unit took down another marijuana grow house in north Cape Coral on Tuesday.
 
Working in conjunction with the Cape Coral Police Department Street Crimes Unit (SCU), Cape Coral VIN Detectives obtained and served a search warrant at 2416 NE 22 Place after receiving intelligence that a marijuana grow house operation was at that location.

The investigation yielded a total of 80 marijuana plants, weighing a total of 137 lbs, with a street value in excess of of $100,000.

Arrested:  Jair Baluja-Martinez, H/M, DOB: 05-28-1974. 

Charges:  Ownership, lease, rental, or possession for trafficking in or manufacturing a controlled substance (FSS 893.151 (2)), Trafficking Marijuana in excess of 25 lbs. (FSS 893.135 (1a)), Marijuana cultivation (FSS 893.13 (1a2)), and Possession of drug paraphernalia (FSS 893.147 (1)).

"Our VIN Detectives and SCU Officers did an outstanding job in taking another marijuana grow operation down 'by the numbers.'  Effective intelligence gathering plus solid police work to corroborate the information led to the warrant being served quickly, tactically, and safely.  This is a win for the neighborhood, which can sleep safer knowing this element is no longer there operating near their homes, their families, and their children."- Det. Sergeant Dana Coston, Cape Coral Police Department Public Affairs Officer.

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Charges:  2 counts- Ownership, lease, rental, or possession for trafficking in or manufacturing a controlled substance (FSS 893.151 (2)), 1 count- Trafficking Marijuana in excess of 25 lbs. (FSS 893.135 (1a)), 2 counts- Marijuana cultivation (FSS 893.13 (1a2)), and 2 counts- Possession of drug paraphernalia (FSS 893.147 (1)).

 (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department) 

PHOTO:  Cape Coral Police Department busted 2 additional marijuana grow houses linked to Jair Baluja-Martinez.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Cape Coral Police Department busted 2 additional marijuana grow houses linked to Jair Baluja-Martinez.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Cape Coral Police Department busted 2 additional marijuana grow houses linked to Jair Baluja-Martinez.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Cape Coral Police Department busted 2 additional marijuana grow houses linked to Jair Baluja-Martinez.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Cape Coral Police Department busted 2 additional marijuana grow houses linked to Jair Baluja-Martinez.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Cape Coral Police Department busted 2 additional marijuana grow houses linked to Jair Baluja-Martinez.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Cape Coral Police Department busted 2 additional marijuana grow houses linked to Jair Baluja-Martinez.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Cape Coral Police Department busted 2 additional marijuana grow houses linked to Jair Baluja-Martinez.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Cape Coral Police Department busted 2 additional marijuana grow houses linked to Jair Baluja-Martinez.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Cape Coral Police Department busted 2 additional marijuana grow houses linked to Jair Baluja-Martinez.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Cape Coral Police Department busted 2 additional marijuana grow houses linked to Jair Baluja-Martinez.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Cape Coral Police Department busted 2 additional marijuana grow houses linked to Jair Baluja-Martinez.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Cape Coral Police Department busted 2 additional marijuana grow houses linked to Jair Baluja-Martinez.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Cape Coral Police Department busted 2 additional marijuana grow houses linked to Jair Baluja-Martinez.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Cape Coral Police Department busted 2 additional marijuana grow houses linked to Jair Baluja-Martinez.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Cape Coral Police Department busted 2 additional marijuana grow houses linked to Jair Baluja-Martinez.  (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

Cape Coral Police Department Takes Down Additional Grow Houses; 
 Almost $1 Million Dollars Worth of Pot Seized

(October 31, 2013)-  The Cape Coral Police Department VIN Unit conducted follow-up investigation based on evidence and information collected surrounding Tuesday's grow house bust and arrest, locating and dismantling two additional grow house operations overnight.

The grow houses were located at 1612 NW 8th Place, Cape Coral and 1717 SW 3rd Avenue, Cape Coral.  Cape Coral Police Department VIN, Street Crimes Unit, and SWAT team  served warrants on both locations. Both residences were found to be unoccupied and had been completely converted into high-tech greenhouses for the purpose of cultivating marijuana.   Between the two locations, Cape Coral Police seized over 300 plants weighing almost 900 lbs., with a street value of almost $1 million dollars.

Shortly after midnight, Jair Baluja-Martinez, who was arrested on Tuesday for operating a marijuana grow house operation, was located and re-arrested by Cape Coral Police Detectives at 931 Skyline Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL.  As of the time of this release, Baluja-Martinez is being held without bond at the Lee County Jail.

Arrested:  Jair Baluja-Martinez, H/M, DOB: 05-28-1974. 

Charges:  2 counts- Ownership, lease, rental, or possession for trafficking in or manufacturing a controlled substance (FSS 893.151 (2)), 1 count- Trafficking Marijuana in excess of 25 lbs. (FSS 893.135 (1a)), 2 counts- Marijuana cultivation (FSS 893.13 (1a2)), and 2 counts- Possession of drug paraphernalia (FSS 893.147 (1)).

'The Cape Coral Police Department is proud of the tenacity displayed by our VIN Unit Detectives whose persistence led to the discovery of these additional grow house operations. Their work and the team effort by Cape Coral Police Department SCU and SWAT led to quick and safe execution of the warrants and the removal of this element from our community."- Det. Sergeant Dana Coston, Cape Coral Police Department Public Affairs Officer. 

Original news release after break. 

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CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT

Public Affairs Office
 1100 Cultural Park Boulevard
 Cape Coral, FL 33990
 (239) 242-3341

Cape Coral Police Bust Grow House in North Cape

(October 30, 2013)-  The Cape Coral Police Department Vice, Intelligence, and Narcotics (VIN) Unit took down another marijuana grow house in north Cape Coral on Tuesday.
 
Working in conjunction with the Cape Coral Police Department Street Crimes Unit (SCU), Cape Coral VIN Detectives obtained and served a search warrant at 2416 NE 22 Place after receiving intelligence that a marijuana grow house operation was at that location.

The investigation yielded a total of 80 marijuana plants, weighing a total of 137 lbs, with a street value in excess of of $100,000.

Arrested:  Jair Baluja-Martinez, H/M, DOB: 05-28-1974. 

Charges:  Ownership, lease, rental, or possession for trafficking in or manufacturing a controlled substance (FSS 893.151 (2)), Trafficking Marijuana in excess of 25 lbs. (FSS 893.135 (1a)), Marijuana cultivation (FSS 893.13 (1a2)), and Possession of drug paraphernalia (FSS 893.147 (1)).

"Our VIN Detectives and SCU Officers did an outstanding job in taking another marijuana grow operation down 'by the numbers.'  Effective intelligence gathering plus solid police work to corroborate the information led to the warrant being served quickly, tactically, and safely.  This is a win for the neighborhood, which can sleep safer knowing this element is no longer there operating near their homes, their families, and their children."- Det. Sergeant Dana Coston, Cape Coral Police Department Public Affairs Officer.

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PHOTO:  Cape Coral Police Department Traffic Homicide Investigator arrested William Siddons (W/M, 2-18-87) of 15893 Briar Cliff Lane, Fort Myers, Florida 33990.  (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

Cape Coral Police Make Arrest in July Fatality Crash

(October 31, 2013)-  Today at around 4:30 pm, a Cape Coral Police Department Traffic Homicide Investigator arrested William Siddons (W/M, 2-18-87) of 15893 Briar Cliff Lane, Fort Myers, Florida 33990.

Siddons turned himself in to the Cape Coral Police Department in reference to a fatal traffic crash that occurred on July 14, 2013 (CR# 13-011150).  Siddons was the driver of a blue 2006 Volvo that rear-ended an orange Taoi motorcycle at a high rate of speed in the intersection of SE 12th Terrace and Del Prado Boulevard back on July 14, 2013 at around 9:27 PM.  The driver of the motorcycle, Julio Triguero, died as a result of his injuries at Lee Memorial Hospital.  He was not wearing a helmet.  Siddons was charged with the following:

• DUI Manslaughter
• Vehicular Homicide
• DUI

Blood results showed that Siddons had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.116 and 0.115 at the time of the traffic crash.  Siddons was also estimated to have been traveling in excess of 100 mph on Del Prado Boulevard.

"Fatality crashes such as this are treated as and investigated like a homicide that occurs on the roadway.  Our Traffic Homicide Investigators are meticulous and thorough in building these cases before an arrest is made, which can lead to a delay between the date that the crash occurred and the date an arrest is made.  Our thoughts are with the family of Mr. Triguero.  Hopefully, today's arrest helps them begin to close this tragic and painful chapter in their lives."- Det. Sergeant Dana Coston, Cape Coral Police Department Public Affairs Officer.

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PHOTO:  CPL Schilke III and CPL C. Hartzell pose by a Cape Coral Police Department harley davidson road King with their trophies for a quick photo at this weekend's Motor Officer Rodeo..  (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

Cape Coral Police Department Takes a Number of Top Slots at Motor Rodeo

(November 4, 2013)-  The Cape Coral Police Department Motor Unit participated in the 7th Annual Police Motor Skills Challenge in New Smyrna Beach on Friday, November 1, 2013. There were 65 Motor Officer participants competing in pro and novice classes. 

All of the Cape Coral Police Department Motor Officers finished in the top ten in the novice division. The results are:  

2nd Place - OFC R. Schilke Jr

3rd Place - CPL C. Hartzell

6th Place - CPL Schilke III

10th Place - OFC P. Taylor

In the team competition, the team of CPL Schilke III and OFC P. Taylor finished 6th out of 30 teams.

This was the first Police Motor Skills Challenge that the CCPD Motor Unit has participated in for quite some time.

"We are proud of the work our Motor Officer did to prepare for this event and how well they represented the Cape Coral Police Department."- Det. Sergeant Dana Coston, Cape Coral Police Department Public Affairs Officer

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PHOTO:  Picture of the 511 logo on a smartphone.  (Photo Courtesy of FDOT)

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

Cape Coral Police Want to Give Holiday Travelers Some Tools for Safety

(November 5, 2013)-  The Cape Coral Police Department realizes that with the holidays fast approaching, many people are making travel plans to visit friends and family across the state and across the country.  This means that Florida's roads and highways will be even more congested and potentially pose hazards to drivers that could ruin their trips.
 
 The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) 511 Traveler Information System provides up-to-date traffic information on crashes, congestion, construction and more on all of Florida’s interstates, toll roads and other major metropolitan roadways.

There are four convenient ways for motorists to receive traffic updates:

• Call 511 toll free for updates in English and Spanish.
• Visit FL511.com, with interactive roadway maps showing traffic congestion and crashes, travel times and traffic camera views.
• Download the free Florida 511 mobile app.
• Follow one of the 12 statewide, regional or roadway-specific feeds on Twitter.

My Florida 511 personalized services also allows drivers to register the routes they use frequently and the times of the day they use them and have updates sent directly to them via text, phone call or email when an incident occurs. Drivers can register at FL511.com.

FDOT reminds all travelers to check 511 before traveling, have a passenger check 511 or pull over to avoid distracted driving. 

"Good information is vital to planning a safe vacation or road trip.  Conditions change constantly on the road ahead of you.  FDOT's tools are easy, free, and give you up-to-date information in real-time."- Det. Sergeant Dana Coston, Cape Coral Police Department Public Affairs Officer

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PHOTO:  Aerial map showing 5600 block of Rose Garden Road.  (Photo Courtesy of Google)

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

UPDATE:  September 7th Fatality Crash Alcohol Related

(November 6, 2013)-  Cape Coral Police Traffic Homicide Investigators have concluded their investigation of a crash that occurred in the overnight hours of September 07, 2013, that killed the driver and critically injured the passenger in the 5600 block of Rose Garden Road.  Investigation revealed that the driver, Patrick Logue, 6-24-57, of Cape Coral, had a blood alcohol content on 0.198 at the time of the crash.  Investigation further revealed that Logue died at the scene as a result of the vehicle fire that occurred during the traffic crash. 

The passenger, Susan Reynolds, 09-09-84, of Cape Coral remains hospitalized in critical condition. 

Original news releases after the break.

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

UPDATE:  Driver From Weekend Fatality Crash Identified

(November 6, 2013)-  As of September 11, 2013, the District Medical Examiners Office has positively identified the driver involved in the traffic fatality from this past Saturday morning. The driver is identified as Patrick Logue, 6-24-57, of Cape Coral.

The next-of-kin has been notified. A traffic homicide investigation is being conducted.

No other information is available other than the original release and this update.

New information will not be available for a few weeks/months as the lengthy traffic homicide investigation is under way.

The original news release is below after the break.

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Cape Coral Police are investigating an overnight traffic crash that resulted in one fatality and one serious injury. Below is the synopsis:

DATE: September 7, 2013

TIME: 12:23 am

CR: 13-014231

LOCATION: 5600 Rose Garden Road

VEHICLE 1: ***Unknown silver/red sports car.

DRIVER 1: ***Unidentified white male.

DRIVER 1 INJURIES: The male driver died on scene during the traffic crash.

PASSENGER 1: Susan Reynolds, W/F, 9-9-84, 2903 52nd Street West, Lehigh Acres, Florida 33972.

PASSENGER 1 INJURIES: Reynolds suffered life threatening injuries in the traffic crash.

SYNOPSIS: Vehicle 1 was traveling North on Rose Garden Road and lost control while the roadway curved. Vehicle 1 rotated counter clockwise and drove into the median where Vehicle 1 struck a tree directly into the rear of the vehicle. Due to the impact, vehicle 1 caught on fire. The driver of vehicle 1 was unable to exit the vehicle and was pronounced dead on scene. The female passenger was removed from the vehicle by people nearby and rushed to Lee Memorial Hospital.

The passenger of Vehicle 1 suffered life threatening injuries with burns over more than 65% of her body and was trauma alerted to Tampa General Hospital. The driver of Vehicle 1 and Vehicle 1 are unidentifiable at this time. The Medical Examiner’s Office responded and removed the driver of Vehicle 1 and will be performing an autopsy to assist with identification.

It may take days or even weeks to positively identify the driver of Vehicle 1.

It is unknown if alcohol/drugs were involved in this traffic crash.

*No further releases will be sent this weekend*

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PHOTO:  Christopher Travis Kilmer, W/M, DOB: 06-02-1969.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Shannon Mari Nakashima, W/F, DOB: 12-30-1980.  (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

Cape Coral Police Department Busts Meth Operation; Two Arrested

(November 7, 2013)-  Cape Coral Police Department Vice, Intelligence, and Narcotics (VIN) Detectives, with the assistance of the Cape Coral Police Department Street Crimes Unit (SCU) busted a meth operation in SE Cape Coral yesterday afternoon.

Based on information and intelligence gathered during their investigation, VIN and SCU obtained and served a search warrant at 1201 SE 6th Terrace on November 6, 2013 at around 4:19 PM.

Inside the residence, VIN Detectives located a clandestine methamphetamine lab inside the closet of the master bedroom.  Detectives seized chemicals, equipment, and over 30 ounces of methamphetamine.

Due to the volatile and toxic nature of the chemicals used in production of methamphetamine, a professional hazardous materials disposal company responded to safely remove and dispose of the hazardous waste.

Arrested:

1. Christopher Travis Kilmer, W/M, DOB: 06-02-1969 of 1201 SE 6th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL.
2. Shannon Mari Nakashima, W/F, DOB: 12-30-1980 of 1201 SE 6th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL.

 Charges:

Both Kilmer and Nakashima were charged with Production of Methamphetamine (FSS 893.13 1a1))  and Trafficking in Methamphetamine in excess of 14 grams (FSS 893.135 (1f1)). They are currently being held in Lee County Jail.

"Thanks to the hard work of our VIN and SCU Officers, another dangerous meth lab has been taken down and taken out of one of our neighborhoods.   From beginning to end- production to consumption- methamphetamine is one of the most dangerous drugs we encounter.  It destroys the lives and physical well-being of the user, and poses a significant risk to those nearby where it is being illegally manufactured."- Det. Sergeant Dana Coston, Cape Coral Police Department Public Affairs Officer

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PHOTO:  Mark Gerald Vantine, W/M, DOB: 08-15-1969, of 1229 SE 22nd Ave., Cape Coral, FL.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  Joseph R. Askew, W/M, DOB: 10-07-1976, of 1017 SW 32nd Ter., Cape Coral, FL.  (Photo Courtesy of Cape Coral Police Department)

PHOTO:  John James Cocolis, W/M, DOB: 08-31-63, of 3434 SW 11th Ct., Cape Coral, FL.  (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

Brazen Thieves Steal Boat Lift In Broad Daylight; Attentive Neighbors Save the Day

(November 7, 2013)-  The men were arrested on charges of Grand Theft for stealing an entire boat lift in broad daylight from a SW Cape Coral home on Wednesday.

Cape Coral Police Department Patrol Units responded to 3226 SW 27th Place at around 2:38 PM.  The caller advised that there was a suspicious vehicle parked next to a vacant residence,  loading what looked to be metal into the bed of a white pickup truck. As the suspicious vehicle left the residence, the witness followed the vehicle, providing turn by turn updates to Cape Coral Police Department Communications personnel. 

The responding officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle for a traffic violation.  While conducting a traffic stop a second neighbor made contact with the officer and advised that his wife was currently calling in a theft from their neighbor's home. The second witness personally knew, and made contact with, the homeowner and confirmed that no construction or maintenance personnel had been authorized to be at the residence and that no one had permission to remove the lift. He was also able to confirm that the vehicle that the officer had stopped and its occupants, were the same subjects who took the boat lift.

Cape Coral Police confirmed that the property owner did not give permission for anyone to remove the lift and that he wanted to pursue charges.  Based on statements made by the suspects, the physical evidence,  and multiple eyewitness testimony, all three were placed into custody and taken to Lee County Jail.

Arrested: 

John James Cocolis, W/M, DOB: 08-31-63, of 3434 SW 11th Ct., Cape Coral, FL.

Joseph R. Askew, W/M, DOB: 10-07-1976, of 1017 SW 32nd Ter., Cape Coral, FL

Mark Gerald Vantine, W/M, DOB: 08-15-1969, of 1229 SE 22nd Ave., Cape Coral, FL

Charges: 

Grand Theft (FSS 812.014 (2c2))

"This is a textbook case of partnership between the Police Department, and the citizens. Without the concerned neighbors' assistance, it is very likely that this crime would have gone undiscovered for quite sometime, allowing the suspects to get away with it. We are thankful for the attentiveness and concern shown for their neighbor by the citizens who took the time to make the call to the Cape Coral Police Department." - Det. Sergeant Dana Coston, Cape Coral Police Department Public Affairs Officer

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Cape Coral Police are investigating a serious traffic crash at Chiquita Blvd and Trafalgar Pkwy.

Avoid the area if possible as traffic may be delayed for the next few hours.