Crime & Public Safety
Monday, June 15, 2026 · Alva
Two men arrested on DUI charges after switching seats at gas station
Cape Coral police arrested two men on DUI charges after observing them switch seats at a 7-Eleven and then watching their vehicle weave across lanes on city streets.
Cape Coral police arrest 3 drivers for DUI in overnight enforcement operation
Cape Coral Police arrested three drivers for DUI and made seven total arrests during a nighttime enforcement operation targeting impaired driving across the city.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Cape Coral Police Arrest 3 Drivers for DUI in Overnight Enforcement Operation
Cape Coral police arrested three impaired drivers and issued 55 citations during an eight-hour enforcement sweep June 12.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Temple Terrace CEO Indicted for Defrauding Investors of $7 Million
Meade Lewis, founder and CEO of mIQroTech, Inc., was indicted on five wire fraud counts for allegedly defrauding investors of more than $7 million.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Sheriff Warns of 'Quishing' Scams Using Fake QR Codes
Sheriff Marceno warns Alva residents about "quishing" scams that use fake QR codes to steal financial information. Inspect codes carefully and visit websites directly rather than scanning.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Atlanta Man Nabbed After Torching Sanford Temple, Wild Multi-County Chase
A 51-year-old Atlanta man faces felony arson charges after allegedly setting fire to a Sanford Buddhist temple, sparking a high-speed chase across Central Florida highways. Singhasouk Danny Phanouvong led police on a 115 mph pursuit through Volusia and Flagler counties before troopers stopped him with a PIT maneuver. The late-night incident shocked the tight-knit temple community in Seminole County.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Broward Burglary Spree Ends in Arrests Tied to South American Theft Ring
Broward Sheriff's Office has busted a string of high-end residential burglaries in Weston's gated Windmill Ranch Estates, linking suspects to a notorious South American theft group targeting wealthy enclaves nationwide. Authorities recovered tools of the trade and seized stolen goods worth millions, including a $500,000 jewelry heist. Homeowners in South Florida's suburbs are urged to bolster security amid the crackdown.
Monday, June 15, 2026