Stacey M. Henson

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A 71-year-old Fort Myers man faces murder charges after a fight Saturday night at his home. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies were responding about 10:40 p.m. to a domestic disturbance call in the 1100 block of Bermar Street when 911 operators received a call of a stabbing at the same address. Deputies arrived and immediately started first aid for the victim, who had a stab wound to their chest. The sheriff's office reported the person had died immediately.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Stacey M. Henson

An Illinois man who was supposed to help a disabled North Fort Myers man will serve 10 years in prison after he instead stole the man's debit card to pay for Fentanyl, bar bills and hotel rooms. According to the State Attorney's Office, 20th Judicial Circuit, Franado Ray Brown Jr., 31, of Belleville, Illinois, was convicted in financial exploitation of the elderly and ordered to repay $26,412.92.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Stacey M. Henson

A teen driver faces charges in the March 12 crash that killed his passenger. Issac Giovani Sales, age 18, of Fort Myers, was driving a car on Gladiolus Drive approaching a red traffic signal at Maida Lane about 6:45 a.m. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said Sales failed to stop. His car hit an SUV as it attempted to turn on a green light, crash reports indicate. The SUV collided with a wastewater lift station, seriously injuring the driver.

2 weeks ago | naplesnews.com | Stacey M. Henson

Ludovic Laroche was sentenced to 30 years in prison for defrauding investors out of nearly $1 million. Laroche targeted parishioners of Haitian churches and listeners of a Creole radio station in Southwest Florida. He operated investment scams involving real estate and a taxi service, promising false returns.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Stacey M. Henson

A Cape Coral man who fleeced parishioners of Haitian churches and listeners of a Creole radio station of nearly $1 million received the maximum sentence, the State Attorney General, 20th Judicial District has announced. Ludovic Laroche received 30 years in prison and must make full restitution after being convicted in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act case involving a series of investment scams. A jury had found him guilty in January, with sentencing in early April.