North Fort Myers man charged with child neglect
A North Fort Myers man has been arrested for reportedly leaving his two young daughters at home alone while he searched for his girlfriend at an adult night club. According to arrest reports, on March 9, Walter Jamel Johnson was stopped by a Fort Myers police officer for trying to break into a vehicle at Babe's, located at 3654 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. The police officer then asked the Lee County sheriff's office to dispatch a deputy to 1064 North Tamiami Trail, Lot #6, North Fort Myers. Upon arrival, the deputy observed two young girls, ages 6 and 4, home alone in the residence, the report states. The residence was in disarray and the oven had been left on to provide heat for the children, official said. The deputy secured the residence and stayed with the children. Detectives with the Lee County Sheriff's Office Child Abuse Investigative Unit quickly responded to Babe's to assume their part of the investigatio.
» Full StoryBank robbery suspect sought
On Tuesday, March 9, at 10:44 a.m., the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a bank robbery at the Bank of America located at 13099 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers.
Bank robbery suspect arrested
Lee County deputies have arrested a man they believe is responsible for the Tuesday morning robbery of the Bank of America branch located at 13099 South Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers.
» Full StoryInvest in America’s Veterans Foundation meeting Saturday
Invest in America’s Veterans Foundation, located at 3100 Del Prado Blvd., South, Building 3, unit 6, Cape Coral (behind the Hooters restaurant), invites all veterans of all services to join it for a free luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Traffic enforcement update for Wednesday
The Lee County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit will target at least one of the following three locations for enforcement Wednesday, March 10:
1. Cypress Lake Drive @ U.S. 41, Fort Myers
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Second Annual Classic Car Show this Sunday
The second Annual Classic Car Show will be held at the Cape Coral Yacht Club this Sunday, March 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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