For Immediate Release June 13, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Members of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) Organized Retail Crime Initiative participated in a National Organized Retail Crime Blitz coordinated by Attorney General James …
For Immediate Release June 4, 2025 JENNINGS, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested David Michael Epstein, 42, of Jennings on possession and transmission of child sexual abuse material, unlawful use of a two-way communication …
For Immediate Release June 2, 2025 HIALEAH, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested former Hialeah Police Chief Sergio Velazquez, 61, on one count each of structuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements, …
For Immediate Release May 23, 2025 MIRAMAR, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Vernesha Johnson, 33, of Miramar, on one second-degree felony charge of public assistance fraud, one third-degree felony charge of uttering a …
For Immediate Release May 23, 2025 LEESBURG, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announces the arrest of Elmer Sanchez Bautista, 22, of Leesburg, on five counts of possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The arrest is the …
For Immediate Release May 13, 2025 LAND O’LAKES, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Joseph Allen Watson, 53, of Land O’Lakes, for possession and transmission of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of FDLE’s …
For Immediate Release May 12, 2025 TAMPA, Fla. – Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Tampa Bay Special Agent in Charge Mark Brutnell, alongside Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco, and Assistant Statewide Prosecutor Rita Peters of Attorney General James …
For Immediate Release May 2, 2025 FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Kevin Randall Sheffield, 42, of Naples, Jason Grant Harrison, 46, of Jacksonville, and Travis Lee Montgomery, 34, of Bradenton, on charges …
For Immediate Release April 29, 2025 GRAND ISLAND, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Andrew Brian Katchusky, 39, of Grand Island, on 15 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The arrest is the result of FDLE’s …
For Immediate Release April 1, 2025 JASPER, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and Jasper Police Department are investigating the suspicious death of Lance Michael Butler, 47, whose remains were …
For Immediate Release March 26, 2025 MIAMI – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Cheilen Hernandez Giron, 24, of Miami, on multiple felony counts related to selling, and distributing illicit drugs. This arrest is a result of a multi- …
For Immediate Release March 25, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) received its ninth consecutive reaccreditation, and fifth consecutive Excelsior reaccreditation, award from the Commission for Florida Law …
For Immediate Release March 13, 2025 TAMPA, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), along with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and representatives from the Tampa International Airport Police Department (TPAPD), Florida …
For Immediate Release March 5, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) assisted the Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) in the arrest of a student at Amos P. Godby High School in Leon County. On Mar. 3, FDLE received …
For Immediate Release March 4, 2025 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announces the arrest of five criminal aliens in the Tampa Bay area. The suspects were arrested by FDLE and Homeland Security Investigations ( …
For Immediate Release February 28, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Earlier this week, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) honored members throughout the state for their exceptional performances in 2024. Agency leaders congratulated the award winners for …
For Immediate Release February 27, 2025 MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Andres Felipe Gavira-Carvajal, 32, and Marilu Becerra Betancourt, 56, this week on drug trafficking and possession charges. Gavira- …
For Immediate Release February 3, 2025 WASHINGTON — A Russian national and an Uzbek national, both residing in Florida, were arrested for their alleged participation in a scheme to submit false and fraudulent voter registration applications to the …
For Immediate Release January 27, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) offers cybersecurity tips to Floridians on how to keep your data secure during National Data Privacy Week. “In today’s interconnected world, from …
For Immediate Release January 24, 2025 OKEECHOBEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested fugitive Travis Samuel Allen, 29, of Okeechobee, for failure to appear for trial on child sex abuse charges. On Nov. 20, 2024, FDLE was …
