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FDLE completes 3-year sexual assault kit project | 9/20/2019
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement completed a three-year project to process older sexual assault kits submitted by local law enforcement agencies to FDLE labs following a 2016 Sexual Assault Kit Assessment. 

Scammers spoofing FDLE phone numbers in fraud schemes | 9/6/2019
The criminals attempt to prey on victims’ fear and confusion, but one of the best counters to their schemes is an informed public.

FDLE arrests Sanford business owners for grand theft, fraud | 8/26/2019
Agents arrested James Wesley Norman III, 52, of Sanford, and Jeri Nicole Clements, 32, of Sanford, on charges of organized scheme to defraud in excess of $50,000 and grand theft in excess of $50,000.

Criminal justice leaders graduate from Executive Leadership Seminar | 8/23/2019
The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute announces the graduation of 23 criminal justice executives from the Executive Leadership Seminar today. These graduates serve in leadership roles and represent criminal justice agencies from across the state.

Suspect remains at large following truck theft arrests | 8/15/2019
Aubrey Lynn Waldron is believed to be in the Okeechobee area.

FDLE arrests Winter Park man for threats made on social media | 8/12/2019
FDLE agents arrested Richard D. Clayton for written threats to kill or do bodily harm after a joint investigation by FDLE, FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force and Winter Park Police Department.

Law enforcement supervisors graduate from Florida Leadership Academy | 8/9/2019
The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute announces the graduation of 40 first-line supervisors from the Florida Leadership Academy.

Drug task force warns pills labeled “all natural” are really prescription medication | 8/5/2019
FDLE, Homeland Security Investigations and the FDA Criminal Investigations are issuing a consumer alert for capsules sold as “Dr. Seltzer” for erectile dysfunction.

FDLE arrests Umatilla man for child pornography | 7/26/2019
Agents believe there may be hands-on victims and are looking for information.

FDLE arrests 5 juveniles on felony charges | 7/8/2019
FDLE agents today arrested five juveniles for grand theft and other charges. 

FDLE arrests social worker for falsifying records | 6/28/2019
Special Agents arrested Robinson Ruben Cancel, 59, of Winter Haven for falsifying records.

Florida crime drops in 2018 | 6/24/2019
The crime rate in Florida fell by 9.0 percent, according to the 2018 Annual Uniform Crime Report, marking the 48th consecutive year Florida has seen a drop in its crime rate.

Governor DeSantis’ budget prioritizes public safety | 6/21/2019
Governor DeSantis’ Bold Vision For a Brighter Future budget improves access to information for Florida law enforcement and citizens. 

FDLE agents arrest Mt. Dora man on child pornography charges | 6/19/2019
FDLE arrested Dalton T. Riffel, 19, of Mt. Dora, on child pornography possession charges.

FDLE seeks public’s help in Starbucks burglaries investigation | 6/13/2019
Agents are investigating a rash of burglaries at Starbucks locations throughout the state.

FDLE agents arrest Orlando man on child pornography charges | 6/5/2019
FDLE agents today arrested Steven Carol Johnson, 58, of Orlando, on 10 counts of child pornography possession.

FDLE Arrests Scot Peterson for child neglect, negligence and perjury | 6/4/2019
Following an investigation by FDLE, former Broward Sheriff’s Deputy Scot Peterson, 56, was arrested in Broward County today.

Instructions for media attending the MSD Commission Meeting | 5/31/2019
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission Meeting is June 4 and 5 in Sunrise.

FDLE arrests Robert Kern for murder of 16-year-old Justis Garrett | 5/24/2019
After a thorough and detailed investigation, FDLE agents will issue a warrant today for the arrest of Robert Nixon Kern, Jr., 40, for the murder of 16-year-old Justis Garrett of Sorrento.

FDLE commemorates National Missing Children’s Day | 5/24/2019
FDLE recognizes National Missing Children’s Day tomorrow, Saturday, May 25, 2019.

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Florida ‘Pillowcase Rapist’ Case Cracked with DNA from Suspect’s Son | 1/24/2020
Florida 'Pillowcase Rapist' Case Cracked with DNA from Suspect's Son

When the ‘Gainesville Ripper’ terrorized a Florida college town with fear and murder | 8/26/2019
On Aug. 24, 1990, Danny Rolling brutally murdered his first two victims

Kidnapping of and then locating Kamiyah Mobley – FDLE did the DNA testing that provided Alexis Manigo was Kamiyah Mobley | 8/13/2019
On July 10, 1998, a woman impersonating a nurse entered a Florida hospital room, took a newborn baby from a teenage mother, and disappeared without a trace.

Rape and murder of Kim Dorsey – FDLE did DNA testing that linked Lance Kirkpatrick to the crime | 4/8/2017
The accused sits down with Dateline's Andrea Canning and offers a very different account of what happened inside the Dorsey home

Paul Durousseau – serial killer – convicted of the murders of 5 Jacksonville women – FDLE did the DNA testing that linked Durousseau to the victims | 6/18/2010

A cab driver was charged with murder in the killing of five Jacksonville women from December 2002 to February. Paul Durousseau, has been in jail since Feb. 6 on other charges.



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FDLE is composed of five areas: Executive Direction and Business Support, Criminal Investigations and Forensic Science, Criminal Justice Information, Criminal Justice Professionalism and Florida Capitol Police. FDLE’s duties, responsibilities and procedures are mandated through Chapter 943, FS, and Chapter 11, FAC. To learn more about these areas, read our Statement of Agency Organization and Operation or visit our Open Government page.