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FCJEI graduates 29 from the Senior Leadership Program | 5/27/2022
Congratulations to Senior Leadership Program Class 24!

Three charged with campaign finance scheme following FDLE investigation | 5/24/2022
2020 Florida Senate candidate Jestine Iannotti and poltical consultant James Eric Foglesong face felony charges.

Five law enforcement officers inducted into Hall of Fame | 5/21/2022
The five inductees served in Florida law enforcement of a collective total of 190 years.

FDLE arrests former police captain for grand theft, exploitation | 5/4/2022
The case was investigated jointly by FDLE, Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) and the State Attorney’s Office. 

Law enforcement supervisors graduate from Florida Leadership Academy | 4/8/2022
Florida Leadership Academy, Class 50, graduated April 8th!

FDLE releases statement regarding Commissioner Swearingen’s retirement | 3/29/2022
FDLE appreciates the dedication of Commissioner Swearingen and his 38 years of service to Florida.  

FDLE hosts Southwest Border Summit | 3/28/2022
FDLE Commissioner Rick Swearingen hosted law enforcement leaders from eight southern states to discuss ways to better combat the increased crime coming from the U.S.-Mexico border. 

FDLE arrests owner of Altamonte Springs investment company in Ponzi scheme | 3/3/2022
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested the owner of Platinum Bay Capital Management LLC for operating a Ponzi scheme.  Americo “Rick” Antunes is charged with racketeering.

Accreditation assessment team invites public to comment on FDLE | 2/11/2022
Assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will be visiting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on March 14-16. 

FDLE develops autism awareness training for 911 telecommunicators | 1/21/2022
FDLE’s Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse launched a new course for Florida’s 911 telecommunicators to assist in the safe recovery of children with autism who go missing.

FDLE members graduate from the Advanced Leadership Program | 1/14/2022
The Bureau of Professional Development announces the graduation of FDLE members from the Advanced Leadership Program.

Today is National AMBER Alert Awareness Day | 1/13/2022
Today is National AMBER Alert Awareness Day and FDLE is highlighting Florida’s seven active AMBER Alert cases.

FDLE recognized for implementing gold standards in forensic science | 1/12/2022
FDLE labs received recognition from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for implementing the high-quality crime laboratory standards.

FDLE highlights 2021 accomplishments | 12/27/2021
As we approach the end of the year, FDLE is highlighting some of its members’ most significant 2021 accomplishments.

FDLE arrests Brevard woman, man for meth trafficking | 12/17/2021
Crystal Ann Young, 37, and Leroy Eugene Pendleton, 55, face felony charges as a result of the joint investigation spearheaded by FDLE's Brevard Field Office.

FDLE arrests Melbourne man, woman for drug trafficking, firearms crimes | 12/16/2021
Denzel Rashad Scott, 24, and Kathryn Lynn Barrow, 51, face fentanyl trafficking and other felony charges.

Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Academy Class 32 Graduation | 12/16/2021
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announces the graduation of 21 law enforcement analysts from the Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Academy.

FDLE arrests South Carolina man for written threats to kill and commit mass shooting or terrorism | 12/8/2021
On December 7, Florida’s Fusion Center received a warning from the South Carolina Fusion Center that Stephan was in Florida. 

Law enforcement supervisors graduate from Florida Leadership Academy | 11/19/2021
The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute announces the graduation of 41 first-line supervisors. 

Do you have information about Samantha Fiddler? | 11/15/2021
Ms. Fiddler was last seen in Brevard County on November 19, 2016, at the age of 29.
 

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Many members of FDLE JROC helped the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office work through this tragic case, and DNA aided in conviction of murderer Kimberly Kessler. | 2/28/2022
Many members of FDLE JROC helped the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office work through this tragic case, and DNA aided in conviction of murderer Kimberly Kessler. 

Detectives learn man accused of rape in Florida Keys died in Guatemala | 12/20/2021
Detectives learn man accused of rape in Florida Keys died in Guatemala (local10.com)
 

Brett Pleasant found guilty of second-degree murder in death of Jo Ann Leasure | 12/20/2021
“I would like to say thank you for the opportunity to work with Lauren Tirollo on the Brett Pleasant investigation. As the lead detective for the investigation, I can say this was initially a very hard case to work on. We conducted an extensive scene processing and canvass of the area surrounding the scene, but were left with no real leads in this case. This appeared to be a complete stranger committing a complete random act of violence. This case I can say was solved by Lauren Tirollo, for the processing as well as subsequent identification of Brett Pleasant. If not for the processing that she performed, this subject would not have been identified as fast as he was. Yes, additional DNA evidence assisted in the successful prosecution in this case. It was the latent work that truly solved this case. This morning, Brett Pleasant was sentenced to life in prison for the murder. I wanted to take a moment and extend my gratitude for Lauren’s work, that she did on this case.”
Detective Robert Patton, Homicide, Lee County Sheriff’s Office
 

FCSO: 4th of July Celebration lands Man in Jail | 11/19/2021
A 72-year-old man is charged with firing into a dwelling after Flagler County deputies say he fired into the air, leading to multiple bullets striking someone's home.

Cove burglary spree suspect nabbed by Panama City police with new fingerprint tech | 11/19/2021
A suspect in a rash of Panama City home burglaries has been identified in part thanks to a new fingerprint technology program.

Tampa Man Guilty Of Gun And Drugs Crime – CW44 Tampa Bay (cbslocal.com) | 11/2/2021
Tampa Man Guilty Of Gun And Drugs Crime – CW44 Tampa Bay (cbslocal.com)

How Jacksonville detectives cracked a 21-year-old cold case | firstcoastnews.com | 11/2/2021
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/cold-cases/how-detectives-cracked-21-year-old-cold-case/77-fec3fef4-30cb-48ea-a56a-c67cd2effbd8

Retired JSO detective pleads not guilty to murder, other charges | 12/15/2020
William Baer, 64, is charged in the 1999 stabbing death of Jacksonville businessman Saad Kawaf.

FDLE: Three Years After First Report, Rape Kit Backlog All Clear | 12/15/2020
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says its done processing more than 8,000 untested rape kits.

TPD Wins International Award for Closing Cases, Tracking Down ‘Predator Turned Serial Killer’ | 10/2/2020
An international award given to the Tallahassee Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit hinged on the investigative work that went into the arrest of a capital city "sexual predator turned serial killer" in 2019.

Fla. Man Vanished in 2015 – and Wife Is Arrested After His Remains Are found Buried in Backyard | 9/18/2020
Police allege Laurie Shaver got remarried near the exact spot where her husband's body was found

Cape Coral 13-year-old Arrested for Sexual Assault | 9/16/2020

A Cape Coral teen was arrested Monday and charged with sexual battery against a 5-year-old.



Fingerprint, DNA Evidence Leads to Arrest in Nearly 20 Year Old Rape and Burglary Case | 9/10/2020
Police say with the help of DNA and fingerprint evidence, they have arrested the person they believe to be responsible for an armed burglary and rape that happened nearly 20 years ago.

Dan Markel Dateline episode | 9/1/2020
Tallahassee Trap - Dateline

Florida Man Wanted for Murder in 2003 Cold Case Turns Self In | 5/28/2020
A Florida man was arrested for murder after turning himself over to authorities in a case that had been cold for 17 years.

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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