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Dozens arrested in Operation Spring Cleaning | 6/10/2021
A multi-agency law enforcement operation targeting drug traffickers in Brevard County has culminated in 64 arrests.

FDLE arrests Orlando man for murder, remains recovered found in Lake county | 6/8/2021
Denzelle Jordan Turner is alleged to have murdered the victim in her Orange County home, and then moved the remains to a rural location in Lake County.

FDLE arrests Central Florida roofer for grand theft | 5/28/2021
The investigation showed Jason Beville stole tens of thousands of dollars from his victims, several of whom are elderly and/or disabled.

FDLE arrests Melbourne man for possession of child sexual abuse material | 5/27/2021
Andrew James Depierro, 41, faces 10 second-degree felony counts.

Ten Law Enforcement Officers inducted into Hall of Fame | 5/15/2021
The ceremony honored Florida's 2020 and 2021 Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame inductees.

Former correctional officer arrested for bribery, contraband | 5/12/2021
Ce’Darius Danforth, former Orange County Corrections Department correctional officer, was arrested in Orlando today.

FDLE to host press conference announcing dozens of drug-trafficking arrests | 4/5/2021
The press conference will be held Tuesday, April 5, at FDLE headquarters in Tallahassee.

FDLE arrests Leesburg man for possession of child sexual abuse material | 2/5/2021
Simeon Sharif Fountain, 46, was out of jail on a $100,000 bond from a 2020 arrest for online sexual solicitation of an eight-year-old child in North Carolina.

FDLE requesting information on Osceola use-of-force investigation | 2/1/2021
At the request of Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, FDLE is investigating the officer use of force at Liberty High School.

FDLE Releases 2020 Semi-Annual Uniform Crime Report | 1/4/2021
FDLE has released its 2020 Semi-Annual Uniform Crime Report, which includes crime volume in the state from January through June of 2020.

FDLE highlights 2020 accomplishments | 12/23/2020
As we approach the end of the year, FDLE is highlighting some of its members’ most significant 2020 accomplishments.

FDLE arrests St. Cloud man for transmission of material harmful to a minor | 12/11/2020
FDLE arrested Ryan Austin Belknap, Jr. on one count of transmission of material harmful to a minor.

FDLE arrests Villages man for child pornography | 12/4/2020
Kevin Paul Clark, 28, faces 17 counts of possession of child pornography.

FDLE incorporates clickable links in cell phone AMBER alerts | 11/13/2020
Adding a clickable link in the alert means citizens can easily view a photo of the kidnapped child and all critical information.

FDLE arrests foster case manager for felony neglect, failure to report child abuse | 11/11/2020
Deirdre Wade faces charges of providing a false report to law enforcement.

FDLE arrests two Orlando men for string of commercial burglaries | 11/10/2020
Jerry Mitchell and Ledarius Jones face charges of racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, burglary, grand theft and property damage.

Correctional officer arrested for murder following FDLE investigation | 11/10/2020
Michael Raymond Riley, Jr., 27, faces charges of second-degree murder following the June death of an inmate at Lake Correctional Institution.

FDLE upgrades Computerized Criminal History Internet site | 10/26/2020
FDLE's updated Computerized Criminal History Internet webpage is mobile friendly.

Florida celebrates anniversary of Silver Alert program | 10/8/2020
Today marks the twelfth anniversary of Florida’s Silver Alert program.

Investigators working leads in 46-year-old Dixie County homicide case | 10/5/2020
If you have information about the murder of James Norris, please contact FDLE Tallahassee at (800) 342-0820.

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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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