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FMPD Release Update on Missing Elderly Male

Fort Myers Police have released evidence on Porter Albert’s last verified location. The missing 78-year-old was in the Big Lots department store at 13970 N. Cleveland Avenue in North Fort Myers on January 15, 2020, at 6:45 PM.

A surveillance phot...

Man’s Disappearance Believed Suspicious

Fort Myers Police are indicating there may be suspicious circumstances surrounding a missing 78-year-old white male, Porter Taylor Albert. Albert has shown no indications of dementia, has no known medical conditions, and does not take medication.

He has be...

FMPD Searching for Missing Elderly Male

Fort Myers Police are seeking the whereabouts of a 78-year-old white male, Porter Taylor Albert. It is suspected that Albert has been missing for approximately one week, but he lives alone and has no local relatives that can confirm when he was last seen....

FMPD PAL Boxers Ranked Nationally by USA Boxing

The Fort Myers Police Department’s Police Athletic League (PAL) has announced that four of its boxers have been ranked in the top ten of their weight classes by USA Boxing which is the national governing body for Olympic-style amateur boxing.

The...

Wal-Mart Supports Respect for Law Camp

Three area Wal-Mart stores have banded together to donate $6,750.00 to support the Fort Myers Police Department’s 2020 “Respect for Law Camp.” Wal-Mart’s charitable contribution will assist with scholarships for des...

FMPD Seeking Assistance in Robbery Case

The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for assistance identifying possible witnesses to a robbery that occurred at the Super 8 Motel, located at 2717 Colonial Boulevard, on Thursday, December 19, 2019.

The pictured females drove the victim’s ...

FMPD Searching for Bank Robber

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying a white male who robbed the Chase Bank at 1499 Colonial Boulevard. No injuries occurred during the robbery, but the suspect did display a firearm. The suspect left the bank on foot in a...

FMPD Investigates Shots Fired on Royal Palm Avenue

At approximately 9:33 PM on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at 2505 Royal Palm Avenue, an apartment complex. Police arrived at the scene secured the area and attempted to locate wit...

Zombicon Shooter Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

From the Office of the State Attorney, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Amira D. Fox, State Attorney

January 13, 2020

Zombicon” Shooter Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

Today Jose Raul Bonilla was adjudicated guilty and sentenced to 30 years in prison fo...

FMPD Investigates Shooting Incident

Fort Myers Police are on the scene of a non-life-threatening shooting at the Cranford Corner Store, 2284 Cranford Avenue. Police received a report of gunshots at approximately 6:55 AM on Friday, January 10, 2020 and responded to find a wounded 52-year-old...

Male Wanted for Assault Surrenders Himself to Authorities

The Fort Myers Police Department reports that a 24-year-old male, Mr. James Otis Robinson, has turned himself into the Lee County Sherriff’s Department in response to an active warrant for Aggravated Battery. The incident was reported at approxi...

Missing Man Tyriece Dillard Found in Tampa

The Fort Myers Police Department reports that 35-year-old Tyriece Dillard has been found, safe, in Tampa and is being reunited with his family.

Thank you to everyone who assisted and sent positive wishes for his return.

Diamond Ring Thief Sought by FMPD

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking assistance identifying a male suspect seen in surveillance photos regarding the theft of a diamond ring from JC Penny on December 16, 2019. The male asked to see a diamond ring at the Edison Mall store location ...

FMPD Searching for Missing 61-Year-Old Male

Fort Myers Police are asking for assistance locating a 61-year-old missing male, Mr. Roberto Rosa Rodriguez. Rodriguez was last on Friday, January 3, 2020, at approximately 4:30 p.m. leaving his address on Prospect Avenue.

He is five feet, eight inches tal...

FMPD Searching for Missing Male

Fort Myers Police are asking for assistance locating a 35-year-old missing male, Mr. Tyriece Dillard. Dillard was last seen leaving 2157 Davis Court last night and has not returned home.

Davis is mentally challenged and non-verbal, he is approximately 5 fe...

FMPD Seeks Help Identifying Burglar

Fort Myers Police are seeking assistance identifying a suspect caught on video committing a vehicle burglary in the 3100 block of Saint Charles Street on Friday, December 27th, at approximately 11:49 PM.

The suspect, wearing a baggy white shirt, was caught...

FMPD Arrests Man Shooting from Car with Kids in Backseat

On Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at approximately 2:49 AM, Officers arrested Anthony Lamar Chapman, age 30, for discharging a weapon from a vehicle and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The Officers observed a vehicle driven by Chapman traveling s...

FMPD Seeks Help Sniffing Out Cologne Thieves

Fort Myers Police are seeking the identities of two women who were working as a team to shoplift cologne from the Burlington Department Store (formally Burlington Coat Factory), 4650 South Cleveland Avenue (US 41).

On December 1, 2019, the suspects removed...

Boys and Girls Club Donates Football Cleats to PAL

The Fort Myers Boys and Girls Club recently made a donation of dozens of new NIKE football cleats to the FMPD Police Athletic League (PAL.) Showing off the new shoes is a group of recent recruits who are working to become members of the Fort Myers Police ...

Deserving Kids get to “Shop with a Cop”

Over (30) thirty elementary and middle school children converged on the Target at Dynasty Drive in Fort Myers on Friday, December 20, 2019, to “Shop with a Cop.” The Fort Myers Police Athletic League (PAL) launched its first annual hol...

Edison Park Elementary Builds Obstacle Course for Field Day

Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts Elementary School will be holding a field day on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 9AM thanks to the joint efforts of School Resource Officer Megan Pate and the Physical Education Coach Adam Short. Approximately 150 4^th...

FMPD Seeking Help Identifying Burglary Suspects

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking help identifying two people suspected of burglarizing a residence on East Riverside Drive on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, between 2:30 and 3:00 PM. The vehicle used during the burglary is a white KIA Sorento. T...

FMPD Salutes December Officers of the Month

On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, Chief Derrick Diggs presented Officer of the Month Honors to four members of the Fort Myers Police Department for their meritorious service to the citizens of Fort Myers.

Mission BBQ Officer of the Month was presented to Of...

FMPD Makes Arrest for Grand Theft Auto and Firearm Violation with Baby on Board

On Monday, December 16, at approximately 11:50 PM, Officers responding to a Shot Spotter Alert observed a suspicious vehicle with no tag parked at 2573 Franklin Street. The vehicle was occupied by two adults and a child. 21-year-old, Derick Tracy Simpson ...

Fort Myers Police and U.S Marshals Apprehend Murder Suspect

On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at approximately 7:50 PM, Officers from the Fort Myers Police Department and the United States Marshal Service arrested Tyrese Mathews, age 39, for the murder of Andrew Brown III. Mathews was taken into custody and charged w...

Seeking ID of Sam’s Club Liquor Thieves

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two male subjects who stole 24 bottles of Hennessy Cognac from the Sam’s Club liquor store located at 5170 S. Cleveland Avenue. The theft took place on ...

FMPD Police Athletic League Sponsors First “Shop with a Cop”

On Friday, December 20, 2019, over (30) thirty elementary and middle school children will take part in the Police Athletic League’s (PAL) first annual “Shop with a Cop.” PAL reached out to FMPD School Resource Officers and me...

FMPD Sergeants Graduate FDLE Leadership Academy

Fort Myers Police Department salutes Sergeants Lesa Breneman and Gloria Camacho for graduating from Class 46 of the Florida Leadership Academy on December 13, 2019, at a ceremony held in Boca Raton, Florida.

The Academy consists of four week-long sessions ...

FMPD Arrests LCSO Imposter

On Wednesday December 11, 2019, the Fort Myers Police Department arrested 39-year-old Anthony Adetutu for False Impersonation of a Law Enforcement Officer and Resisting Arrest/Obstruction without violence.

The arrest stems from an incident on October 30, 2...

FMPD Launches New On-Line Public Records Center

To enhance transparency for the public, the Fort Myers Police Department will launch GovQA’s public records software on the agency website, www.fmpolice.com, Monday, December 9, 2019, giving easier and faster access to public records.

The softwar...

FMPD Seeks Identity of Female Suspect

Fort Myers Police investigators are seeking information on the identity of a black female who is a person of interest in a burglary and credit card fraud.  She is known to frequent Sam’s Food Mart at 2102 Ford Street. ...

FMPD Seeks ID of Upskirt Photo Suspect

Fort Myers Police Detectives are seeking assistance identifying a male who was caught taking photographs up a woman’s skirt at Burlington Coat Factory, located at 4650 S. Cleveland Avenue, on August 22, 2019.

While shopping in the store the woman...

P.A.L. Boxing Team Wins National Bouts

The FMPD Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) Boxing Academy traveled to Kissimmee, Florida the weekend of November 22-24, 2019 to compete in the Sugar Bert National Tournament. The team of P.A.L. Boxers brought back five Sugar Bert National titles.

The Fort My...

FMPD Arrests Two Men At Large Drug Bust

On Thursday, November 21, 2019 at approximately 4:45PM, members of the Fort Myers Police Department’s Vice/Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at 3713 Washington Ave Apt #1 where they arrested two criminals and seized a large amount of narc...

FMPD Releases ID of Body Found near Palm and Metro Parkway

The Fort Myers Police Department has released the identity of a deceased male discovered on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in an area adjacent to Palm Avenue and Metro Parkway. The body has been identified as 51-year-old Curtis Thomas, there is no suspicion...

FMPD C.O.A.C.H. Program Feeds Elementary School Children

The Fort Myers Police Department’s C.O.A.C.H. (Community Outreach Against Child Hunger) program distributes food to children and families in need, who attend Franklin Park Elementary School. The program, founded in August of 2018 by Sgt. Jacquel...

Arrest Made in March 2017 Vehicular Homicide

Tonight, Friday, November 15, 2019, investigators with the Fort Myers Police Department arrested 29-year-old Andrew Grantt Conlyn for the March 1, 2017 crash on McGregor Boulevard which killed Colten Hassut, then age 26. Speed was factor in the collision ...

FMPD Seeks ID of Guitar Center Thieves

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance identifying a male and female who stole a public address system from the Guitar Center on September 19, 2019. The two suspects captured on surveillance video entered the store a...

PetSmart Donates Stuffed Animals to FMPD

The Fort Myers Police Department received a donation of stuffed animals on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 from the Page Field PetSmart store to distribute to children in need.

Heather Ward and HT Miles from PetSmart delivered over 350 stuffed dogs, cats, uni...

FMPD Discovers Body in Area of Palm and Metro Parkway

On Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at approximately 8:50 PM Officers patrolling an area adjacent to Palm Avenue near Metro Parkway discovered a deceased individual in a field. The body was turned over to the medical examiner’s office. There is no d...

FMPD Seeking Assistance to ID Suspect

Fort Myers Police are seeking assistance identifying a male involved in a vehicle burglary that occurring at 5150 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard on August 13, 2019. The incident took place at the RaceTrac convenience store on the corner of Six Mile Cyp...

Update on Homicide Investigation

The Fort Myers Police Department has located what is believed to be the vehicle associated with the Murder of 23-year-old Keion Upshaw on November 02, 2019.  The vehicle, a 2019 Nissan Kicks, was located by FMPD officers yesterday afternoon on Pa...

Homicide Assistance Requested

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking help from the community in the homicide of 23-year-old Keion Upshaw.

On Saturday, November 2, 2019, at approximately 5:12 p.m., the Fort Myers Police Department received a ShotSpotter alert for multiple shots fir...

Lost Riders Pay Tribute to Fallen First Responders

The Lost Riders stopped at the Fort Myers Police Department on November 2, 2019 to pay tribute to fallen Officers and to benefit Hometown Heroes and the Boss Legacy fund for retired service dogs. The riders presented a plaque to Deputy Chief Randall Pepit...

Fort Myers Police Department’s K9 Mattis to get donation of body armor

Fort Myers Police Department’s K9 Mattis will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Mattis’ vest will be embroidered with the sentiment &a...

Release on Behalf of Keith Alan Jones’ Family

The Fort Myers Police Department is forwarding this press release as an official statement from the family of homicide victim Keith Alan Jones, Marine Corps veteran and police academy graduate slain on June 19, 1997.

It is with profound emotion that we exp...

Brotherhood Ride Concludes at FMPD Headquarters

The 2019 Brotherhood Ride concluded their 7-day, 600-mile trip through Florida at 5PM on October 26, 2019 in front of the City of fort Myers Police Department. Starting in Titusville, Florida they rode north to Jacksonville and then south through...

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Brotherhood Ride Arrives in Fort Myers

The 2019 Brotherhood Ride will conclude a statewide journey on Saturday, October 25, 2019 at the Fort Myers Police Department. The ride consists of 37 first responders from throughout Florida who will complete a seven-day, 600-mile bicycle trek that is de...

Robbery Reported at Marathon Gas Station

On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at approximately 10 PM., Fort Myers Police responded to a robbery at the Marathon Gas station located at 2938 Fowler Street. According to the victims, a silver colored sedan pulled behind their vehicle and two armed, masked b...

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking help from the public in the tragic homicide of 5-year-ol

This Sunday, October 13, 2019, marks the five-year anniversary of the murder of 5-year-old Andrew Faust Jr. This homicide resulted from a drive-by shooting that occurred on Monday, October 13, 2014, at approximately 6:18 p.m. The cowardly suspects fired m...

FORT MYERS POLICE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES FREE CONSUMER-FOCUSED MOBILE APPLICATION

TRUEBLUE Brings Important Law Enforcement Services to Smartphones 

Fort Myers – 10/10/2019 – The Fort Myers Police Department today announced the launch of TRUEBLUE, a free mobile application that gives the public unprecedented access to the polic...

Fort Myers Police Seek Help Identifying Possible Serial Homicide Victim

In 2018 Texas Ranger James Holland contacted the Fort Myers Police Department and informed us that Samuel Little had confessed to killing a black female in Fort Myers in 1984. In December of 2018 FMPD Homicide Detectives Mali Langton and Dan Losapio, alon...

Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment

A site-based assessment team from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), will arrive October 14, 2019, to examine all aspects of the Fort Myers Police Department policy and procedures, management, operations, ...

FMPD Wears Pink for Cancer Awareness

Officers and Civilians of the Fort Myers Police Department are wearing pink during the month of October to promote cancer awareness throughout the city. Members of the department stepped forward on their own to purchase the special badges and polo shirts ...

Assistance Sought to ID Home Depot Theft Suspect

Fort Myers Police are asking for assistance identifying a suspect captured on surveillance footage stealing merchandise from the Home Depot located in the Forum. The subject was seen leaving the store on September 5, 2019, with items valued at over $500 d...

Shooting Reported at Winkler Avenue Plaza

Fort Myers Police Officers responded to a report of shots being fired on Sunday, September 29 at approximately 1:15 a.m. in the area of 2245 Winker Avenue. Upon arrival they found a large crowd in the parking lot area which began to disperse. A witness co...

Body Found in Lake Identified

On September 17, 2019, 20-year-old Santiago Gomez, of Lehigh Acres, was reported missing to the Lee County Sherriff’s Office. Gomez was last seen leaving his place of employment, Chili’s, 9310 Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress, Ft Myers, in...

Burglar Sought by FMPD

Fort Myers Police are asking for assistance in identifying a suspect captured on surveillance cameras burglarizing Powertown Line Construction on September 20, 2019 at 2:09 a.m. The male in the pictures cut a hole in the fence and stole rolls of copper wi...

FMPD Makes Arrest in Colonial Hit & Run

The Fort Myers Police Department, with the cooperation of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, has made an arrest in the fatal hit and run accident occurring near the intersection of SR82 and Colonial Boulevard. 46-year-old Beatrix Lutz, from Ge...

FMPD Schedules Brew with Blue at Forum Starbucks

Members of the community will have the opportunity to sit, relax and enjoy coffee and conversation with Officers of the Fort Myers Police Department on Wednesday, October 2, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Starbucks located at 3350 Forum Boulevard. The event...

Register Today for the 12th Annual Cops & Joggers 5K

Registration is open for the 12^th annual FMPD Cops & Joggers 5K race. The nighttime course runs along and over the Caloosahatchee River and will be illuminated with red and blue lights from police cruisers, motorcycles, firetrucks and more as the Fort...

FMPD Seeking Assistance in Identifying Suspect

The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying a suspect who committed a robbery on Hanson Street on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 1 p.m. The suspect may have a birthmark or tattoo on the center of his right arm.

If anyone recogniz...

FMPD Release Pictures of Village Creek Homicide Suspects

The Fort Myers Police Department is attempting to identify these persons of interest in the homicide that occurred at the Village Creek apartments on Sunday, September 22, 2019. The two male subjects and the female subject maybe be driving a 2011 Grey For...

FMPD Investigating Village Creek Homicide

Fort Myers Police are currently investigating a homicide that occurred at the Village Creek Apartments on Winkler Avenue. On Sunday at approximately 5:25 pm., 24-year-old Eric Galvin was shot by a black male accompanied by an additional black male, who bo...

Alert Officers Spot Stolen Vehicle

On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at approximately 11:40 pm., officers on patrol in the area of Gardenia Avenue and Michigan Avenue observed a vehicle that was reported stolen. As the officers followed the vehicle it began to speed away. 

Officers...

Shooting Wounds Two Men at Southward Village

Fort Myers Police were called to Lee Memorial Hospital on Thursday September 19, 2019 shortly after midnight to investigate two males suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The two men, Wilson Valentin, age 34 and Adrian Gadsden, 40 years old...

Traffic Fatality at SR82 and Colonial Boulevard

On Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at approximately 6:00 pm a female pedestrian was crossing Colonial Boulevard near State Road 82 when she was struck by a vehicle that left the scene. The victim was transported to Lee Memorial Hospital where she was pronou...

Photos of Possible Stanger Danger Vehicle

Attached are photo stills of a vehicle matching the description given of a Stanger Danger incident on Central Avenue from Wednesday, September 11, 2019. A young boy reported that at approximately 2:25 pm., a gray SUV pulled up to him as he was walking hom...

ACCREDITATION ASSESSMENT TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT

A site-based assessment team from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), will arrive October 14, 2019, to examine all aspects of the Fort Myers Police Department policy and procedures, management, operations, ...

Public Notice

The Fort Myers Police Department is scheduled for a site-based assessment as part of a program to achieve accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards.

Administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA&...

Central Avenue Stranger Danger Alert

On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at approximately 2:25pm, a nine-year-old male was dropped off at his bus stop near 3081 Central Avenue. He reported that a gray Subaru SUV type vehicle pulled up beside him. The driver was described as a black male with a...

Enterprise makes $2,500 Donation to FMPD Police Athletic League

Enterprise Holdings, the parent company of Enterprise Rent-A-Car presented the Fort Myers Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) with a $2,500 donation to support the organization’s sports activities and youth-oriented programs. Pictured with the check...

FMPD Seeks Information on Car Jacking Suspect

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking witnesses to a carjacking incident that occurred near the intersection of Six-mile Cypress Parkway and Colonial Boulevard at approximately 11:28 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. A witness reported that a b...

FMPD PAL Boxers Continue Winning Ways

The Fort Myers Police Department PAL (Police Athletic League) Boxing Academy, under Coach Jose Ojeda, traveled to the Reyes Macho Boxing show in Zephyrhills, Florida this weekend and brought home four wins and a 2^nd place team trophy.

Winners included:

Jame...

FMPD Responds to Shooting near Evans Avenue and Ashwood Street

On Monday September 9, 2019 at approximately 8:30pm, officers with the Fort Myers Police Department were alerted to the sounds of gunfire in the area of Evans Avenue and Ashwood Street. Upon arrival, officers canvassed the area and were advised that a mal...

Body Discovered in Dunbar Street Carport

The Fort Myers Police Department was called to a residence at 3025 Dunbar Avenue at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2019 and discovered an unknown male’s body in the carport.

Officers reported that the male was laying on a mattres...

FMPD adds Homicide Charges in Diana Avenue Shooting

The charges for Luis Ortega, age 61, for the Friday, September 6, 2019 shooting at 95 Diana avenue have been increased to include homicide in the second degree. Ortega shot Jose Bermudez, age 55, who later succumbed to his wounds in the hospital.

He was or...

Central Avenue Argument Leads to Gunfire

On Thursday September 5, 2019 at approximately 8:19 p.m. Fort Myers police were called to a Central Avenue Apartment in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival Officers met with a female who told them she was in an argument with 26-year-old Javonte Vershawn...

Officers Respond to Diana Avenue Shooting

On Friday, September 6, 2019, at approx. 12:30am, Fort Myers Police responded to 95 Diana Avenue in regard to a shooting. Officers discovered Mr. Jose Bermudez, age 55, suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers learned that a neighbor, Luis Ortega, age 61,...

FMPD Arrests Purse Snatching Suspect

On September 5, 2019 at approximately 2:54 p.m., the Fort Myers Police department dispatch received a call that a suspect attempted to snatch a woman’s purse in the parking lot of Publix Supermarket located at 4600 Summerlin Road. The male assai...

FMPD Investigating Fatal Hit & Run

The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a fatal hit and run accident occurring in the area of 5170 S Cleveland Ave. The driver of the suspected at fault vehicle fled on foot prior to arrival of officers. A person of interest has been detained af...

FMPD Officers Distribute Summer Snacks and Kids Clothes

The FMPD Community Outreach Against Child Hunger (C.O.A.C.H.) program started over a year ago as a partnership with Franklin Park Elementary school and its Principal Michelle Freeman. This program organized community groups, businesses, private citizens, ...

Lee Health Presents Award for Blood Drive to FMPD and Miller Family

Lee Health awarded the Fort Myers Police Department and the family of Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller the John Woolslair Sheppard Award for blood donation in a ceremony held on Tuesday August 27 at Lee Memorial Hospital. The award is named after Mr. Sheppard ...

Drug Arrests Result of Community Complaints

ComplaintsOn Thursday, August 22, 2019 at approximately 5:38 a.m., Vice/ Narcotics Detectives with the Fort Myers Police Department Special Enforcement Division (SED), along with the FMPD SWAT Team and supporting officers, executed a search warrant at 214...

Threatening Texts Reported to FMPD SRO

On August 21, 2019, The Fort Myers Police Department arrested 18-year-old East Lee County high school student Carlos Gutierrez of Lehigh Acres for sending a threatening text message to a student who attends Dunbar Middle School.

The threat was reported to ...

FMPD Investigating French Street Shooting

The Fort Myers Police Department responded to the scene of a shooting at 2109 French Street on Tuesday August 20, 2019 at 9:30 p.m. Officers arrived on the scene and discovered a deceased male and two other adults with non-life-threatening wounds. This re...

FMPD Salutes Officers of the Month

The Fort Myers Police Department recognized several officers this morning for exemplary service to the community with Officer of the Month Awards. Officer JoAnn Werbalis was presented with the July Officer of the Month Award by Chief Derrick Diggs for her...

FMPD K-9 “Balor” Receives Protective Vest

Fort Myers Police K-9 Officer Balor was presented with a new a ballistic vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc. K-9 Balor and his partner, Officer Jari Sanders, were given the custom fitted vest o...

FMPD Reminds Parents of Youth Curfews

The Fort Myers Police Department wants to remind parents and their children that there are curfews in place for the City and the parent of a minor is responsible to ensure that their child does not violate that provision. A minor is defined as a person 17...

Missing Person’s Day Held at Fort Myers High School

The Fort Myers Police Department, Crimestoppers, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and several other law enforcement and missing person’s organizations participated in the first annual Missing Person’s Day today at the Fort Mye...

Child Neglect Arrest

On Monday, July 25, 2019, at approx. 2:30pm, FMPD officers responded to 4210 Romeo Lane, Apt. 101 in reference to a call of a disturbance between and man and woman. Through the course of the investigation officers observed deplorable living conditions whi...

License Plate Reader (LPR) Technology Leads to Stolen Auto Recovery

At approx. 12:45am this morning FMPD officers were alerted to a possible stolen KIA in the area of Martin Luther King Drive. The alert was the result of License Plate Reader Technology deployed the FMPD.

An alert officer spotted the car several minutes lat...

Five New Officers and Investigator Join FMPD

On Friday July 19, 2019 the Fort Myers Police Department held a swearing in ceremony for five new officers and a Cold Case Investigator at the Collaboratory, located at 2031 Jackson Street. The new members of the department recently graduated from the Sou...

Arrests Made in Enterprise Car Rental Tire Thefts

Due to a recent series of tire thefts from vehicles owned by Enterprise Rent a Car, the Fort Myers Police Department was conducting a special operation. At approximately midnight on Sunday, July 21st, 2019, Officers and Detectives were conducting surveill...

FMPD Raid Confiscates Guns and Drugs

On July 5, 2019, Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department served a search warrant at 2876 Indian Street. Inside the residence officers discovered a variety of drugs, ammunition, firearms, $1,118.00 in cash and arrested three individuals.

Taken into c...

Case Update: FMPD Investigation Leads to Charges of False Report

On Thursday, July 18, 2019 the State Attorney’s Office served a summons to the attorney representing 42-year-old Jamie Kirschner of 3834 Rogers Street. The two charges are the result of a report filed by Kirschner of an occupied burglary that Ki...

FMPD Makes Arrest in Machiavelli Lane Shooting

The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested Mr. Alonza Smith (33 yoa) for a shooting that occurred on July 6, 2019 at 4240 Machiavelli Lane. Smith approached his ex-girlfriend with a firearm in the complex’s parking lot in front of the apartme...

FMPD Hosts Community Conversation with “Brew with Blue”

The Fort Myers Police Department hosted a community “Brew with Blue” this morning at the McDonald’s restaurant on US41 at Hill Avenue. The event brought together concerned citizens and FMPD Officers to discuss neighborhood is...

FMPD Holds Brew with Blue at McDonald’s

Members of the community will have the opportunity to sit, relax and enjoy coffee and conversation with Officers of the Fort Myers Police Department on Wednesday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the McDonalds restaurant located at 3645 Cleveland Avenue....

Gunfire Incident on Broadway Avenue

Thursday evening July 4, 2019 Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a report of a breach of the peace at 2934 Broadway Avenue. Officers made contact with Wilguens Elusme (date of birth February 9, 1971) who stated that his neighbor, ...

FMPD Searching for Fast Pay Day Loans Robbery Suspect

The Fort Myers Police Department is searching for a male suspect who walked into Fast Pay Day Loans at 2940 Cleveland Avenue at approximately 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019, and demanded money from an employee. The suspect made off with an undetermined amou...

FMPD Seeking Information on Vehicle Burglary Suspect

The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male subject who burglarized a vehicle at 2656 Dr. Ella Piper Way on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. The suspect, shown in images from surveillance footage, stole...

Deceased Person Discovered in Parking Lot

On Monday evening, July 1, 2019, at approximately 6:05 p.m. Officers from the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a complaint of an abandoned vehicle at 4600 Summerlin Road, the Colonial Crossings shopping plaza parking lot.

Upon arrival the officers...

Seeking Identity of Home Depot Thief

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance to identify an individual who stole several high-end flashlights, worth approximately $360.00, from the Home Depot at 3402 Forum Boulevard. Images taken from video surveillance ...

Six New Officers Join FMPD

At a ceremony held today in the Fort Myers City Hall Council Chambers, Chief Derrick Diggs oversaw the swearing-in ceremonies for six new Fort Myers Police Department Officers. Joining the ranks of the department are Officers Terrell Brown, Anthony Dewar,...

FMPD Lt. Roger Valdivia Honored by Florida Police Chiefs Association

Fort Myers Police Lieutenant Roger Valdivia received the Outstanding Command Officer of the Year award last night at the 67^th Annual Florida Police Chief’s Association Installation and Awards banquet. The award from the state-wide organization r...

Morning Robbery and Shooting Suspect Quickly Arrested

This morning, Wednesday June 26, 2019, at approximately 7:25 a.m. Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a report of a robbery and shooting at 3316 Franklin Street. The victim, Edward Johnson (date of birth 4/29/1978) suffered a non-l...

FMPD Joins “Neighbors by RING” to Reduce Crime and Connect People

The Fort Myers Police Department has joined the free Neighbors app by Ring to provide the City of Fort Myers with real-time, local crime and safety information. The Neighbors network already has millions of users and has been instrumental in catching pack...

FMPD Warns of Telephone Scammers

The Fort Myers Police Department wants to warn citizens of a phone scam where callers claim to be FMPD Officers attempting to collect fraudulent fines or court costs. The scammers will state that the victim owes money for past crimes or violations and try...

FMPD Presents Officer of the Month Awards

The Fort Myers Police Department presented Officer of the Month Awards to five different members of the department on Thursday, June 20^th at its bi-weekly Citi-Stat review. Chief Derrick Diggs read letters of recommendation from citizens and superiors on ...

Fort Myers Police Seek Deputy Sheriff Impersonator

The Fort Myers police department is requesting assistance in identifying/locating a male who entered LA #1 Check Cashing Store at 4019 Palm Beach Boulevard on 6/21/2019. The subject was dressed in a generic Florida style Deputy Sheriff uniform. He attempt...

FMPD Searching for 7-11 Cigarette Thieves

The Fort Myers Police Department is searching for two thieves who stole over $600 worth of cigarettes from the 7-11 convenience store located at 10510 Colonial Boulevard on Monday June 10, 2019. The FMPD is asking for the public’s assistance in ...

Car Burglar Identity Sought by FMPD

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking an individual seen on surveillance video breaking into a vehicle at 2854 Via Piazza Loop on Monday, June 17th at approximately 2:35 AM. The homeowner shared with officers’ video of an unknown male, abo...

FMPD Makes Arrest in Homicide Case

On Monday, June 17, 2019, at approximately 4:49 PM, the Fort Myers Police Department located Juan Agustin Ajqui Chach, (date of birth 9/13/1985) and his 5-year-old daughter Ana. Juan Agustin Ajqui Chach was developed as a suspect in a homicide investigati...

ID Sought for Floor & Décor Credit Card Fraud

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify a male subject, captured on surveillance video, who was involved in credit card fraud at the Floor & Décor at 3853 Cleveland Avenue. The suspect fraudulentl...

Search for Spanish Speaking Father and Daughter Successful

The Fort Myers Police Department has located the father and daughter, Juan Agustin Ajqui Chach and Ana Ajqui Garcia referenced as missing in a previous release. Both are safe and sound. Thank you to all for your assistance in this matter.

FMPD Searching for Missing Spanish Speaking Father and Daughter

The Fort Myers Police Department needs help in locating the father and daughter in the attached picture in reference to a death investigation. The male is known as Juan Agustin Ajqui Chach (possibly goes by Agustin) and the girl is Ana Ajqui Garcia and sh...

Missing Persons Day

MAKE CONNECTIONS THAT COULD HELP BRING A MISSING PERSON HOME!

If you or someone you know have been impacted by the unexpected disappearance of a loved one, Missing Person Day will help you make connections with organization dedicated to locating the missin...

FMPD Asking Assistance to ID Vehicle Burglary Suspect

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a member of a group of car burglary suspects. The male in the photograph was seen breaking into cars in the early morning hours of June 2, 2019 at 4226 Desoto Ave...

Assistance Sought to ID Target Suspects

The Fort Myers Police Department is searching for four males suspected to be in a theft ring that has stolen from several Target stores throughout Florida. On May 11, 2019 the men were photographed at the Target located at 9350 Dynasty Drive where they st...

Motorcycle Theft Caught on Downtown Cameras

On Saturday June 8, 2019, the Fort Myers Police Department received a report of a stolen 2011 Yamaha motorcycle from a downtown Fort Myers parking spot. Officers with the FMPD Intelligence Unit reviewed camera footage from the area and watched a Red Chrys...

Police Arrest Suspects in Hunter Street Shooting

On Friday June 7, 2019 the Fort Myers Police Department arrested Joseph Raymond Santiago-Cruz (date of birth 3/29/1993) and Brandon Louis Pagan (date of birth 9/6/1998) in connection with a shooting that occurred earlier that day at Hunter Street and Old ...

FMPD Investigates Gunshot Wound on Hunter Street

Fort Myers Police responded to a report of a male lying on the ground near Hunter Street and Old Metro Parkway at approximately 5:40 a.m. on Friday June 7, 2019. When officers arrived, they found a male suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound ...

FMPD Holds Respect for Law Camp Graduation Ceremony

The Fort Myers Police Department celebrated the 30^th Annual Respect for Law Camp today with a graduation ceremony at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School. Seventy-six campers between the ages of 11 and 14 attended the 4-day, 3-night camp and participated in...

FMPD Takes Part in Operation Safe Summer

The Fort Myers Police Department proudly participated in a multi-agency investigation which resulted in the arrest of 15 individuals involved in child pornography and using the internet to commit crimes against children. Deputy Chief Randall Pepitone repr...

FMPD Seeks Assistance to Identify Suspect

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft from the Family Dollar Store at 4650 South Cleveland Avenue (US 41) on May 28^th, 2019. The male captured on surveillance video entered the bu...

FMPD Makes Prostitution Arrests

On Friday May 24, 2019, members of the Fort Myers Police Department’s Vice/Narcotics Unit conducted an undercover prostitution sting along the Cleveland Avenue corridor in response to citizen complaints. During the operation the following indivi...

Custom Key Chains Made in Memory of Officer Jobbers-Miller

On Friday May 24, the Blue Line Stitchers donated 320 custom embroidered key chains to the Fort Myers Police Department and the family of Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller. Debbie Kessler-Woodward made the presentation for the Whitt, Texas based organization of...

P.A.L. Boxer Wins Gold in Regional Competition

Members of the Fort Myers P.A.L. (Police Athletic League) Boxing Academy competed at the Junior Olympics Regional Tournament in South Carolina on May 18 and 19, 2019. The team came back with one gold award and three silvers from the competition.

Boxer Dani...

Physical Altercation Leads to Gunfire

On Thursday May 23, 2019 at approximately 3:45 p.m. Fort Myers Police Officers responded to the area of Bassie Court and Henderson Avenue to investigate a report of shots fired. Officers interviewed two uninjured male juveniles regarding a reported alterc...

8 Officers of the Month Named by FMPD

In a presentation ceremony held on Thursday, May 23^rd Fort Myers Police Chief Derrick Diggs saluted eight “Officers” of the Month. Pictured left to right are Officers Gregory Reddington, Eddie Rodriguez, Michael Schneider, Chief Derric...

Officers Question Gunshot Victims at LMH

On Wednesday May 22, 2019, at approximately 1:30 a.m. Lee Memorial Hospital contacted the Fort Myers Police Department to report that two males had entered the emergency department suffering from non-life-threating gunshot wounds. Officers responded to th...

FMPD Responds to Shots on Royal Palm Avenue

Fort Myers Police were dispatched to 3044 Royal Palm Avenue at approximately 1:21 a.m. on May 22, 2019, in response to a ShotSpotter alert. Upon arriving officers secured the scene and conducted a search that included 3038 Royal Palm Avenue to ensure that...

Gunshots Lead to Drug Arrest

Fort Myers Police Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert at 3972 Lora Street on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at approximately 2:52am. Upon arriving officers saw four males running from the residence. One of the males was apprehended and identified as Andre...

FMPD Responds to Possible Robbery and Seizes Guns

On Tuesday evening, May 20, 2019 at approximately 7:17 p.pm the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a report of a possible armed robbery at 3750 Metro parkway, the Westchase Apartments. Officers arrived on scene in time to see the suspect vehicle at...

FMPD Searching for Lookers’ Shooting Suspect

Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a reported shooting at 4045 Fowler Street, Lookers', at approximately 2 a.m. on Saturday May 18, 2019. Upon arrival Officers found a wounded subject in the parking lot who was transported to Lee ...

Arrest Made in Stella Street Shooting

The Fort Myers Police Department arrested Thadjarvis Malike Armstrong (date of birth 9/4/1997) on Friday, May 17, in connection with a shooting that occurred near the intersection of Stella Street and Grand Avenue on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Fort Myers Pol...

Early Morning Shooting at Fly Lounge

Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a shooting in the parking lot of the Fly Lounge at approximately 1:54 a.m. on Friday May 17, 2019. When officers arrived, they discovered a male who had been shot and wounded. The victim was tran...

FMPD Representatives at National Police Week in D.C.

National Police Week is being observed in our Nation’s Capital and in attendance are members of the Fort Myers Police Department and families of the officers the department has lost. Attending on behalf of the department and themselves are Deput...

FMPD Investigators Close Child Abduction Case

Fort Myers Police Detectives have closed a recent child abduction case, originally reported on May 7^th, after determining evidence did not support the case and investigators were able to prove that the child was not in any danger.

FMPD Release Sketch of Occupied Burglary Suspect

On Thursday, May 9, at approximately 2:30 a.m. Officers with the Fort Myers Police department responded to a 911 call from a homeowner claiming a burglar was in her house. Upon arrival they met with the distraught homeowner who reported the suspect had fl...

New Law Enforcement Phone Scam

The Fort Myers Police Department has received a report that a renewed law enforcement phone scam is being perpetrated on area residents. FMPD has been told that a scammer calls a phone and claims to be “Jefferey Harvey” of the Fort Mye...

Theft Suspect Quickly Apprehended by FMPD

Fort Myers Police responded to a theft at the Colonial Crossings shopping plaza, 4600 Summerlin Road at approximately 8 a.m. this morning. A male suspect was pursued following an incident where money was taken from a woman’s purse. The suspect f...

Alleged Kidnapping Attempt at 6 Mile Cypress/Winkler Ext.

On May 7, 2019, between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the area of Six Mile Cypress Parkway and Winkler Extension in reference to a possible attempted abduction. While a juvenile was walking her dog, t...

FMPD Seeking ID of Dillard’s Shoplifting Suspect

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a subject caught on video surveillance footage from the Dillard’s Department Store at the Edison Mall. This male suspect was seen three different times ent...

Lee County Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony

The Lee County Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, at 9:00am in Centennial Park. The annual event respects the memory of fallen Law Enforcement officers from the Fort Myers Police Department, the Lee County Sheriff’...

Fort Myers Police Department’s K9 Balor to get donation of body armor

Fort Myers Police Department’s K9 Balor will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Balor’s vest is sponsored by Kimberly Shader of Orlando...

FMPD Releases Identity of Body Removed from Lake

The Fort Myers Police Department has determined that the body located in a small lake at Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard and Canal Street has been positively identified as missing person Jardan Dejuan Battle (date of birth 06/13/1987).

Assisted by Florida Fis...

FMPD Officers of the Month Awards

At the Fort Myers Police Department Citi-Stat meeting for April, three officers were recognized for their exemplary service. The Mission Bar-B-Que Officer of the Month award was presented to Officer Jessenia Andujar for responding to the well-being of a y...

FMPD to Hold Barber Shop Conversation

On Saturday April 27, 2019 the Fort Myers Police Department will hold a “Barbershop Conversation” at Boomz Barber Shop from 1p.m. to 3 p.m. The event is another public outreach project by the department offering casual conversation bet...

Body Removed from Lake near Veronica Shoemaker Blvd.

The Fort Myers Police Department, assisted by additional agencies, removed a deceased individual from a small lake at approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday April 24, 2019 near Canal Street and Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard. A death investigation is underway.

UPDATE - FMPD Responds to Bank Robbery

FMPD Detectives need help identifying the male pictured in reference to the bank robbery that occurred on April 23, 2019 at 5/3 Bank at Lee and SR82. The suspect is an older white male that has a patch over his right eye. Detectives believe that the male ...

FMPD Responds to Gunshot Wound at Lee Memorial

On Monday morning, April 22, 2019 at approximately 3:30 a.m. Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a call from Lee Memorial Hospital that a male had entered the emergency room with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Upon arrival t...

FMPD Responds to Bank Robbery

The Fort Myers Police Department is on the scene of a bank robbery at the Fifth/Third Bank branch at 11511 State Road 82, near the Crossroads Shopping Center. A lone robber described as an older white male wearing a blonde wig, plaid shirt, black pants wi...

Fort Myers Police Seek Missing Person

The Fort Myers Police Department is searching for a missing person, Jardan Dejuan Battle (date of birth 06/13/1987). Battle was last seen in the early morning hours of April 22, 2019 in Fort Myers, FL. If located or anyone has information as to his wherea...

FMPD Conducting Early Morning Shooting Investigation

At approximately 3:10 a.m. on the morning of Monday April 22, 2019 Fort Myers Police Officers responded to shots fired in the area of Edison Avenue and Central Avenue. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Brittany Morris at (239) 321-8032...

FMPD Participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

The Fort Myers Police Department, working with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), will be accepting unwanted, expired or unused medications and needles on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the police station’s lobby. The FM...

Arrest Made in Fountain Street Shooting

The Fort Myers Police Department has released the identity of the suspected gunman who shot a male victim at 2080 Fountain Street of Friday, April 19, 2019. Markqueon Pearson (date of birth 09/30/1997) was arrested and charged with attempted 2^nd degree mu...

Enrollment Open for 30th Annual FMPD Respect for Law Camp

The 2019 Respect for Law Camp, sponsored by the Fort Myers Police Department is enrolling children now ages 11-14 for its 4-day, 3-night camping experience. The law enforcement themed camp will be held at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School from June 6th t...

Road Closures for 2019 Dunbar Easter Parade

On Sunday, April 21, 2019 the Fort Myers Police Department will close the following roads beginning at approximately 2:15 – 2:30 p.m. for the 75th Annual Dunbar Easter Parade:

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from Ford Street to Pa...

FMPD Files Charges in Murder Case

The Fort Myers Police Department has charged Kendal James Curry (date of birth 08/29/1996) with second degree murder for the November 12, 2017 killing of Marvin Peacock. The charges were officially filed on April 12, 2019 and Curry is currently in federal...

El Caribe Latin Flavor Hosts Brew with Blue

Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department and members of the community enjoyed coffee and conversation at El Caribe Latin Flavor this morning. The café hosted the event to allow people a chance to sit with many of their neighborhood cops a...

Assistance Requested by FMPD to ID Metro PCS Suspect

The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a young, black male who stole two phones from the Metro PCS store located inside the Edison Mall on February 26, 2019. The suspect may have had an accomplice a...

Brew with Blue – Coffee and Conversation

Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee and an opportunity for informal conversation with members of the Fort Myers Police Department at El Caribe Latin Flavor, 3917 Palm Beach Boulevard, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is of...

Tomstock Festival to Support FMPD K-9’s

Everyone is invited to the annual Tomstock Festival on Saturday, April 13^th at 10600 Sharon Dr in N. Ft. Myers off SR 31, from noon into the night. This multiple concert and BBQ event will be raising money to benefit the FMPD K9 Unit this year. First resp...

Arrest Made in Fowler Street Shooting

On Monday April 8, 2019 at approximately 3:20 p.m. Fort Myers Officers along with the U.S. Marshall’s Task Force arrested Antonio Vega (date of birth 3/2/1996) in connection with a shooting that occurred on March 28, 2019 on Fowler Street. Mr. V...

FMPD Foursome Places First in Charity Golf Classic

Detectives with the Fort Myers Police Department had the right combination of skills and teamwork to win first place in the AFCAAM Charity Golf Classis held at the Forest Country Club on Friday April 5, 2019. Detectives James Langton, Charles Ciulla and N...

Disturbing the Peace Arrests at Fly Lounge

Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department were monitoring the parking area of the Fly Lounge, 2158 Colonial Boulevard, at approximately 1:20 a.m. on Friday April 5, 2019 when they heard gunshots. Officers investigated and came upon two males, Elier V...

Rumors Regarding School Threat Deemed Not Credible

The Fort Myers Police Department was contacted on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at approximately 7:37 p.m. regarding a threat towards Fort Myers Middle School. The threat has been determined to not be credible. The investigation continues into the origin of the...

FMPD Searching for Missing Person

The Fort Myers Police Department is searching for a missing person who was last seen at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers. James Edward Denmark is a white male (Date of Birth, September 25, 1976) described as standing approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall ...

FMPD Officers of the Month

This morning at the Fort Myers Police Department Citi-Stat meeting for March 28, 2019, four officers were recognized for their exemplary service to the City of Fort Myers. The Mission Bar-B-Que Officer of the Month award was presented to officers Emelia L...

Identity Sought for KOHL’s Theft Suspect

The public’s assistance is being requested by the Fort Myers Police Department to identify the white male in this photograph. He is a suspect of a grand theft that occurred on March 17, 2019, at Kohl’s Department Store located at 9357 ...

FMPD Seeking Identity of Hit & Run Driver

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the owner of the silver truck shown in the attached photo, in reference to a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian on Sunday, March 17, 2019. The photo was tak...

Scam Callers using FMPD Name and Number

The Fort Myers Police Department has been made aware of a telephone scam using the department’s name and spoofing the main switchboard number. A citizen recently called to report that his home received a telephone call asking for a $175 donation...

UPDATE - FMPD Seeks Identity of Third Lee Statue Vandal

The Fort Myers Police Department has released a video image of the third vandal being sought for damaging the bust of General Robert E. Lee. If any member of the public can identify the individual who accompanied the first two suspects, who were included ...

FMPD Asking for Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the male suspect shown in photos taken from video surveillance footage at the Wal-Mart Supercenter located at Six Mile Cypress Parkway and Colonial Boulevard in F...

FMPD Investigates Vandalism to Bust of General Robert E. Lee

The Fort Myers Police Department is conducting an investigation into an act of vandalism to the bust of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in downtown Fort Myers, Florida. Early Tuesday morning March 12, 2019 an unknown suspect or suspects loosened the bus...

FMPD 2nd Silent Auction for C.O.A.C.H

C.O.A.C.H. (Community Outreach Against Child Hunger) is a community outreach project designed by members of the Fort Myers Police Department. The program supplies children and families of Franklin Park Elementary, a week of daily dinners each month of the...

FMPD Promotes Two to Command Positions

The Fort Myers Police Department promoted two officers yesterday in a ceremony held at City hall. Sergeant Jesus Ramos was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and Officer Robert Kerbs was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. With family, friends and fellow of...

FMPD Negotiates Successful End to Laurels Apartments Standoff

The Fort Myers Police Department negotiation team successfully talked Mr. Maxwell Pilaczynski, 27, out of his locked home at the Laurels Apartment complex on Winkler Avenue at Solomon Boulevard. Mr. Pilaczynski surrender peacefully and was taken into cust...

FMPD Investigates Suspicious Males at Cedarbend Apartment Complex

The Fort Myers Police Department is asking that parents and their children be aware of recent reports citing suspicious encounters or conversations with unidentified individuals. Officers were dispatched to Cedarbend Drive on Tuesday March 5^th in referenc...

FMPD PAL Football Recruiting 13 & 14-Year-Old Players

The Fort Myers Police Athletic League (PAL) has openings on its football program for 13 and 14-year-old players who want to be a part of the Florida Elite Youth Football League during the Spring and Fall Seasons. Players and parents are encouraged to cont...

FMPD Swears-in Ten New Officers

In a ceremony held this afternoon, March 1^st, 2019, in the City of Fort Myers Council Chambers, Chief Derrick Diggs welcomed the largest swearing – in of new officers since he became the Chief of the FMPD. The group of 10 men and women included ...

FMPD Seeking Information on Female Target Thief

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance to help identify a female suspect for a theft that occurred from the Target Department Store at 9350 Dynasty Drive. On Friday, February 1, 2019 the suspect stole over $600.00 wo...

Help ID Stadler Drive Burglary Suspect

On Wednesday evening February 20, 2019 a burglary suspect was seen on surveillance video at 1243 Stadler Drive. The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking to identify the suspect who stole a yellow colored AMC Bicycle from the car port. The bicycle has a...

FMPD Searching for Child Attempted Child Abductor

Thursday February 28, 2019 at approximately 4:45pm, a Hispanic male approached a female child in the area of Linhart and Cortez Boulevards and attempted to lure the child into his vehicle. He is described as having a snake tattoo on his forearm and additi...

FMPD Officers Share Mission BBQ Officer of the Month Award

Fort Myers Police Chief Derrick Diggs presented Officers Trevor Roberts and Mitchell Daniels with the Mission BBQ Officer of the Month awards to recognize them for their work in apprehending a habitual offender and confiscating illegal drugs. On February ...

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Substation

On Tuesday February 26, 2019 at 3:00 PM the Children’s Network of Southwest Florida and the Fort Myers Police Department will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for a new police substation at 4150 Ford Street Extension. The new sta...

Arrest made in Purse Snatching Robberies

Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department were alerted to a vehicle burglary in progress on Wednesday February 19, 2019 at approximately 6:30 p.m. at 4655 Deleon Street. Upon Arrival officers contacted the victim who reported seeing a young black mal...

Traffic Stop Leads to Narcotics Arrest

On Thursday February 21^{, 2019} at approximately 9:00 a.m. Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a late model Nissan Altima with window tinting beyond legal limits. After stopping the vehicle, the driver was identified a...

Arrests Made in Aggravated Battery of Co-Worker

Fort Myers police responded to an incident at 1605 Seaboard Avenue around 10:10 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Officers met with a victim, identified as Antonio Jesus Sardinas (DOB 04-09-1971) who reported he was beaten by two co-workers during an ar...

FMPD Supports the PACE Center for Girls

The Fort Myers Police Department presented a check for $13,000 to the PACE Center for Girls of Lee County on Friday, February 15, 2019. Chief Derrick Diggs handed an oversize check representing the donation to PACE Executive Director Meg Geltner and Chair...

FMPD Ceremony held to Remember Fallen Officers

Fort Myers Police Department Chief Derrick Diggs along with fellow law enforcement agencies, family members and law enforcement remembrance organizations participated in an event to remember and commemorate members who have fallen in the line of duty. Sev...

FMPD to be presented with a Fallen Officer Honor Chair

On Monday, February 18. 2019 at 3 p.m. the Fort Myers police department will be presented with a Fallen Officers Honor Chair by the non-profit group “Saving a Hero’s Place, incorporated.” The presentation of the chair will ta...

FMPD Investigating Robberies in Vicinity of Matthew Dr. and DeLeon St.

The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating two robbery scenes this afternoon near Deleon Street and Matthew Drive of purses being stolen from two different women. The first robbery occurred on Matthew Drive with the female victim being approached b...

FMPD Officer Megan Pate named City Employee of the Quarter

Officer Megan Pate of the Fort Myers Police Department was named the City of Fort Myers Employee of the Quarter for the 4^th quarter of 2018. Chief Derrick Diggs presented the officer with a trophy and certificate on behalf of the City and thanked the offi...

UPDATE FMPD Suspect Arrested in Text Threat to FM High School

The Fort Myers police Department has released the identity of the teenage suspect responsible for the text threat against Fort Myers High School. Arrested this morning was Trayvon Campbell (Date of Birth 8/28/2001) on felony charges that include; written ...

Identities Sought for Pair of Suspected Target Shoplifters

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the pictured male and female suspects in reference to a theft that occurred on February 4, 2019. The suspects are seen on a video surveillance still after they al...

Text Threat at Fort Myers High FMPD Increases Security and Makes Arrest

During a Fort Myers High School basketball game on Wednesday evening, February 13, 2019 a FMPD School Resource Officer became aware of threatening text messages. The messages were being sent by a known suspect stating that he would shoot a targeted indivi...

US Marshalls and FMPD Make Arrest on Henderson Avenue Shooting

On Friday afternoon February 8, 2019 the US Marshall’s Service working with the Fort Myers Police Department’s Gang Suppression Unit arrested Mr. Joseph Anthony Ferguson in relation to the shootings that took place on Henderson Avenue ...

Suspects Sought in Drive-by Shooting on Sumter

Thursday night February 4, 2019 Fort Myers Police responded to a disturbance at approximately 11:30 p.m. in reference to a male who had been wounded by gunfire at 1122 Sumter Drive. Once on scene officers located Antonio Thomas (date of birth 7/23/1978) s...

Stray Bullet Wounds One near Fowler Street

Fort Myers Police Officers were responding to a report of shots being fired from a silver or grey SUV near Metro Parkway and Winkler Avenue on Thursday afternoon, February 4, 2019. While searching for the suspect vehicle they were alerted to a wounded mal...

Two Females Sought for Using Stolen Credit Cards

The Fort Myers Police Department is searching for two black females who entered the South Fort Myers Wal-Mart Store at 14821 Ben C Pratt/6 Mile Cypress Parkway and made several purchases with stolen credit cards. The purchases were made by the pair on Dec...

FMPD Investigating Shooting on Henderson Avenue

On Thursday night January 31, 2019 at approximately 8:10 pm Fort Myers Police Officers responded to an alert from the ShotSpotter system of gunfire that occurred at 2259 Henderson Avenue. Upon arrival officers discovered three wounded individuals, one in ...

Assistance for Identity of Credit Card Thief

The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect who was captured on video at several area businesses using stolen credit cards. The pictured suspect burglarized an automobile and went on a shopping spree in ...

FMPD Releases Cause of Death In Floral Drive Investigation

The Fort Myers Police Department has determined the investigation into the death of Kenya Ellis and Julian Ellis to be a murder/suicide. Police believe Kenya Ellis murdered her son Julian before taking her own life. Both Kenya and Julian died from gunshot...