Police, Fire and Courts

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An accident on the southbound side of Collier Boulevard near the road to Isles of Capri, CR-952, sends three victims, including an infant, to the hospital. Full story »

Upwards of 25,000 people were expected to flock to Naples’ beaches Wednesday night for the 30-minute show. Full story »

Two Lely High School students stabbed a 51-year-old garden worker to death and dragged his lifeless body into a nearby stand of woods in East Naples, all in an effort to steal his wallet, according to Collier County detectives, as well as neighbors and an employer who identified the victim.
Juan Jose Barrientos Jr., 17, 111 Tomato Road, and Jesus Rene Garza Jr., 18, 113 Tomato Road, then tried to sell the man’s electric saw before eventually cleaning a car of the victim’s blood, according to statements they gave detectives. Full story »

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It’s a very thin blue line that separates peace and civility from chaos and anarchy, police often say. Similarly, the Marco Island Police Department is hosting a citizens’ academy to make a thinner line between the community and its police department. Full story »

Theft is among Island's most common Christmas crime, Marco Island polilce reports indicate. Full story »

Crash along North Collier Boulevard near Bayside is quickly cleared by Marco Island police, fire and ambulance emergency responders. Full story »

The City of Marco Island Police Department is asking citizens to be aware of a suspicious "Hispanic" couple on Marco Island specifically in the Estates area. Full story »

A three-hour tour it was not. A 21-year-old kayaker was found alive and well on Monday night, hours after his parents arrived at the Isles of Capri fire station to report him missing. Adam Davis launched his kayak from behind the Isles of Capri station around 1 p.m., Fire Chief Emilio Rodriguez said. His parents arrived after 6 p.m. to report him missing. Full story »

Exploitation of elderly, theft of clock, multiples burglaries and other reports of crime on Marco Island this week. Full story »

Toddler and his missing parents are quickly reunited by a Tigertail park ranger and Marco Island Police Department at Tigertail Beach Saturday afternoon. Full story »

A 23-year-old man is behind bars after Marco Island police say he cashed $6,000 in checks from an elderly couple after promising to repair their sea wall, and then caused $120,000 in damage to the wall. Andres Padilla, 11621 Tomato Road, East Naples, was charged with exploitation of an elderly person, criminal mischief greater than $1,000 and possession of drug paraphernalia. Full story »

Marco Island Fire Inspector John Armstrong shares photographs of kitchen fire.
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On Tuesday, Dec.16 the Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa hosted the Toys for Tots Manager Christmas Party. With the help of the Marco Island Fire Department each of the toys the Marriott managers donated were picked up to be delivered to many children for the Christmas holiday. Full story »