Former Fort Myers Police Chief Morgan House dead at 86

by | Dec 12, 2012 | Events

Former Fort Myers Police Chief Morgan House has passed away. House, who was 86, was hired at the police department in 1949. He served as chief from 1974 to 1986. Fort Myers resident Kevin Anderson worked under House when a 21-year-old Anderson joined the force in...

Punta Gorda votes to keep resource officers

by | Dec 12, 2012 | Events

By Charlie Keegan, Charlotte County Reporter – email PUNTA GORDA, FL – The Punta Gorda City Council agreed Wednesday to keep paying $100,000 a year to fund two school resource officers. In an effort to save money, city staff recommended turning the...

Police Unveil New Social Media Effort to Prevent Crime

by | Dec 11, 2012 | Events

December 11, 2012  “Police Unveil New Social Media Effort to Prevent Crime”  On Tuesday, December 11, 2012 the Fort Myers Police Department unveiled a social media initiative to help prevent crime. In a parody to a new rendition of the song “Don’t Worry Be Happy”...
Police Remove Guns from City Streets

Police Remove Guns from City Streets

by | Dec 6, 2012 | Events

December 6, 2012  “Police Remove Guns from City Streets”  The Fort Myers Police Department is cracking down on people who illegally carry firearms. Undercover vice and uniformed patrol removed 18-guns from City streets during the month of November. Operation Safe...

Law enforcement fights against distracted driving

by | Dec 5, 2012 | Events

Law enforcement fights against distracted driving By Cassandra Foster FOX4CREATED 6:28 AMLEE COUNTY –  Did you know that December is national drunk, drugged, distracted, and drowsy driving month?  Law enforcement from across Southwest Florida and Lee...