MARATHON, Fla. – A 49-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday on accusations that she kidnapped a 16-month-old child from a hotel in the Florida Keys.
According to Monroe County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Adam Linhardt, deputies were called to the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Marathon around 8:30 a.m. where an employee told authorities that Zita Gasperik took her child without her permission.
Deputies pulled over Gasperik on U.S.... [...]
Victim wants teen suspects to face harshest penalty possible
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – The woman victimized by a horrifying attack in Pompano Beach is speaking about the incident.
That woman, whose identity Local 10 News is not revealing, said she had a gun held against her body for two hours while she was kidnapped, robbed and sexually assaulted by two teens.
She says the suspects had no remorse.
“I couldn’t even... [...]
STOCK ISLAND, Fla. – A 36-year-old man was arrested Monday on accusations that he attempted to steal a propeller and a boat engine from a dock at Stock Island Marina Village, authorities said.
According to the Monroe County Sherriff’s Office, after talking to witnesses and viewing security camera footage, the suspect was later identified as Patrick John Humes.
Authorities say a propeller stolen from Robbie’s Marina was found in... [...]
Victim identified as 38-year-old Clarence King
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fort Lauderdale police released audio Thursday of the 911 calls made after a man was shot Wednesday by a tow truck driver.
“I need an ambulance right now! I need an ambulance right now!” an agitated 911 caller told a dispatcher.
Surveillance cameras captured the chaos Wednesday morning in the 100 block of Carolina Avenue.
“It’s... [...]
SURFSIDE, Fla. – Tourists visiting South Florida were robbed in broad daylight, ambushed by thieves who followed them to a Publix supermarket.
At the scene, shattered glass from a broken car window tells part of the story a shocking jewelry robbery.
“A lot of time these crooks are brazen, they don’t play by any rules,” said Surfside Police Sgt. Jay Matelis. “If they see an opportunity they will take it.”
According to... [...]
