Tag: Lee County Sheriff’s Office

Arrest of two at south end of Gasparilla Island

Two men were arrested for resisting an officer without violence around 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 on South Harbor Drive. Gage Liam Towles and Wesley Robert Owensby, both 21, were fishing in...

Island reviews hurricane response

Island leaders met Tuesday morning, Dec. 10, to debrief the emergency response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Among those in attendance were moderator and AUXCOMM Project Coordinator Bo...

Last pass for island hurricane debris begins Monday

December 5, 2024
Garland Pollard
Editorial

For folks returning to Gasparilla Island, large piles of hurricane debris lining Gasparilla Road have been the dominant image. While much of the debris has been removed, there is still plenty to...

Sheriff blotter: Yogi on loose and Yeti elusive

November 28, 2024
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

On Friday, Nov. 22, an incident was reported of a loose dog on Palm Avenue and Fourth Street, according to a Lee County Sheriff’s incident report. A dog named Leroy that lives on Damfiwill...

Report of stolen picnic table after hurricane blowout

October 31, 2024
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, Precinct Deputy Angelo Lanni responded to Gulf Boulevard in reference to a report of a stolen picnic table, according to the police report. As a result of hurricane Milton, a...

Three golf carts reported stolen in wake of storm

In the last 10 days, there have been three golf carts reported stolen on Gasparilla Island, according to Lee County Sheriff’s Office records and community crime mapping. On Wednesday, Oct....

Maine arrest for suspect in Scarpa’s check theft case

Restaurant missing over $100,000 in funds On Sunday, Oct. 13, Teresa J. Lessa, 50, of North Port was arrested at Bangor International Airport in Maine, after the Bangor Police Department was...

Mercury outboards stolen off Boca Grande Isles

October 25, 2024
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

At approximately 10:15 a.m. on Monday, October 14th while on marked patrol in Boca Grande, Deputy Angelo Lanni responded to Jose Gaspar Drive in reference to a report of two boat motor thefts,...

Briefly: Battery on island

October 3, 2024
Staff Report
News, Police & Fire

On Wednesday, September 25, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a battery on island, according to a department report. Deputy David Scozzafava and Lieutenant Mike Sawicki responded to...

Updating road conditions for Monday commute into Boca Grande

Editor’s update: At the end of day Monday, the road was clear of water. For those that need to commute into Boca Grande, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority is open, and Boca Grande...