Tuesday,
June 24, 2014. posted in Domestic Violence

Florida Woman Unlikely to Serve Prison Term After Change in Law

On June 20, the Florida governor signed into law new guidelines regarding individuals who use a gun to fire a warning shot or to threaten violence while attempting to protect themselves. According to authorities, the new law may affect the case of a 33-year-old woman who received a 20-year prison sentence in connection with a...

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Tuesday,
June 17, 2014. posted in Felonies

Florida Store Owner Faces Charges After Drug Raid

On June 11, police detained the owner of a Hollywood convenience store that was allegedly a front for criminal activity. The owner, a 36-year-old man, faces several charges, including petty larceny, drug possession, and EBT card fraud, authorities reported. Police claim that the store served as a marketplace for illicit drugs, especially synthetic marijuana. According...

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Friday,
June 13, 2014. posted in Felonies

Woman Charged With Felony After Meth Allegedly Found in Car

A Florida woman is facing felony drug charges after a search revealed a small amount of alleged methamphetamine in a car she was driving. She was stopped around 5:15 p.m. on June 5 in Okeechobee. After officers searched her vehicle and took her into custody, she was charged with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, driving...

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Friday,
June 06, 2014. posted in Felonies

Charges Filed Against Florida Security Guard in Shooting

A May 28 incident has resulted in charges against a 35-year-old security guard. The man was patrolling an apartment complex in Orlando at approximately 9 p.m. when he observed an argument between a man and woman in the parking lot. The woman drove away briefly, and upon her return, a friend reportedly jumped in front...

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