Stolen Rolex lands 34-year-old man behind bars

A 34-year-old man who has been on the run after detectives say he stole Rolex watches from a North Naples jewelry store in October 2019 has been apprehended and returned to Collier County to face a felony charge. Andrew Strange of Coconut Creek was extradited to Collier County following a crime odyssey that took him … Read more

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What could go wrong if you point a laser at a Sheriff helicopter?

An East Naples man was arrested today and charged with a felony after detectives say he pointed a laser light at a Collier County Sheriff’s Office helicopter. Michael Christian Adcox, 43, of 1328 Wildwood Lakes Blvd. Unit 5, is charged with misuse of a laser lighting device, a third-degree felony. A crew was flying Air1 … Read more

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22-year-old arrested after police chase, multiple charges

A 22-year-old man wanted for armed robbery is in the Collier County jail after a brief pursuit Monday night in Golden Gate that ended with him jumping from a moving vehicle in a failed bid to escape arrest by deputies. Marquee Deshaun William of Ocala is charged with fleeing and eluding, possession of ammunition by … Read more

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Man charged in theft of $117,600 worth of construction equipment.

A unique key pad code used to gain entry to a storage lot helped lead to an arrest in the theft of a trailer full of construction equipment in East Naples. Rusty Williams, 39, of 2260 Keane Ave., Golden Gate Estates, is charged with grand theft over $100,000. Williams is a registered convicted felon out … Read more

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Two alleged fentanyl traffickers busted. 7 drugs including…

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people today and charged them with trafficking in fentanyl, the powerful and often-deadly synthetic opioid. Jacob Nathaniel Vititoe, 23, and Tamara Sundquist, 41, both of Golden Gate, are each charged with trafficking in fentanyl 4 grams or more. About 5:45 a.m., detectives with the Vice and Narcotics Bureau, … Read more

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37-year-old busted stealing from unlocked cars in North Naples.

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office once again reminds everyone to lock their car doors and secure their valuables after a 37-year-old woman was arrested Monday for entering unlocked vehicles in North Naples and stealing items from inside. Jennifer Lynn Weiner of 3067 Round Table Court, East Naples, is charged with two counts of burglary of … Read more

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3 men busted street racing on U.S. 41

An illegal speed contest on U.S. 41 North late Wednesday night ended in the arrests of three people, including a driver who played the “Bad Boys” song for deputies. Oscar Manuel Llera Iturralde, 19, of 271 Forest Hills Blvd in East Naples, and Jose Luis Ramirez-Sanchez, 20, of 4413 17th Place S.W. in Golden Gate … Read more

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Duo arrested, charged with grand theft auto.

A 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman driving a stolen vehicle were arrested Monday after the car’s rightful owner spotted them and contacted the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Anay C. Baez of 5301 Coronado Parkway in Golden Gate and Victor Manuel Figueredo of 2996 Francis Ave. in East Naples are charged with grand theft auto. … Read more

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35-year-old man re-arrested for trespassing after being released.

A 35-year-old man who was out on bond on burglary and drug charges was arrested for trespassing late Sunday night after deputies out on patrol found him at an East Naples shopping plaza he had been banned from three days earlier. Enrique Laureano of 2845 Pine Run Road in North Naples also faces a charge … Read more

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Alleged thief uses Lyft as his getaway.

An Orlando man burglarized vehicles in The Vineyards and then ordered a Lyft as his getaway, detectives say. But instead Markinson Telusnord, 19, got a lift from deputies to the Collier County jail. Telusnord was arrested Wednesday and charged with burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, grand theft and petty theft in connection with two early … Read more

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