Collier Star

Volunteers Needed For Adopt A Soldier Event

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:09:54 PST

WHAT: Packaging DayWHEN: Saturday, Nov. 7TIME: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.LOCATION: 11121 U.S. 41 E. (old East Naples substation)SUMMARY: Volunteers for the Collier County Sheriff’s Office’s Adopt a Soldier program will be packaging items to mail out to soldiers currently serving overseas on Saturday morning.Additional volunteers and donations are welcomed to the packaging event.Click here for more

CCSO Traffic Enforcement Spots

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:28:10 PST

Monday, November 9:Davis and Lakewood boulevards – Red-light runningRadio Road and Davis Boulevard – Aggressive drivingPelican Bay Boulevard and U.S. 41 North – SpeedingTuesday, November 10:U.S. 41 North and Wiggins Pass Road – Red-light runningPine Ridge and Taylor roads - SpeedingFloridian Avenue - SpeedingWednesday, November 11:Airport-Pulling Road at Pelican Marsh Elementary – Aggressive

Teen Out On Bond On Murder Charge Facing New Charges

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:47:49 PST

A teenager who was out on bond on a murder charge was back in jail Thursday on unrelated felony charges in connection with a burglary in October in East Naples.Deputies arrested Adonis Guillermo Vazquez, 19, 7731 Berkshire Pines Drive, East Naples, and charged him with burglary of an occupied dwelling, burglary of an unoccupied vehicle, grand theft, and fraudulent use of credit cards.Arrest

Working To Mend Broken Hearts

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:12:02 PST

WHAT: Collier County Heart WalkWHEN: Saturday, Nov. 7TIME: 8 a.m. activities, 9 a.m. walkLOCATION: Cambier Park, downtown NaplesSUMMARY: The Collier County Sheriff’s Office realizes that heart disease and defects can affect anyone. The best way to avoid heart-related illnesses is by taking preventive measures such as exercising, eating healthier and going for routine medical checkups.CCSO

CCSO Presents Holiday Workshop For Retailers

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:48:31 PST

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is inviting business owners and managers to a free workshop that will teach them how to keep their holiday shopping season safe and trouble free.“The Retailer’s Holiday Shopping Tool Kit” is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at East Naples Community Park, 3500 Thomasson Drive.Those who attend will learn how to detect counterfeit money, credit cards and

Scouts Tour Special Operations

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:52:21 PST

Members of Cup Scout Troop 165 toured CCSO’s Special Operations facility Monday evening, where they got an up-close look at everything from Aviation to K-9.

Man Charged With Attempted Murder

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:11:23 PST

A 63-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges after deputies say he fired gunshots at two people during a dispute over a parked car in Immokalee on Monday.Deputies arrested Eddie James Roller, 222 S. 1st St., Unit 14, Immokalee, and charged him with two counts of attempted murder and two counts of shooting a deadly missile into an occupied vehicle.Arrest reports gave this account:Richard

2 Charged With Capital Sexual Battery

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:04:26 PDT

Deputies have arrested two men and charged them with sexually battering a child in Collier County.Deputies arrested Constantin Caporal, 60, 5345 Sholtz St., East Naples, and Jean Schamma Leandre, 32, 5245 30th St. S.W., Lehigh Acres.Investigators say Caporal and Leandre sexually battered the child on separate occasions in different locations.Leandre was arrested Friday and charged with two counts

Golden Gate Home Of The Month

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:16:01 PDT

The Golden Gate Task Force, Golden Gate Area Civic Association and Sunshine Ace Hardware named Amaury and Samia Torres’ property on 32nd Avenue S.W. as Home of the Month for September 2009.This program started in April 2007 by the Golden Gate Task Force to recognize Golden Gate residents who take pride in their homes and encourage others to improve their properties as well.The Task Force is made

Deputies, Firefighters Help Make Halloween Safe

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:08:44 PDT

Deputies and firefighters are working hard this week to make sure area children have a safe and enjoyable Halloween.The Collier County Sheriff’s Office and the county’s fire agencies are teaming up to remind citizens of important ways to stay safe while trick-or-treating.Throughout the week deputies assigned to schools will be talking to students about safe-trick-or-treating practices. Students

CCSO Traffic Enforcement Spots

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:30:14 PDT

Monday, November 2:Davis Boulevard and Shadowlawn Drive – Red-light runningLivingston and Pine Ridge roads – Aggressive drivingVanderbilt Beach Road and Tiburon Drive – SpeedingTuesday, November 3:U.S. 41 North and Pelican Bay Boulevard - SpeedingImmokalee Road and Rose Boulevard - SpeedingPine Ridge and Goodlette-Frank roads – Red-light runningWednesday, November 4:Vanderbilt Beach Road and

Halloween Tips For Parents

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:48:18 PDT

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office and the county’s fire agencies want to help parents make sure their children have a safe Halloween.Here are some tips:Make sure children are dressed safely* Allow them to wear only flame-retardant costumes.* Keep costumes short to prevent falls.* Use make-up instead of masks when possible. Masks can obstruct vision.* Make sure kids wear light colors or put

Joint Operation Nets 9 Unlicensed Contractors

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:39:49 PDT

As part of a joint two-day operation, Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested and charged nine men this week with submitting bids for home improvements without being properly licensed.On Tuesday and Wednesday, members of CCSO’s Financial Crimes Bureau and Technical Equipment Unit, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), and Collier County Community

Red Ribbon Week: Red Ribbon Walk Friday

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:09:56 PDT

WHAT: Red Ribbon WalkWHEN: Friday, Oct. 30, 2009LOCATION: Lely Elementary School, 8125 Lely Cultural Parkway, East NaplesTIME: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.SUMMARY: The Pledge Car, along with McGruff the Crime Dog and CCSO deputies, will join Lely Elementary School staff and students during the school’s Red Ribbon Walk.Everyone is invited to wear red and walk along the Red Pathway from Physician’s

Underage Drinking And Halloween A Dangerous Mix

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:12:03 PDT

Halloween isn’t just for little kids.Big kids like to get into the Halloween spirit too.But if you’re younger than 21 and your Halloween plans include spirits like alcohol, consider this: Underage drinking is against the law.With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants to make sure those who are under 21 make the right choices and don’t add alcohol to

NN Residents Laud Community Safety Team Effort

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:25:49 PDT

Citizen interest in CCSO’s Community Safety Teams continues to build.More than 30 people turned out to learn more about the Community Safety Team effort in North Naples during a meeting at Faith Lutheran Church, 4150 Goodlette-Frank Road, on Tuesday night.There are Community Safety Teams in all six CCSO districts: Golden Gate, East Naples, Immokalee, Everglades, North Naples, and Golden Gate

Tips For Safe Trick-Or-Treating

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:10:06 PDT

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office and the county’s fire agencies are offering the following advice to help children stay safe while they’re out trick-or-treating:• Wear light-colored clothing or costumes and use make-up instead of a mask so you can see.• Make sure your parents know your trick-or-treat route.• Carry a flashlight or light stick.• Stay in your own neighborhood.• Always keep a

Deputies Firefighters Help Make Halloween Safe

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:35:46 PDT

Red Ribbon Week: Candlelight Vigil Thursday

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:08:00 PDT

WHAT: Candlelight VigilWHEN: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009LOCATION: In front of the Collier County Courthouse, 3301 U.S. 41 E., East Naples.TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.SUMMARY: The Collier County Sheriff’s Office and Drug Free Collier will host the event to recognize drug use and abuse to be a problem with all ages.Sheriff Kevin J. Rambosk will attend the vigil and speak on the issue as well as

3 Charged In September Home Invasion Robbery

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:14:07 PDT

Three people were arrested today in Georgia and charged in connection with an early September home invasion robbery in North Naples.The Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia Bureau of Investigations and the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office located the suspects and took them into custody in Rabun Gap, Ga. They are currently being held in the Rabun County Jail.Arrested were Thomas Edward

Swim With CCSO Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:37:49 PDT

Get in the swim with CCSO on Saturday.There will be three hours of free access to Sun-N-Fun Lagoon, 15000 Livingston Road, North Naples, for all Collier County high school students on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.Free swimming will also be offered the same evening at the Immokalee Sports Complex, 505 Escambia St., Immokalee, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.The events are part of Red Ribbon Week

Traffic Enforcement Spots

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:20:43 PDT

Monday, Oct. 26:Immokalee Road and Palm River Boulevard – SpeedingSunshine Boulevard and 16th Place Southwest – SpeedingRattlesnake Hammock Road and Hawaii Boulevard – Red-light RunningTuesday, Oct. 27:23rd Place Southwest and 42nd Terrace Southwest - SpeedingU.S. 41 North and Pine Ridge Road – Red-light RunningEverglades Boulevard – SpeedingWednesday, Oct. 28:Desoto Boulevard and 4th Avenue

Media Opportunity Thursday

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:38:17 PDT

WHAT: Reality JourneyWHEN: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009TIME: 9:05 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.LOCATION: East Naples Middle School, 4100 Estey Ave.SUMMARY: For the eighth year in a row, Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies will participate in the Reality Journey, a dramatic re-enactment of an underage drinking party that leads to a fatal drunken-driving crash.The Reality Journey will be presented at East

CCSO Renews Agreement With ICE

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:41:02 PDT

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office will continue to enforce federal immigration laws, under a renewed partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).CCSO is one of 67 state and local law enforcement agencies that have signed standardized memorandums of agreement (MOAs) to participate in 287(g) partnerships.ICE announced the partnerships in an Oct. 16 news release.According to

CCSO ‘On Scene’ Debuts Today

noreply@blogger.com (colliersheriff.org) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:20:59 PDT

Starting today, citizens will be able to get an up-close look at the Collier County Sheriff’s Office and learn about public safety from the comfort of their living room.“On Scene,” a monthly television show produced by CCSO, will air on the Collier County government’s Collier TV, located at Comcast channel 97, and the Collier County School District’s Education Channel, at Comcast channel 99. The