Hit-and-run crash with full SUV in Collier County sends 2 children to hospital
Published: April 9, 2021 9:06 AM EDT
Updated: April 9, 2021 9:20 AM EDT
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A hit-and-run crash on US-41 in Collier County left one child seriously injured, another critically, Thursday night.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an SUV, driven by a 27-year-old woman from Ochopee, was traveling west on US-41, approaching Loop Road in Big Cypress National Park around 10:55 p.m. A second vehicle, of unknown make and model, was also traveling west on US-41, directly in front of the SUV. The driver of the SUV was inattentive, and the front of it collided with the rear of the second vehicle.
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Police: Weapon used in Marco Island shooting in late March was a pellet-type gun, not a firearm Jake Allen, Naples Daily News
An investigation into a Marco Island shooting that occurred in late March has revealed that the weapon used was a pellet-type gun and not a firearm, according to the Marco Island Police Department.
Rescue workers took one person to the hospital on the evening of March 30 with a hand injury after the shooting, according to the police department.
The shooting occurred in the area of 2nd Avenue and Marco Lake Drive around 8 p.m., police said.
Wisdael Torres Jr., 38, has made threats of self-harm and harm to others, LCSO said.
He was last seen Saturday evening leaving a home in the 4600 Block of Karen Avenue in Lehigh Acres.
Torres Jr. is described as a Hispanic male who is 5’11” and weighs 187 pounds. He was last seen wearing jean shorts and sneakers.
If you see him or have information on his whereabouts, LCSO said do not attempt to make contact with him and call law enforcement immediately: Lee County Sheriff’s Office, 239-477-1000, or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, 800-780-TIPS.
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Most Wanted Wednesday fugitive behind bars thanks to viewer tip
Published: April 1, 2021 1:34 PM EDT
Updated: April 1, 2021 5:04 PM EDT
This week we featured Mervin Nicholas on WINK News’ Most Wanted Wednesday, and right after it aired, a tip was received from a viewer like you that led to his arrest.
Nicholas was wanted for failure to register as a sexual offender. He was convicted of lewd and lascivious behavior for harassing a 13-year-old girl at the apartment complex where they both lived.
According to deputies, while the victim was walking home one day, Nicholas pulled her into his apartment and tried to rape her, while committing lewd acts.