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Identify Fraud Suspect Under Arrest

On May 20, 2024, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office received a report of identity fraud from one of our residents. Over $9,000 was spent and three credit card accounts were fraudulently opened at retailers at University Town Center in Sarasota, using the victim's personal... Read More.

TATTOO HELPS IDENTIFY MOOSE LODGE THIEF

A PUNTA GORDA MAN IS BEHIND BARS THANKS TO A CRIME STOPPERS CALLER WHO RECOGNIZED A TATTOO IN A PICTURE CIRCULATED BY AUTHORITIES.  DETECTIVES SAY 41 YEAR OLD THOMAS PEGG WAS THE MAN WHO BURGLARIZED THE MOOSE LODGE AT 27590 DISSTON AVENUE BACK ON... Read More.