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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...

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...