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DeSoto County Correctional Officer Arrested for Smuggling Narcotics into Prison

Tuesday, April 1

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office On March 29, 2025, DeSoto County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to DeSoto Correctional Institution after correctional staff uncovered an employee’s attempt to smuggle illegal narcotics into the facility... including marijuana and cocaine. Jocealynn Saranne Shannon was swiftly arrested and transported to the... Read More.

Prison Escapee Arrested After Fleeing State Troopers in Stolen Vehicle on I-75

Wednesday, June 5

A prison escapee has been arrested after allegedly fleeing in a stolen vehicle during an attempted traffic stop early Wednesday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), at approximately 1:36 a.m., a stolen silver Lexus evaded an attempted traffic stop by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s... Read More.

Robert W. Sanchez Sentenced to 29 Years in Prison For Creating Child Pornography

Friday, September 9

Punta Gorda, FL- September 8, 2022 On November 9, 2020, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit received a Department of Children and Families investigation for a criminal investigation for allegations of inappropriate sexual abuse of a minor. Robert William Sanchez (02/27/86) was arrested on December... Read More.

Women Arrested Attempting To Smuggle Drugs Into Prison

Thursday, February 24

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office ~ February 19, 2022 was a busy day for DeSoto Correctional Institute (DCI) and DeSoto County Sheriff's Office! Around 8:45 a.m., Maria Aranda, from Belle Glade, attempted to smuggle 26.84 grams of heroin into the prison. Less than an hour later, in an... Read More.

“Jersey Shore” star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino released from federal prison

Friday, October 4

The "Jersey Shore" cast's latest "situation" is that their pal and former housemate Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino has been released from prison. The reality TV star left the Federal Correctional Institution in Otisville, New York on Thursday after serving an eight month sentence for... Read More.

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DeSoto County Correctional Officer Arrested for Smuggling Narcotics into Prison

Prison Escapee Arrested After Fleeing State Troopers in Stolen Vehicle on I-75

Robert W. Sanchez Sentenced to 29 Years in Prison For Creating Child Pornography

Women Arrested Attempting To Smuggle Drugs Into Prison

“Jersey Shore” star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino released from federal prison

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