July 12th, 2024 5:09 pm
In the pre-dawn hours of July 11, 2024, Naples Police Officers located a vehicle illegally parked at the 14th Ave S Beach End. Officers discovered the vehicle was reported to be stolen out of Seattle, Washington. Officers cautiously approached the ve...
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July 10th, 2024 2:28 pm
On the morning of July 6, 2024, Officers were dispatched to the area of Lowdermilk Park in reference to a man walking his dog on the beach. Officers made contact with the subject and was identified as 75-year-old John Castro. During the investigation...
July 10th, 2024 2:25 pm
On the morning of July 5, 2024, Naples Police Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of 5th Ave. South in reference to a male being disorderly and yelling at pedestrians. The subject was identified as 32 year-old Stephen Agee. One female caller st...
July 9th, 2024 8:26 am
Scammers are "spoofing" legitimate phone numbers to pose as local law enforcement agencies, in an attempt to scam you out of money and gift cards.
In the latest version, a person received a call from what looked to be our non-emergency #...
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July 8th, 2024 11:49 am
On Sunday, July 7, 2024, at approximately 2:30pm, Naples Police Officers responded to the area of the Naples Pier to the report of a city ordinance violation related to dogs on the beach. A quick thinking reporter advised several individuals, later i...
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July 1st, 2024 4:25 pm
Between November 15, 2023, and December 17, 2023, reservations were made online for two separate five-day stays at the Cove Inn. A suspect, who was later identified as Alina Shimova, arrived on both occasions to claim the rooms although the reservati...
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June 28th, 2024 4:47 pm
On June 28, 2024, a female tourist dining at EJ’s Restaurant (469 Bayfront Place) contacted the Naples Police Department after a suspect grabbed her purse and fled the area. The victim advised the suspect entered the passenger seat of a nearby ...
June 21st, 2024 1:58 pm
On the morning of June 18, 2024, NPD Officers were alerted to a stolen Nissan Altima that had just entered the city limits from 5th Ave S and Davis Blvd. A Traffic Unit Officer located the vehicle at Goodlette Rd N and 22nd Ave N and initiated a high...
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June 7th, 2024 2:47 pm
On May 3, 2024, Naples Police Detectives met with a City of Naples Finance Department employee in reference to a fraudulent check case. On April 19, 2024, the City of Naples Finance Department mailed a check in the amount of $28,255.84 to “Reli...
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https://piowire.com/naples-police-department/news/npd-investigation-leads-to-arress-by-ocoee-police
June 4th, 2024 5:15 pm
On June 4, 2024, a City of Naples resident contacted the Naples Police Department to report a road rage incident involving a firearm. The victim was riding their bicycle in the 2400 block of Gordon Drive when they became involved in an argument with ...
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June 4th, 2024 5:13 pm
On Sunday June 2, 2024, at approximately 2:00am, Naples Police Officers located a male sleeping on outside patio furniture in the 400 block of 5th Avenue South. The male, who was fast asleep on one of the display couches, was identified as Gregory La...
February 23rd, 2024 9:22 am
Thanks to Golden Paws Assistance Dogs and Apex K9 USA, our department grew by two this week! We are thrilled to announce that City Council approved our request to reactivate the department's canine unit by accepting an amazingly generous mon...
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December 28th, 2023 12:13 pm
On December 27th, at approximately 9:02pm, Naples Police dispatchers received a call on our non-emergency line from an individual stating that a shooting occurred in the 3100 block of Gordon Drive. Within 15 minutes, we were able to confirm that the ...
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July 18th, 2023 4:26 pm
The City of Naples Code Enforcement Division has noticed an increase in complaints about dogs in restaurants. We were asked to share some information to increase awareness of the Naples City Ordinance & Florida Statute pertaining to dogs in food ...
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https://piowire.com/naples-police-department/news/dogs-in-food-service-establishments
June 29th, 2023 4:39 pm
On July 1, 2023, House Bill 543, commonly known as "Permitless Carry" goes into effect. This bill authorizes certain qualifying individuals to carry a concealed weapon or firearm in Florida without a concealed weapons or firearms license.
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May 25th, 2023 3:20 pm
They look similar, but what's the difference?
Low Speed Vehicles are defined in Florida Statutes as motor vehicles, have a registered VIN number, and are STREET LEGAL! That’s right, you can take your LSV on public roads marked 35 miles per...
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