CAPE CORAL
House fire in Cape Coral leaves homeowner hospitalized, several dogs dead
A house fire in Cape Coral on Sunday left at least one homeowner hospitalized and resulted in the deaths of several dogs, according to authorities.
Man accused of sexual battery on a Lee County girl arrested in Baton Rouge
A man wanted for lewd and lascivious battery on a minor in Lee County was arrested in Baton Rouge.
SWFL Crime Stoppers said Abraham Garcia is accused of illegal behaviour with a young Lee County girl, often forcing her into the acts three or four times a day.
A tipster reached out to Crime Stoppers with information and Garcia was picked up by the U.S. Marshals Warrants Task Force in Louisiana.
A warrant for Garcia was not available Saturday afternoon.
It’s unclear where Garcia is being held at this time and when he will be transferred to Lee County.