Most Wanted Wednesday: Featuring some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Feb. 1

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This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida.

This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them, reach out to Crime Stoppers or your local law enforcement. Call 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).

Here are three fugitives wanted by Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers.

Christ Dogantzis, 57, is wanted in Lee County for violating probation for cruelty toward a child.

He pleaded guilty to beating a child and spent 220 days in jail.

He got 60 months of probation, which he recently violated.

Dogantzis has a history of violent behavior.

He could be in central Cape Coral.

Gayraan Gaiter, 41, failed to register as a sexual predator, according to authorities.

He spent more than 19 years in prison for sexual battery on a child, lewd and lascivious battery, and several other violent crimes.

Once released, he moved to Lehigh Acres.

As a sexual predator, he has to check in with law enforcement, which he did for a while, but he’s not called off the radar.

He has several tattoos, including the phrase “no fear” inked on his back.

Ritchie Wakeman, 30, is also accused of violating his probation for battery in Lee County.

He spent 11 months in lock-up before being released on probation.

Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers said he violated it a few weeks ago.

Wakeman has 17 bookings on his record. Once caught, he will be held without bond.


If you have a tip on the whereabouts of any of these wanted suspects, contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000.

Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers
1-800-780-TIPS (8477) or
southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com

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