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DESOTO/ CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Wanted DeSoto man apprehended by law enforcement after fleeing

A DeSoto County suspect considered armed and dangerous has been apprehended after originally eluding deputies. According to DCSO, DeSoto County deputies responded to the home of suspect Marvin Bates’ mother after he contacted DCSO regarding the sheriff’s office’s open case for his arrest. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office confirms Bates was apprehended after he fled from […]

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