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Opening statements begin in trial of man accused in Bonita Springs woman’s murder

Opening statements began Wednesday morning in the trial of Cristian Dilan, a 23-year-old accused of participating in the death of a Bonita Springs woman in 2017. Prosecutors say Dilan and two others went to the home of 34-year-old Sarah Nicholson on Squire Lane to beat, stab and rob her. She was found dead Oct. 29, […]

13-year-old arrested in Lago Del Sol robbery, beating

Authorities have arrested a 13-year-old boy in connection with a beating and robbery of a woman at a Lee County apartment complex. WINK News is not naming the teen due to his age. The robbery occurred at the Lago Del Sol community in south Fort Myers on June 11. A good Samaritan heard the woman […]

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 […]