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Ex-Punta Gorda Officer Avoids Jail Time in Death of Woman During Citizens’ Academy

Thursday, October 17

The ex-Punta Gorda police officer who fatally shot a 73-year-old woman during a citizens training exercise will not face any jail time. Lee Coel will instead plead no contest to second degree manslaughter and... Read More.

Manatee Co. Pair Accused of Tryiing to Smuggle Drugs into Jail

Tuesday, August 13

Two Manatee County women were arrested after police say they tried to smuggle items into Holmes County Jail. As Debra A. Sanchez, 37, of Bradenton and Julie A. Osuna, 44, of Palmetto, were in... Read More.

Port Charlotte Woman Wont Face Jail Time in Death of Boyfriend

Tuesday, June 4

A woman who was initially charged with second degree murder following a domestic incident in Port Charlotte last November will not face jail time after pleading guilty to a lesser charge. Deputies responded to... Read More.