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North Port Man Charged After Allegedly Stealing, Crashing Woman’s Car

Thursday, May 30

A North Port man is facing charges after police say he stole a woman's car and later crashed it off I-75 and Laurel Road. Officers were called early Tuesday morning to a home in... Read More.

North Port Police Searching for 2 People who Stole Bank Cards

Friday, May 24

North Port police are looking for two accused thieves. Law enforcement tweeted out a photo of two people who are believed to have stolen bank cards and used them to buy nearly $4500 dollars... Read More.

Pair Charged in North Port Drug Bust

Monday, May 20

A raid on a North Port home led to the arrests of two men. Officers went to the home in the 5600 block of Brickell Drive on Thursday and found drugs and guns. While... Read More.

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North Port Man Arrested After Intentionally Crashing into Vehicle

Tuesday, May 14

A North Port man is behind bars after Cape Coral Police say he intentionally crashed into another vehicle while driving recklessly under the influence. This pastSaturday, around 10:57 p.m. Cape Coral Police responded... Read More.

Salvation Army Closes on Permanent Home in North Port

Wednesday, May 8

The Salvation Army has closed on a purchase of a 12 acre property in North Port, its first-ever permanent home in the city. The former church property at 14600 Tamiami Trail will eventually be... Read More.

US-41 Crash Leads to Gas Leak in North Port

Friday, May 3

A Thursday afternoon crash in North Port led to a natural gas leak. Officials say the accident happened at U.S. 41 and River Road. A van involved failed to stop and kept heading south... Read More.

Salvation Army Planning Major Expansion in North Port

Friday, May 3

The Salvation Army is planning a major expansion in North Port. The nonproft recently purchased 12 acres of lane at 14600 Tamiami Trail, the home of what was a former church and the police... Read More.

Drug Bust at a North Port Home

Thursday, May 2

Members of the Special Investigations Unit and Special Response Team conducted a search warrant on Wednesday morning for drug activity at 8034 Herbison Avenue. 55-year-old Barry Whitehead was arrested for having drugs, paraphernalia, and keeping... Read More.

North Port Police Roll Out Body Cameras for 84 Officers

Thursday, May 2

84 North Port police officers will be wearing body cameras when they go on duty starting this week. Those wearing the cameras include everyone from those on patrol to school resource officers to those... Read More.

North Port Man Gets Life in Prison in Girlfriend’s Murder

Monday, April 29

A 43-year-old North Port man will spend the rest of his life in prison in connection with the murder of his live-in girlfriend, Erica White, last year. Jason Doty had already been found guilty... Read More.