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Trial of Ex-Punta Gorda Police Officer Moved to Lee County

Friday, July 12

The trial of a former Punta Gorda police officer charged with manslaughter has been moved out of Charlotte County. A judge granted a request this week to move Lee Coel's trial to Lee County.... Read More.

Manslaughter Trial of Ex-Punta Gorda Officer Set for October

Monday, June 3

A former Punta Gorda police officer who accidentally shot and killed a woman during a citizens academy exercise is going on trial this fall. 30-year-old Lee Coel’s manslaughter trial is scheduled to begin Oct.... Read More.

Judge Rules Trial for Punta Gorda Officer Will Stay in SW Florida

Monday, May 27

A judge has ordered that the trial of a former Punta Gorda police officer will not be moving out of the area. Lee Coel faces charges in the shooting death of Mary Knowlton at... Read More.

Foster Parent on Trial for Sex Abuse Found Dead Inside North Port Home

Friday, April 19

A foster parent whose trial began this week on sexual abuse charges has died. Police say Gilberto Rios was charged with sexually abusing a 3-year old girl in his care. In the first three... Read More.

Trial of North Port Foster Parent Begins Tuesday

Tuesday, April 16

The trial of a 64-year-old North Port foster parent begins today- Gilberto Rios is charged with sexually and physically abusing a 3-year old girl back in 2015. Rios and his wife have fostered four... Read More.