FBI Jacksonville offering reward of up to $15,000 in search of missing 12-year-old girl
Read full article: FBI Jacksonville offering reward of up to $15,000 in search of missing 12-year-old girlThe Jacksonville FBI is now offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information as it assists the Tallahassee Police Department in the search for missing 12-year-old Lori Paige.
Nearly 200 arrested in Florida human trafficking investigation
Read full article: Nearly 200 arrested in Florida human trafficking investigationTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – An investigation into human trafficking over the past two years has led to the arrests of nearly 200 people on criminal charges ranging from solicitation of prostitution to human trafficking of a minor, the Tallahassee Police Department announced Tuesday. Authorities said human trafficking of minors involves children being manipulated or exploited into some type of work or sexual acts. In 2019,1,887 victims, 427 traffickers and 243 trafficking businesses were identified in Florida by the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Today, the Tallahassee Police Department is concluding a large-scale human trafficking investigation. Posted by City of Tallahassee Police Department on Tuesday, November 17, 2020Ways to recognize human trafficking victims:- They appear to be underfed.
Police: Man brandished gun at protest in self-defense
Read full article: Police: Man brandished gun at protest in self-defenseTALLAHASEE, Fla. Police in Florida say a man who pulled a gun at a protest won't face charges because he was defending himself. The Tallahassee Police Department said in a statement that the incident occurred during a protest downtown. Police said a white man began documenting the protest" and then was pushed from behind. The Tallahassee Democrat reported that a person identified as Adam Ferguson said the person with the gun instigated the fight when he shoved a female protester. Ferguson said another protester then shoved him back, and the man threw a punch that hit Fergusons girlfriend.
Amber Alert canceled after 8-year-old boy found safe
Read full article: Amber Alert canceled after 8-year-old boy found safeTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – An Amber Alert issued Monday for an 8-year-old boy last seen in Tallahassee was canceled early Tuesday morning. Authorities said the child was found safe. The alert said he was believed to be with two adults. The cancellation notice did not indicate if he was found with them.
Police: Suspect in womens murders fled to Orlando
Read full article: Police: Suspect in womens murders fled to OrlandoThe suspect, 49-year-old Aaron Glee Jr., boarded a bus to Orlando before police arrived at his home Saturday night, according to the Tallahassee Police Department. Based on evidence recovered from the scene and other information, Glee was arrested on murder and kidnapping charges, the police department said. Police said at this time they have no reason to believe a sexual battery Salau tweeted about June 6, the same day she disappeared, has anything to do with her death. Oluwatoyin (@virgingrltoyin) June 6, 2020While police searched for Salau, Sims family came forward June 11 to report that she too was missing. Anyone with information about Salaus original battery case or the murders of her and Sims is asked to contact the Tallahassee Police Department at 850-891-4200 or Crime Stoppers at 850-574-TIPS.
5 people stabbed at Tallahassee business; suspect in custody
Read full article: 5 people stabbed at Tallahassee business; suspect in custodyTALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A man ordered to leave a construction-supply business after quarreling with co-workers returned minutes later and stabbed five employees Wednesday in LeonTallahassee, seriously wounding one of them, authorities said. The suspect, who was arrested nearby, is 41-year-old Antwann Brown, according to the Tallahassee Police Department. He is facing five counts of attempted first-degree murder and one count of aggravated assault, the State Attorney's Office confirmed. One victim was in serious condition at a hospital, two were in fair condition and another two were in good condition, said Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare spokeswoman Danielle Buchanan. Using a pocketknife, Brown appeared to seek out certain colleagues at the facility on Maryland Circle around 8:37 a.m., according to police.