Driver Dies in Thursday Afternoon Traffic Crash

Cape Coral Police Department

Commuity Affairs Office

1100 Cultural Park Boulevard

Cape Coral, FL 33990

Driver Dies in Thursday Afternoon Traffic Crash

(March 11, 2013)- A driver who was involved in a traffic crash last Thursday has died as a result of the injuries he sustained.

On Thursday, March 7, 2013 at around 1:41 PM, Cape COral Police responded to an injury crash that occurred at the intersection of Pondella Rd and Old Pondella Road.

DATE:  March 7, 2013
TIME:  1:41 pm.
LOCATION:  Old Pondella Road and Pondella Road.
CASE NUMBER:  13-003735

VEHICLE 1:  2005 Dodge Magnum car, Florida tag K055UV.
DRIVER 1:  Phyllis A. Ritenour, W/F, 1-9-32
DRIVER 1 INJURIES:  Ritenour suffered no injuries in the traffic crash.
PASSENGER 1:  Norman R. Ritenour, W/M, 7-22-29
PASSENGER 1 INJURIES:  Ritenour suffered no injuries in the traffic crash.

VEHICLE 2:  2006 Harley Davidson Road King motorcycle
DRIVER 2:  Carl R. Hoffman, W/M, 4-23-48
DRIVER 2 INJURIES:  Hoffman suffered serious injuries in the traffic crash

SYNOPSIS:

Vehicle 1, a Dodge Magnum car, was traveling East on Old Pondella Road and approaching the intersection of Pondella Road.  Vehicle 2, a Harley Davidson motorcycle, was traveling North on Pondella Road in the inside lane.

Vehicle 1 pulled into the intersection to turn North onto Pondella Road and pulled in front of Vehicle 2.  Vehicle 2 could not avoid Vehicle 1 and struck Vehicle 1 on the rear passenger side.  The driver and passenger of Vehicle 1 suffered no injuries.  The driver of Vehicle 2 (who was NOT wearing a helmet) suffered injuries and was transported to Lee Memorial Hospital.

On scene, the driver of Vehicle 2 was conscious and alert prior to being transported.

On March 10, 2013 at 8:47 pm, the driver of Vehicle 2 died at Lee Memorial Hospital due to injuries suffered in the traffic crash.  It is unknown at this time if alcohol/drugs played a role in this traffic crash.  The case has been assigned to our Traffic Homicide Investigators.

This incident marks the 10th traffic related death on Cape Coral roads this calendar year.  This would have been the 11th traffic fatality in Cape Coral, however a previously reported traffic homicide was ruled a death due to medical causes rather than being attributable to the crash.

Cape Coral Police Apprehend Pair of Car Burglars Thanks to Observant Citizen

Cape Coral Police Department

Public Affairs Office

1100 Cultural Park Boulevard

Cape Coral, FL 33990

Cape Coral Police Apprehend Pair of Car Burglars Thanks to Observant Citizen 

(March 11, 2013)- Last night, Cape Coral Police Department Central and North Units responded to a call from a resident in the area of 1821 SE 8th Ave. for a vehicle burglary in progress. A witness observed Sierra and Jamele walking up and down driveways in the neighborhood attempting to enter vehicles.

As units arrived, the two were observed fleeing on foot. A perimeter was established. K9 Officer Clapp arrived and conducted a track, which led directly to the suspects who were hiding in the brush (no bite). They were taken into custody without incident.

Both subjects gave post-Miranda taped confessions to entering numerous vehicles in the neighborhood, identified specific items they stole, and accompanied Officers around the neighborhood to point out locations and vehicles. Property Detectives were notified and responded to the scene. Sierra accompanied Det. Mcilhargey to his house and directed him to where the stolen property was located (the two went out car hopping, went home and dumped their loot, and went back out for more, at which time they were captured). The case is still developing as victims are contacted.

"This is a great example of what can happen when the community and law enforcement work together- a quick apprehension and stolen property returned. Not all victims of car hopping are so lucky however.  90% of the vehicle burglaries worked by the Cape Coral Police Department are unlocked vehicles. We would like to take this opportunity to remind people to "Lock It or Lose It.""- Sergeant Dana S. Coston

Arrested:

Sebastian Sierra (W/M 12-27-91)
1809 SE 8th Ave.

Antoinette Jamele (W/F 07-15-96)
913 Gleason Pkwy. #6

Charges (so far):

13-003936 / Burglary of Vehicle, Petit Theft at 1813 SE 8th Ave.

13-003938 / Burglary of Vehicle, Petit Theft at 1719 SE 8th Ave.

13-003940 / Burglary of Vehicle, Petit Theft at 1900 SE 8th Ave.

Traffic Enforcement Operation Nets 3 Arrests

Cape Coral Police Department

Public Affairs Office

1100 Cultural Park Boulevard

Cape Coral, Fl 33990

Traffic Enforcement Operation Nets 3 Arrests

(March 09, 2013)- Last night, the Cape Coral Police Traffic Unit conducted a Saturation Patrol Operation from 9:00 PM until 3:00 AM. The purpose of the saturation was to curb the recent trend of aggressive driving. The saturation was also due to a high volume of crashes that were caused by aggressive or inattentive drivers. The city-wide operation focused on red light running and violation of traffic control devices of all kinds. "We are finding in our traffic fatalities that it is not just one offense causing the crashes, but a variety of aggressive driving behaviors," said Sergeant Patrick O'Grady of the Cape Coral Police Department Special Operations Bureau.

Over the course of the 6-hour operation, a total of 55 traffic citations (40 moving violations, 6 non-moving violations, 2 citations for no proof of insurance, 2 citations for driving with a suspended Drivers License, and 5 citations for persons not wearing their seatbelt) and 1 written warning were issued.

In addition to the traffic citations, there were a total of 3 arrests made- 2 for DUI and 1 for possession of marijuana.

"The Cape Coral Police Department is committed to safe roads for our community. Operations such as this allow us to address and hopefully change dangerous driving behaviors and, as evidenced by the arrests that were made, take dangerous drivers off the street before they hurt themselves or someone else."- Sergeant Dana S. Coston

Robbery Victim Recants; Arrested for Sale of Cocaine

Cape Coral Police Department

Public Affairs Office

1100 Cultural Park Blvd

Cape Coral, FL 33990

239-574-0642

Robbery Victim Recants; Arrested for Sale of Cocaine

(March 7, 2013)- On Sunday March 3rd at 10pm, William Douglas Adams reported to Cape Coral Police that while he was walking through the Big John's parking lot, he was robbed by two suspects. Adams' story was even was featured on television by a local news outlet where he discussed being robbed of his rent money.

Cape Coral Narcotics Detectives were familiar with Mr. Adams however, as he has been the target of an ongoing investigation. At the time of Adams' alleged robbery, Detectives had already purchased cocaine from him and were building a case for a search warrant.

Last night, Detectives again purchased crack cocaine from William Adams and he was arrested. The investigation was expedited due to the fact that Adams was preparing to move and the search warrant would not be possible.

Adams was charged with Sale of Cocaine within 1000 feet of a City Park and Possession of Cocaine. He was taken to the Lee County Jail where he remains without bond.

A Detective from the Major Crimes Unit interviewed Adams last night about his robbery case. Adams admitted that he was not robbed of his rent money as he had reported; rather it was a drug dealer rip-off. Adams signed a document withdrawing his desire to pursue any action on the bogus robbery.

"For someone to lie about being the victim of a violent crime and prey upon the sympathies of the public, all while knowing that it was a consequence selling crack is disgusting. Thanks to our Detectives, Mr. Adams won't have to worry about where to live for the foreseeable future"-Lieutenant Tony Sizemore.

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William Douglas Adams 11/07/78 4826 Triton Court East #3 Cape Coral, FL 33904

Cape Coral Police Arrest Suspect for Attempted Felony Murder

Cape Coral Police Arrest Suspect for Attempted Felony Murder

(March 5, 2013)- Cape Coral Police have arrested 41 year-old Jose Luis Acevedo of 303 SW 16th Terrace on charges of Attempted Felony Murder and Aggravated Assault for his involvement in an early morning domestic violence incident.

At 6:20am, Cape Coral Police received a call regarding a vehicle that crashed into a home located at 303 SW 16th Terrace. Officers arrived and discovered that a mini-van struck the rear exterior wall of the home where the master bedroom is located.

Officers found Acevedo and his wife, the victim, in the residence. The victim was seriously injured.

Our investigation revealed that Acevedo willfully drove his van into the exterior wall of the home where the master bedroom was located, knowing that his wife (victim) and their 7 year old son were inside.

Acevedo then exited the van, walked around to the open garage door and confronted Papa-Sanchez. The two began to arguing and Acevedo armed himself with an aluminum baseball bat. Acevedo struck the victim multiple times with the bat causing serious injuries to his wife. This was all done in front of the couples’ son.

The victim suffered injuries to her skull, fractures to her forearm, multiple contusions, lacerations and defensive wounds.

The victim was trauma-alerted to Lee Memorial Hospital for her injuries, where she remains. She is expected to survive.

Jose Luis Acevedo was taken into custody and transported to Cape Coral Police Headquarters where he confessed to Detectives that he indeed tried to kill his wife. Acevedo has since been taken to the Lee County Jail. The couples’ 7 year old son was not injured and is in the care of relatives.

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Jose Luis Acevedo 12/05/71

303 SW 16th Terrace

Cape Coral, FL 33991