Man Dies In Construction Accident At SFWM Project

MAN DIES IN CONSTRUCTON RELATED INCIDENT

LABELLE, FL. -- At approximately 3:38am, Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Hendry County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a man that had fallen while working on a machine and was severely injured and possible deceased. 

 The incident occurred at 3338 Congen Road, a South Florida Water Management project area.

Hendry County Deputies along with first responders arrived at the scene and did confirm that the victim was in fact deceased.

Hendry County Detectives do believe at this time this is an accidental death.

Free Older Driver's Webinar December 5 at 2PM

 Today marks the beginning of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, starting on Dec. 2.

This year’s theme: “Be Proactive.” To support this initiative, Safe Mobility for Life has launched the Older Driver Safety Awareness Week Resource Hub. This hub offers a range of practical tools and resources, all free of charge, to help older adults stay safe, mobile, and independent by being proactive.

Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll find:

A hands-on interactive learning space to help you develop and maintain safe driving behaviors.

Safety resources and programs from our Florida partners to help you #BeProactive about your safe driving skills

Social media kit with ready-to-go posts and graphics to amplify the ODSAW message in your community.

In the spirit of "Being Proactive," join an upcoming virtual webinar called "Working Together", taking place on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 2 PM EST.This interactive webinar will delve into the older driver safety strategies, approaches, and metrics that are aligned with the goal of achieving ZERO traffic injuries and fatalities on Florida’s roadways. You can register for the webinar here.

This Week's Hendry County DUI And Felony Arrests

ARREST BLOTTER
11/25/2024 – 12/01/2024

Felony / DUI Arrests

Trevor Daniel Weedman, 28, LaBelle was arrested on November 25, 20924, by Deputy Sheriff D. Givans on charges of Felony Probation Violation

Ian Alexande Spaziani, 49, Clewiston was arrested on November 25, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff A. McCarty on charges of Felony Battery

Colin Anthony Holman, 61, Lehigh Acres, was arrested on November 27, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff B. DiBernardino on charges of DUI

Ralph Jerome Garvin, 47, LaBelle was arrested on November 28, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff M. Huapilla on charges of Theft of Motor Vehicle and Kidnapping

Leonardo Sanchez Fernandez, 47, Ft. Myers was arrested on November 28, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff J. Windham on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance without Prescription and Theft of Motor Vehicle

Ruby Mae Dunlap, 70, LaBelle was arrested on November 28, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff K. Negron on charges of Felony Probation Violation

Priscilla Lizette Ponce, 22, LaBelle was arrested on November 29, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff J. Keith on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance without Prescription

Derrick Lamanz Bryant, 24, Clewiston was arrested on November 30, 2024, by Sgt. K. Barrientos on charges of Firing into Motor Vehicle, Improper Display of Firearm and Firing into Public Place

Alisia Bruquel VillaLobos, 28, Clewiston was arrested on November 30, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff B. DiBernardino on charges of DUI, Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Property Damage, Resisting Officer without Violence

Martie Ray Smith, 62, West Palm Beach was arrested on November 30, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff D. Blanco on charges of DUI

Trenton Edward Pope, 28, Cedar Town, Georgia on December 1, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff G. Willis on charges of Felony Probation Violation

Shawn David Sanders, 36, LaBelle was arrested on December 1, 2024, by Deputy Sheriff I. Cadena on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance without Violence and Possession of Drug Equipment