Hit And Run Driver Crashes Into Water Hydrant

LABELLE, FL -- Unknown Vehicle versus fire hydrant on State Road 29, Hendry County at Jim Kulczy Drive at 1:07 pm Thursday. The vehicle crossed the centerline and ran into an industrial hydrant causing 85,000 gallons of water to dispense.

Anyone with information regarding the unknown vehicle or driver is asked to contact the Florida Highway Patrol or Crimestoppers.

73 Year Old Killed Crossing Babcock Ranch Street

 BABCOCK RANCH, FL. -- A 73 year old female from Punta Gorda was killed while crossing the street Thursday at 7:48 a.m. in Babcock Ranch.

From the FHP crash report:

Vehicle 1, an SUV was traveling east on Lake Babcock Drive, east of State Road 31 driven by a 46 year old male from Punta Gorda.

Pedestrian 1 was attempting to cross Lake Babcock Drive in a marked crosswalk, from north to south.

The front of Vehicle 1 collided with Pedestrian 1.

Pedestrian 1 sustained critical injuries, was transported to an area hospital and later pronounced deceased.

The crash remains under investigation.

Obituaries - Eduardo Dayan Lopez Escobedo, Age 15; Mose R. Shelton, age 83

Mose R. Shelton, age 83 of LaBelle, Florida went to sleep peacefully on September 18, 2023.

Mose was born in Henderson, Kentucky on April 14, 1940. He has lived in LaBelle since 1982. He was married to Carol G. Smith Shelton, she survives. 

Mose enjoyed Karaoke, performing, music, dancing, summers he spent in his Tennessee home, going to flea markets, watching Gunsmoke, he was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. Mose loved his entire family and enjoyed spending time with them when he was able.

Mose leaves fond memories with his loving wife of 33 years; Carol Shelton of LaBelle, Florida, his children; Debbie and David Sutton, Angela Shelton, Steven Shelton, and his stepchildren; Kevin and Rachel Ahrens and Lori and Kent McVay, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Mose was preceded in death by his 9 brothers and sisters: Lee, Mary Lee, Charles, Katherine, Dorothy, James, Jessie, Janice and Rosa Lee.

Cremation arrangements are by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.

Eduardo Dayan Lopez Escobedo
2008 - 2023

Visitation
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
LaBelle High School Auditorium
4050 E Cowboy Way
LaBelle, Florida

Funeral Mass
11:00 am
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church
355 S. Bridge Street
LaBelle, Florida

Ancil Levi Daye Dies At 70

Ancil Levi Daye age 70 of Moore Haven, Florida passed away on September 16, 2023, at his home with his family at his side. 

Ancil was born in Naples, Florida on March 16, 1953, to the late Ancil and the late Joycee Daniels Daye. 

He worked in the construction field for many years before retiring. 

Ancil leaves fond memories with his children; Ancil Daye of Moore Haven, Florida and daughter; Shannon Daye of Alabama, five loving grandchildren, three brothers; Lewis Williams, Dennis Williams, Jeff Williams and one sister; Joycee Hall. 

Following his wishes, his body will be cremated, and no service is planned at this time. 

Cremation rites are being handled by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.

Hendry County DUI/Felony Arrests This Week

ARREST BLOTTER
09/11/2023 – 09/17/2023

Felony / DUI Arrests

Javier Jerome Williams, 36, Clewiston was arrested on September 11, 2023, by Deputy Sheriff L. Rodriguez on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Equipment

Nicolas Ruiz Rubio, 42, LaBelle was arrested on September 12, 2023, by Deputy Sheriff M. Alonso on charges of Failure to Register Motor Vehicle, Driving While License Suspended/Revoked – Subsequent Offender, Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell, Possession of Cocaine and Obstructing without Violence

Jerardo Diaz Vasquez, 22, Immokalee was arrested on September 12, 2023, by Cpl. L. Drew on charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Valid Drivers License and Possession/Display/Forge a Stolen Drivers License

Zeandre Williams, 26, Clewiston was arrested on September 12, 2023, by Deputy Sheriff J. Goldberg on charges of Felony Warrant, Obstruction without Violence and Misdemeanor Probation Violation

Jorge Eric Gomez, 15, LaBelle was arrested on September 12, 2023, by Sgt. L. Hernandez on charges of Battery, two(2) counts of Aggravated Assault and Robbery by Sudden Snatching

Yahir Gonzalez Santoyo, 15 LaBelle was arrested on September 12, 2023, by Sgt. L. Hernande on charges of Aggravated Battery

Joaquin Serrato, 16, LaBelle was arrested on September 12, 2023, by Sgt. L. Hernandez on charges of Aggravated Battery

Tarrah Renee Alderman, 33, LaBelle was arrested on September 16, 2023, by Cpl. M. Afonso on charges of Possession of Cocaine

Juanita Pequeno Martinez, 42, LaBelle was arrested on September 16, 2023, by Deputy Sheriff B. Barrira on charges of DUI

Robert Lee Weston, 37, Clewiston was arrested on September 16, 2023, by Deputy Sheriff L. Rodriguez on charges of Possession Controlled Substance without a Prescription and Possession of Drug Equipment