ARREST BLOTTER
05/11/2026 – 05/17/2026
Felony/DUI Arrest
David Michael Sidegottom, 61, North Ft. Myers was arrested on May 11, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff A. Najjar on charges of DUI and DUI – Breath Alcohol of 0.08 or More
Carlos A. Nunez Xenes, 45, Clewiston was arrested on May 11, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff D. Givans on two ((2) counts of Felony Probation Violation
Alejandro Ruiz, 33, Clewiston was arrested on May 11, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff M. Frazier on charges of Driving While Suspended/Revoked
Andrew Michael Boucicault, 26, Homestead was arrested on May 11, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff K. Rollins on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Tommy Lee Ray, III, 28, LaBelle was arrested on May 12, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff R. Sawicki on charges of Felony Battery by Person Detained in Detention Facility
Jesus E. Santillana, 36, LaBelle was arrested on May 12, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff R. Conant on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Juan Jesus Bedolla, 20, Winter Garden was arrested on May 13, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff J. Crawford on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Robert Donald Cypress, 37, Clewiston was arrested on May 14, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff D. Givans on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Hunter Alexander Avery, 24, LaBelle was arrested on May 14, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff D. Blanco on charges of Battery and Battery by Strangulation
Kevin Javier Alvarado, 28, Palm Bay was arrested on May 15, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff B. Dibernardino on a Felony Warrant – Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon without Intent to Kill
Joe David Cline, 59, LaBelle was arrested on May 15, 2026, by Sgt. J. Olvera on charges of Felony Aggravated Battery on Person 65 years of age or Older
Lawrence Eloy Gort, 32, Clewiston was arrested on May 15, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff j. Estiverne on charges of Driving While License Suspended – Habitual Offender
Patrick Ethan Johnson, 62, LaBelle was arrested on May 16, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff R. Gosa on charges of Battery on LEO and Resist Officer with Violence
Jose Javier San Marty, 34, LaBelle was arrested on May 16, 2026, by Deputy Sheriff R. Conant on charges of DUI, Possession of Marijuana under 20 grams and Possession of Drug Equipment.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Jose A Cruz Arrested In Port LaBelle Homicide
MAN ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH HOMICIDE
LABELLE, FL. -- In the evening hours of May 18, 2026, at approximately 7:45pm, Hendry County Deputies responded to the home of 28-year-old Rene Esau Lopez Callejas in the community of Mira Verde in LaBelle in Port LaBelle.
When deputies arrived on scene, they found the suspect standing outside the apartment and he immediately surrendered to law enforcement. The suspect was identified as 27-year-old Jose A. Cruz and was taken into custody without incident.
Upon entering the residence deputies located the victim lying on the floor unresponsive. Deputies determined that both men became involved in a verbal alternation that later resulted in the death of Mr. Callejas.
After obtaining a search warrant, Hendry County Detectives along with Road Patrol Deputies conducted a thorough search of the residence and confiscated a firearm later determined to belong to Cruz.
Cruz was charged with Homicide and is being held with no bond.
LABELLE, FL. -- In the evening hours of May 18, 2026, at approximately 7:45pm, Hendry County Deputies responded to the home of 28-year-old Rene Esau Lopez Callejas in the community of Mira Verde in LaBelle in Port LaBelle.
When deputies arrived on scene, they found the suspect standing outside the apartment and he immediately surrendered to law enforcement. The suspect was identified as 27-year-old Jose A. Cruz and was taken into custody without incident.
Upon entering the residence deputies located the victim lying on the floor unresponsive. Deputies determined that both men became involved in a verbal alternation that later resulted in the death of Mr. Callejas.
After obtaining a search warrant, Hendry County Detectives along with Road Patrol Deputies conducted a thorough search of the residence and confiscated a firearm later determined to belong to Cruz.
Cruz was charged with Homicide and is being held with no bond.
Closures At Ortona Lock And Dam
ORTONA, FL. -- There will be intermittent closures at the Ortona Lock & Dam on May 20 and 21, 2026 to conduct diving operations for maintenance on the manatee protection sensors and screens. Thank you in advance for your patience.
For the current Lake Okeechobee water levels, please see: https://w3.saj.usace.army.mil/h2o/currentLL.shtml
For up-to-date Lock information, contact the shift operator 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at:
St Lucie Lock & Dam 772-287-2665 or 863-662-9148
Port Mayaca Lock & Dam 561-924-2858 or 863-662-9424
Julian Keen, Jr. Lock & Dam 863-946-0414 or 863-662-9533
Ortona Lock & Dam 863-675-0616 or 863- 662-9846
W.P. Franklin Lock & Dam 863-662-9908
Canaveral Lock 321-783-5421 or 863-662-0298 (6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
For the current Lake Okeechobee water levels, please see: https://w3.saj.usace.army.mil/h2o/currentLL.shtml
For up-to-date Lock information, contact the shift operator 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at:
St Lucie Lock & Dam 772-287-2665 or 863-662-9148
Port Mayaca Lock & Dam 561-924-2858 or 863-662-9424
Julian Keen, Jr. Lock & Dam 863-946-0414 or 863-662-9533
Ortona Lock & Dam 863-675-0616 or 863- 662-9846
W.P. Franklin Lock & Dam 863-662-9908
Canaveral Lock 321-783-5421 or 863-662-0298 (6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Shooting At LaBelle Apartment Complex
LABELLE, FL. -- At approximately 7:45pm Monday, Hendry County Deputies were dispatched to a shooting in the Mira Verde Community in Port LaBelle, Florida.
Once on scene deputies were able to immediately take one suspect into custody. At this time, the suspect has been detained. At this time deputies are not releasing the name of their party. This is an active ongoing investigation.
Updates will be provided as they are made available.
Once on scene deputies were able to immediately take one suspect into custody. At this time, the suspect has been detained. At this time deputies are not releasing the name of their party. This is an active ongoing investigation.
Updates will be provided as they are made available.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Two Panthers Killed In West Hendry County
LABELLE, FL. -- The FWC report two panthers were found in the LaBelle area.
On 5/16/2026 a 1.75 Male hit by a Vehicle on Hendry SR80, 146 yds west of Townsend Canal Bridge.
On 8 5/16/2026, 2.5 Female hit by Vehicle on Ft. Denaud Rd., 360 yds west of junction with Huggetts Rd.
On 8 5/16/2026, 2.5 Female hit by Vehicle on Ft. Denaud Rd., 360 yds west of junction with Huggetts Rd.
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