Geronimo Diaz Charged With Manslaughter
LABELLE, FL. -- On November 24, at 12:42 a.m., Deputies were dispatched to the Azteca Apartments located at 4269 South State Road 29 to investigate an alleged stabbing.
Deputies located, what appeared to be, two victims. One victim, Alfredo Mendez, of 4270 Turkey Run, appeared to have been stabbed in the chest and was lying on the ground. Another victim,Geronimo Diaz, of 4270 Turkey Run, was transported to Lee Memorial with a laceration to his throat.
Alfredo Mendez was pronounced dead at the scene by E.M.S. The death of Alfredo Mendez is being treated as a homicide and is under investigation.
During this same time period, at the same address, Geronimo Diaz is alleged to have chased Wilfredo Mendez with a knife. Wilfredo Mendez was able to elude Diaz and reported the incident to the Sheriff�s Office.
According to Sheriff Ronnie Lee, Investigators have completed the investigation into the death of Alfredo Mendez and on November 30, 2007, Geronimo Diaz was charged with Manslaughter. He remains in the Hendry County Jail with no bond.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
At The Glades County Commission Meeting
Millions of $$ Slated To Be Spent In Glades County
MOORE HAVEN, FL. -- At Tuesday's meeting of the Board of Glades County Commissioners the following were on the agenda:
Florida Department of Transportation liaison Susan King reported on $30,037,241 in projects for Glades County through fiscal year 2012 and 20013 including $6,965,286 for 2008 that will, among other projects see the completion of county road 720 in Muse from the Bee Branch Bridge west to the Charlotte County line, and paving of shoulders for bike paths on county road 731 Loop in Lakeport, and resurfacing of State Road 29 from north of the Hendry County line to SR 78. She stated the widening and resurfacing project of State Road 78 eastward from State Road 29 through Ortona was scheduled to begin in July of 2008.
South Florida Water Management Projects
Agnes Ramsey reported that on the C-43 Water Quality Project, SFWMD had acquired the Boma property south of Ortona Locks and consideration has been given to the commissioners' concerns; a strip along the riverfront to a depth of 1000 will be utilized for public access to the Caloosahatchee, and frontage on SR 80 on the south end would be future surplus for possible commercial development.
She noted that Lee County had funded $10 million of the $37 million purchase price. She stated the first item on their agenda would be to determine how the property would be utilized for water quality management depending on how much funding would be available after the January referendum on ad valorem taxing.
She expected the property to initially be leased back to the current owner who would continue to pay property tax and though she could not give details, assured the commissioners that SFWMD is committed to payment in lieu of taxes.
Commissioners Protest Proposed STA For Water Management
Commissioner Paul Beck provided a map of a proposed Stormwater Treatment Area encompassing 8,000 acres along SR 78 between Harney Pond Canal/CR 721 on the west and Indian Prairie Canal on the east.
Beck stated that according to Glades County Property records, (not including the recent Boma property and Paradise Run near the Kissimmee River) SFWMD already has removed 8,474.78 acres from the Glades County tax rolls valued at $61,597,877. Ad valorem and MSTU taxes at current millage would be almost $733,000 per year, plus school taxes, Commissioner Donna Storter Long says.
He explained that when the Seminole Tribe creates their new casino gambling �destination� complex, this proposed site would be prime real estate for off-reservation commercial development and residential development for "work force" housing which some say an expected future need will be for homes for 5000 employees.
He expressed alarm that SFWMD would be removing such valuable property from the tax rolls for water storage behind a 7 foot embankment less than 1000 feet from State Road 78, some places less than 200 ft. He moved to have the County Manager to prepare a resolution of protest to this location of an STA and request for prior notification of the board by SFWMD prior to other acquisition considerations. His motion passed 5-0.
Commission Wants Input About Proposed LaBelle Nature Park
Commissioner Donna Storter Long inquired if the County had received correspondence asking for participation in the committee that the City of LaBelle has appointed to develop plans for their 176 acre park in Glades County along Caloosahatchee River.
Mr. Taylor stated he had not, but consideration would have to be given to the fact that that property was panther habitat. Sheriff Whidden stated he had been contacted by City of LaBelle Mayor Paul Puletti concerning provision of law enforcement and interlocal agreement for law enforcement and public safety services.
MOORE HAVEN, FL. -- At Tuesday's meeting of the Board of Glades County Commissioners the following were on the agenda:
Florida Department of Transportation liaison Susan King reported on $30,037,241 in projects for Glades County through fiscal year 2012 and 20013 including $6,965,286 for 2008 that will, among other projects see the completion of county road 720 in Muse from the Bee Branch Bridge west to the Charlotte County line, and paving of shoulders for bike paths on county road 731 Loop in Lakeport, and resurfacing of State Road 29 from north of the Hendry County line to SR 78. She stated the widening and resurfacing project of State Road 78 eastward from State Road 29 through Ortona was scheduled to begin in July of 2008.
South Florida Water Management Projects
Agnes Ramsey reported that on the C-43 Water Quality Project, SFWMD had acquired the Boma property south of Ortona Locks and consideration has been given to the commissioners' concerns; a strip along the riverfront to a depth of 1000 will be utilized for public access to the Caloosahatchee, and frontage on SR 80 on the south end would be future surplus for possible commercial development.
She noted that Lee County had funded $10 million of the $37 million purchase price. She stated the first item on their agenda would be to determine how the property would be utilized for water quality management depending on how much funding would be available after the January referendum on ad valorem taxing.
She expected the property to initially be leased back to the current owner who would continue to pay property tax and though she could not give details, assured the commissioners that SFWMD is committed to payment in lieu of taxes.
Commissioners Protest Proposed STA For Water Management
Commissioner Paul Beck provided a map of a proposed Stormwater Treatment Area encompassing 8,000 acres along SR 78 between Harney Pond Canal/CR 721 on the west and Indian Prairie Canal on the east.
Beck stated that according to Glades County Property records, (not including the recent Boma property and Paradise Run near the Kissimmee River) SFWMD already has removed 8,474.78 acres from the Glades County tax rolls valued at $61,597,877. Ad valorem and MSTU taxes at current millage would be almost $733,000 per year, plus school taxes, Commissioner Donna Storter Long says.
He explained that when the Seminole Tribe creates their new casino gambling �destination� complex, this proposed site would be prime real estate for off-reservation commercial development and residential development for "work force" housing which some say an expected future need will be for homes for 5000 employees.
He expressed alarm that SFWMD would be removing such valuable property from the tax rolls for water storage behind a 7 foot embankment less than 1000 feet from State Road 78, some places less than 200 ft. He moved to have the County Manager to prepare a resolution of protest to this location of an STA and request for prior notification of the board by SFWMD prior to other acquisition considerations. His motion passed 5-0.
Commission Wants Input About Proposed LaBelle Nature Park
Commissioner Donna Storter Long inquired if the County had received correspondence asking for participation in the committee that the City of LaBelle has appointed to develop plans for their 176 acre park in Glades County along Caloosahatchee River.
Mr. Taylor stated he had not, but consideration would have to be given to the fact that that property was panther habitat. Sheriff Whidden stated he had been contacted by City of LaBelle Mayor Paul Puletti concerning provision of law enforcement and interlocal agreement for law enforcement and public safety services.
Calling All Bird Watchers And Photographers!
Enjoy The Outdoors? Here's A Great Fun Opportunity
LABELLE, FL. -- Birders, otherwise knonw as "bird watchers,"of all skill levels as well as photographers are needed for the First "STA5-Clewiston Christmas Bird Count" says organizer Margaret England of LaBelle.
The event will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday December 15th. Participants of this unique outdoor activity will need to bring their lunch, snacks, and water. Four different eams will meet at various locations around eastern Hendry county to count the bird species here.
The "STA5 Team" will meet at the STA5 gate at 7 a.m.. The "West Team" will meet at Canon Hammock Park at 7 a.m. That team will survey L-1 Canal Road, 835 in the morning, return to Canon Hammock for lunch, and survey a private farm from noon to 6 p.m.
The "East Team" will meet at Rogers and Miami Canal Road at 7 a.m. They will survey the Miami Canal Road 1 mile south of 827 to the Manley Ditch Levee. The "Blumberg Team" will meet at 7 a.m. to survey Blumberg Road.
A post count dinner will be served at Camp E-Tu-Makee (17500 CR 835) at 6 p.m. To Join a team contact Margaret England. Email: sta5birding@embarqmail.com, or call: 863-517-0202 or 863-674-0695
LABELLE, FL. -- Birders, otherwise knonw as "bird watchers,"of all skill levels as well as photographers are needed for the First "STA5-Clewiston Christmas Bird Count" says organizer Margaret England of LaBelle.
The event will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday December 15th. Participants of this unique outdoor activity will need to bring their lunch, snacks, and water. Four different eams will meet at various locations around eastern Hendry county to count the bird species here.
The "STA5 Team" will meet at the STA5 gate at 7 a.m.. The "West Team" will meet at Canon Hammock Park at 7 a.m. That team will survey L-1 Canal Road, 835 in the morning, return to Canon Hammock for lunch, and survey a private farm from noon to 6 p.m.
The "East Team" will meet at Rogers and Miami Canal Road at 7 a.m. They will survey the Miami Canal Road 1 mile south of 827 to the Manley Ditch Levee. The "Blumberg Team" will meet at 7 a.m. to survey Blumberg Road.
A post count dinner will be served at Camp E-Tu-Makee (17500 CR 835) at 6 p.m. To Join a team contact Margaret England. Email: sta5birding@embarqmail.com, or call: 863-517-0202 or 863-674-0695
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Monday, November 26, 2007
Another South LaBelle Murder
Man Dead After Throat Cut
LABELLE, FL. -- On November 24, at 12:42 a.m., Hendry County Deputies were dispatched to the Azteca Apartments located at 4269 South State Road 29, three miles south of LaBelle to investigate an alleged stabbing.
Deputies located, what appeared to be, two victims. One victim, Alfredo Mendez, of 4270 Turkey Run, appeared to have been stabbed in the chest and was lying on the ground. Another victim,Geronimo Diaz, of 4270 Turkey Run, was transported to Lee Memorial with a laceration to his throat.
Alfredo Mendez was pronounced dead at the scene by E.M.S. The death of Alfredo Mendez is being treated as a Homicide and is under investigation.
During this same time period, at the same address, Geronimo Diaz is alleged to have chased Wilfredo Mendez with a knife. Wilfredo Mendez was able to elude Diaz and reported the incident to the Sheriff�s Office. According to Sheriff Ronnie Lee, Investigators have obtained sufficient evidence for an arrest. Diaz will be charged with Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon.
LABELLE, FL. -- On November 24, at 12:42 a.m., Hendry County Deputies were dispatched to the Azteca Apartments located at 4269 South State Road 29, three miles south of LaBelle to investigate an alleged stabbing.
Deputies located, what appeared to be, two victims. One victim, Alfredo Mendez, of 4270 Turkey Run, appeared to have been stabbed in the chest and was lying on the ground. Another victim,Geronimo Diaz, of 4270 Turkey Run, was transported to Lee Memorial with a laceration to his throat.
Alfredo Mendez was pronounced dead at the scene by E.M.S. The death of Alfredo Mendez is being treated as a Homicide and is under investigation.
During this same time period, at the same address, Geronimo Diaz is alleged to have chased Wilfredo Mendez with a knife. Wilfredo Mendez was able to elude Diaz and reported the incident to the Sheriff�s Office. According to Sheriff Ronnie Lee, Investigators have obtained sufficient evidence for an arrest. Diaz will be charged with Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon.
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