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Aggravated Battery 6/2 - Carjacking/kidnapping Update 6/7 - Disturbance At Dillard High School 6/8 - Homicide Update 6/18 - Armed Bank Robbery 6/2 - Wanted Person 6/23 - Bank Robbery 6/2 - Plane Crash 6/24 - Burglary 6/26 - Traffic Fatality |
AGGRAVATED BATTERY
June 2, 2004
On April 19, 2004, Fort Lauderdale Patrol Officers responded to the 1200 block of NW 5 Avenue in reference to the report of a male being shot. A victim of apparent gunshot wounds was located at 1211 NW 5 Avenue. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded, treated and transported the victim to Broward General Hospital in critical condition, where he underwent surgery.
Fort Lauderdale Detectives from the departments Homicide and Forensic Units responded and initiated their investigation into the shooting. Witnesses advised that the victim had been shot outside of a residence in the 1200 block of NW 5 Avenue; the victim then walked back to 1211 NW 5 Avenue where he collapsed.
The victim underwent successful surgery, and although his injuries were possibly life threatening, the victim appears that he will recover from his injuries.
At this time it is unclear what lead up to the shooting, and the investigation remains on going. Police are requesting the assistance of the public to help identify the person shown in the attached photos. This individual may go by the name of “Ben”, and is believed to have information relevant to the investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident or to the identity of the pictured individual, is encouraged to call the Fort Lauderdale Police Department Hot Line @ 954-828-5511, Detective Mark Breen @ 954-828-5507, Detective John Curcio @ 954-828-5529 or Broward County CrimeStoppers.
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CARJACKING/KIDNAPPING UPDATE
June 2, 2004
On Thursday May 20, 2004, a carjacking/kidnapping occurred at 1500 NW 11 Street. A 9-year-old boy was waiting in the backseat of his mother’s vehicle while she dropped off his two-year-old brother at the New Beginnings Preschool. While waiting for his mother to return, the culprit jumped into the still-running vehicle and fled from the area.
After pleading with his captor, the 9-year-old was released without injury and reunited with his mother. Fort Lauderdale Police subsequently recovered the vehicle unoccupied, and further investigation was conducted. With assistance from the U.S. Marshall’s Service, the identification of the suspect was learned to be that of a 15-year-old, male juvenile.
Today, at approximately 4:30 P.M., the suspect surrendered to Fort Lauderdale Police Detectives without incident, and is cooperating with law enforcement.
The suspect, whose identity is being withheld due to being a juvenile, will be charged with one count of Kidnapping and Carjacking, and will be released to the Broward County Juvenile Intake Facility.
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DISTURBANCE AT DILLARD HIGH SCHOOL
June 7, 2004
On May 11th, 2004 a disturbance broke out at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale. The Fort Lauderdale School Resource Officer responded to a fight amongst several individuals on school grounds. As a result of this fight, 11 students were arrested on charges ranging from, Disturbing a School Function to Inciting a Riot. Initially, there were several different reasons told to investigators as to the cause of the disturbance. They ranged from two rival neighborhoods, a cultural conflict, and an allegation that a homosexual student propositioned a straight student.
Further investigation into this incident revealed that the cause of this fight could, in fact be the result of one of the student’s sexual orientation. Florida State Statute 877.19 recognizes these types of incidents as possible “Hate Crimes” and as such, the statute allows for enhanced criminal penalties.
The investigation has since been forwarded to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division for a more in depth examination of the events leading up to the disturbance. The results of this investigation will be forwarded to the Broward County State Attorney Office. As with all investigations, the State Attorney’s Office will make the final determination of the appropriate charge(s) for prosecution.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Fort Lauderdale Police Department Hot Line @ 954-828-5511, Detective Jim Pott @ 954-828-5528 or Broward County CrimeStoppers.
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HOMICIDE UPDATE
June 8, 2004
On Sunday, May 16, 2004 a Fort Lauderdale Police Patrol Officer was flagged down and advised of a subject who was “down and out”, and may be in need of assistance. Patrol Officers located a victim of, at this time, an aggravated battery in the 300 block of NE 12 Street.
The victim, who was alive, had severe injuries to his head and was unresponsive. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded, began treatment of the subject and transported him to Broward General Hospital. The victim was later identified as a local Fort Lauderdale resident, Louis Ennix (DOB 11/15/72).
On May 27, Ennix succumbed to his injuries and passed away while still undergoing treatment at Broward General Hospital. Fort Lauderdale Homicide Unit Detectives are continuing this investigation, which has been changed to a Homicide.
At this time, little is known about what lead up to this incident and the Police are asking the media and public for assistance. It is requested that anyone with any possible information about this crime, to please call the Fort Lauderdale Police Tip Line @ 954-828-5511, Homicide Detective Al Stone @ 954-828-5512 or Broward County CrimeStoppers.
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ARMED BANK ROBBERY
June 18, 2004
On June 18, 2004 at about 11:23 AM a trio of armed bandits entered the Bank of America branch located at 1745 E. Sunrise Blvd. The hooded bandits ordered the customers and staff to lie on the floor. This allowed the bank robbers to jump the counter unchallenged, where they stuffed an undisclosed amount of money in bags.
They were last seen running northbound on NE 17th Way from the bank. After receiving sketchy information that the culprits ran into the garden Apartments, located at 1040 N. Victoria Park Road. After an exhaustive search of the area, it was determined that the suspects were not in the complex and had eluded apprehension.
Investigators ask that anyone with information on the culprit’s identity, or their whereabouts contact Detective Jack DiCristofalo at (954) 828-6096 or Broward County Crime Stoppers at (954) 493-TIPS.
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WANTED PERSON
June 2, 2004
Fort Lauderdale Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Antwaun Snell, 03/10/78, a convicted felon with several outstanding warrants. Snell was free on bond and on trial when he left the Broward County Courthouse on Wednesday, June 16, 2004. He was convicted of several charges, including trafficking in cocaine and is a fugitive from justice.
Police are also concerned about finding Snell to bring him to trial for a similar event, which occurred on August 29, 2001. During this incident, Snell’s vehicle struck a pedestrian, Glenice Petit-Dos. Petit-Dos, who is deaf, had just exited her school bus and was crossing the street.
Snell has outstanding warrants for the following charges:
- Trafficking in cocaine
- Aggravated fleeing and eluding
- 2 counts of leaving the scene of a crash with injuries
- 2 counts of leaving the scene of a crash with property damage
Anyone with information on Snell’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Fort Lauderdale Police Department at (954) 828-5700 or Broward County Crime Stoppers.
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BANK ROBBERY
June 23, 2004
Fort Lauderdale Police Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in locating and identifying a bandit responsible for robbing the Bank Atlantic located at 1300 Southeast 17th Street Causeway. The robbery occurred on Monday, June 14, 2004 at approximately 4:56 PM.
The robber is described as a white male in his early 30s, 5’10’’, 180 to 190 pounds. He was last seen wearing a long sleeved blue denim shirt and khaki pants. He was also wearing a blue baseball cap and dark glasses.
The offender demanded money from the teller, and was given an undisclosed amount of cash. He was last seen exiting the bank westbound through the parking lot. There were no injuries during this incident.
Anyone with information on the culprit’s identity, or his whereabouts, is asked to contact Detective Richard Rodriguez at (954) 828-6020, or Broward County CrimeStoppers.
High quality digital video of the incident is available at the information desk of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. This cd can be played on the average desktop or laptop computer.
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PLANE CRASH
June 23, 2004
This information is provided in conjunction with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Today at 11:33 AM a small plane crashed into Stuttgart International Auto Body, Inc., located at 1055 NW 51st Court. The flight originated from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, which is just west of the business.
There were three passengers onboard the plane. Paul A. Butler, 06/23/39, of Fort Lauderdale and Stephanie Schambon, 06/26/84, of Windemere, FL died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. Todd Butler, 03/11/83, of Fort Lauderdale, was transported to North Broward Medical Center, where he is listed in critical condition.
For additional information contact the Federal Aviation Administration at (404) 305-5995.
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BURGLARY
June 24, 2004
Fort Lauderdale Police Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a daring duo of thieves who made off with over $30,000.00 worth of marine electronics during an early morning burglary on April 13th, 2004.
The bandits smashed the front door of the Electronics Unlimited store, located at 3229 S. Andrews Avenue, and plundered the storage room, loading their booty into a white newer model Ford Econoline van, which was parked at the rear of the business.
Anyone with information on the identity of the bandits, or their whereabouts, is asked to contact Detective Dorothy Littlefield at (954) 828-5541 or Broward County Crime Stoppers.
High quality digital video of the incident is available at the information desk of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. This cd can be played on the average desktop or laptop computer.
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TRAFFIC FATALITY
June 26, 2004
Fort Lauderdale Traffic Homicide Investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating the driver of a single vehicle crash, which left a 47-year-old female dead at the scene, and the rear passenger injured.
At about 2:01 AM the driver of a 1989 2-door white Chevrolet Beretta lost control of the vehicle and crashed. This crash occurred in the eastbound lanes of Davie Boulevard just east of the FEC Railroad tracks. Prior to crashing, the vehicle drove onto the sidewalk and wedged in between a utility pole and the Bail Bonds building, located at 112 W. Davie Boulevard.
An unidentified 47-year old Hispanic female was killed in the crash. Her identify is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The rear passenger, Raul Valasquez, 06/15/75, of Hollywood, was ejected from the vehicle. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue transported Velasquez to Broward General Medical Center, where he is listed in stable condition.
The above listed vehicle had no tag on it, and there is a question of the driver’s identity, as he fled the scene, on foot, prior to Police or Fire Rescue’s arrival. Investigators have received information that the driver may be Luis Morales, of Hollywood. He is described as an 18-year-old, dark complexioned Hispanic male, 5’8” to 5’10”, who may be from Guatemala.
Anyone with information on the driver’s whereabouts or his identity is asked to contact Traffic Homicide Investigator Cindy Wilburn at (954) 828-5755 or the Fort Lauderdale Communication’s Center at (954) 828-5700.
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