Florida Highway Patrol

Willie Dumel, Suspect in Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Family on I-95, to Be Arrested and Charged

The Florida Highway Patrol says it will arrest and charge the suspect in the horrific April 3 wrong-way head-on collision on I-95 that killed Dennis Ortiz, 31, of California, and Albertson Anthony Almase, 31, Kristina Almase, 26, and Lily Azarcon, 26, of the Philippines. See also: -Four Dead in Hor ... More >>

Pictures of Yesterday's Car Crash Victims Show Beautiful Family

The Florida Highway Patrol released the identities of the four victims killed in a horrific traffic accident yesterday that's roiled the region. Two of the victims were affiliated with the United States Navy. Dennis Ortiz, 31, of California; Albertson, 31, and Kristina Almase, 26, of the U.S. Navy; ... More >>

Four Dead in Horrific Highway Crash Near Hallandale Beach Boulevard UPDATED

Updated, 10:24 a.m."We assumed there were four people killed, but we just don't know how many people were in the van," said Joe Sanchez, spokesperson for the Florida Highway Patrol, referring to a terrifying accident that has rocked the region this morning. "It was that bad of an accident." Sanchez ... More >>

Florida Couple Getting Amorous In Car Drive Into Someone's House

Asia Walker and her boyfriend, Charles Phillips, were driving down Continental Drive, near Nova Road and LPGA Boulevard in Daytona Beach at 5:30 in the morning when they decided that this was a good time to start making out and getting super affectionate with each other. And you'll be shocked to le ... More >>

Power Rank Friday: DUI Busts, Crank Profs, and More Anus Tattoo, Please

The local personalities, egos, and public figures who swung through the news cycle this week, ranked by New Times' crack research department using a highly scientific algorithm (i.e., walking down South Beach last Monday night, calculating the ratio of weeping Irishmen compared with redneck testicl ... More >>

Where Are the New Year's Eve DUI Checkpoints in Broward and Palm Beach

Right out of the gate, let's set the obvious into stone: Don't drink and drive. At all. Ever. Especially tonight. It's not only dumb but expensive. Worse, all your friends will find out. They'll laugh at you. But let's say you have a friend. This friend has a big New Year's Eve date scheduled for th ... More >>

Three Men Arrested for Stealing Obama Signs, Yelling Racial Slurs, According to FHP

Three Orlando men were none-too-thrilled that Barack Obama won reelection as Black President last week, so they decided to drink their sorrows away, then also go drive through a mostly black neighborhood stealing Obama campaign signs while yelling out racial slurs at people, according to the Florida ... More >>

FHP Cracking Down on Labor Day Drunk Drivers, Call a Cab

Labor Day is considered the unofficial last day of summer, filled with beach fun and barbeques. To many, it also means having a few celebratory drinks with friends.Whether it's a few beers while grilling burgers, bloody Marys at brunch, or Tiki drinks at the beach, there's one thing all alcoholic be ... More >>

Zachary Bird, DUI Suspect Who Busted His Own Head in Cop Car, Was Going to Help His Friend Fred

If you haven't already heard about the weirdest DUI arrest since the Ron Jon Surf Shop guy got caught drinking Four Loko in his car, a quick run-down: Police say Orange County anesthesiologist Zachary Bird was arrested on DUI charges after he almost side-swiped a cop car and failed sobriety tests. T ... More >>

Man Steals Two Cars, Shoots Two Cops, Kills Himself on Florida Turnpike

Here's the latest from a 9:10 p.m. press conference from authorities about the shooting this afternoon; information is pulled together from the FBI, Broward Sheriff's Office and other news sources.From FBI spokesman Tim Donovan:It started at about 2:20 p.m., when a man stole a car at the intersectio ... More >>

More Than a Dozen Killed in South Florida Car Accidents

​If you saw the Miami Herald story this morning about the ten South Floridians killed in car crashes between Saturday night and Sunday night... it gets worse.In addition to the six deaths in Miami-Dade and four in Broward, there were three people killed in Palm Beach County over the weekend as wel ... More >>

Fort Lauderdale Cops Brian Dodge and Billy Koepke: The Alleged Criminal Escapade

Broward Sheriff's OfficeBilly Koepke (left) and Brian Dodge​On Thursday night, Fort Lauderdale cops Brian Christopher Dodge and Billy Charles Koepke turned themselves in at the Broward County Jail, charged with 36 crimes between them that include a maximum possible sentence of life in prison plus ... More >>

Florida Highway Patrol, ICE, Target Dark-Skinned People, Lawsuit Claims

www.vectorportal.com/subcategory/168/HANDCUFFS-VECTOR-IMA...​A 12-year resident of Broward County says that cops picked on him because he is dark complected and of Trinidadian origin -- and that they went so far as to detain him on bogus fraud charges, according to a recently filed lawsuit. Bhola ... More >>

Cop Going With Family to 9/11 Ceremony Says Julio Mompeller Exposed Himself on Highway

Monroe County Sheriff's OfficeJulio Mompeller allegedly delayed a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and his family on their way to a 9/11 ceremony, by pulling out his penis on the highway.​An off-duty Florida Highway Patrol trooper says he was on his way to a 9/11 ceremony with his wife and kid when ... More >>

Five Florida Officers Have Died in Exploding Cop Cars, Said To Be Worse Than Ford Pinto

ridelust.comThe Ford Crown Victoria -- the Pinto for cops and robbers​It's the most infamous car used by cops and taxi drivers, and even comes with a big red button when driven by Tommy Lee Jones in Men in Black -- the Ford Crown Victoria.But according to a Palm Beach Post investigation, the c ... More >>

Memorial Service Planned for Dalai Lama's Nephew in West Palm Beach

Walk for Tibet FloridaNorbu at the start of the walk in St. Augustine.​After a car accident killed Jigme Norbu as he walked down State Road A1A last week, his friends and supporters have continued their 300-mile walk for Tibetan independence along Florida's east coast. The group, which has been jo ... More >>

Want to See David Cassidy Drunk? Thank the Florida Highway Patrol

David Cassidy thinks he loves booze, so what is he so afraid of?​The Florida Highway Patrol just released dash-cam footage of the Partridge Family cutie (er... former cutie) doing the walk of shame.Cassidy was arrested November 3 near Okeechobee Road after officers saw his Mercedes swerve off the ... More >>

Trucker Arrested for License Fraud may be International Fugitive

​A Port St. Lucie truck driver arrested for perjury and driver's license fraud may also be wanted in Brazil for swindling, unlawful seizure, receipt of stolen goods, and a fun little thing called murder, TCPalm reports.The Florida Highway Patrol arrested Geraldo Ricardo Miranda, 42, on Wednesday f ... More >>

Plantation Accountant, Firm Barred From Filing Taxes for Clients

In a deal that will have to come with a career change, Carole Exantus of Plantation accepted a permanent injunction against filing tax returns on clients' behalf in order to settle a case with U.S. Justice Department attorneys who had sued her for fraud. From the release:The court found that [Exantu ... More >>

The Miccosukee Tribe Keeps Quiet About a Series of Traffic Deaths

A woman perishes in a collision with an Indian leader's kin. Her family cries cover-up.

Morning Juice: FHP Cracks Down on Douches and Jewish Wine, Shooting Birds from Car Still OK

Take a Break This Holiday Season From Being a DoucheThe Florida Highway Patrol began a crackdown on aggressive drivers today at 12:01 a.m., meaning we've all go to take a break from driving like a douche nozzle. FHP Colonel John Czernis explained the operation in this press release. Here's an excerp ... More >>

Gun-Toting Prosecutor Let Off Easy

With a Bullet

Corruption-busting lawyer Bruce Udolf wants to be Broward sheriff. After the Ken Jenne experience, though, are voters too suspicious of lawyers turned cops?

Cops and Gypsies

Friendly law enforcement officers become the weapons of rival destruction in the gypsy tribal wars

Mel Martinez: Two-Timing Man

Tender Loving Justice

Give the Kid — er, My Kid — a Break

Stinkin' Badges

Flashing the Gold

Oh, About That Severed Head ...

Temperament Kills

A beloved friend dies a violent death after a petty disagreement

Crotch Rocketeers

It's zero to oblivion in a heartbeat for too many of the risk takers on the new supercharged bikes

Hollywood's Finest

After even a police chief called them unfit, these officers continue to patrol Hollywood's streets

In the Name of Mr. Burns

Exxxxxcellent!

Tailpipe

Nobody Home

The Life and Crimes of Bam Jones

Henry Lee Jones is accused of two murders. That's only the beginning.

A Bloody Cacophony

John Wolmer rakes in the bucks telling journos where the action is

Boys Under the Hood

What makes fast-car enthusiasts furious? Cops, speed limits, and punk kids with loud mufflers and no brains.

Migrant Justice

Rosa Gonzalez trudged through a desert and toiled in the fields. Now she's in for a real trial.

Best Place To Speed

Alligator Alley

Night of the Living Heads

What's it like to ring in the new millennium with 80,000 drug-addled Phish fans? Expensive. Noisy. Crowded. Uninspiring.

Lights! Camera! Conflict of Interest!

Sally Hester has videotaped Hollywood cops working for SunCruz, the same casino company her city is suing

If God Gives You Lemons, Make Millions

That's what numerous lawsuits claim the Toy Store Group has done. Much to the chagrin of their customers.

If God Gives You Lemons, Make Millions

That's what numerous lawsuits claim the Toy Store Group has done. Much to the chagrin of their customers.

The King of Titles

DMV Specialist Randolph Williams has a way with car titles. An investigation finds that way riddled with phony paperwork.

King Con Speaks

Escape artist Steven Russell fills in the details about how he bluffed his way out of prison and plotted his next big score

It Came From the Swamps!

A huge, hairy beast that walks upright and craves lima beans is stalking South Florida's marshland.