Curtia Reed was intercepted . For years, "community policing" has been a popular buzzword in law enforcement circles. Crime Stoppers: How to Report a Crime Anonymously on the Treasure Coast, Help the community. They also got information from confidential sources indicating Wiley shot Belzens. Smith told police he fired three times because there were only three rounds in the gun. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. The vehicle was running. Assistant Chief Richard Del Toro said Monday that before the victim was shot, the 15-year-old had handed a gun magazine to the 17-year-old.. The whole city runs the risk of being painted with a broad brush that could discourage tourism and further economic investment. Investigators said they received a 911 call just after 11:30 p.m. Friday that the teen was shot and the driver of the vehicle was taking the victim to the hospital. Juvenile held in connection to a shooting in Fort Pierce that sent a person to the hospital in critical condition on Oct. 8, 2021. Due to the coronavirus. A 32-year-old Miami woman moved a sofa and a refrigerator behind the door of a Port St. Lucie hotel room before fatally shooting a 4-year-old child and herself. The dog also died, FHP stated. According to the St. Lucie Sheriff's Office, the incident happened around 5:20 p.m. during a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Ilous Ellis Park in Fort. He also covers strange, wild and weird Treasure Coast crimes in Off The Beat. Follow Will on Twitter@OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-692-8936. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday set aside to honor a civil rights activist who preached nonviolence, one or more shooters began spraying bullets into a crowd that had gathered for the MLK Car Show and Family Fun Day. Smith remains in St. Lucie County Jail without bail. FORT PIERCE, Fla. WPTV is taking a closer look at the economic impact of the potential development planned to turn Fisherman's Wharf in downtown Fort Pierce into a waterfront destination for . The incident occurred at. Authorities said the shooting occurred just before 12:45 p.m. in the 1200 block of N. 29th St. Police said the victim, whose name has not been released, was treated for . A suspect in a Gifford shooting that wounded another man earlier this week was found hiding Friday morning in a Fort Pierce hotel, deputies said. They had been at a bar that night. Beemer was killed at some point between Jan.31 and Feb.2. Police went to the area after a report late that night of possible gunfire. He also covers strange, wild and weird Treasure Coast crimes in Off The Beat. Follow Will on Twitter@OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-692-8936. 7:10 AM EDT Jul 15, 2021 Brandon Lopez Shooting leaves one dead in Fort Pierce . See something? 17-year-old arrested after teen fatally shot in Port St. Lucie, Police identify suspect after 15-year-old fatally shot, Jack in the Box coming to Florida, eyes further expansion, Okeeheelee BMX track out thousands after early morning burglary, Rib Round Up Music Festival returns to West Palm Beach on Saturday, Railroad repositions propane tanker, will remove Friday, Man dressed in Pink Floyd attire robs Fort Lauderdale bank, Warning to beachgoers as sea turtle nesting season is underway, Remains of woman missing for 5 years possibly located, Boil water advisory issued for Tradition area of Port St. Lucie, School lockdown highlights need for Spanish-speaking officers. 2023 www.tcpalm.com. A 17-year-old boy, identified as Brian Hurlburt of Fort Pierce, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting. Three days later, Veneetia Parker's body was found in the vicinity. On June 9, 1995, her 6-year-old daughter Morgan was watching a Little League game at a ballfield near Alma, Arkansas, and went missing. Officers said they recovered. A 29-year-old man was fatally shot at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital as four sheriff's deputies said he charged toward them armed with scissors. Monday, May 10th 2021 Gentrus Thomas, 25, killed in a shooting at the G Spot 2 Night Club, or the Mix Sports Bar in Fort Pierce on May 10, 2021. While he was being taken to St. Lucie County Jail, police reportedhe agreed to tell them about the shooting. Both men were transported to Lawnwood Hospital in serious condition. He was later identified as Dr. Roberto Peigne, a Haitian doctor who immigrated to the U.S. After receiving calls of a shooting at 4:21 a.m., deputies went to a residence in the 4500 block of 33rd Avenue where they found the wounded man . Its at least the second homicide case this year investigated by Fort Pierce police in which arrest records were sealed. If you're a subscriber, thank you. By Scott Sutton. . Gaudet died early Thursday, while the other man, whose name was not released, was in critical condition. The shooting happened about 9 p.m. Saturday in the 1100 block of North 29th Street, police Lt. James Gagliano said. FORT PIERCE Two people are in custody following the January fatal shooting of 19-year-old Frandy Belzens on Avenue E, according to records and Fort Pierce police. Smith left and returned around 30 minutes later. When officers found Aden inside the store, he had stopped breathing and was unconscious, according to Smith'sFort Pierce Police Department arrest affidavit. Call the Ft. Pierce Police department if you have any information on this shooting. No other information, such as the age of those shot or whether police are looking for a suspect, was available Wednesday. Both men went outside when a person inside reported hearing what sounded likefive shots beingfired. The name of the victim has not been released. 14, 2021 at 3:36 PM PDT. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news and crime coverage. Police later recovered both weapons and said they were reported stolen in St. Lucie County in separate incidents. Wiley was held Thursday in the St. Lucie County Jail on $750,000 bond, a jail official said. This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Justice needed to provide closure for Fort Pierce's MLK Day shooting, Martin Luther King Jr. Day incident not 'random mass shooting,' sheriff says, Don't let Martin Luther King Day shooting mask progress Fort Pierce has made, New details discussed in MLK Day shootings at Ilous Ellis Park in Fort Pierce, Justice needed to provide closure for Fort Pierce's MLK Day shooting. A party in the park had happened earlier, though the St. Lucie Sheriff's Office did not immediately say if there was a connection to Anderson's death. The car never reached the hospital, hitting another vehicle near the intersection of Southeast Tiffany Avenue and became disabled. It's admirable there have been discussions about adding cameras in parks, which Hester said would occur, and increasing security at public events. It works both ways. Police said it appears that Troy Gaudet, 31, of Fort Pierce, shot the victim while inside a vehicle. FORT PIERCE A 44-year-old Fort Pierce man died from three gunshot wounds following an argumentat a North 25th Street convenience store Wednesday. Aden was still inside and the two continued arguing, but stopped and appeared to have worked things out,according to the report. Detectives did not release the locationof where she was found. They. Updated: 2:06 PM EDT Oct 8, 2021 . A resident said that on Jan. 8 about 5:45 a.m., he heard six gunshots close to the Moonswiners Restaurant parking lot. Arrested Thursday were Luckson Cadet, 24, and Polo Delva, 29. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. Gunfire, fight after events at Polish American Social Club in Port St. Lucie under investigation, Police investigate home invasion robbery in Fort Pierce; seek publics help, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The footage showed at least one person, a man, run through an alley. Through interviews and surveillance footage, detectives stated they learned the man was shot outside the store and retreated inside, where moments earlier the two had exchanged aseries of insults. The incident occurred early Tuesday near the. Updated: 2:06 PM EDT Oct 8, 2021 Two dogs in the home were also killed. Share Copy Link. ORLANDO, Fla. The man accused of shooting and killing a former co-worker inside an Orlando outlet store last week was found dead inside his car in Fort Pierce, Orlando police confirmed Tuesday . Rivers said the death is considered suspicious, based on the amount of blood found on the man's body. Let's start with the obvious: No amount of gun violence anywhere on the Treasure Coast is acceptable. On January 16, two people were fatally shot and one injured during a nighttime home invasion robbery in the 400 block of North 18th Street. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He carried out a scheme to report finding her body in her truck at Walmart in Sebastian, where police found Jeanine Bishop, 67, dead on a Tuesday morning, Michael Despres, 56, was charged with premeditated first-degree murder. Both men are from Fort Pierce and were charged with attempted first degree murder. It could be some folks have information that could help, but they have been reluctant to come forward. Police on Thursday identified the shooter as Louisjeune. When officers arrived they found the victim unconscious inside of the business. Tuesday, July 6th 2021. The earlier case was the Feb. 19 arrest of Otto Lenke in connection with. GINNY BEAGAN/TCPALM, Former Indian River County firefighter, Melbourne police officer jailed on murder, arson charges, Veterinarian suspended after DUI, 'botched' surgery of dog, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. More:Police investigate homicide of 19-year-old in Fort Pierce, More: Woman accused of stabbing another woman with serrated knife in St. Lucie County, More:Police: Man dances in celebration after pawning items stolen in Port St. Lucie. He had a gunshot wound and died. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! The vehicle is suspected to be a black, compact four-door sport utility vehicle. FORT PIERCE, Fla. A man was injured Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Fort Pierce store, police said. Madleine Moreau was found with eight stab wounds to the back and injuries to several other areas,in her Port St. Lucie home. 2019 GINNY BEAGAN/TCPALM, Port St. Lucie police officer resigns amid probe involving sexual photos, text messages, Two shot in Fort Pierce in case that remains under investigation, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Police used a search warrant to get the footage. An investigation is underway in Fort Pierce after a shooting took place Wednesday afternoon, officials said. Police investigate homicide of 19-year-old in Fort Pierce, Woman accused of stabbing another woman with serrated knife in St. Lucie County, Police: Man dances in celebration after pawning items stolen in Port St. Lucie, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. . Investigators determined cameras on the exterior of a home may have gotten footage of the incident, but the resident declined to provide access. After gunshots rang out late Wednesday night on Southwest Ewing Avenue, police said they discovered a man in a car with bullet wounds that would prove to be fatal.Police said the driver had made a food delivery to a home in the area prior to the shooting. FORT PIERCE Fort Pierce police said Thursday a shooting incident earlier this week on Fishermans Wharf has been determined to be an attempted murder-suicide. Investigators learned a 28-year-old man had left the room to get breakfast, and when he returned found the door locked. Detectives reported Smith said he put the .380-caliber black and silver handgun in a garbage can inside his home, where police found it, according to the affidavit. @WPTV. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Fort Pierce, according to police. Jorge Fuentes, 78, was found May 6 in his home in the 1200 block of Wyoming Avenue with several gunshot wounds. Stuart police officers found a man laying on the ground, shot in the chest and in need of medical treatment in a residential backyard. A 2019 to 2021 Altima with dark-tinted windows is of interest in the Oct. 5 shooting . A man was injured Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Fort Pierce store, police said. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. Follow Corey on Twitter @coreyarwood, or reach him by phone at 772-978-2246. The incident occurred at 12:45 a.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of Fishermans Wharf, which is north of Seaway Drive and east of North U.S. 1. A Port St. Lucie High School student is charged with fatally shooting his 15-year-old friend. Community activists Will Armstead and Larry Lee are planning to build a teen center in Lincoln Park, with hopes that could keep at least some of the neighborhood's young people from falling into lives of crime and violence. The MLK Day shooting shows the potential value of community policing and related collaboration between St. Lucie and Fort Pierce lawmen, even if the results aren't always immediate and tangible. Editorials published by TCPalm/Treasure Coast Newspapers are decided collectively by its editorial board. Fort Pierce is in the middle of a renaissance, with many exciting developments planned for downtown and the city's western fringes. All rights reserved. The pedestrian who died was identified by FHP as a Vero Beach man. Jack in the Box coming to Florida, eyes further expansion, Okeeheelee BMX track out thousands after early morning burglary, Rib Round Up Music Festival returns to West Palm Beach on Saturday, Railroad repositions propane tanker, will remove Friday, Man dressed in Pink Floyd attire robs Fort Lauderdale bank, Warning to beachgoers as sea turtle nesting season is underway, Remains of woman missing for 5 years possibly located, Boil water advisory issued for Tradition area of Port St. Lucie, School lockdown highlights need for Spanish-speaking officers. A 27-year-old Port St. Lucie man was killed in a barrage of shots outside the Florida Irish-American Society center downtown. Romeo Marcos Francisco-Francisco, of the 14700 block of Southwest 175th Court in Indiantown, was arrested Oct. 9, 2022, in connection with the October 2021 fatal stabbing of a man identified by Martin County sheriffs officials at the time as 21-year-old Manuel Jeremias Souy Perechu. Anyone with information about the incident should contact Detective Joselito Simon at 772 467-6880. Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Fort Pierce Police Department at 772-467-6800. Tips can also be reported anonymously to Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, at 800-273-TIPS (8477), or online at TCWatch.org. Deputies on a patrol through Harbor Pointe Park found Akiefe Jamal Anderson near his vehicle with a gunshot wound about 2:45 a.m. Saturday. Records related to the Wiley arrest were sealed by a judge in January, though the order was rescinded Wednesday, court records show. If you see a crime being committed, leave anonymous tips on Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers hotline, web site or smart phone app. Aden returned inside bleeding. Smithsaid he shot the man three times because he called him names and threatened (his) family, police said. Wiley initially denied being involved in the death, but when shown pictures from security footage he told police what he said happened. The name of the victim has not been released. Mother of the suspect says the two were best friends, had matching tattoos. Police later arrived at the crash site, and the shooting victim was taken to the hospital but later died. Deputies about 2:25 a.m. Oct. 30 went to the area of Southwest Jackson Avenue and Southwest 153rd Street regarding a man down, a report states. Corey Arwood is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Detectives also stated Smith was seen on storesurveillance footage taking the handgun from the store counter and putting it in his left pants pocket at some point before the shooting. Investigators said the shooting occurred at the 100 block of Fishermans Warf at 12:45 a.m. FORT PIERCE Police are investigating a shooting incident that left two men with serious gunshot wounds, according to a Wednesday news release. Anyone with information about this case should call Detective Kevin Mohamed at 772-467-6905. More: SLCSO reports 68 COVID-19 cases in county jail, 'highest throughout the pandemic', More: How Treasure Coast House Reps. Brian Mast, Bill Posey voted in June, More: Port St. Lucie man awarded $35 million following Broward County crash that left him paralyzed. Officers said they recovered a firearm near the scene. More:Martin Luther King Jr. Day incident not 'random mass shooting,' sheriff says, OpinionDon't let Martin Luther King Day shooting mask progress Fort Pierce has made, More:New details discussed in MLK Day shootings at Ilous Ellis Park in Fort Pierce, "We struggled with getting eyewitnesses to come forward," Hester said of the agency's challenges early on, adding things have progressed over the past few weeks. Arriving officers found several cartridge casings outside and on the street. Investigators said the shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. in the 600 Block of North 25th St. Investigators said the shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. in the 600 Block of North 25 th St. 1:48 FORT PIERCE A 44-year-old Fort Pierce man died from three gunshot wounds following an argument at a North 25th Street convenience store Wednesday. That's where they discovered her body in a septic tank. (St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office) He was taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center for treatment. Former Boy Scout killed in Fort Pierce shooting, ex-lawmaker says. They all matter. If you're a subscriber, thank you. A 2019 to 2021 Altima with dark-tinted windows is of interest in the Oct. 5 shooting of Gabriella Hanley, of Jensen Beach, and her 21-year-old boyfriend in the area of Southeast Green River Parkway. Indian River County deputies and the U.S. More:Veterinarian suspended after DUI, 'botched' surgery of dog. The Fishermans Wharf area is east of North U.S. 1 and north of Seaway Drive. Police have made an arrest in the Elks Lodge shooting that left an innocent bystander in critical condition. When officers arrived at the scene, they found two men with serious gunshot wounds. Gaudet and the other man were taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute in Fort Pierce. 16-year-old jailed in deadly shooting of Fort Pierce woman: Jamarion Abari Miller, 16, initially was jailed on an attempted murder charge in the shooting of 27-year-old Shakia Young while they traveled in a car together south of Fort Pierce after a party. Sign up for TCPalms subscriber-only newsletter featuring the best exclusive content from the week. According to police, Louisjeune pulled a gun during a drug deal and shot Belzens. According to the sheriff's office, 16-year-old Jamarian Miller pulled out a gun and shot 27-year-old Shakiya Young on Oct. 8, 2021, near Fort Pierce. More: Port St. Lucie police officer resigns amid probe involving sexual photos, text messages. Jamall Frederick, of the 3100 block of Avenue T, remained at . Wiley said a friend he knew for three weeks came over and asked if he knew anyone who would sell them marijuana. People everywhere deserve better and should expect better. FORT PIERCE, Fla. . (St. Lucie County . Wiley was booked in at the St. Lucie County Jail Jan. 30 just three days after the death of Belzens in the 1900 block of Avenue E, though police declined to answer questions about it then, saying the case was sealed. Rescue workers took him to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute where he was pronounced dead. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Del Toro said both the shooter and victim attended Port St. Lucie High School and had been together in Fort Pierce earlier in the day. A 17-year-old boy, identified as Brian Hurlburt of Fort Pierce, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting. Wiley said he asked how much, and the friend indicated a zip, or an ounce of pot. Wiley said he and the friend walked to meet with Belzens at an address in the 1900 block of Avenue E. They got in Belzens vehicle. Authorities said the shooting occurred just before 12:45 p.m. in the 1200 block of N. 29th St. Police said the victim, whose name has not been released, was treated for injuries described as not life-threatening. Hamiltonhad no permanent address and floated between Vero Beach and Melbourne the last few years. Hurlburt and another person inside the vehicle were also taken to the hospital for minor injuries sustained in the wreck. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday set aside to honor a civil rights . 753 were here. Family of Nikkitia Bryant ready for closure. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Investigators revealed new details on Thursday about the discovery of a woman's body on the side of Interstate 95 in St. Lucie County earlier this week. Until we asked Thursday, the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, which took the lead investigating the incident because it occurred in a county park, hadn't released much new information on the case. Sheriffs Chief Deputy John Budensiek said he also is responsible for the Oct. 30 death of Manuel Jeremias Souy Perechu, 21. 4 people shot along G Terrace in Fort Pierce on July 5, 2021. Fort Pierce police are investigating a shooting that sent an 18-year-old to the hospital. Hurlburt faces multiple charges included aggravated manslaughter of a child. . CNN One person was killed and seven others were shot at a block party packed with more than 1,000 people celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Fort Pierce, Florida, Monday, police said. FORT PIERCE Police are investigating a shooting incident in which a person sustained a non life-threatening gunshot wound while near an apartment complex, a Fort Pierce police official. 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The incident happened about 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, but it was not publicly disclosed by police until about 8:50 a.m. Wednesday. Tips can also be submitted by contacting Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS. Wiley said his friend agreed to buy the marijuana, then pulled a handgun and shot Belzens in the head. The assailants were described as three males. Another man sustained non-fatal stab injuries. Treasurecoast.Com Share this: Twitter Facebook Share 0 Related posts More: Gunfire, fight after events at Polish American Social Club in Port St. Lucie under investigation, Gagliano said several people were outside when a vehicle drove by and shots were exchanged amongst the vehicle and the unknown males outside.. Following the crash, police said Hurlburt grabbed the gun used in the shooting and also another weapon that the victim had, and disposed of them in a grassy area in an effort to hide the handguns. Police went to a store in the 600 block of North 25th Street, at the northwest corner of Avenue E, around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday after receiving reports that Gladstone Aden, of the 2000 block of Avenue G, had been shot several times. Andrew Karacsonyi, who lived in a home at the intersection of East 14th Street and Southeast Apache Avenue, was airlifted to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute in Fort Pierce, where he later died, the report said. The concept is simple enough: By having police officers spend more time getting to know people living in at-risk neighborhoods, they can develop contacts who can assist them when trouble strikes. Detectives aren't connecting the shooting with the delivery. If you're a subscriber, thank you. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. A 20-year-old man who the Martin County Sheriffs Office said is responsible for a homicide in Indiantown was charged on a robbery charge. Scott Hodges, 44, of the 8600 block of 95th Ave., was charged with first-degree murder and possession of a stolen firearm, according to Sheriff's Office records.Hodges told them where to find his body, according to an arrest affidavit. And the city will reach its full potential only when people throughout its social strata acknowledge and begin addressing that. At least one of the guns in this investigation was reported stolen from a car in the Indian River Estates community in St. Lucie County, according to the sheriff's office. Romeo Marco Francisco-Francisco, of Indiantown, was arrested on a robbery charge in connection with a Sept. 25 incident. FORT PIERCE Fort Pierce police said Thursday a shooting incident earlier this week on Fisherman's Wharf has been determined to be an attempted murder-suicide. Officers found the couple in a black vehicle pulled off the road facing south on Southeast Green River Parkway between Southeast Melaleuca Boulevard and Southeast Charleston Drive.