A 23-year-old man is behind bars after deputies say he stole several guns from Spring Lake residents — and then tried to sell them online just hours later. Deputies say Jaden Sutton was caught after investigators linked security video from multiple streets to a white Toyota Camry. Once they got a warrant for Sutton’s Snapchat account, they say they found videos of him showing off and offering the stolen guns for sale — with his wrist tattoos clearly visible. The serial numbers matched the stolen weapons, which included multiple handguns, a shotgun, and AR magazines. Sutton now faces charges including armed burglary, grand theft of a firearm, dealing in stolen property, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
A Sebring woman already in jail for threatening police is now facing dozens of new charges after allegedly sending nearly 500 threatening messages to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say 27-year-old Emily Staten sent threats of violence, bomb threats, and videos of herself driving — claiming she would run over officers or shoot them. Investigators say she also sent obscene images and dared deputies to find her. Staten now faces 17 felony threat charges, 18 counts of using a device to commit a felony, and several misdemeanors. Her bond has increased by more than $300,000 on top of her previous charges from Sebring Police.
A TLC PetSnip Inc spokesperson says former director Emily Lorenzano stole about a hundred-thousand dollars from the non-profit. There are 94-thousand dollars in missing deposits, two-thousand spent at Amazon and Walmart and a kitchen remodel for Lorenzano’s home. An audit by the board of directors revealed over 300-thousand dollars of outstanding bills. Officials say Lorenzano was arrested last Thursday and is facing theft and fraud related charges.
Health officials are warning Floridians about an uptick in Vibrio vulnificus, a dangerous flesh-eating bacteria found in warm, brackish seawater. The Florida Department of Health says 25 cases have been confirmed this summer, including five deaths across Bay, Broward, Hillsborough, and St. Johns counties. Cases typically rise between April and November, when coastal waters are warmest. Officials urge residents and visitors to take precautions when swimming or handling seafood in coastal areas.