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to the Naples Jail Center without incident.
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𝐒𝐞𝐱 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤
During the afternoon hours of December 16, 2024, Naples Police Officers were dispatched to Baker Park in reference to a suspicious male underneath the Blair Bridge. Officers made contact with the subject, later identified as

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city park, Moad is a registered sex offender with his original charge being committed against a minor. Per Florida Statute, Moad is not legally allowed to loiter within 300 feet of a park, playground, or any area where children are congregating. Moad was arrested and transported

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The total amount of stolen items of clothing was $2,361.98. Detectives are working with loss prevention for Burlington and Marshall’s to add additional charges.

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a Florida paper tag at Parkshore Plaza. The male and female occupants, later identified as Franco Guzman and Romina Berriostoro, entered the Burlington Coat Factory with empty bags and an empty backpack. The couple exited 30 minutes later with a full backpack and bags but without

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anti-theft device, while Guzman was charged with Failure to Appear, possession of an anti-theft device, and driving without a valid license. Both suspects are facing further charges related to other retail theft locations.

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𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓: 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐅𝐓
On December 16, 2024, detectives from NPD's Special Investigation Unit conducted surveillance at retail stores in Naples, focusing on potential holiday retail theft. At approximately 1400 hours, detectives observed a blue Toyota Corolla with

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Road Closures for 5th Avenue South Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting w/ Avenue Dining
The following roads will be closed from 6am on Friday, 12/06 until 2am on Sunday, 12/08:
> 5th Ave. S. (3rd St. S. to 9th St. S.)

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Road Closures for City of Naples Christmas Parade 12/03/2024
The following roads will be closed from 3pm - 10pm today:
▪️3rd St. S. (4th Ave. S. to Broad Ave. S.)
▪️5th Ave. S. (9th St. S. to 2nd St. S.)
▪️8th St. S. (4th Ave. S. to 9th Ave. S.)

Parade route map attached.

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parameters required by Florida State Statue.

Arif was placed under arrest for failure to register as a sex offender and was transported to the Collier County Jail without incident.

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𝐒𝐞𝐱 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫
On November 10, 2024, officers with the Naples Police Department responded to a verbal disturbance at a hotel involving Jason Qazim Arif, a 38-year-old resident of Colorado. During the

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investigation, officers discovered Arif was a registered sex offender in Colorado. Arif was convicted in 2012 for sexual assault and exploitation of a child. Further investigation revealed Arif was visiting Collier County but failed to register as a sex offender within the

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surveillance and was able to positively identify the suspect as Eric Marell Cook, a 57-year-old convicted felon with three prior arrests for Robbery.

On October 31, 2024, Cook was placed under arrest for Robbery and was transported to the Collier County Jail.

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𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃
On October 27, 2024, the Naples Police Department was notified about a robbery at the 1200 block of 5th Avenue North. The victim reported being approached by a suspect who demanded cash. The victim refused to comply and received a

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punch in the face with a closed fist. The suspect then pushed the victim to the ground and attempted to steal his wallet. After failing to obtain the wallet, the suspect fled the scene on a bicycle.

Detectives with NPD conducted interviews and reviewed footage from video