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Jaitoryon McNair, 16, shot in Sanford drive-by || Sanford News

Jaitoryon McNair, 16, shot in Sanford drive-by || Sanford News

Sanford News

Sanford, FL – A 16-year-old boy named Jaitoryon McNair was killed in a drive-by shooting Tuesday evening in Sanford, police said.

Sanford police said the shooting killed Jatorian McNair, which was reported around 6:35 p.m. In the 200 block of Hayes Drive, west of French Avenue and north of H E Thomas Parkway.

Police said officers responded to a 911 call and found McNair suffering multiple gunshot wounds in the front courtyard of a home.

Police said McNair was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police said it appeared several shots were fired from a black, four-door sedan (pictured below), which turned west at Anderson Circle and fled the area.

According to Sanford Police spokeswoman Bianca Gillette, the victim and shooter knew each other, who said it was an isolated incident.

“We’re hoping someone sees the vehicle leave the area,” Gillette said.

According to Seminole County Public Schools, McNair attended Oviedo High School, which has counselors available to students.

Anyone with information about the shooting or vehicle is asked to call the Sanford Police Department or the crime line at 800 423-TIPS.

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Surplus vaccines of Seminole County to help others

Surplus vaccines of Seminole County

SANFORD, FLORIDA- According to the news, Seminole County’s stockpile was reported to have an excess of Johnson & Johnson vaccine which will e distributed and shifted to other states who are in need.

Reportedly during a call, the Officials of Florida had informed the Seminole County of a shift of the 3000 Johnson & Johnson vaccines they had in possession to another program of a different location.

Since the availability of vaccines is higher than what’s required, the officials are taking steps and measure in shifting and moving the surplus to other states that are in need of.

Seminole County leaders as per news are yet unaware when the excess will be picked up or where they will be shifted to.

35-year-old missing man found dead in Sanford

35-year-old missing man found dead

SANFORD, FLORIDA: As per the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, the missing 26-year-old man, Trodarius Rainey, was found dead in Lake Jesup Park.

The Sheriff’s Office had released a missing report, under suspicious circumstances, of 26-year-old Trodarius Rainey and 35-year-old Tiffany Church. Records show on Thursday morning a black Toyota Camry with Florida tag JKMN34 was located at 1980 Cameron Avenue in Sanford.

Police said their missing was suspicious after they saw some evidence inside the vehicle.

Homicide Detectives are investigating the death of Trodarius Rainey.

However, the 35-year-old Tiffany Church is still missing and endangered.

No more details have been released.

Anyone who has information about the case is urged to contact the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.

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Man died after boat overturned in Sanford

Man died after boat overturned in Sanford

SANFORD, FLORIDA: According to the recently released reports, a boat was overturned on Lake Jesup in Seminole County on Sunday.

The reports say the boater had to lose life. As per the Seminole County fire authorities, somebody pulled the boater to shore close to Sanford. The CPR was performed on the boater, but unfortunately, the victim was pronounced dead.

The identity of the victim is unknown. Investigators are investigating the cause that led the boat to overturn.

The detailed information has not been released. Stay updated for more detailed news.

Police looking for the driver involved in hit-and-run in Sanford

SANFORD, Fla.: According to the Sanford Police Department, police are seeking the driver involved in the hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian.

the driver involved in hit-and-run in Sanford

Records show the crash happened on December 3 shortly after 8 p.m. just south of the intersection of French Avenue and 25th Street. The reports say the pedestrian was attempting to cross eastbound French Avenue when a vehicle traveling northbound struck him.

Authorities investigated the possible witnesses. The debris on the crime scene and the witness’s statement, the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run is believed to be a dark in color Mini Cooper.

According to the reports, the vehicle would likely have front-end damage and the side mirror, most likely from the driver’s side of the car, would be missing.

If anyone has information about the vehicle or the crash they are requested to contact the Sanford Police Department or Crimeline at 800 423-TIPS (8477).

 

Deltona couple arrested for fatally stabbing 30-year-old Sanford man

According to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, a couple from Deltona is charged with first-degree murder after the death of a Sanford man in August. Records show the victim’s body was found on Aug. 13 on the 800 block of Settler’s Loop in Geneva.

for murder of 30-year-old Sanford man

The reports say deputies arrested the 30-year-old Jaide Caporale and the 36-year-old Marvin Bryant on Friday for the death of 30-year-old Jo’el Cosby.

As per the deputies, Cosby was Caporale’s on-and-off boyfriend. “Both Caporale and Bryant were evasive and less than forthcoming in interviews with detectives,” investigators said.

“Caporale and Bryant killed Cosby at their house, 1419 Farmington Ave. in Deltona, disposed of his body in Geneva and tried to clean up the evidence at home,” deputies said.

Reports say the Volusia and Seminole sheriff’s detectives did a joint investigation for four months and after collecting evidence, warrants were signed for the arrest of Caporale and Bryant.

Deputies said the couple is being held without bond in the Volusia County Branch Jail.

19-year-old arrested for breaking into and exposing himself to victim in Sanford

According to the Sanford Police Department, a man broke into a woman’s home as she slept and exposed himself while standing outside her bedroom.

and exposing himself to victim in Sanford

The reports say the woman was asleep in her bed but woke up when she heard noises and saw a man standing in her doorway. The man was touching himself inappropriately.

Deputies said the woman called 911 around 3 am. Records say the circumstances of this case were similar to a previous incident involving 19-year-old Elijah Hankerson that occurred in September. Hankerson is accused of knocking on the front door of a home and touching himself inappropriately.

While releasing Hankerson on bond on those charges, deputies ordered him to wear a GPS monitoring device.

For investigating this case deputies used data from that device to determine that Hankerson left his home at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday, walked through several yards, and arrived at the victim’s home at 3:07 a.m. Records show he was inside the home from 3:10 a.m. to 3:13 a.m. then arrived back at his house by 3:16 a.m.

As per the GPS records, Hankerson was arrested at his home Tuesday afternoon. Deputies said he’s facing charges of burglary to an occupied dwelling, lewd and lascivious behavior, exposure of sexual organs, and stalking.

“This incident is particularly disturbing. It appears that Hankerson’s behavior became even more brazen than his previous acts. I encourage anyone who has experienced similar incidents to come forward. Based on his recent behavior, there is a likelihood that this has been something he has done a number of times,” Sanford Police Chief Cecil Smith said.