Cape Coral Police

UPDATE 3/20 at 9:45 PM: Roadways are now open.

Officers are investigating a traffic crash at Santa Barbara Boulevard and Veterans Memorial Parkway. All lanes are affected. Please avoid the area if possible.

While clearing out the last of the Marine Unit’s equipment at the Yacht Club, two of our officers noticed the old Yacht Basin sign still standing—soon to be lost to demolition. Recognizing its place in Cape Coral’s history, they rescued it and delivered it to the Cape Coral Historical Museum, where it can continue to weather time as a piece of our city’s story.

🚨Caught by Canal: Cape Coral Police Arrest Burglary Suspect 🚨 facebook.com/share/p/17PuRF…

🚨“STICKY FINGERS” LEAD TO ARREST IN EQUIPMENT THEFT CASE🚨 facebook.com/share/r/18WbX5…

🚨 ONGOING INVESTIGATION - Yucca Pens Preserve 🚨 The Cape Coral Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding a disturbance that occurred late Saturday into early Sunday in the Yucca Pens Preserve to come forward. Officers responded after callers reported shots fired in the area. While handling that incident, a crash with injuries was also reported. One person was severely injured and transported to a hospital via Lee Flight. An ATV was also located in a nearby canal. Anyone with any information is asked to call 239-574-3223 and reference case #26-004803. You can also remain anonymous when you call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS. We thank you for your assistance.

Officers are investigating a traffic crash near the 3500 block of Gator Circle. Northbound and southbound lanes are affected. Power may also be affected. This may last for several hours.

🚨Forensic Fingerprint Match Ties Suspect to Fourth Burglary Charge 🚨 facebook.com/share/p/18Dm4H…

🚨Detectives Arrest Woman in Business Card Theft and Fraud🚨 facebook.com/share/p/18NatB…

Officers are investigating a traffic crash near Cape Coral Parkway and SW 18th Avenue. All westbound lanes are blocked. Please seek an alternative route.

🚨AirTag Helps Cape Coral Police Track Stolen Jeep and Arrest Suspect🚨 facebook.com/share/p/1Frras…

On Saturday, February 28th, Cape Coral Police Motors Unit members participated in the escort of Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Michael Diego to his Celebration of Life ceremony in Naples.  Cape Coral Police Honor Guard members attended the service on behalf of the agency to pay respect to Trooper Diego’s service and sacrifice.    Trooper Diego passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, after suffering a medical emergency while participating in a competitive process for the Contraband Interdiction Unit. He served the Florida Highway Patrol and the residents of Florida for more than four years with honor and dedication.

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Financial Crimes Town Hall, AND to those of you who stayed after to ask questions! We are happy to share some crucial knowledge with the best community!

🚨 CAPE CORAL MAN ARRESTED FOR DUI MANSLAUGHTER FOLLOWING FATAL CRASH ON BEACH PARKWAY WEST 🚨 On February 22, 2026, at approximately 1:05 a.m., Cape Coral Police Department officers responded to a two‑vehicle traffic crash in the area of Beach Parkway West in Cape Coral. One vehicle, an orange pickup, had come to rest on its side with two occupants trapped, and the second vehicle, a blue Chevrolet Silverado, was located in the median with significant front‑end damage. The blue Chevrolet Silverado had t-boned the orange pickup. Cape Coral Fire Department personnel and Lee County EMS responded and began life‑saving efforts on the occupants of the orange pickup. Despite those efforts, an adult female passenger was pronounced deceased on scene at approximately 1:29 a.m. The adult male driver of the orange pickup was transported as a trauma alert to a local hospital with serious injuries. The involved child passenger from the other vehicle was also evaluated for injuries. Officers identified the driver of the blue Chevrolet Silverado as Tyler Paul Janson (DOB 04/10/2003), of Cape Coral. Janson remained on scene. During the initial contact, officers observed signs of impairment. Janson told officers he had been driving home after being at the beach and admitted to consuming alcoholic beverages and using medical marijuana earlier in the evening.​ Due to the severity of the crash, Cape Coral Police Department Traffic Homicide Investigators (THI) responded and assumed the investigation. Investigators obtained security footage which showed the orange pickup backing from a driveway on Beach Parkway West with its lights illuminated, stopping at the edge of the roadway, back up into the roadway where it stopped for several seconds and then started to move forward when it was struck by the eastbound blue Chevrolet Silverado driven by Janson. The impact caused the orange pickup to roll over and come to rest on its side. THI officers conducted a DUI investigation, including a series of standardized field sobriety exercises, which indicated impairment. Janson was arrested and initially refused to provide a breath sample, but later consented at the Cape Coral Police. A breath test provided a result of 0.149%. Janson refused to provide a second breath sample.​ Investigators obtained a court‑authorized search warrant for a DUI-related blood draw, which was completed at a local hospital. The investigation is ongoing. As a result of the investigation, Tyler Paul Janson was arrested and charged with the following: DUI Manslaughter (F.S.S. 316.193(3)(c)3a) DUI with Serious Bodily Injury (F.S.S. 316.193(3)(c)2) DUI with Property Damage (F.S.S. 316.193(3)(c)1) DUI with a Person Under 18 in the Vehicle (F.S.S. 316.193(4)) Refusal to Submit to a Lawful Breath Test (F.S.S. 316.1939)​ This tragic crash is a stark reminder that impaired driving decisions can have permanent and devastating consequences for innocent families. Our Traffic Homicide Investigators will continue to work closely with the State Attorney’s Office as this case moves forward. On February 16, 2026, Tyler Janson pled No Contest to Reckless driving related to an August 16, 2025 arrest for DUI in Cape Coral. Janson pled No Contest and was adjudicated guilty, placed on 6 months of probation, and was not to possess or consume alcohol, all occurring 6 days prior to this DUI Manslaughter arrest.

Update: roadways are now back open.

Officers are investigating a rollover traffic crash involving three vehicles near Skyline Boulevard and SW 10th Street. Northbound lanes near the 900 block will be closed for more than an hour. Please seek an alternative route.

Update: The roadways are now open.

Officers are investigating a traffic crash near Kismet Parkway and NE 19th Avenue. Eastbound and westbound lanes are shut down. Please seek an alternative route.

🚨MAN ACCUSED OF MULTIPLE LOWE’S THEFTS WITHIN 120 DAYS, CHARGED WITH FELONY RETAIL THEFT🚨 facebook.com/share/p/1J2KTU…