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March 10th, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda A 21-year old man with a record of petty theft convictions is facing felony charges for stealing the name plate from the office of a Ft. Lauderdale judge… and allowing his girlfriend to post a photo of him, holding the sign, on her Facebook page.
Facebook has been used to catch Florida‘s criminals (and those suspected of illicit behavior) with increasing regularity. With the growing popularity and wide exposure of social media, it’s becoming a tool for identifying criminal behavior and catching those responsible for everything from theft to poaching.
Orlando Mom Arrested after Facebook Video Airs
Authorities arrested Orlando mother Sandra Padilla Miranda in January after viewing a video allegedly showing Miranda encouraging her daughter to bite and hit another teen girl was posted on Facebook, reported ABC News. She was later charged with child abuse and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Sheriff Makes Social Media Work for the Public Good
Broward County Sheriff Al Lamberti uses Facebook regularly to catch everyone from coupon thieves to sneaks who steal air conditioners and leave South Floridians hot under the collar.
Sheriff Lamberti told The Consumerist last October that “when you talk about reducing budget and service, you need the public on your side more…Social media is a force multiplier.” His personal Facebook page carried a description of the vehicle and suspects – within days, the air conditioner thieves were caught.
As for the coupons, Sheriff Lamberti received complaints about missing coupons in newspapers through his Facebook page last August. Coupons were being stolen from newspapers in vending machines throughout the area. According to The Sun-Sentinel, the sheriff then brought the issue to his personal Facebook page and asked for help; within hours, he received tips and complaints that eventually led to the misdemeanor charges of theft for two of the alleged offenders.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Catches Poachers with Facebook
While Florida Fish and Wildlife regulations strictly enforce the fishing of snook in its waters, that doesn’t stop poachers from breaking the rules… and then posting the proof of their exploits online.
For example, it’s illegal to use spearguns on snook; however, as WPTV reports, the agency has fished multiple offenders from their public photos on Facebook, showing off their illegally-caught snook.
Other poachers have posted photos of undersized fish or game killed during out-of-season hunting.
Last June, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced the arrest of Tampa resident Kyle Edwards after someone reported photos he posted on his Facebook page (and later deleted) of an illegally-hunted alligator and a deer shot out of season. The agency located the carcasses of both animals and later issued Edwards a citation.
In May, the agency posted details about the activities and arrest of a Polk County man, who boasting about poaching game in Lake Marion Creek Wildlife Management Area during off-season on his Facebook page. Darin Lee Waldo, who is also a convicted felon, was arrested after posting photos of himself with the illegally-hunted game. In addition to poaching, Waldo faced multiple felony and misdemeanor charges as a result of the hunting, trespassing, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Kimberly Morgan has lived, learned, taught and raised a family in Central and South Florida for the past four decades.
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