Lee County, FL – Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office say they arrested a man after a suspicious incident on Tanglewood Parkway involving a “porch prowler.”
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the area after a caller reported a male lingering in front of a residence. Upon arrival, authorities located Brandon Godwin (DOB: Feb. 10, 1997), who reportedly matched the description of the suspect.
Deputies reviewed surveillance footage that allegedly showed Godwin walking around the porch, appearing to look for a way inside and mentioning breaking in. Investigators later confirmed Godwin had no connection to the property or neighborhood.
Authorities said his unusual behavior caused concern among homeowners, prompting fear for their safety. Godwin was subsequently charged with loitering and prowling and taken into custody.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reminded residents to report suspicious activity immediately and to check home surveillance systems regularly.
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