John P. Rutkowski, Attorney at Law

04/24/2025

A Manatee County sheriff's deputy was turning into the agency's Operations Center in Bradenton when a pickup truck struck and overturned the cruiser, knocking the deputy unconscious...

04/24/2025

04/23/2025

A man suspected in a store theft and driving under the influence allegedly asked Highlands County sheriff's deputies if they had fun after offering them a canned cocktail and ...

12/19/2024

Have you ever witnessed someone about to drive under the influence? 🚨 Learn about the legal implications in our latest blog post, focusing on a DUI case where two patrons and a security guard acted to prevent a crime. Find out more about probable cause and arrests! Read more here: https://wix.to/VocOe6f

Criminal law -- Driving under influence -- Arrest -- Probable cause -- Defendant arrested for DUI after two restaurant bar patrons and a security guard prevented defendant from driving away and relayed their observations to officer -- Trial court erred by denying defendant's motion to suppress DUI e...

12/17/2024

Charlotte County Sheriff's Cpl. Elio Diaz had pulled over a pickup truck in Port Charlotte when the driver allegedly grabbed a rifle from the cab and opened fire.

11/26/2024

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Deputy Ignacio "Dan" Diaz was one of three motorcycle deputies struck by an SUV as they stood on the road's shoulder while helping a disabled motorist...

10/11/2024

A dog that was left tied to a fence and standing in rising water north of Tampa was rescued by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper who responded to a report concerning the discarded...

09/06/2024

"Yeah, um, I think the mayor is drunk and she just literally pulled up and she just drove over our mailbox."

09/03/2024

Two men are accused of selling a Florida deputy’s gun for $40 after the official left his weapon in a gas station restroom last week, according to reports.

08/30/2024

Myriam Medrano blew a .072 and .066 when she was caught driving the wrong way down the DNT. Her attorney says early signs of dementia contributed to her arrest.

08/23/2024

One of the nation's most prolific federal narcotics prosecutors flouted ethics rules last year when he drunkenly handed his business card to Florida police investigating a hit-and-run crash​, a Justice Dept. watchdog found.

07/31/2024

A Flagler County Sheriff's Office K-9 tracked down an escaped inmate in a brush pile near Palm Coast after the fugitive allegedly faked an injury and fled from a hospital.