NEWS. >> IT IS A BREAKING NEWS WE’RE GETTING IN OUR NEWSROOM OUT OF CAPE CORAL. WE’VE JUST LEARNED THAT POLICE ARE SEARCHING FOR A SUSPECT INVOLVED IN AN ASSAULT IN THE CITY. NOW THE SEARCH IS GOING ON MIRAMAR STREET OF CORONADO PARKWAY. POLICE ARE ACTUALLY USING DOGS AND DRONES TO SEARCH THE AREA AND THEY’RE ASKING PEOPLE TO STAY INSIDE THEIR HOMES RIGHT NOW WE HAVE

Search underway for suspect after aggravated assault in downtown Cape Coral

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Updated: 12:23 PM EST Jan 15, 2026

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An active search is underway for a suspect after an aggravated assault near the 800 block of Miramar Street in Cape Coral on Thursday.According to the Cape Coral Police Department, K9s and drones are being utilized in the search.CCPD said the suspect may still be in the area and urged people to stay in their homes and avoid the area.The police department said more information will be forthcoming.This is a developing story and will be updated.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. —

An active search is underway for a suspect after an aggravated assault near the 800 block of Miramar Street in Cape Coral on Thursday.

According to the Cape Coral Police Department, K9s and drones are being utilized in the search.

CCPD said the suspect may still be in the area and urged people to stay in their homes and avoid the area.

The police department said more information will be forthcoming.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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