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This month, Nigel Carr was arrested by police for burglary, property damage, theft of a credit card and fraud.  Carr is the projected starter at weak-side linebacker for Florida State University.

Police report that Carr broke into a white Toyota and stole a book bag that contained the victim's purse and credit card.  Carr also stands accused of breaking into another vehicle on the University's campus.

When asked about the crimes, Head Coach Jimbo Fisher seemed disappointed and said that Carr "had been doing great". 

If Carr is convicted of a felony, Coach Fisher said that he would be suspended, but would not say for how long.

At this time, Carr is being held in Leon County jail on a $15,000 bond.

The Rivas Law Firm represents those who have been charged with crimes in Orlando.  Contact us today to speak with an Orlando criminal defense attorney about your charges and legal options.

47-year-old Jim Greer, the former chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, was arrested for reportedly running a scam that defrauded the GOP. Greer has been charged with one count of money laundering, one count of organized fraud, and four counts of grand theft.

Greer served as the chairman of the Florida GOP from January 2007 to February 2010. Florida Governor Charlie Crist personally picked Greer for the job, and also called for the investigation that led to his arrest. Greer allegedly set up a company called Victory Strategies to help him raise funds for the GOP of Florida, but then pocketed the money raised. Victory Strategies raised $199,254 from February to October 2009 according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Greer was paid $125,161 of that while keeping his ownership interest hidden.

If you have been accused of a white collar crime that could cause damage to your business and personal reputation, contact the Rivas Law Firm and set up a time to speak with an Orlando criminal defense attorney.

Brenda Miguel, a woman wanted by police for swindling, was arrested in Orlando on Thursday.

Miguel was arrested after sheriffs received word that she would be in town to attend her aunt’s funeral. Miguel apparently has been on the run for more than three years and was wanted on an outstanding New Jersey warrant.

When she was arrested, Miguel gave the deputies a fake name, "Tarina Ristick." Miguel is know for using several aliases throughout the years, including Brenda Evans, Brenda Stevens, Girl Z, and Brenda John.

Detectives say that Miguel is wanted for what is known as “The Sweetheart Swindle,” a con job she did on an 83-year-old man, cheating him out of $183,000.

Investigators say Miguel is legendary for her ability to con elderly men out of their money. This is her first arrest.

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