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Autopsy determines cause of death of 31-year-old woman found in parking lot
PORT ST. LUCIE − The death of a 31-year-old woman found in her car in a restaurant parking lot in July was determined to be natural, a Port St. Lucie Police spokesperson said Aug. 8. Kellie Decker, of Port St. Lucie, was found about 11:30 p.m. July 10 in her four-door Honda in the parking lot of a McDonald's restaurant in the 3100 block of Southwest Port St. Lucie Boulevard. She was in the front passenger seat. Sgt. Dominick Mesiti, police spokesperson, on July 11 said there were no signs of trauma to the body and no signs of foul play. Mesiti said Aug. 8 that an autopsy determined haemophilus parainfluenza sepsis with meningitis and pneumonia was the cause of death, and the manner of death was natural. According to Cleveland Clinic, parainfluenza refers to a group of viruses that can cause common respiratory infections, including illnesses such as bronchitis, bronchiolitis, colds, croup and pneumonia. Parainfluenza is a different illness than influenza. Meningitis is an infection and swelling of the membranes and fluid around the brain and spinal cord, according to the Mayo Clinic. The inflammation typically causes symptoms including fever, headache and a stiff neck. Viral infections are the most common meningitis cause in the United States. Pneumonia is an infection that inflames air sacs in the lungs, and the sacs may fill with pus or fluid, causing coughs, difficulty breathing, fever and chills, according to the Mayo Clinic. Investigators about 6 p.m. July 10 went to a home in Port St. Lucie regarding a report that Decker had not returned from work and was missing. Alleged animal abuse arrest: Man jailed in animal cruelty case after dog reportedly was 'only comprehending Spanish' Rebuilding after large fire: Work in progress at burned business to get back on track They learned she was a DoorDash driver and last was seen about 11:30 a.m. leaving to go to work. Mesiti said Decker's DoorDash order was at the McDonald's, and it was canceled. Investigators determined she arrived there shortly after 11:30 a.m. No one was seen approaching or leaving her vehicle other than her, he said. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Follow Will on X @OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-267-7926. E-mail him at This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Cause of death of woman found in restaurant parking lot determined
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09-06-2025
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Bank robbed in Port St. Lucie, accused robber 'possibly armed'
PORT ST. LUCIE − Port St. Lucie Police on June 6 are investigating a robbery at a PNC Bank on Southwest Gatlin Boulevard, the agency stated. Police about 1:40 p.m. June 6 went to the incident at the bank in the 1300 block of Southwest Gatlin Boulevard, which is at Southwest Savona Boulevard, said Sgt. Dominick Mesiti, police spokesperson. The alleged robber is described as a woman in a maroon and white shirt and multi-colored ball cap with sunglasses and a white purse. 'The suspect is possibly armed and was last seen walking from the bank on foot,' police stated. Fatal crash: Husband succumbs to injuries after Memorial Day crash that claimed wife's life, police said Rabies alert in Port St. Lucie: Rabies advisory in part of St. Lucie County after raccoon killed June 1 Mesiti said he could not disclose some aspects of the case. Those with information are asked to call police at 772-871-5001 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-8477. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Follow Will on X @OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-267-7926. E-mail him at This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Police say woman accused of robbing bank in Port St. Lucie
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09-06-2025
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Accused bank robber in Port St. Lucie fled in Mercedes-Benz. Have you seen it?
PORT ST. LUCIE – Police said a woman accused of robbing a PNC Bank on June 6 is suspected to have left in a black Mercedes-Benz GL450, the agency stated June 9. Police about 1:40 p.m. June 6 went to the incident at the bank in the 1300 block of Southwest Gatlin Boulevard, which is at Southwest Savona Boulevard, Sgt. Dominick Mesiti, police spokesperson, has said. The alleged robber is described as a woman in a maroon and white shirt and multi-colored ball cap with sunglasses and a white purse. Police reported she approached a teller and demanded money. The teller thought she saw the woman armed with a handgun. The alleged robber was given an undisclosed amount of money before she left the bank. Surveillance video showed her get in a 2010-2015 black Mercedes GL450 parked behind the bank on a side street. Those with information are asked to call Master Detective R. Giaccone at 772-807-4401 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-TIPS. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Follow Will on X @OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-267-7926. E-mail him at This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Police said PNC Bank robber fled in a Mercedes-Benz. Have you seen it?
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06-06-2025
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Bank robbed in Port St. Lucie, accused robber 'possibly armed'
PORT ST. LUCIE − Port St. Lucie Police on June 6 are investigating a robbery at a PNC Bank on Southwest Gatlin Boulevard, the agency stated. Police about 1:40 p.m. June 6 went to the incident at the bank in the 1300 block of Southwest Gatlin Boulevard, which is at Southwest Savona Boulevard, said Sgt. Dominick Mesiti, police spokesperson. The alleged robber is described as a woman in a maroon and white shirt and multi-colored ball cap with sunglasses and a white purse. 'The suspect is possibly armed and was last seen walking from the bank on foot,' police stated. Fatal crash: Husband succumbs to injuries after Memorial Day crash that claimed wife's life, police said Rabies alert in Port St. Lucie: Rabies advisory in part of St. Lucie County after raccoon killed June 1 Mesiti said he could not disclose some aspects of the case. Those with information are asked to call police at 772-871-5001 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-8477. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Follow Will on X @OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-267-7926. E-mail him at This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Police say woman accused of robbing bank in Port St. Lucie
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07-03-2025
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87-year-old woman dead after crashing into home in southeast Port St. Lucie, police say
PORT ST. LUCIE − An 87-year-old woman died after Port St. Lucie Police said she drove off the roadway and struck a house Thursday afternoon, a police spokesperson said Friday. Police about 3:55 p.m. Thursday went to a residence in the 700 block of Southeast Woodbine Road regarding the incident, said Sgt. Dominick Mesiti, police spokesperson. The location is in a community off Southeast Becker Road, east of Florida's Turnpike. Investigators found Zelpha Watson, of Port St. Lucie, behind the wheel of a 2010 Toyota Corolla. She died after being taken to Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital, Mesiti said. Mesiti said a preliminary investigation found she was in a traffic circle at Southeast Woodbine Road and Southeast Veranda Preserve Boulevard. 'We believe she entered the community and then was navigating the traffic circle to head westbound on Woodbine,' Mesiti said. Mesiti said a witness reported the Toyota traveled west through a traffic circle. 'The vehicle stopped abruptly and then had rapid acceleration, going over the median westbound onto the shoulder, driving through several backyards, continuing westbound where it struck a house in the 700 block of Woodbine,' he said. Mesiti said the home sustained no structural damage, nor was anyone injured in the home. 'We are currently investigating the circumstances,' Mesiti said. 'We are looking into the possibility that it was a medical episode prior to the crash.' Local 'HALO' law arrests: Handful of arrests on Treasure Coast since new 'HALO' law took effect Fatal motorcycle crash in PSL: A Connecticut man died following a motorcycle crash on Interstate 95 off ramp Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Follow Will on X @OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-267-7926. E-mail him at This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Woman dead after crash involving house in Port St. Lucie
