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Fort Myers Planned Parenthood arson suspect arrested

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Posted at 3:14 PM, Oct 12, 2020
and last updated 2020-10-15 14:32:46-04

UPDATE - The Lee County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man they say is responsible for trying to set a Planned Parenthood in Fort Myers on fire.

Because of tips from the community, Everett Little is now in custody.

He's charged with arson, criminal mischief, and using an incendiary device.

"That act was caught on camera, and through Crime Stoppers, he's behind bars," said Sheriff Carmine Marceno.

"Those tips led to an arrest, and we were fortunate that those tips came in."

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Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers needs your help finding a man they say committed arson at Planned Parenthood in Fort Myers.

Investigators say it happened on Commerce Park Drive on October 10th.

They say the suspect is heavy-set, appears to be 22-29 years old, and about 5'11 to 6'3.

Investigators say he was driving a dark color 2017-2019 Kia Rio.

If you have any information or know who this person could be, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online.