(June 10, 2025) — On June 9, 2025 at approximately 2:03 AM, officers working for the Cape Coral Police Department were dispatched to a residence on SW 44th Terrace in Cape Coral, Florida, in reference to a vehicle burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers reviewed home surveillance footage showing an unidentified individual unlawfully entering a vehicle parked in the driveway. The suspect was later identified as Billie Michael Dyson (DOB 10/11/2004).
Shortly after the initial call, patrol units observed a male matching the suspect’s description entering a white BMW near SW 46th Terrace and SW 18th Avenue and driving away in the car. Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed and ultimately crashed into a concrete wall near the intersection of SW 47th Terrace and SW 20th Place. The suspect fled on foot and was tracked and apprehended shortly thereafter with the assistance of a K9 unit.
CCPD’s Property Crimes Detectives responded, and the investigation determined that Billie Dyson burglarized multiple vehicles in the neighborhood with the intent to steal items or the vehicles themselves. Stolen items, including a key fob, were recovered and returned to the victims. Dyson also stole the BMW from a nearby driveway, crashed it, and acknowledged that he was aware his driver’s license was suspended.
Billie Dyson was arrested and transported to the Lee County Jail. He faces the following charges:
–2 counts in violation of F.S.S. 810.02(4)(b), Burglary of an Unoccupied Conveyance – 3rd Degree Felony
–1 count in violation of F.S.S. 812.014(2)(c)6, Grand Theft Motor Vehicle – 3rd Degree Felony
–1 count in violation of F.S.S. 812.014(2)(e), Petit Theft ($100–$750) – 1st Degree Misdemeanor
–1 count in violation of F.S.S. 322.34(2)(a), Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License – 2nd Degree Misdemeanor
–1 count in violation of F.S.S. 316.061(1), Leaving the Scene of a Crash – 2nd Degree Misdemeanor
–1 count in violation of F.S.S. 316.1935(1), Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement – 3rd Degree Felony
–1 count in violation of F.S.S. 843.02, Resisting an Officer Without Violence – 1st Degree Misdemeanor
The Cape Coral Police Department commends the teamwork and rapid response of its patrol, K9, and investigative units, which led to the swift arrest of the suspect and recovery of stolen property.
Arrested: Billie Michael Dyson (DOB 10/11/2004)
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