Case involving Collier County commissioner moves to Monroe County

Authorities say prosecutors in a different judicial circuit have taken over the investigation of a domestic disturbance involving a Collier County elected official.

Monica Lora, records clerk at Marco Island police, said they continue to investigate allegations of a November domestic disturbance involving Collier County Commissioner Rick LoCastro, who represents District 1.

Samantha Syoen, spokesperson for the State Attorney's Office, 20th Judicial Circuit, said Gov. Ron DeSantis' office has reassigned the case to the 16th Judicial Circuit in Monroe County.

In November, LoCastro briefly answered a phone call, saying he wasn't concerned.

"This is what happens when people are disgruntled," LoCastro said during that call. At the time, he said he expected a "full exoneration."

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LoCastro's district encompasses East Naples, Marco Island, Goodland, Isles of Capri and Port of the Islands.

Lora, who previously confirmed in a statement the investigation had been handed to the State Attorney's Office, said Wednesday details around the investigation are exempt from public disclosure.

Authorities haven't confirmed who the accused perpetrator nor who the claimed victim are. They didn't release the date or the circumstances surrounding the probe.

LoCastro's attorney, Donald Day couldn't immediately be reached for comment.

Tomas Rodriguez is a Breaking/Live News Reporter for the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. You can reach Tomas at TRodriguez@gannett.com or 772-333-5501. Connect with him on Threads @tomasfrobeltran, Instagram @tomasfrobeltran and Facebook @tomasrodrigueznews.

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