Residents press Lake Clarke Shores for action after allegations of criminal activity at Clark Road home

Several residents at the Nov. 11 Lake Clarke Shores council meeting urged the town to address ongoing safety and nuisance problems at 7306 Clark Road, describing alleged illegal activity, large numbers of occupants and visible maintenance issues.

Vernon Jones, a private investigator, told the council he and his wife are contracted by a bonds company to locate a fugitive believed to be at the address. Jones said the person of interest is Adrian Rogers, a Black male described as approximately 6'2" and 220 pounds, and that warrants exist in North Carolina. Jones warned that Florida law enforcement cannot detain or extradite someone on a North Carolina warrant that has not been entered into national databases; he offered his contact number and said his team will act to take the subject into custody if and when located.

Multiple nearby residents, including Kelly Kirkpatrick and Gisela Morrow, described repeated noise, alleged drug activity, bonfires and what they said were transient occupants and coercive conduct at the property; one resident asked whether occupancy limits for unrelated persons apply to single-family homes in town. Alan Fromowitz read an email noting the house appears to operate as a multi-resident or halfway-house-like facility and asked whether the town enforces tenant-occupancy limits.

Police and town staff said there have been three recent calls for service to that address and encouraged residents to call 911 or the police department immediately when incidents occur rather than relying solely on social media. Police representative said calls for service are the primary means to document nuisances and trigger enforcement or criminal response; the chief noted Florida law limits arrest or detention without an active, extraditable warrant. Town manager and town attorney offered to meet with concerned residents and coordinate with the sheriff's office and code enforcement to pursue civil remedies such as nuisance, building or occupancy violations if supported by evidence.

The town attorney cautioned residents about repeating allegations on the public record and advised private follow-up to provide the town precise information and evidence. Staff agreed to provide contact cards and follow up meetings; the police chief said his office will continue to respond to calls and recommended residents call immediately when they observe criminal or dangerous activity.

No formal council action was taken at the meeting; staff directed follow-up meetings with residents, to coordinate next steps with police and code enforcement, and to report back to council.