Press Release (08-03-2020) 045

On June 3, 2020 a protest rally took place on Marco Island, during which an altercation ensued that resulted in the arrest of Ms. Taliya Denham who was subsequently charged with robbery or attempted robbery (sudden snatching) and battery.  A complaint was subsequently filed by Mr. Howard Denham concerning the arrest of Ms. Denham, who is his adult daughter. The complaint alleged improper use of force during the arrest and contested the felony charge filed against Ms. Denham.  In response to this complaint, Marco Island City Manager Mike McNees commissioned an outside investigation using an independent investigator, Franklin Investigations, Inc. to conduct a thorough review of the events.  On August 3, 2020, the City received the results of this investigation.