September 30, 2022
Multiple Deputies responded to a local business in
Bronson after a citizen who lived adjacent to the business heard the sound of
someone kicking in the door around 6:20 a.m. yesterday morning. The 911 call
was made as Hurricane Ian was raging through south Florida.
Deputies arrived and could hear the sounds of people
talking inside. Deputies called to the individuals inside to surrender but the
unknown suspects did not comply. K-9 Sergeant Kevin Kinik and his partner
Zombie entered the building. Zombie quickly located a single suspect hiding inside
who immediately surrendered. A complete search of the business did not locate
any additional suspect.
Deputies identified the suspect as Matthew Adams (2/14/95)
who only recently moved to Bronson. Deputies determined he had been talking to
himself prior to his surrender. Adams is no stranger to law enforcement and has
seven (7) prior felony convictions and five (5) misdemeanor convictions. Adams
has been charged with burglary during a state of emergency (this charge enhances
the burglary penalties), criminal mischief and possession of drug
paraphernalia. His total bond has been set at $135,000.00.