July 25
Alarm
5:55 p.m.
Officer Nazareno was dispatched to Schooner Lane for a burglary alarm call. Upon arrival, Officer Nazareno observed a white Dodge van parked on the driveway and the garage door opened. Officer Nazareno made contact with the driver and spoke with the homeowner through the doorbell camera and was able to verify that the man was authorized to be at the residence. Case clear.
July 26
Tire
10:26 p.m.
Officer Smith observed a vehicle in the 3400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive with its hazard lights on the side of the road. Officer Smith made contact with the driver and she indicated her lug nuts had fallen off the wheel casing her wheel to fall from the rotor. The owner indicated that her jack had failed and broken. Officer Maple was able to retrieve the jack from the Longboat Key police department and the owner’s brother was able to get the tire back on and proceed home. Case clear.
July 27
Noise
12:25 a.m.
Officer Maple was dispatched with Officer Nazareno to the 3000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive in reference to a noise complaint. Officers arrived at the location and began canvassing the building. During the initial inspection of the perimeter, they did not detect any loud noise coming from outside the building. As they continued the investigation, Officer Nazareno approached the room where he could clearly hear loud talking from inside the room. Officer Nazareno and Officer Maple knocked on the door and it was answered by a younger woman who identified the renter of the room who was a man in the room. He presented his driver’s license and Officer Nazareno informed him for the reason of their visit, explaining that they had received an anonymous complaint regarding noise coming from his room. The man stated that he would keep the noise down and admitted that he did not realize they were being loud. He further explained that they had arrived that day for a one-week vacation and assured that they would be more mindful of their noise level. After issuing a verbal warning to the man the officers determined that no further law enforcement action was necessary and departed the area. Case clear.
Vehicle
4:26 p.m.
Officer Miklos while on patrol in the 2100 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive observed a gold Nissan traveling northbound at 15 mph with its hazard lights flashing. Officer Miklos entered the northbound lane of travel behind the vehicle. At the time, the vehicle came to a complete stop and initiated a traffic stop in the 2200 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Officer Miklos met with a woman who utilized a translator on her phone to advise Officer Miklos the vehicle was having engine issues. As Officer Miklos spoke to the driver, he observed the vehicle’s engine struggling to power the vehicle. The woman advised she was going to park the vehicle at Bay Isles Parkway and Officer Miklos followed behind the vehicle ensuring the driver’s safe arrival. Case clear.
Incident
9:00 p.m.
Officer Pescuma was dispatched to the 5400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive in reference to a possible scam phone call. Upon arriving on scene, Officer Pescuma met with the complainant in the front lobby. The woman stated that after picking up her computer from getting repaired at Best Buy she was unable to access her email. The complainant had called Frontier internet services because she could not access her emails due to connectivity issues. Upon fixing those issues over the phone, she tehn received a phone call from someone who stated her computer was compromised and did not have a firewall. The man advised she needed to procure a malware subscription to protect her computer. Initially, the complainant stated she would buy the three year subscription for $800, however when she asked how he took payment, he stated credit card or check. The complainant stated she didn’t want to walk downstairs to retrieve her credit card. The man said she could pay by check and he would need her account and routing number. At this point, the woman assumed this to be a scam and hung up. The man called back and left a message. No money was exchanged. The complainant was educated on phone and computer scams and what to look out for when encountering suspicious emails, texts, or phone calls. Case clear.
Jan. 28
Vehicle
12:40 p.m.
Officer Butler while on patrol received a Target Alert Service (TAS) notifying of a southbound vehicle with the registered owner having a suspended/revoked/cancelled driver’s license. Officer Butler checked the FCIC/NCIC and it showed the driver’s license was suspended in June of 2023. The vehicle was located and a traffic stop was conducted at the 6200 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive. The driver was advised of the reason for the stop and asked for his driver’s license, registration and proof of insurance. The driver produced a valid Michigan driver’s license and he further adds that his home is in Michigan. He stated he knew his Florida driver’s license was suspended a month ago. Based on the facts, Officer Butler issued a citation for possessing an out-of-state driver’s license while his Florida license is suspended. Case clear.
Animal
1:50 p.m.
Officer Pescuma was dispatched to Tarawitt Drive in reference to a large raccoon that appeared to be rabid. The raccoon was last seen headed toward Gulf of Mexico Drive 45 minutes prior to 911 call. Upon arriving on scene, Officer Pescuma canvassed the area with negative results. The raccoon was gone on arrival. Case clear.
Citizen
11:20 p.m.
Officer Ericsson while on patrol in the area of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway, was contacted by two individuals walking southbound on Gulf of Mexico Drive. The couple said they were on Coquina Beach all day long and were attempting to get back to Downtown Sarasota, but their cell phones had died and they couldn’t summon an Uber. Officer Ericsson was able to provide a charging cord, which allowed them to charge their phone. Once their phone was working they were able to get an Uber. Case clear.
July 29
Alarm
12:08 p.m.
Officer Pescuma was dispatched to Harbor Cove Circle in reference to a burglary alarm. Upon arriving on scene, Officer Pescuma observed the garage door open. Officer Pescuma canvassed the area and found an electrician working on the home. Officer Pescuma confirmed and the homeowner that they were supposed to be there working on the electric panel. No criminal or suspicious activity observed. Case clear.
Incident
5:49 p.m.
Officer Troyer was dispatched to Gulf Bay Road in reference to a suspicious person. The complainant contacted Sarasota County Dispatch Center and she reported a suspicious person working on a roof at Gulf Bay Road after hours. Upon arrival, Officer Troyer met with the complainant who was furious about the person working after 6 p.m. and felt the person was suspicious. The complainant said the person was releasing gas off the roof of the building. When Officer Troyer arrived a black truck was leaving, the complainant said the driver was the suspicious person. Officer Troyer observed that the address was a business belonging to the company and the complainant also did not seem to report any type of crime, she just was upset about the person working after 6 p.m. Case clear.
July 30
Vehicle
8:48 a.m.
Officer Miklos while conducting speed enforcement in the 7000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive, observed a silver truck traveling northbound at an excess rate of speed. Officer Miklos measured with the radar detector the speed at 48 mph. Officer Miklos entered the Gulf of Mexico Drive and attempted to initiate a traffic stop prior to North Shore Road via overhead emergency lights and siren. The truck did not yield to my lights or siren and proceeded onto Longboat Pass Bridge. At this time, Officer Miklos deactivated his vehicle over the bridge at speeds between 45 mph and 48 mph. Officer Miklos activated his lights and sirens after driving over the Longboat Pass Bridge and the truck a silver Dodge came to a complete stop on the shoulder of the road. Officer Miklos met with the driver and passenger and explained the reason for the stop. At the time, a Bradenton Beach Police Officer provided backup on the traffic stop and observed from his patrol vehicle. The driver did not speak English and the male passenger provided translation. The driver was issued a citation for unlawful speeding of 48 mph in a 35 mph zone. Additionally, the driver was issued a criminal citation for driving with no valid license and issued a court date. Case clear.
Missing
8:00 p.m.
Officer Maple was dispatched to the 4800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive regarding a missing persons call. The call was regarding the disappearance of an 18-year-old woman. The woman was described as a 5’4” female with a thin build, brown long hair, wearing an unknown color shirt and shorts. According to the information provided, the woman had walked off on the beach prior to sunset and had not returned after one hour and forty minutes. The complainant said there was no history of mental health disorders or other concerning issues. Upon Officer Maple’s arrival at the scene, he met with the complainant who briefed him on the situation. The complainant advised him that her children had already gone out in both directions on the beach in an attempt to locate the woman. Prior to canvassing the area, the complainant’s son called back to inform that the woman had been located just north of where she had originally left. The woman was found in no distress. She had simply been on a walk and enjoyed the sunset and did not realize that her phone had died. There were no signs of foul play or any concerns regarding her temporary disappearance. Case clear.