Jan. 9
Trespassing
1:15 a.m.
Officer Troyer was dispatched to Saint Judes Drive in reference to a trespassing. The complainant contacted the Sarasota County Dispatch Center and he reported a man wearing blue flannel shirt who was on the property and refusing to leave. Upon arrival, Officer Troyer observed the man sitting on a bench located on the reported property. Officer Troyer met with the complainant who said that he returned to his home and recognized the man due to seeing him as a paying customer at a local restaurant, however, the man did not have permission to be on the property currently as the business was closed. The complainant only wanted the man to leave and did not want a trespass warning issued. Officer Troyer spoke with the man who identified himself with a State of New York Driver’s License. Upon speaking with the man, Officer Troyer wanted to search him or look through his baggage. Officer Troyer asked the man if he had any weapons, which he denied. Officer Troyer further asked him permission to pat search him for any weapons to confirm. The man gave verbal permission and he conducted a pat search of his person for any weapons which he did not locate. The man continued by saying he was on the property because he ate dinner at the restaurant earlier int he night and he felt he saw a famous singer. The man felt the situation was fate and he wanted to wait on the property for the singer. Officer Troyer informed the man he was not able to legally be on the property because the business was closed and the property manager informed Officer Troyer he wanted the man off of the property. The man was cleared for any wants or warrants and he vacated the property without any issue. Case clear.
Property
9:58 a.m.
Officer Martinson was dispatched to Bay Isles Parkway on a call of a Property Damage Report. Upon arrival, Officer Martinson was met by the on duty security guard and his boss outside the security gate. The security guard told the officer that an older age man driving a white Dodge Ram pickup accidentally struck the security gate arm in the property owner’s lane of travel. The man did not have his driver’s license on him at the time, but allowed security to take pictures of him and of his vehicle along with the license plate. The man stated he would return with a driver’s license and make arrangements to pay for the damage. Officer Martinson ran the vehicle through NCIC/FCIC and it came back clear of any wants or warrants. Case clear.
Citizen assist
11:20 a.m.
Officer Martinson was flagged down by a man for a citizen assist at Bayfront Park. The man stated his vehicle was parked at Bayfront Park, however he has a suspended driver’s license and cannot drive. The man said he had been calling tow truck companies all morning and his cell phone and laptop were now dead. The man requested Officer Martinson drive him to Publix so he could eat some lunch and charge his devices. Officer Martinson advised the man he would need to pat search him first before transporting him to which he agreed. After placing the man into the backseat of the squad car, Officer Martinson ran hi through checks and he came back clear of any wants or warrants. Officer Martinson notified dispatch that he was going to do a courtesy ride. Upon arrival at Publix, he let the man out. Case clear.
Jan. 10
Smoking
5:46 p.m.
Officer Maple was dispatched to the 3700 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive in Sarasota for a signal 13 call. The call was in reference to an unknown person possibly smoking on the beach. Upon his arrival, Officer Maple canvassed the beach an was unable to find anyone matching the unknown description smoking on the beach. Case clear.
Jan. 11
Incident
7:50 a.m.
Officer Martinson was dispatched to the Moorings store located at Harbourside Drive on a call of a suspicious incident. Upon arrival, Officer Martinson was met by the female complainant inside the marina store, who stated she heard several gunshots coming from the mangroves in the area by the Grand Bay condominium complex. Officer Martinson advised it was hunting season and that over the past couple weeks there have been multiple 911 calls about gunshots being heard in the area. The caller stated her work had made her aware that it was hunting season and for the possibility of hearing gunshots but she’d never heard them before while working. The woman just wanted to make sure it was hunters in case residents living on boats or customers asked her about the gunshots. Case clear.
Incident
4:43 p.m.
Officer Tillman responded to the 5500 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive pertaining to a missing juvenile. Officer Tillman spoke with the complainant who stated that while walking at the entrance of the park she saw a young woman wearing black shorts, black tight shirt, blond hair, and the girl was on her cell phone. Officer Tillman also observed the same woman described earlier walking on Gulf of Mexico Drive. The woman Officer Tillman saw was not the missing woman and was a person exercising. A canvass of the area provided negative results. Several people were questioned in the park and stated they would call if a single 14-year-old girl was seen. Case clear.
Jan. 12
Person
5:00 p.m.
Officer Pescuma was dispatched to 2100 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive in reference to a suspicious person. Upon arrival, Officer Pescuma met with the complainant who stated that while walking his dog, he observed an unknown person lying on the tunnel on Gulf of Mexico Drive. The unknown person was described as a white male 35-40 years old, 5’9” medium build, long black hair. Officer Pescuma canvassed the area for the man with negative results. The caller said the subject asked him “How are you doing sir?” and the caller replied back, “I’m good, how are you?” The subject replied with “I’m walking like I’m always walking.” The caller was unsure if the subject was a transient and thought it was odd that he was laying in the tunnel. The complainant stated that he may have been talking to himself or on the phone. The caller did not hae any further interaction and the unknown subject was not seen again. Case clear.
Property
2:19 p.m.
Officer Pescuma was dispatched to the 2600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive in reference to property damage. Upon arriving on scene, Officer Pescuma met with the complainant who said that Sarasota County Waste Management allegedly damaged the fence enclosure for their dumpsters during trash pickup either Monday, Wednesday, or Saturday of last week. Officer Pescuma uploaded pictures of the property damage to the file. The manager stated that she will call Waste Management to inquire about the incident. Case clear.
Jan. 13
Noise
6:39 a.m.
Officer Van Dyke responded to Chipping Lane in reference to a noise disturbance. Upon arrival, no one was on scene. It should be noted that the caller didn’t wish to meet either. Before departing a white Mercedes cargo van arrived. Officer Van Dyke stayed on scene for several minutes to ensure no violations would arise. Although several contractors are speaking to each other on scene, the sound doesn’t constitute a violation simply because they’re preparing for their work day to begin. Case clear.
Disturbance
10:00 a.m.
Officer Miklos was dispatched tot he Police Department lobby in reference to a walk in in report about an issue at a condo. Upon arrival, Officer Miklos made contact with the complainant who stated he was in a verbal argument over truck parking in his condo complex. The man advised he was unsure of the maintenance man’s name and advised no threats were made, however the man did walk towards him with clenched fists and said, “f— you.” The complainant advised he wanted to make an informational report as he believes the man will get fired from his job in the next few days. The complainant advised he was concerned the man will blame him for the termination. The complainant advised Officer Miklos could find his name in the police department report system as he was mentioned in a report from the summer about a damaged truck with a 2 x 4. At this time, Officer Miklos was able to recall the incident as he was the reporting officer. This case can be referenced from earlier. Case clear.
