Jan. 16
Highway
2:46 a.m.
Officer Pescuma was dispatched to the 5300 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive in reference to a highway obstruction. Dispatch advised that they are unable to confirm the caller’s information and they did not leave a name or phone number. The caller stated that just south of the Center Shoppes, there are branches hanging over the sidewalk directly across from the north entrance. The branches are obstructing views and impeding the sidewalk. Upon arriving on the scene, Officer Pescuma observed branches hanging over sidewalk that could obstruct the view and interfere with walking, running or biking. Officer Pescuma emailed Public Works. Case clear.
Truck
11:00 a.m.
Officer Pescuma was dispatched to Bayview Drive in reference to a disturbance that occurred. Upon arrival, Officer Pescuma met with the caller who stated that he left his residence around 11 a.m. and was driving westbound on Bayview Drive when a work truck with an unknown tag was backing up. The caller moved over to allow room to pass and while the work truck was backing up, the caller thought the work truck was going to back into his vehicle and he beeped his horn to get the other driver’s attention. The driver in the work truck rolled down his window and started yelling at the complainant which raised concern. The complainant stated the driver was wearing a company sweatshirt for a plumbing company. The complainant called the company to report the incident. Later in the day, the complainant looked out his window from inside his residence and observed the same work truck driving by and beeping their horn. This was only a verbal altercation. The complainant wanted to document the incident. Case clear.
Jan. 17
Noise
3:05 p.m.
Officer Troyer was dispatched regarding a noise complaint to the 5500 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive. The complainant reported loud music and shouting coming from a pool party at a neighboring address. Upon arrival, Officer Troyer observed loud music and yelling coming from the pool area and observed there was a pool party taking place with multiple people taking part in the party. Officer Pescuma made contact with a man and informed him of the issue and town ordinance. The an agreed to turn the music down and comply with the town ordinance. Case clear.
Alarm
11:30 p.m.
Officer Mathis responded to Fair Oaks Lane in reference to an alarm. Longboat Key Fire Department was still on scene at the incident location from a previous medical call. During the previous medical call, the residential burglary alarm was accidentally activated by Longboat Key Fire Department. Upon arrival to the incident location, Fire Department advised everything was fine. Case clear.
Jan. 18
Marine Rescue
11:45 a.m.
Officer Pescuma was dispatched to Lyons Lane in reference to a marine rescue. The caller was on another vessel and stated that there is a sailing vessel with one adult man onboard currently aground and listing to port. At the time of the call, the marine weather was NNW winds at 21 knots with gusts up to 30 knots, seas at 1 foot. High tide for Longboat Key was at 1:55 p.m. and the next low tide was at 5:20 p.m. Upon arriving on scene, Officer Pescuma met with Longboat Fire Department to get a visual of the vessel. Officers were unable to locate the vessel and relocated to Broadway Street, whereas the initial report was off of Jewfish Key. Officer Pescuma was able to locate the vessel south of Broadway and Sisters Key. Officer Pescuma along with R91 relocated and observed the vessel due East of Penfield Street. Officer Pescuma was able to establish communication with the owner/operator from land. It was determined that a vessel was unable to get tot he sailing vessel due to shoaling. The man was able to use his kayak and paddled up the canal on Penfield Street where they made contact and EMS conducted a medical evaluation. The man said that he was anchored in the vicinity of the restaurant on Broadway and the other anchor didn’t hold when the weather deteriorated. The man refused any further medical aid and Officer Pescuma transported him to Whitney Plaza where he was waiting for an Uber. Longboat Key Marine unit made note of the vessel’s location. The man will make arrangements for removal of the vessel. Case clear.
Citizen assist
5:50 p.m.
Officer Troyer was dispatched to Golf Links Lane in reference to a theft, that was changed to a public service. The complainant contacted the Sarasota Sheriff’s dispatch center and he reported his boat lift was missing. Upon arrival on Golf Links, Officer Troyer met with the complainant who said he went to his empty lot and observed his boat lift was missing. The complainant had not seen the boat lift since 2023 as he resided at another residence. The complainant believed the boat lift may have been stolen. Officer Troyer checked the property and observed the dock was in a very poor state and appeared to be hurricane related damage. While checking the property, Officer Troyer observed the boat lift disassembled on the property. The complainant said the community paid a company to clean the canals after the 2024 hurricanes and they could have placed the lift on his property. No crime committed, informational report only. Case clear.
Open Door
6:46 p.m.
Officer Troyer responded to Longboat Club Road regarding an open front door. Upon arrival, Officer Troyer observed the front door to the residence open. As Officer Troyer approached the front door, he was greeted by a small dog then the homeowner. The homeowner identified himself and said he had the front door open due to the nice cool weather. Case clear.
Jan. 19
Found property
8:20 a.m.
Officer Martinson was flagged down by an employee at the gas station regarding a found property. The employee handed Officer Martinson a black and red money clip which contained the owner’s Florida Driver’s License, Bank of America debit card, Discover card, school ID, Costco card and a $5 bill. The complainant filled out a property receipt and Officer Martinson put the money clip into property for safekeeping. Case clear.
Jan. 20
Noise
6:38 p.m.
Officer Nazareno was dispatched to the 1600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive for a noise complaint regarding possible construction noise or leaf blower at a resort. Upon arrival, Officer Nazareno made contact with Security Officer who advised that there were cleanup crews at the garage area for the construction area with vacuum cleaners, but were no longer in the area upon his arrival. The security officer was given a brochure for the town ordinance for sound violations. No violation was observed, and the caller did not wish to be seen or contacted.
Jan. 21
Vehicle
1:44 p.m.
Officer Van Dyke responded to the 3600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival, Officer Van Dyke spoke with the caller who advised that two unknown men parked their vehicles in her driveway. The vehicle information provided to dispatch was a black Toyota SUV registered to a man in Sarasota. Officer Van Dyke located the two men nearby, and they said they were contractors working on the residence attached to the woman’s residence. They relocated their vehicles. The caller was satisfied with the outcome of the investigation. Case clear.
Parking
4:04 p.m.
Officer Pescuma was dispatched to the area of Longboat Club Road in reference to a car hauler illegally parked in the center of GMD. The caller did not wish to meet. Upon arrival, Officer Pescuma explained the reason for the interaction and issued citations for improper parking and unattended vehicle left running. Car hauler departed the area without incident. Case clear.
Jan. 22
Tractor
6:56 a.m.
Officer Pescuma was dispatched to the 4400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive in reference to a suspicious vehicle. The caller stated that a tractor is going back and forth on the beach. The caller did not wish to meet. Upon arrival, Officer Pescuma observed the tractor and made contact with the driver of the tractor who was raking/grooming the beach. The woman provided Officer Pescuma with a valid FDEP permit that expires in Oct. 2026 for beach cleaning with mechanical equipment. Case clear.
