Jan. 2
Alarm
Officer Van Dyke responded to Bay Isles Parkway in reference to a duress alarm. Upon arrival, Officer Van Dyke and Officer Pescuma approached the business from the rear, no indication of a disturbance was observed. Upon approaching the business from the front entrance, Officer Van Dyke was met at the door with a woman dressed in a Publix uniform stating that she just opened the store and didn’t realize an alarm was triggered. A canvass of the interior and exterior property was conducted to ensure the validity of the incident. Nothing unusual was observed during the canvas. Therefore, the alarm appeared to be accidental.
Vehicle
3:24 p.m.
Officer Pescuma responded to the 4400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive in reference to an abandoned vehicle in a parking spot. Upon arriving on scene, Officer Pescuma located the vehicle with a Kentucky license plate. Officer Pescuma conducted an FCIC/NCIC query on the vehicle in which it did not come back as stolen. Officer Pescuma notified the caller and HOA staff member and advised the same. The man stated that the vehicle is parked in another homeowner’s assigned parking space and the association will tow it since it is on private property. Officer Pescuma was able to locate the owner who is a guest at one of the condominiums and will be returning in a couple of weeks. The vehicle was accidentally parked in the wrong assigned spot. Case clear.
Jan. 3
Vehicle
5:15 p.m.
Officer Troyer was dispatched to Bayview Drive in reference to a suspicious vehicle. The caller reported two or three vessels int he canal behind his residence and the occupants were drinking and fishing. While enroute, Officer Troyer contacted the complainant by phone and he only had questions about the legality of the occupants being in the canals, and did not wish for him to respond. Based upon what the complainant reported, Officer Troyer did not hear any statements to believe any crime was committed and the occupants were engaged in lawful fishing activities. Case clear.
Trespassing
9:30 p.m.
Officer Troyer while on patrol observed people on a closed golf course. Having recent trespassing calls from the same location referencing fishermen trespassing, this was the incident occurring. The resort security officer was contacted and he investigated the incident. The security officer was able to get the men off the property. Officer Troyer observed the two vehicles parked at the gas station with fishing poles in them. Officer Troyer believed this to be the violators vehicles. Eventually the men all showed up at the vehicles and were identified. Security Officer from the resort informed Officer Troyer he did wish for the three men to be trespassed forever. Officer Troyer completed three trespass warnings issued to the men on behalf of the resort. Officer Troyer also explained to the men the meaning of the trespass warnings and how they could not return to the property. All the men left the area after receiving their trespass warnings without incident. Officer Troyer contacted the dispatch center and advised them to enter the trespass warnings. Case clear.
Jan. 4
Property
12:55 p.m.
Officer Van Dyke responded to Bayou Sound in reference to a woman who advised she thinks she left her driver’s license on an American Airlines flight. Officer Van Dyke provided her with the state’s website for issuing replacement for her driver’s license. Additionally, she advised that she had already contacted American Airlines and Sarasota/Bradenton Airport regarding the property. Additionally, the item was last seen outside of Longboat Key jurisdiction therefore, no property has been added to this case and no further investigation. Case clear.
Jan. 5
Trespassing
3:00 p.m.
Officer Martinson was dispatched to the police department on a call of a trespass. Upon arrival, Officer Martinson was met by the complainant inside the front lobby and he stated that on Jan. 3, he was doing some home construction work inside his condominium unit. He said that at 12 noon he left the unit with the door closed but unlocked and went to the hardware store for supplies, and when he returned at 3 p.m. he found the door open and his neighbor inside his unit. The complainant stated he confronted the man about why he was inside his unit and the man said he heard construction noise and believed it was workers doing work on the weekend which is not allowed. The complainant said he yelled at the man and told him to leave and never enter his property again. The man apologized to the complainant for entering his unit and left without further incident. The complainant stated he did not want the man trespassed from his property and only wanted the incident documented. Case clear.
Vehicle
6:30 p.m.
Sgt. Smith responded to the beach in reference to a suspicious vehicle complaint. Dispatch advised that a woman called and reported a vehicle had turned around and shined a light in her direction while she was walking on the beach. Upon arrival, Sgt. Smith made contact with the caller who advised that the vehicle did not approach her, no words were exchanged and no criminal activity occurred. The caller stated she was concerned due to the light being shined in her direction but did not report any further suspicious behavior. Sgt. Smith conducted a check of the surrounding area and did not observe any suspicious vehicles, persons or activity. No suspects were located and no further action was required. Case clear.
Jan. 6
Property
11:28 a.m.
Officer Zunz responded to the front lobby of the police department with a request to file a lost property report for an item lost while on vacation. As the person is now at home in Georgia, Sgt. Puccio instructed Officer Zunz to take the report over the phone. The man advised that he and his wife spent this past holiday weekend at the moorings. He believes that his wife lost her bracelet on the evening of Jan. 2 when she went over to say goodbye to friends staying at a neighboring slip. The bracelet is described as a 14 k/white gold ladies tennis bracelet, with a diamond weight of 15 carats. The subject stated it has an insured value of $9,000 for the bracelet. Case clear.
Jan.7
Citizen assist
12:05 p.m.
Officer Barrett while on patrol observed a woman aboard a white sailboat that was anchored just east of the Linley Street boat ramp and it appeared to be a live aboard vessel. Officer Barrett approached the vessel and asked her if she lived on the vessel and if the vessel was hers. She advised that the vessel was owned by her friend. She telephoned the man and placed the phone on speaker. Officer Barret identified himself and advised that live aboard vessels could only be stationary for 72 hours within a 30-day period and that he was in violation of Longboat Key Town Ordinance. The man advised that he could not move the vessel at this time, but advised he would work on it. Officer Barret warned the man that he needed to comply with the town ordinance or he would be cited. Case clear.
Jan. 7
Citizen Assist
5:33 p.m.
Officer Van Dyke was dispatched to the 200 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive to a citizen assist call. Officer Van Dyke called the complainant and she advised that sewage belonging to the restaurant is backing up into her business but they refused to cooperate. According to the complainant, staff from the restaurant is pouring grease down the drains. Officer Van Dyke then called the restaurant and spoke to the manager who advised that his staff has no responsibility for the sewage but the landlord is aware of the situation and actively sending contractors to work on the issue. Officer Van Dyke advised the woman that the incident is a civil issue therefore she should contact the court system. The woman advised that she will be contacting the EPA regarding the matter. Case clear.
Jan. 8
Citizen assist
5:35 p.m.
Officer Troyer was dispatched to the police department regarding a lost backpack with a driver’s license inside. The complainant was not in the State of Florida anymore. Upon contacting the complainant by phone, the woman reported the couple last saw their black backpack at the Linley Street boat ramp. The woman said they were currently back in Ohio and were curious if their backpack was turned in. Officer Troyer spoke with Officer Pescuma on dayshift, whom reported there was nothing turned in. Case clear.
