—March 20
Animal
3:55 p.m.
—Officer Martinson was dispatched to the 4000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive on a call of a dog on the beach. The caller said there was a dog in a cage under a white and blue pop-up tent. Upon arrival, Officer Martinson walked out the beach and located the white and blue pop-up tent. Next to the tent was a group of four women. Officer Martinson spoke to the dog owner who said the dog was a service animal and it was trained. Officer Martinson advised that since the dog is a service animal it was allowed on the beach but it she lets the dog out of the cage, it should be on a leash. Case clear.
—Vehicle
5:30 p.m.
—Officer Troyer responded to Harbourside Drive in reference to a suspicious vehicle. The complainant called the Sarasota County dispatch, and she reported a white van was parked in front of her residence. She was concerned because the vehicle was on a jack and the front right tire was removed and she did not want the vehicle to fall. Upon his arrival, Officer Troyer cleared the vehicle’s displayed registration through NCIC/FCIC. Officer Troyer observed the tag was not consistent to the vehicle attached as the tag was assigned to a Nissan Versa and the vehicle was a Ford Transit van. Officer Troyer was able to see through the windows of the van and in plain view were packages. It appeared to be a possible delivery van. Officer Troyer ran the vehicle through NCIC/FCIC to ensure the vehicle was not stolen. Officer Troyer observed the vehicle was registered to a man from Tampa. Officer Troyer spoke with the complainant who was just concerned about being responsible for the vehicle if it did fall and cause damage. Officer Troyer informed the complainant that if she wanted the vehicle removed, the Homeowner’s Association would be responsible for ensuring the vehicle be removed since it was private property. Officer Troyer canvassed the area, but did not locate anyone walking in the area that was associated with the vehicle. Case clear.
—March 31
Dog
10:45 a.m.
—Officer Miklos was dispatched to the 4000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive in reference to a dog locked in a Mercedes SUV. Upon arrival, Officer Miklos located the SUV which was locked with a small white dog inside. The weather was 67 degrees with a slight breeze. The owner was located near the pickleball courts and left without incident. Case clear.
—Citizen Assist
9:52 p.m.
—Officer Nazareno was dispatched to Bay Isles Parkway for a report of a vehicle unable to maintain a lane. Upon canvassing the area, the caller advised that the vehicle pulled over and parked at Bayfront Park. At the park, Officer Nazareno made contact with a 70-year-old driver who stated that she had lost her prescription glasses and was using her reading glasses and was having a hard time seeing the road. The woman did not appear to be under the influence of any substances and did not report taking any medication. Officer Nazareno was able to contact relatives who picked up the woman and drove her home. Case clear.
—March 22
Noise
4:00 a.m.
—Sgt. Smith was dispatched to the beach area in reference to loud music, based on complaints from two callers. Upon arrival, Sgt. Smith did not hear any music and he observed a headlamp approximately 300 yards from the beach access and made contact with the individual. The subject stated he had been playing music earlier while crabbing with friends. He advised it was his first time on Longboat Key and that he was unaware of the Town’s noise ordinance. The subject was advised of the town ordinance, a verbal warning was issued, and the subject said he would comply and return inside. Case clear.
—Disturbance
1:00 p.m.
—Officer Martinson was dispatched to the 2000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive on a call of a disturbance. Upon arrival, Officer Martinson met with the complainant inside her condominium unit. The complainant said that at 1 p.m. the owner of the unit below her knocked on her door and she said when she opened the door, the man said “Well you did it again.” The woman said when she asked him what she had done he replied, “You (expletives) where do you think the water goes?” The complainant said she told him she thought the water went down the little drain holes on the lanai deck and out to the property grounds. The man again called her a name and that it was going down onto his lanai. The complainant said the neighbor was possibly intoxicated and was waving his arms around when he was yelling and swearing at her. The complainant said the man never crossed the door threshold into her condominium unit nor did he attempt to touch or harm her. The complainant said the neighbor never made any threats and said she felt that he should not treat her or other people that way and wanted the incident documented for her HOA. Officer Martinson then walked down to the neighbor’s unit to speak with the neighbor. He knocked on the door several times, but no one answered. Case clear.
—March 23
Person
1:26 a.m.
—Sgt. Smith observed a man on the property at the 400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive conducting a business check, observed a person on the property coming from behind the building carrying two fishing poles. Sgt. Smith made contact with the man who stated he had been fishing and had done so at this location in the past, advising that no employees had previously asked him to leave. Sgt. Smith informed the subject the business was closed and that he would need to leave the property. The subject was identified by a Florida Driver’s License. A records check revealed no wants or warrants; however, the subject’s driver’s license status was suspended. The subject stated he would make arrangements for both himself and his vehicle to be picked up. Case clear.
—Vessel
1:15 p.m.
—Officer Mathis while on patrol on Greer Island observed a vessel beached in the exclusionary zone on the island. Officer Mathis then notified Officer Barrett who was operating nearby. Officer Barrett conducted a vehicle stop at the location on a Seadoo Jetboat. The operator was cited for being beached in the vessel exclusionary zone which is in violation of town ordinance. After being cited the operator removed the beached vessel from the exclusionary zone which was posted by signs. Case clear.
—March 24
4:38 p.m.
—Officer Troyer while on patrol made contact with a man in the 4900 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Officer Mathis and Officer Troyer made contact with a man who had been on the island prior in the night and currently was, but officers learned that the man had an active warrant for his arrest out of Sarasota County. Upon making contact with the man he was seated int eh driver’s seat of the disabled vehicle at the location. He had the vehicle doors locked and was smoking a cigarette while on the cell phone. Officer Troyer initially tried telling the officers his name was different and gave a different social security number. Officer Troyer gave the man a warning about providing false information while lawfully detained and he confirmed his actual identity. Officer Troyer was also able to positively identify him based on a driver’s license photograph which clearly identified him and showed his distinct neck tattoos. The man also confirmed his actual social security number and provided an accurate address on file. Officer Troyer confirmed the warrant through the dispatch center. Officer Troyer transported him to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Jail where he was left in the care and custody of Manatee Sheriff’s Office Correctional Deputies. Case clear.
—March 25
Parking
11:53 a.m.
—Officer Martinson was dispatched to Marbury Lane on a report of illegal parking. The caller stated there was a landscaping truck blocking the roadway. Upon arrival, Officer Martinson drove the length of Marbury Lane and had no issues driving past the parked landscaping truck. Officer Martinson contacted the complainant and she stated the truck must have moved further over to side of the road. Before leaving Officer Martinson spoke with the workers and advised them to just make sure when parking they leave enough room for other vehicles to drive by. Case clear.
