Sept. 27
Citizen assist
8:03 p.m.
Officer Ericsson was dispatched to Tarawitt on a public service call regarding a sewer backup. Upon arrival Officer Ericsson contacted the resident who was concerned with the sewer in front of her residence backing up onto the street and her driveway. Officer Ericsson observed a large puddle originating from the manhole cover and extending the length of her property. The puddle was dark and judging from the odor, appeared to be sewage. The owner stated before Officer Ericsson’s arrival, the water was bubbling out of the manhole cover into the roadway and her driveway. Officer Ericsson advised the woman that because it was not an emergency, Officer Ericsson would email Public Works. He advised the owner to follow up with Public Works on Monday and if the backup continued and threatened her property to call back and they could assess. Case clear.
Sept. 28
Animal
6:36 p.m.
Officer Pescuma was dispatched to the 4000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive in reference to two dogs on the beach. The caller does not wish to meet. Upon arrival, Officer Pescuma canvassed the area and located the dogs and owners. Officer Pescuma spoke with the complainant who said the dogs are properly marked as service animals and owner provided credentials. No violations were observed. Case clear.
Sept. 29
Noise
8:15 a.m.
Officer Smith responded to St. Judes Drive on a noise complaint. Contact was made with the worker who was identified as being responsible for the landscaping activity. A verbal warning was issued for the ordinance violation. Case clear.
Fire
2:58 p.m.
Officer Smith responded to the 1000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive with Officer Nazareno and Officer Tillman in reference to a reported gas leak. Upon arrival, both lanes of Gulf of Mexico Drive were shut down and traffic control was established. Fire Rescue advised that a construction crew had struck a two-inch gas main approximately one foot underground. TECO responded to the scene, secured the leak, and placed clamps on the line. Gas readings taken by Fire Rescue Units showed no hazardous levels. Traffic control was maintained until 3:25 p.m. when one lane was reopened and by 3:30 p.m. both lanes were cleared. Case clear.
Sept. 30
Suspicious
4:02 p.m.
Officer Tillman responded to the 6600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive for a report of a suspicious person at the vacant residence. According to dispatch records, three subjects were seen parking in the front of the residence and exiting a white four door, hard top Jeep with large tires. The complainant said the person was on their security cameras. The three subjects were videoing themselves walking around the exterior of the residence and appeared to have been videoing for Social Medical. Prior to Officer Tillman’s arrival, he observed the vehicle travelling south on Gulf of Mexico Drive that would have been int eh area at the approximate time. The tag was entered as the possible suspect vehicle. The residence was secure and no attempt to enter was noticed. Officer Tillman contacted the complainant who was calling from another location and advised her of his findings. Case clear.
Vehicle
7:46 p.m.
Officer Miklos while on patrol in the 2000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive near the tree line. Officer Miklos initiated a suspicious vehicle call through Sarasota Sheriff’s Officer Dispatch. Officer Miklos came into contact with the driver and a man who returned to the vehicle with fishing rods. The driver advised that they were fishing on the golf course. The vehicle was a white four door sedan Toyota. Officer Miklos conducted a NCIC check of the man and his vehicle which returned negative for wants and warrants. The man was advised he couldn’t mpark in the right of way nor fish on private property. Case clear.
Oct. 1
Vehicle
12:09 p.m.
Officer Troyer while on patrol received a license plate reader alert to a white Honda Ridgeline. The License Plate alert indicating the LPR alert was regarding the registered owner having had an expired driver’s license. Officer Troyer located the vehicle in the 4000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive and observed the driver appeared to be the woman whose license was revoked. Upon walking to the vehicle, Officer Troyer introduced himself and inform the driver as to the reason for the stop. Officer Troyer asked the driver what her name was to which she confirmed she was the woman whose license had been suspended. Officer Troyer found probable cause to issue the driver a criminal citation in violation of the following Florida State Statute. Officer Troyer followed the driver to Bayfront park where she could safety wait until a licensed driver drove to her vehicle. Case clear.
Suspicious
6:50 p.m.
Officer Van Dyke responded to the 5300 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive in reference to a suspicious person. Upon arrival, Officer Van Dyke observed a man laying near the shoreline upon walking to the beach access of the residence. The complainant left the area and didn’t want to meet or be contacted. As Officer Van Dyke approached the man he appeared to be sleeping on his back. He was shirtless, but his jeans were zipped and buttoned. Upon initial contact, the man was cooperative. He advised that he’s dating a girl on Longboat Key and stated he doesn’t have a full time residence. As time went on, the man became more hostile and uncooperative. Although the man was coherent, Officer Van Dyke and EMS was unable to determine if he was intoxicated. Officer Van Dyke didn’t notice the scent of alcohol but he refused to provide a phone number. The man didn’t fit the criteria for Baker Act or Marchman Act, therefore EMS left the scene. Case clear.
Person
11:15 p.m.
Officer Butler while on patrol conducting security check for CVS observed a woman around the dumpster in the rear of the building. Officer Butler conducted an inquiry of her vehicle which was parked in the fire lane and identified the individual. Officer Butler engaged in a consensual encounter in which she said she had permission from CVS to be in the area. Officer Butler inquired if she needed services and she stated no. Case clear.
Oct. 3
Citizen assist
2:58 p.m.
Officer Mathis was dispatched to St. Judes Drive in reference to a citizen assist. Upon arrival to the incident, Officer Mathis met with a woman who explained that she is on the board for her HOA as the secretary. The woman also advised that she has had problems with construction traffic pulling into her complex parking lot. The woman further advised that these are rather large commercial trucks with equipment and she is worried about the gravel lot being damaged. According to the woman, the parking lot is not designed for such large heavy commercial vehicles and ruts are beginning to form from them to turn around. The woman further advised that she will speak with the other board members about blocking their driveway from construction vehicle use. The woman and Officer Mathis discussed several different alternatives to the ongoing situation and nuisance vehicles turning around. During the incident, Officer Mathis didn’t observe any vehicles pull into the private parking lot or any apparent damage. Officer Mathis made contact with the building company whose contact information had been located on the job box. The man answered the phone and advised he is the owner of the company. Officer Mathis explained the situation to the man that this was the first of him hearing of any problem or concern from the jobsite. Officer Mathis then provided the woman with the builder’s contact information. Both parties were adamant they could reach a solution.
