The following are actual police reports as written by Longboat Key Police Officers. They are edited for length, punctuation and to protect privacy.
Sept. 6
Driver’s license
9:04 a.m.
Officer Nazareno received an alert from the license plate reader for an expired registration for a Ford pickup traveling eastbound in the 500 block of Bay Isles Parkway. Officer Nazareno verified the hit information through FCIC which showed an expiration date of April 10. Officer Nazareno then observed the vehicle stopped in traffic of Bay Isles Parkway. Officer Nazareno made contact with the driver and explained to him the reason for the stop. The driver stated that his driver’s license was suspended and was unable to display the vehicle registration upon demand. The FCIC/NCIC checks for wants and warrants came back negative. The driver’s Florida license was suspended indefinitely on Feb. 26 for failure to pay traffic fine. The driver was issued a citation for operating a vehicle while driver’s license suspended with knowledge. He was also issued warnings for expired registration and failure to display registration upon demand. The vehicle was picked up by the owner from the scene. Case clear.
Parking
11:42 a.m.
Officer Miklos and Sgt. Puccio were dispatched to Broadway Street due to a suspicious vehicle. Sarasota Sheriff’s Office dispatch advised the caller did not wish to meet with the police, however, stated the vehicle was parked in bushes and he was unable to see inside the vehicle. Upon arrival, Sgt. Puccio and Officer Miklos discovered the vehicle parked in a driveway off the alleyway off Poinsettia Ave. Officer