The following are actual police reports as written by Longboat Key Police Officers. They are edited for length, punctuation and to protect privacy.
Aug. 30
Boat
2:46 p.m.
Sgt. Montfort while on patrol, was dispatched to a marine rescue in the area of 2500 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive. It was reported that a sailboat was in distress a mile offshore and was stopped in the water. Officer Mathis and Sgt. Montfort deployed the Boston Whaler patrol vessel and responded to the area in the Gulf of Mexico. Officers arrived in the area a short time later and located a small hobby-craft sailing vessel approximately a mile offshore. The captain of the hobby craft stated that the wind had stopped and he was unable to get back to shore. Officer Mathis and Sgt. Montfort escorted him and the vessel back to shore. The captain said he did not need medical attention and appreciated the response. Case clear.
Aug. 31
Kayak
11:55 a.m.
Officer Pescuma was dispatched to Spanish Drive North in reference to an overturned kayak with a person in the water. While in route, dispatch informed Sgt. Butler that the man was picked up by a good Samaritan on a nearby vessel and was no longer in distress. The operator of the kayak was making arrangements to salvage the kayak. At this time, the kayak is not a hazard to navigation and is located outside the navigable waterway, east of the intercoastal waterway. Once on scene, Officer Pescuma observed the Manatee Sheriff’s Office Marine unit on scene with kayak and they advised that there were Florida registration numbers on the hull. The kayak has a small engine with minimal fuel onboard. Case clear.
Rescue
1:50 p.m.
Officer Ramsaier was dispatched to North Shore Road for a call of a rescue assist. Upon arrival, Officer Ramsaier was directed to Greer Island beach where he was flagged down by several people in regards to a patient who was unresponsive with CPR being performed on him. Officer Ramsaier took over CPR compressions until Longboat Key EMS arrived on scene. Shortly after arrival, EMS continued CPR. The man was removed to Blake Hospital by EMS. Officer Ramsaier arrived at Blake Hospital with the patient in stable but critical condition. Officer Ramsaier was tending to the patient and was met by the persons who had both performed CPR on the complainant. Officer Ramsaier relieved both attending persons performing chest compressions. At approximately 1:56 p.m., Sgt. Montfort and Officer Mathis arrived on scene via marine patrol and assisted in performing CPR. Officer Ramsaier interviewed one of the individuals who performed CPR and he said he observed the patient arrive at Greer Island on his pontoon boat. He saw the man enter the water to secure an anchor, then heard him then call out “Help.” The man fell face down into the water. The witness then entered the water and pulled the patient to shore. The man and the woman then took turns performing CPR until first responders arrived. Case clear.
Disturbance
7:45 p.m.
Officer Mathis was dispatched to the 1600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive in reference to a disturbance at the beach bar. Upon his arrival, Officer Mathis made contact with a security staff member who explained that a man who was sitting at the beach bar for the resort became unruly after being told he would not be served any more alcoholic drinks. The man further advised that the man had some inappropriate remarks towards staff, paid his bar tab then left the property and walked south on the beach. The security staff was unsure of the subjects name but provided a description of a 50 year-old white male in a teal shirt. A canvass of the area was conducted but the man was unable to be located. Case clear.
Sept. 1
Restaurant
3:56 a.m.
Officer Maple was conducting a business check at 5400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive and located an unlocked door at the restaurant. During the check, the side entrance door was found partially opened. Premises was canvassed for any signs of criminal activity or forced entry with negative results. Side door was successfully secured by Officer Maple. Case clear.
Sept. 3
Parking
11:15 a.m.
Officer Nazareno was dispatched to Harbourside Drive for an abandoned vehicle. Upon arrival, Officer Nazareno was met by the Resort’s Security Officer who advised that a green Chevy Blaz