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Cops Corner

Suspicious man sleeping on park bench resting after rescue from bay
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 19, 2024
Suspicious man sleeping on park bench resting after rescue from bay

The man told officers he was just rescued after going overboard on his boat. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Barroom break-up borders brawl
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2024
Barroom break-up borders brawl

A man insults bar and restaurant staff and threatens to throw glassware at employees after woman deals a death blow to their relationship. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Police try to locate illegal iguana on Longboat Key beach
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 12, 2024
Police try to locate illegal iguana on Longboat Key beach

A citizen called to report the invasive species taking a stroll on the beach. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
SPD responds to woman hiding in shrubbery
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2024
SPD responds to woman hiding in shrubbery

The woman took refuge in bushes at Lido Beach fearing a random man may assault her. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Welfare check turns out to be resident dodging a 'bad friend'
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 5, 2024
Welfare check turns out to be resident dodging a 'bad friend'

The caller hadn’t heard from the resident since before the hurricanes, but there was more behind the pair’s friendship. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
High at Hart's Landing
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2024
High at Hart's Landing

Two men regain consciousness and walk away after denying being under the influence of narcotics. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Resident concerned about moved package realizes neighbor was helping out
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 29, 2024
Resident concerned about moved package realizes neighbor was helping out

After the resident reported the suspicious activity to the police, it was discovered that the suspect was just a nice neighbor. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Pre-hurricane stress erupts in domestic shoving match
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2024
Pre-hurricane stress erupts in domestic shoving match

An argument becomes slightly physical as a woman accuses her husband of falling short in preparing for Hurricane Milton. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Officer safely retrieves resident's firearm from flooded home
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 22, 2024
Officer safely retrieves resident's firearm from flooded home

The resident asked for an officer’s help in retrieving and clearing the submerged shotgun after hurricane flooding. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Officer checks on young sailors determined to ride out hurricane
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 15, 2024
Officer checks on young sailors determined to ride out hurricane

A resident asked officers to conduct a welfare check on the young adults before Hurricane Milton. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Woman evades ex-boyfriend's girlfriend challenge to fight
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2024
Woman evades ex-boyfriend's girlfriend challenge to fight

A victim was chased throughout the city by a woman driving a green Dodge Challenger asking for a brawl. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Police investigate suspicious man walking barefoot on the island
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 8, 2024
Police investigate suspicious man walking barefoot on the island

A resident called to report a man walking along Gulf of Mexico Drive barefoot, but the man claimed to have his shoes stolen. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Neighbor accosts family over dock blocking his view
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2024
Neighbor accosts family over dock blocking his view

A man was ordered to cease contact with neighbors after verbally assaulting them over a new dock as they returned from a boat outing. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Resident calls police, accuses neighbor of cutting sprinkler lines
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 1, 2024
Resident calls police, accuses neighbor of cutting sprinkler lines

After receiving a high utility bill and finding a cut sprinkler line, a resident was suspicious that her neighbor was to blame. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Guest owed $15,000 in unpaid hotel bill
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2024
Guest owed $15,000 in unpaid hotel bill

After attempting to collect a more than $15,000 tab, a downtown hotel called law enforcement for assistance. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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