Cops Corner | Longboat Key

Longboat Key | Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
May 14, 2024

Police evict man found sleeping on a resident’s balcony

The man, a former caretaker for the property, was found sleeping on the balcony without permission. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
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Carter Weinhofer
May 7, 2024

Man who forgot how to use his phone worries daughter

A woman called police to conduct a welfare check on her father, who had turned his phone off and forgotten how to turn it on. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
April 30, 2024

Resident calls for police assistance for ducklings in pool

An officer decided it was best to wait for a trained professional to take care of the small ducks. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
April 23, 2024

Woman calls police to investigate suspicious poo in pool

A Longboat Key officer investigated the feces, which turned out not to be from criminal activity. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
April 16, 2024

Man watching movie in swimming trunks asked to relocate

Police responded to a call of a man in his underwear reclining in public. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
April 9, 2024

Driver was too busy with marriage to renew his license

A driver told LBKPD that he knew he needed to renew his license, but he was busy getting married. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
April 2, 2024

Vacationers worried about beds made in the night

After returning from the pool after midnight, the guests wondered how their beds were made. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
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Carter Weinhofer
March 26, 2024

Dumpster diver allowed to carry on while looking for bait

Police responded to a call about a man searching a restaurant’s dumpster for fishing bait. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
March 19, 2024

Longboat police requested for suspicious package of dog food

A resident called police to figure out what to do with a random box of dog food that appeared on his property. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
March 12, 2024

Man causing disturbance resists arrest and assaults officer

A Longboat Key officer responded to a disturbance, which escalated quickly. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
March 5, 2024

Longboat Key Police officers rescue dog from canal

Officers conducted a late-night rescue of an injured dog in a canal. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
February 27, 2024

Resident starts dispute over private beach, turns out to be public

A civil dispute over what was assumed to be a private beach called for police intervention. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
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Carter Weinhofer
February 20, 2024

Officer investigates 2 people walking into Longboat at night

The individuals' shaky story seemed suspicious to the responding officer. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
February 13, 2024

Public Works employee calls for backup over Bayfront Park dispute

The worker requested police assistance when individuals protested the new court restriping. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
February 6, 2024

Woman unable to locate her car in parking lot asks for police assistance

The responding Longboat Key officer went on the hunt for the citizen’s vehicle in the public parking lot. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
January 30, 2024

Police investigating suspicious vehicle find man sleeping inside

An officer had to wake the overnight camper and advise that the parking lot was not a place to stay. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
January 23, 2024

Concerned resident reports hand protruding from car trunk

Police were sent to meet with a resident who claimed to see a hand trying to open and close a trunk from the inside. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Carter Weinhofer
January 16, 2024

Man jumping from bushes raises officer’s suspicions

The man, an overnight truck driver, said he just likes going to the beach at night. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
January 9, 2024

Construction worker accused of stealing a battery in civil dispute

When a construction boss noticed a battery was missing, Longboat Key PD was called to the scene. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
January 2, 2024

Civil disturbance between homeowner and cleaner raises suspicions

A cleaner returned to a resident’s property after a check for payment failed to clear. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
December 26, 2023

Longboat Key Cops Corner: The Best of 2023

Dogs on the beach, snakes indoors, tracking devices and an engagement announcement — these are just some of the calls that Longboat Police responded to in 2023.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
December 19, 2023

Reported burglary turns out to be a case of misplaced items

A resident unable to locate her package, purse and suitcase accidentally took them to a different unit. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
December 12, 2023

Attempt to return batteries to grocery store ends in trespass warning

A civil disturbance broke out at a store after a woman tried returning batteries without a receipt. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
December 5, 2023

Police sent to help woman locate her husband on a lunch date

A woman lost her husband after dropping him off at a restaurant. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
November 28, 2023

Woman seeks police assistance for ‘life-threatening’ dog situation

A woman feared for her life when she saw two dogs off leash in a park. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
November 21, 2023

Boaters waving to friends on shore are mistaken for distress signal

Longboat Key PD’s marine patrol unit was sent to investigate a possible vessel in distress. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
November 14, 2023

Police investigate reported suspicious man talking to himself on a bicycle

A caller reported the suspicious cyclist, but officers were unable to find him. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
November 7, 2023

Dog owner strikes up argument with Longboat officer over ordinance

What started as a warning for having a dog on the beach turned into an argument and refusal to sign a citation. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
October 31, 2023

Small dogs playing in large dog area of Bayfront Park sparks citizen dispute

Two dog owners at Bayfront Park got into a yelling match over not keeping their dogs on the right side of the park. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
October 24, 2023

Car left running raises suspicions, prompting Longboat Police investigation

A concerned citizen reported a car that had been left on all night in a residential driveway. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
October 17, 2023

Two women with a cat in a stroller raise police suspicions

An officer asked questions after seeing the group walking down a road in the middle of the night. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
October 10, 2023

Intoxicated man wanting to drive causes dispute with responsible bystander

Police responded to a late-night dispute in which a man was trying to stop another person from driving while intoxicated. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
October 3, 2023

Loud noise in the middle of the night prompts Longboat Key police response

A resident heard a loud noise from inside the house, but the responding officer found nothing on scene. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
September 26, 2023

Bones found at Quick Point preserve investigated by Longboat Key police

Concerned citizens called to report bones found in the park, which led to an investigation. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
September 19, 2023

Police officer helps tired man with car stuck in a ditch

In the middle of the night, an officer noticed a car stuck in a ditch and a man lying on the trunk. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
September 12, 2023

Police investigate suspicious contractor requesting after-hours access

A man stating he was with an air conditioning vendor had a shaky story to tell the complex security guard. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
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