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January 3, 2024

Man goes 'Loko' outside a downtown Sarasota office building

A subject exposes himself to the world after being told not to loiter at the building's entrance. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
December 27, 2023

Sarasota Cops Corner: The Best of 2023

Family feuds, getaway drivers on tricycles and a foursome fracas — all that and much more from this year's reports of the Sarasota Police Department.

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Observer Staff
December 20, 2023

Early morning munchie run becomes a food fight

A couple's pre-dawn convenience store trip takes an ugly turn when a woman throws food from the car. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
December 13, 2023

Police awaken residents in response to false kidnapping call

Officers surrounded a home during an early morning raid before determining the 911 call was fake. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
December 6, 2023

Man wielding a two-by-four chases pranksters' getaway car

A cul-de-sac showdown between man and car ends when a homeowner hits a moving vehicle with a piece of lumber. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
November 29, 2023

Landlord sees power in dispute with tenants

The owner of a rental house sees electric current in a line and randomly shuts off power to a home. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
November 22, 2023

Police called on ex-girlfriend failing to make plan to 'get her life back on track'

Instead, a woman whose ex took her in falsely accused him of battery. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
November 15, 2023

Man accuses hair stylist of having an affair with his wife

Both customers of a salon, a man confronted a hairdresser over a late-evening phone call to his wife. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
November 8, 2023

Officer on patrol finds a man on the ground with his wheelchair on fire

Investigators determine the cause of a victim's wheelchair fire. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
November 1, 2023

Double trouble at a bail bond business

A man was refused a refund from a bail bondsman after learning a relative had already been bonded out. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
October 25, 2023

Phantom loogie claim appears all wet

Police find no evidence of spittle in an ongoing dispute between two teen girls. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
October 18, 2023

Police escort pot-smoking loiterer from St. Armands restaurant

A man who identified himself as "Ziggy Marley" refused to leave an eatery on St. Armands Circle. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
October 11, 2023

Woman calls police on gun-wearing neighbor

A long-running feud boiled over when a woman saw her neighbor with a gun in his waistband during an argument. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
October 4, 2023

Man banned from a store after bathroom beer break

A man broke a four-pack in a store bathroom and drank one without paying. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
September 27, 2023

Beach pipe bomb threat was a swatting incident

A multi-agency response to a pipe bomb claim was one of many in the state on the same day. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
September 20, 2023

West Coast graffiti concerns downtown resident

The word "wisk" painted on nearby vacant buildings causes concern for a homeowner. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
September 13, 2023

Teen advised against phony fighting in public

Responding to a reported brawl, police were told it was all make-believe. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
September 6, 2023

Report of smoking hot clothing at Sarasota laundromat

Likely overdrying at a laundromat scorched a full load of clothes. These and other tales from the files of the SPD in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
August 30, 2023

Restaurant worker claims boss punctured her tire

A woman told police that she believes her general manager hired someone to puncture her tire. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
August 23, 2023

Tardy tender transfer keeps couch on a moving truck

After 1,500 miles, a moving company refuses to take a sofa the last few feet until payment is received. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
August 16, 2023

Breaking and exiting apparent at medical office

An investigation into a damaged door reveals someone may have broken out of a locked building. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
August 9, 2023

Brothers tussle with a router during fight over gaming

A man frustrated with his brother's constant gaming started a tug-of-war over a router. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
August 2, 2023

Twerking teens ding-dong ditch doorbell cam in downtown tower

A resident expressed concern over security after trespassers' prank. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
July 26, 2023

Angry boyfriend smashes windshield after his partner's date with another man

Online-initiated tryst ends in a date paying for a windshield smashed by his partner. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
July 19, 2023

Woman finds her bag on a porch and then is paid $40 to leave

An evicted noisy short-term roommate kept calling police for help while an officer was on the scene. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
July 12, 2023

Family beachside debate spills over into hotel lobby

A dispute over a 10-year-old incident ruins a day at the beach. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
July 5, 2023

Man wants wife in jail so he can get some quiet time

A man recovering from knee surgery asks police to put his wife in jail for a couple days. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
June 28, 2023

With no buzzards around, no body is found

Police searched a vacant property for a reported body with no results and no scavengers in sight. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
June 21, 2023

Truck drivers square off with a baseball bat and a gun

One gun versus a baseball bat and another left in a hotel room highlight the reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's edition of the Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
June 14, 2023

Sandbar mistaken for floating body

Reportedly missing sailboat resident was located ashore. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
June 7, 2023

Man complains about loud music from South Lido Key

Officers can't pinpoint the source of noise and could take no action. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
May 31, 2023

Hotel guest evicted for taking too many paper plates

All you can eat breakfast does not mean all you can take plates. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
May 24, 2023

Man promises to keep front yard yelling 'to a minimum'

After screaming obscenities for hours a man tells police he'll tone it down. This and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
May 17, 2023

False shoplifting accusation results in a 44-cent refund

A man was falsely accused by grocery store employees of stealing bananas. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
May 10, 2023

Late-night fisherman vandalizes 'no fishing' sign on Siesta Drive Bridge

A man broke off a no fishing sign and tossed it into Sarasota Bay while yelling at passing cars. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
May 3, 2023

Woman called police after yelling at child for picking flowers at Payne Park

Bikers damaging a car, phantom spit and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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