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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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Andrew Warfield
April 26, 2023

Apartment complex pool fight leaves behind only clothing as evidence

Police found a pair of swim shorts and flip-flops as they investigated an altercation at a swimming pool. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Observer Staff
April 19, 2023

Man declines to press charges after assault with wooden plank

A man was hit in the head with a plank during an argument, and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
April 12, 2023

Final paycheck pickup reportedly becomes a shoving match

Things got physical over a dispute about a paycheck and another over a missing $20. This and more reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
April 5, 2023

Backup cameras blinded by spray-painting vandal

Green paint, a smashed windshield, damaged tires and more from a vehicle vandalism week from the files of the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
March 29, 2023

SPD officers tell noisy apartment residents to be quiet

Noisy neighbors, a shed eviction and nonpayment for a car sale are among reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
March 22, 2023

Woman IDs robbery suspect as he talked to police

A purse snatcher is identified by the victim who was driving by when he was talking to police. This and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
March 15, 2023

Broken window incident may have up to 10 suspects

Police were unable to identify a possible large group of vandals who broke a homeowner's window with a brick. This and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
March 8, 2023

Man's wallet stolen from a bar top in cigarette-snatching scam

Distracted by claims of a stolen smoke, a bar patron had his wallet stolen from atop a bar. This and more reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
March 1, 2023

Tricycle thief attempts a slow getaway from police

A stolen trike causes a slow-speed police chase on foot. This and other highlights from the files of the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
February 22, 2023

Nanny makes off with a new iPhone and a Brazilian butt lift

A woman disappears from a generous employer who funded surgical procedures and a new cellphone. This and more Sarasota Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
February 15, 2023

Possible parking violator takes revenge on parking meter

Motor vehicle-related vandalism is the overarching theme to reports from the files of the Sarasota Police Department in this week’s Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
February 8, 2023

Fight over 'shared boyfriend' results in two arrests

Two women who attacked a third in a fight over a boyfriend they shared were arrested on multiple charges. This and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
February 1, 2023

Police called after disturbance over bad haircut

A mother causes a disturbance at a barber shop over an alleged bad child's haircut. This and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
January 25, 2023

Spray paint sketches cause a sawbuck setback

Dumpster graffiti costs a business owner $20 in damages, and police mediate a squabble among warring lobby lady factions. These and more Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
January 18, 2023

K-9 apprehends one of four involved in auto theft

A car chase that went on foot ended when a police K-9 nabbed the driver of a stolen vehicle as three officers surrendered to other two-legged officers. This and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
January 11, 2023

Golf carts vandalized at county fairgrounds

Security cameras captured video of three youth breaking into Sarasota County Fairgrounds and racing golf carts around inside the barn. This and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
January 4, 2023

Bouncer bounces man with a service dog

A man with a service dog was denied entry into a bar and was shoved by a bouncer because he blocked the doorway. This and other tales from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

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By Observer Staff
December 28, 2022

Sarasota Cops Corner: Best of 2022

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Andrew Warfield
December 21, 2022

Dad trades daughter to her mother for a cell phone

An upset dad who wants more time with his daughter, and possessions return by her mother, holds the girl hostage until police arrive. This and other Sarasota police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
December 14, 2022

Woman suspects nemesis damaged vehicles at her home

After a contentious encounter with a woman in downtown, a Sarasota woman suspects her rival damaged two vehicles in her driveway. This and other Sarasota police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
December 7, 2022

Woman won't return home from jail until ex-boyfriend leaves the house

A woman arrested for battery in Jacksonville calls Sarasota police to remove her ex-boyfriend, who was caring for her two children, from her home before she returned. This and other Sarasota police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Andrew Warfield
November 30, 2022

Sarasota graffiti artist leaves his calling card

A graffiti artist who sprayed his craft along Legacy Trail leaves his social media handle, which leads to a positive ID. This and other Sarasota police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.