Anna Maria

        • No new reports.

Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO.

Bradenton Beach

        • May 9, 2400 block of Avenue B, domestic battery. Police responded to a domestic disturbance and made contact with a woman, who said she and her daughter were packing their belongings to leave. She said an argument ensued with her husband because he intentionally misplaced her cellphone. The daughter found the phone, at which time the man allegedly grabbed her arm and tried to wrestle the phone away. Police interviewed the man, who said he and his wife were arguing after a day of drinking, but denied grabbing his daughter’s arm. He said his daughter was taking his mother’s side and “throwing him under the bus.”

• May 10, 2300 block of Avenue B, disorderly conduct. Police responded to a complaint of yelling and objects being thrown around a residence. Officers arrived and observed a 23-year-old man familiar to police from previous complaints through an open window, slamming furniture and kicking various items. The officer reported a strong smell of marijuana from inside the home. When the officer announced his presence, the man ran to the back of the house. With assistance from the Holmes Beach Police Department, officers made entry and ordered the man to surrender. He complied and was arrested for disorderly conduct.

• May 10, 100 Gulf Drive N., Baker Act. Police made contact with a man, who said he no longer wanted to live and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. He was transported to the hospital.

• May 14, 200 Gulf Drive N., grand theft. An officer was approached by a complainant, who reported a stolen purse. She said she was watching the sunset and had placed her purse on nearby rocks. She told police she turned away for a few minutes, but when she turned around, her purse was gone.

• May 11, 2300 block of Canasta Drive. A complainant reported two cases of beer stolen from a refrigerator in his garage.

• May 10, 2000 Gulf Drive S., Coquina Beach, vehicle burglary. A man and woman were carrying items from their vehicle to a picnic area. They left some items near the vehicle while they set up for the day. Among the items left by the vehicle was a bag containing the vehicle keys. The complainant reported they were only away for a few minutes, but the suspect took the items, gained entry into the vehicle and stole computer equipment and a GPS unit valued at $660.

        Bradenton Beach is policed by the BBPD.

Cortez

• May 13, corner of 121st Street Court West, trespass warning. A complainant reported someone was inside a vehicle owned by her on an empty lot, also owned by her. A deputy arrived and made contact with a man and woman inside the vehicle. They were issued a trespass warning and instructed not to return to the property.

        Cortez is policed by the MCSO

Holmes Beach

• April 29, 752 Manatee Ave. W., Kingfish Boat Ramp, burglary. Equipment for repairs to the Anna Maria Island Bridge was being staged in a fenced area at the boat ramp. Unknown persons cut the fence and made entry into a storage trailer, and stole diving gear. A toolbox on a nearby barge also was stolen. The value of the items was not listed, but an employee of Topcor, the company doing the work, said the loss would run thousands of dollars.

• May 3, 3600 block of Gulf Drive, intoxicated person. Police responded to the beach in regards to an intoxicated male and made contact with a man who was staggering along the beach. The man’s speech was slurred and he could not remember how much he had to drink. He said he was skimboarding. Police observed a gash to the man’s head, but he refused medical services. The man’s mother was contacted and she arrived to take him home.

• May 3, 400 block of 62nd Street, theft. A woman parked a bicycle valued at $75 in front of her residence. She told police the bike was still there when she went to work, but was missing when she returned home.

Holmes Beach is policed by the HBPD.

        Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach police departments and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Anna Maria

• April 27, 100 block of Palm Avenue, petit theft. A Manatee County sheriff’s deputy was on routine beach patrol when he was flagged down by a woman. The complainant reported a beach chair was stolen. She said the chair had little value.

• May 7, 500 block of Spring Avenue, domestic disturbance. Neighbors reported hearing a man and woman engaged in a verbal argument. Upon arrival, law enforcement determined no physical violence occurred and issued domestic packets.

Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO.

Bradenton Beach

• May 6, 2300 block of Avenue B, breach of peace. A 30-year-old Longboat Key man and a 25-year-old Bradenton man were arrested on a misdemeanor breach of peace charge. A complainant awoke to the sounds of people yelling and breaking glass. Police arrived to find one of the men sitting in a vehicle. He denied any knowledge of a disturbance, but the second man inside the residence admitted they were arguing. Police warned the men a second incident would lead to an arrest. The officer parked down the street and within 10 minutes, he heard arguing and slamming doors. The officer returned and arrested both men.

• May 6, 2500 block of Gulf Drive North, domestic battery. Two cousins attended a wedding together, at which time one of the females became intoxicated and began arguing with her cousin and other family members. At one point, the suspect pushed and hit some of the family members, who did not want to press charges.

Bradenton Beach is policed by the BBPD.

Cortez

• April 16, 4539 124th St. W., A.P. Bell Fish House, trespass warning. A man was notified by the business owner that he was not to return to the property in front of an MCSO deputy, who then issued a trespass warning.

Cortez is policed by the MCSO

Holmes Beach

• April 20, 4600 block of Gulf Drive, DUI. A 52-year-old Holmes Beach woman was arrested for driving under the influence after police found her vehicle stopped on Gulf Drive, still running and her slumped over the wheel. Police made contact with the driver, Cathy Benjamin. A police officer observed a strong smell of alcohol and attempted to administer a field sobriety test. According to the report, Benjamin refused, saying she would fail it anyway.

She was taken to the Holmes Beach Police Department and after 20 minutes of observation, a Breathalyzer test was administered, which she failed. According to the report, Benjamin continuously asked the officer what she could do to “make this go away,” at one point saying she could “take care of you and keep it between us.”

She was arrested and booked into the Manatee County jail and held on $500 bond. According to jail records, she posted bond May 4 and was released. Arraignment information was not available as of press time.

• May 4, 400 block of 62nd Street, trespass after warning. A woman called to say a man was on her property who had been issued a trespass warning April 2. Police arrived to find the man inside the residence and took him into custody without incident.

• April 20, 8000 block of Marina Drive, disturbance. Police responded to a call from a mother, who wanted her adult son removed from the home. She told police her son could not find work and refused to help around the house. She was told she would need to begin an eviction process, but advised the two separate for the night. The son agreed to leave for the night.

• April 20, 3900 E. Bay Drive, Publix, vehicle burglary. A woman reported that while inside the grocery store, someone entered her vehicle and went through her purse. The purse was left in the backseat. She said her wallet and other items were taken. She was unsure if the doors were locked, but reported two females were sitting in a van next to her vehicle when she went inside.

• April 21, 200 block of 82nd Street, domestic. Police responded to a disturbance. When an officer knocked on the door, he heard a juvenile male say, “Great, the cops are here.” He knocked again and several minutes later a juvenile female opened the door. The officer observed red marks on her neck and separated the two for interviews. The female said her boyfriend was arguing with her because she won’t stand up to her sister. She said the marks were self-inflicted because she was rubbing her neck during the argument. The male became agitated, according to the report. The parents of the two juveniles were contacted. The male’s father arrived to pick up his son, at which time the juvenile reportedly shouted obscenities at his father as they were leaving. The girl’s mother arrived to take custody of her daughter.

• April 22, 6200 block of Flotilla Drive, burglary. A man reported he left his boat on a lift at his dock. When he returned, he noticed a deep-cycle battery and a center console bench had been stolen. The items were valued at $880.

• April 24, 600 Manatee Ave., Westbay Point Moorings, theft. A complainant reported seeing his bicycle under the stairs of his unit when he arrived home the previous evening. When he left the next morning, the bike was missing. It was valued at $50.

• April 25, 500 block of Bayview Drive, burglary. A complainant reported two pieces of jewelry valued at $6,000 were missing from his home. He told police that he recently had house guests, and that he often leaves the residence unlocked so his guests can come and go.

• April 26, 800 Manatee Ave. W., Kingfish Boat Ramp, public intoxication. Police responded to a call of two intoxicated men trying to get their boat out of the water. Upon making contact, the officer could smell alcohol. The men were advised to find rides home and they complied.

Holmes Beach is policed by the HBPD.

Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach police departments and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Anna Maria

        • No new reports.

Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO.

Bradenton Beach

        • May 3, 700 block Gulf Drive South, domestic disturbance. A man woke up to find his prescription pills missing and began arguing with his father about the missing pills. The argument lasted for some time and carried outside, at which time neighbors called the police. Upon making contact with the men, the son wanted to file a theft report so he could contact his doctor for more pills, but the officer said there was no evidence of theft. The father said his son has a pill problem.

• April 28, 100 Bridge St., criminal mischief. A complainant called police regarding a loud bang that sounded like a crash. Upon investigating, police discovered the Historic Bridge Street wooden sign had been run into by a vehicle and knocked to the ground.

• April 29, 2300 block of Avenue B, Baker Act. Police responded to a man yelling. Upon making contact with the man, he said he was going to “snap” because his boyfriend was going to have sex with another man. Police determined the man was a threat to himself and transported him to Manatee Memorial Hospital for observation. While at the hospital, the man threatened the officer with violence if the officer did not give him a cigarette.

        Bradenton Beach is policed by the BBPD.

Cortez

• No new reports.

        Cortez is policed by the MCSO

Holmes Beach

        • April 27, 300 block of 64th Street, domestic battery. A 41-year-old Holmes Beach man was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge. According to the report, the incident began when the man pushed a woman from his boat and left her in the water. The woman contacted police, but refused to identify the man. Police drove the woman home and when they were alone, the man allegedly grabbed the woman by the throat and forced her face onto the floor causing her nose to bleed and swell. The victim was able to bite the man’s thumb to break his grip and contacted police again. This time she went forward with pressing charges and the man was arrested and taken to the Manatee County jail.

• April 27, 3200 block of Gulf Drive, Longboat Key, domestic battery. A 35-year-old Holmes Beach woman was arrested by a Longboat Key Police Department officer after responding to a call about a woman walking along the road. The officer made contact with the woman, who said she had been arguing with her boyfriend when she was put out of the vehicle. Police made contact with the man and observed several bite marks to his forearms. With no visible injuries to the woman, police determined her to be the aggressor and arrested her on the misdemeanor charge of domestic battery.

• April 28, 24301 SR 64 E, Bradenton, violation of a protection order. A 40-year-old Holmes Beach man was arrested for violating a protection order when he parked his camper on his ex-wife’s property while visiting his child. The woman called police to report the incident. Police arrived to find the man sleeping in the camper. After verifying a protection order was issued in December 2012, the man was arrested on the misdemeanor offense.

• April 30, 5410 Marina Drive, D. Coy Ducks Tavern, warrant. While on routine patrol a police officer observed a man known to be probation enter the bar. The officer made contact with the man and his friend and escorted them outside. It was learned that the man’s friend was wanted on a probation violation in Hillsborough County. He was arrested on the warrant. A report of the incident was forwarded to the other man’s probation officer.

• April 13, 3800 block of East Bay Drive, theft. A man reported that his unsecured bicycle was stolen from the front of his residence. He said it was not the first time the bike had been stolen.

• April 13, 400 block of 62nd Street, suspicious incident. A woman reported that her ex-boyfriend was bothering her and has done so several times since the couple broke up six months prior. She told police that he knocked on her twice and then left, but had been trespassed from her property in early April. The woman was advised to get a restraining order against the man. The officer said the suspect has a history of domestic abuse.

• April 17, 5300 block of Gulf Drive, domestic battery. Police responded to two females arguing. During the argument, it turned physical when one of the women pushed the other to the ground. The victim refused to cooperate, but the office observed red marks on her neck and arms and arrested the aggressor for misdemeanor domestic battery. The couple is in a romantic relationship and the victim was issued a domestic violence packet.

• April 18, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, suspicious incident. A lifeguard contacted police in regards to a suspicious package that had been left for several hours. Police began to open the package, but stopped when they observed a white wire protruding from it. Police called the bomb squad to investigate it and began evacuating the building. While police were evacuating people from the area, a man came running up to claim ownership. The package was given to the man, who left the area before police were able to identify him.

• April 19, 8000 Gulf Drive, DUI. Police received a call in regards to a man driving a golf cart while apparently intoxicated. An officer observed John Evans, 66, of Holmes Beach stop at a stop sign. He was swaying back and forth in the vehicle and appeared confused. The officer exited his vehicle to make contact with Evans, who then began to pull away. The officer then initiated a traffic stop, but it took Evans several blocks before he stopped. Evans exited the cart and fell to the ground. The cart began to roll away. The officer stopped the cart and then made contact with Evans, noticing a strong odor of alcohol. The officer attempted to conduct a field sobriety test, but Evans was unable to complete the tasks. EMS arrived to treat Evans, but he refused against their advice. Evans was arrested for misdemeanor driving under the influence.

Holmes Beach is policed by the HBPD.

        Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach police departments and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Anna Maria

        • April 19, 200 block of Magnolia Avenue, possession of marijuana. While on patrol, a Manatee County sheriff’s deputy observed two juveniles riding their bikes at 2:30 a.m. The deputy was suspicious due to the time and stopped the two juveniles, who appeared visibly nervous, according to the report. The deputy asked if they had anything illegal on their persons, and they said they did not. After agreeing to a search, the deputy found 13.2 grams of marijuana in one of the juvenile’s pocket. The drugs were confiscated and the juveniles were turned over to an adult.

• April 20, 500 block of South Bay Drive, trespass warning. A man called the sheriff’s office to report a woman known to him was ringing his doorbell. A deputy made contact with the woman inside her vehicle, which was parked at the residence. At that time, the woman was issued a trespass warning and left the area.

• April 18, 300 block of North Bay Boulevard, trespass. A woman came home to find a man sleeping on her couch. A deputy made contact with the man, who said he drank too much the night before and was looking for a place to sleep. Nothing appeared missing or broken, but the suspect was arrested for illegally occupying a structure and trespassing.

Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO.

Bradenton Beach

        • April 24, 2300 block of Avenue B, domestic disturbance. A man, who admitted he was drinking, could not find his house keys and hit the front door causing a window to break. His male roommate was upset and said he would ask the man to leave, but the landlord advised he would begin the process of evicting the two males.

        Bradenton Beach is policed by the BBPD.

Cortez

• April 20, 4528 119th St. W., Cortez Kitchen, criminal mischief. A man reported someone had damaged his bicycle while he was inside the restaurant. A witness told a deputy that she saw a man stab the victim’s bicycle tire and that the suspect often causes problems at the restaurant. The damage to the bike was estimated at $90.

        Cortez is policed by the MCSO

Holmes Beach

        • April 17, 4500 block of Gulf Drive, driving while license suspended. A 24-year-old Holmes Beach man was arrested for driving while license suspended. A police officer initiated a traffic stop on the man and discovered his license had been revoked, and that this was the man’s second incident over a three-month period.

• April 17, 5300 block of Gulf Drive, domestic battery. A woman and her girlfriend were arguing when one of the women grabbed the other and threw her to the ground. A witness broke up the fight and called police. The 24-year-old aggressor was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge after police observed red marks on the victim’s neck and arms.

• April 6, 8200 block of Gulf Drive, DUI. A 43-year-old Longboat Key man was arrested for driving under the influence. Police observed Todd Lasota tailgating another vehicle and then attemptING to pass the vehicle using the bike lane. Police initiated a traffic stop, but Lasota continued for several blocks before stopping. Police observed an odor of alcohol, several empty beer cans and one open beer can in Lasota’s center console. A field-sobriety test was conducted, which Lasota failed. He was arrested for misdemeanor DUI.

• April 6, 8300 block of Marina Drive, vehicle burglary. A complainant reported someone entered his unlocked vehicle stealing a camera, lenses and other items valued at $2,065.

• April 8, 500 block of Bayview Drive, suspicious circumstance. A complainant reported someone keeps throwing plastic push pins onto his driveway near his vehicle. The victim told police he has collected about 40 of the pins over the last three months and he now has a slow leak in one of his tires. He suspects one of his neighbors.

• April 8, 300 block of 56th Street, disturbance. A woman called police in regards to her ex-boyfriend making harassing calls. She told police his phone calls are always mean and nasty in nature. She said she just wanted to document the incident and would consider filing a restraining order against him.

• April 9, 3800 block of East Bay Drive, theft. A complainant reported two bicycles valued at $500 were stolen from a condominium bike rack. He told police the bikes were locked at the time of the theft.

• April 10, 5904 Marina Drive, Havana Cabana, theft. Someone stole the restaurant’s menu sign valued at $250.

• April 10, 3800 block of Sixth Avenue, disturbance. Police responded to a domestic disturbance and made contact with a female complainant. The woman said she was arguing with her husband over the way he was making the dog’s bed. The couple was advised to separate for the night.

• April 11, 5100 block of Gulf Drive, Marchman Act. Police observed a man staggering on the roadway and struggling to keep himself steady. The man said he had been at a local bar and admitted he was drinking heavily. The man said he was staying at an island resort, but could not remember where it was. He was transported to Manatee Glens Hospital.

• April 12, 5424 Marina Drive, Jessie’s Island Store BP, disturbance. The night clerk called police in regards to a man outside the store causing a disturbance. Police stopped the man’s vehicle and informed him that the store clerk requested he never returns.

Holmes Beach is policed by the HBPD.

        Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach police departments and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Anna Maria

        • April 6, 800 block of North Shore Drive, missing person. While assisting Florida Power & Light with a downed line, a man drove up to a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputy and said he was lost. The man appeared confused. The deputy conducted a driver’s license check and discovered the man had been reported missing from Pasco County. The family was contacted.

Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO.

Bradenton Beach

        • April 14, 2200 block of Avenue C, theft. A complainant reported she left her bike valued at $800 unsecured in her carport while she went inside her residence. When she returned to secure her bike, it was gone.

• April 15, 2412 Gulf Drive N., Bamboo Club South, theft. A manager came to work to find the linen storage shed’s lock pried open. She reported 20 large towels valued at $60 were stolen.

• April 15, 2300 block of Gulf Drive, suspicious person. Police responded to a report of a suspicious person and made contact with a 50-year-old Bradenton man sitting on the sidewalk. Police noticed an aroma of alcohol when speaking to the man and asked for his identification. The man initially said he did not have it with him, but then reached into a bag he was carrying to retrieve it. Police observed an open bottle of vodka in the bag. Upon running his identification, police discovered the man was wanted on a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant. He was arrested and booked into the Manatee County jail.

        Bradenton Beach is policed by the BBPD.

Cortez

• April 10, 4400 block of 124th Street West, trespass warning. An MCSO deputy made contact with a woman who said a woman who rents an attached room from her and another woman arrived home intoxicated. She wanted them to leave, but could not trespass her renter. She did trespass the friend and told law enforcement she would begin the eviction process on the other woman.

        Cortez is policed by the MCSO

Holmes Beach

        • March 30, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach City Hall, criminal mischief. A Holmes Beach police officer reported his personal vehicle’s windshield was cracked while he was on duty. The damage appeared to be caused by a rock. The officer said the windshield was not damaged when he arrived for his shift, nor had it been damaged when he used his vehicle at lunch.

• March 31, 750 Manatee Ave. W., drugs. A 20-year-old Bradenton man was arrested on drug charges after being stopped by police on his bicycle. According to the report, the suspect was riding down the road with one hand while holding a guitar in the other. Police found 46 prescription pills in his parents’ name, a marijuana pipe, syringes, a small amount of marijuana and an unknown powdery substance. He was booked into the Manatee County jail for drug possession and held on $500 bond. According to jail records, he was released the following day.

• March 31, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, disturbance. A witness called police to report a man and woman arguing. Police arrived and the couple admitted they were arguing but that no physical contact occurred. They admitted they had been drinking, but they took a bus to the island. The couple was advised to take the next bus off the island. The couple left the beach.

• April 1, 4000 Gulf Drive, beach cafe, criminal mischief. An alarm company called the cafe manager to report the alarm was sounding. The manager advised that it was likely his employees arriving for work, but employees arrived later and called the police to report a broken sliding glass door. According to the report, someone pushed a metal cart through the door causing $1,000 in damage.

• April 1, 401 Manatee Ave., Lapensee Plumbing, petit theft. Unknown persons stole plastic letters from the business sign. The letters can only be replaced as a set, so they were valued at $500.

• April 2, 400 block of 62nd Street, trespass warning. A neighbor called police regarding a man next door banging on the door and yelling to be let into the residence. Police arrived and made contact with a man, who said he had just arrived onto the island and was attempting to wake his girlfriend. Police made contact with the woman, who said she did not want him there and had him trespassed.

• April 3, 3800 block of East Bay Drive, theft. A complainant reported a bike valued at $100 had been stolen from his carport.

• April 3, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, theft. A man reported he befriended another man at the beach. The two hung out that day and arrived to the beach in the suspect’s vehicle. While walking toward the beach, the suspect said he had to use the restroom. After some time, the complainant realized the suspect had left the area with his wallet and other belongings inside the vehicle. The items were valued at $161.

• April 4, 4700 block of Gulf Drive, criminal mischief. A complainant called to report someone broke his sprinkler system piping. He told police it was the eighth time in the last year and that it costs him about $100 each time he has to fix the damage.

• April 3, 6800 block of Marina Drive, identity theft. A man reported that a Verizon bill and credit card arrived at his mother’s house in his name. He said he contacted Verizon and discovered someone in Georgia opened an account in his name and purchased three phones.

Holmes Beach is policed by the HBPD.

        Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach police departments and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Anna Maria

        • April 2, 200 block of Periwinkle Plaza, domestic disturbance. A Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a father and adult son arguing. The son said his father was upset and insulted him because he could not find work. While on scene, the deputy confiscated marijuana stems in plain view after both men denied any knowledge of the stems.

Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO.

Bradenton Beach

        • April 6, 1900 Gulf Drive S., Coquina Beach, stolen property. A woman stored her driver’s license in a side pocket of a small cooler and went for a walk on the beach. When she returned, her driver’s license was missing.

• April 7, 118 Bridge St., Sports Lounge, trespass warning. Police responded to a man causing problems at the bar and discovered the suspect was trying to play pool for money. According to the report, the man refused to stop asking other patrons to gamble and then refused to leave when asked. A trespass warning was issued.

        Bradenton Beach is policed by the BBPD.

Cortez

• No new reports.

        Cortez is policed by the MCSO

Holmes Beach

        • March 23, 3900 E. Bay Drive, Publix, trespass. Police responded to a complaint of a man in the parking lot attempting to sell customers his pocket knife. The man admitted he was trying to sell the knife to raise money for bus fare. Police searched the suspect and located the knife and $7. He was advised it was illegal to solicit in Holmes Beach and was trespassed from the property at the store manager’s request.

• March 23, 5424 Marina Drive, Jessie’s Island Store BP, trespass. An employee reported a juvenile had broken some items in the store’s bathroom, which led to a heated exchange between a store employee and the juvenile’s mother. The mother said the employee was rude to the family when they asked to use the bathroom.

• March 23, 3400 E. Bay Drive, Ace Hardware, exposure. A 49-year-old Bradenton Beach man was arrested for misdemeanor exposure and possession of marijuana after a complainant reported the man had urinated in an open area behind the business. She told police the man exposed himself. Police made contact with the man and a search of his person turned up 3 grams of marijuana.

• March 25, 100 block of 71st Street, trespass. A complainant called police to report her house had been broken into while she was on a trip, but nothing had been stolen. She discovered three empty beer cans inside the residence and suspected it may have been family members, but wanted the incident documented. Entry into the home was through a window, which was damaged. The damages were estimated at $100.

• March 25, 3800 block of East Bay Drive, theft. A bicycle valued at $100 was stolen from a bike rack.

• March 26, 200 block of South Harbor Drive, burglary. While on routine patrol, an officer was flagged down by a man who reported someone had stolen a tile saw valued at $1,500 from his porch. A neighbor provided police with a description of two young men and a woman who had come to the home and left with a large object in their vehicle. The complainant called later that day to say the saw had been returned.

• March 26, 500 block of 67th Street, vehicle burglary. A complainant reported he left his wallet inside an unlocked vehicle. When he returned, the wallet had been gone through and $100 was missing.

• March 27, 7800 block of Palm Drive, disturbance. Police responded to a call from a man who said his son was yelling and refusing to go to school. The man said his son was bullied at school. The school had told him they had taken care of the problem, but the son said the bullying was continuing. The officer told the juvenile it was wrong to yell at his parents and that he had to go to school. The officer said he would contact the school to make sure the bullying was addressed.

• March 27, 400 block of 72nd Street, missing person. A woman called to report her husband was missing for more than a month. She said they were having general marital issues and that he had disappeared for a few days before, but not for this long. She told police he had not picked up his medications, left his cell phone behind and no other family member has heard from him.

• March 28, 600 block of Dundee Lane, criminal mischief. A complainant reported he has been having trouble with his neighbor since having work done to his pool. He said he was having the pool resurfaced and needed to run a pump at night to keep water from getting into the pool. He told police his neighbor’s wife came over and kicked the pump into the pool. The neighbor said the pump was keeping his wife up at night, but denied his wife’s involvement in the incident. The damage to the pump was estimated at $400.

Holmes Beach is policed by the HBPD.

        Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach police departments and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Anna Maria

        • March 23, 700 block of Jacaranda Road, domestic disturbance. A Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a domestic disturbance and made contact with a woman outside the residence. No allegations of physical contact were made by the subjects, who had been arguing. The deputy advised the man and woman to separate for the night. Upon request of the man, the deputy issued a trespass warning to the female.

• March 30, 200 block of Gladiolus Street, battery. A sheriff’s deputy responded to a call of two men fighting in the street. According to the report, the argument began at D.Coy Ducks in Holmes Beach. The men left the bar in separate vehicles. The subjects arrived at the Anna Maria residence at the same time and the suspect became angry that a female was with the victim, and punched him. The two men began wrestling in the street, at which time the deputy arrived to break up the scuffle.

Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO.

Bradenton Beach

        • April 2, 120 Bridge Street, Drift In, disorderly intoxication. While on routine foot patrol on Bridge Street, a police officer observed a man outside of the bar with a beer in his hand. The officer asked the man several times to go inside the bar. He eventually complied, but stood at the doorway and began shouting obscenities at the officer. The man came back outside again and was told to return inside the bar. When he refused, the officer asked for identification. The man declined, at which time he was placed under arrest. According to the report, the man physically resisted the arrest and screamed on the way to the police station. Once secured, the man became aggressive toward the officers, yelling at them and lunging. He was charged with misdemeanor resisting arrest and misdemeanor disorderly intoxication and transported to the Manatee County jail.

        Bradenton Beach is policed by the BBPD.

Cortez

• No new reports.

        Cortez is policed by the MCSO

Holmes Beach

        • March 16, 5300 block of Gulf Drive, drunk. A Holmes Beach police officer responded to a call of an intoxicated pedestrian. The officer made contact with the man and drove him home.

• March 17, 5311 Gulf Drive, Acqua Aveda Spa, burglary. The manager of the business called police to report the front door had been smashed. She had not entered the business for fear someone was inside. Police cleared the scene and observed the cash register and some coins on the floor. The damages and amount stolen were estimated to be $1,300.

• March 20, 300 block of 63rd Street, disturbance. A woman called police in regards to an ex-boyfriend being in her home and refusing to leave. The man left before police arrived.

• March 20, 3700 block of East Bay Drive, theft. A man reported a bicycle valued at $1,000 had been stolen from a nearby bike rack. The man said the bike was locked up overnight. Police observed the lock had been cut.

• March 21, 6300 block of Gulf Drive, fraud. A woman went to the Holmes Beach Police Department to report someone used her Social Security number in an attempt to open several lines of credit. She also said someone filed a fraudulent tax return in her name, so she had filed paperwork with the Internal Revenue Service.

• March 21, 611 Manatee Ave. W., CVS Pharmacy, theft. Police were contacted in regards to someone stealing storage totes from the rear of the business. Video of the incident was captured and showed a man in a white GMC pickup truck twice arriving on the day of the theft and taking as many as 16 boxes valued at $190.

Holmes Beach is policed by the HBPD.

        Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach police departments and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Anna Maria

        • March 24, 700 block of Jacaranda Road, domestic disturbance. A Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a complaint of an argument. The deputy arrived and observed the argument had ended.

Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO.

Bradenton Beach

        • No new reports.

        Bradenton Beach is policed by the BBPD.

Cortez

• No new reports.

        Cortez is policed by the MCSO

Holmes Beach

        • March 9, 400 block of 62nd Street, suspicious incident. Police responded to a possible disturbance after a man called to say he and a woman were arguing, at which time she began to throw things at him. The man called after he left the residence. Police made contact with the woman, who said the man was mad and began to smash her things before he left.

• March 13, 3007 Gulf Drive, Anchor Inn, battery. Police responded to a battery and made contact with two men, both of whom had cuts and abrasions to their faces and heads. The men said they were playing pool with two other men inside the bar when an argument ensued. The men decided to leave the bar, but were followed by the suspects who engaged them in a physical altercation. Witnesses identified one of the suspects. Police arrived at the suspect’s home and overheard him and another man discussing the incident at the bar. Both men admitted to the altercation.

• March 13, 3900 E. Bay Drive, Publix, theft. An assistant manager observed two men packing meat into a shopping basket. She called police saying the two men were suspected twice before of stealing, but were never caught. Police arrived shortly after the men left on a motorcycle, but caught up to the suspects and initiated a stop. A check of the driver’s license revealed it was suspended. The motorcycle had a storage case, but the driver said he did not have a key. Police forced opened the container and discovered meat packages from Publix and other grocery stores, as well as four liquor bottles. The investigation revealed thefts had occurred at various Bradenton businesses. The men were trespassed from the Holmes Beach Publix. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office was contacted to investigate the thefts.

• March 22, 3400 E. Bay Drive, indecent exposure. A 50-year-old Bradenton Beach man was arrested for indecent exposure after urinating in public. A complainant told police the man’s sexual organs were completely exposed during the act. During the course of the investigation, police found 3 grams of marijuana on the suspect. He was arrested for misdemeanor indecent exposure and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

Holmes Beach is policed by the HBPD.

        Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach police departments and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Anna Maria

        • No new reports.

Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO.

Bradenton Beach

        • March 20, 2400 block of Avenue C, domestic disturbance. A couple argued over how much time the man spent with his friends. The man left the residence to end the argument, but when he returned home for some clothes, realized he forgot his key. Police assisted and the man got his clothes and left for the night.

• March 17, 900 Gulf Drive N., criminal mischief. A woman left her vehicle at the Gulf Drive Cafe after having a flat tire. When she returned the next morning, all four tires were flat. One of the tires had cut marks.

• March 15, 111 Gulf Drive S., Island Time Bar & Grill, battery. A man sitting on a bar stool nudged a woman next to her to start a conversation. Another man witnessed the incident and pushed the victim backward off his bar stool, causing injuries to his arm and head.

        Bradenton Beach is policed by the BBPD.

Cortez

• March 18, 12400 Cortez Road W., theft. A woman reported she had been arguing with a man while riding in a vehicle, when he pulled over, kicked her out of the vehicle and drove off with her purse still inside.

• March 14, 4500 block of 124th Street West, domestic disturbance. A woman went to her son’s house where an argument ensued with the mother of her son’s girlfriend. The subject left, but returned and the argument started again, this time also involving the girlfriend. The mother told police her son put her in a headlock and forced her to the ground. A witness told police the woman threw herself to the ground and the son never touched her. According to the report, the woman appeared to be incoherent.

        Cortez is policed by the MCSO

Holmes Beach

        • March 2, 200 block of 73rd Street, theft. A resident reported stolen fishing gear to the Holmes Beach Police Department. The man he was out of town while work was performed on his home. The gear was valued at $1,729.

• March 2, 6200 Flotilla Drive, vehicle burglary. A man reported he returned to his boat after several weeks and discovered the lower unit of his boat motor and other items valued at $250 had been stolen.

• March 3, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, suspicious person. Police made contact with a man at the beach trolley stop. According to the report, the man was intoxicated and his pants were falling off. The officer determined the man was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was taken to Manatee Glens.

• March 4, address unreported, child abuse. A female juvenile told an adult that her older sibling had shown her pornography and had engaged her in sexual activities. Police interviewed the older sibling, who said their father was aware his sister was lying and spreading rumors. The father was interviewed and confirmed the accusations were known to him. The case was turned over to child protective services for investigation.

• March 5, 5551 Marina Drive, assist West Manatee Fire Rescue. An HBPD officer observed a small fire under a dock and contacted the fire department, which extinguished the flames. The officer observed a small soldering iron on the dock, which had been left on.

• March 5, 200 block of North Harbor Drive, theft. A man reported someone stole 100 gallons of fuel from his boat while it was docked behind his residence. The fuel was valued at $480.

• March 6, 5801 Marina Drive, city field/skate park, theft. Following an Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce event, garbage containers were left behind for later pickup. One of the cans was loaded with electrical cords. A chamber employee later went to the field to pick up the cans, but they were gone. The items were valued at $1,000.

March 8, 6500 block of Guava Street, theft. A complainant reported two bikes valued at $200 were stolen while parked in front of the home.

Holmes Beach is policed by the HBPD.

        Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach police departments and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Anna Maria

        • No new reports.

Anna Maria is policed by the MCSO.

Bradenton Beach

        • March 8, 1890 Gulf Drive S., Coquina Beach, vehicle burglary. A complainant reported someone entered his unlocked vehicle and removed $120 and a debit card from his wallet.

        Bradenton Beach is policed by the BBPD.

Cortez

• No new reports.

        Cortez is policed by the MCSO

Holmes Beach

        • March 3, 4300 block of Gulf Drive, burglary. A complainant reported someone entered his carport and stole a pair of bicycles valued at $40.

• March 13, 400 block of 73rd Street, domestic battery. A 65-year-old man was arrested for misdemeanor domestic battery after a woman told police he pushed her during an argument. The man said they were arguing over health insurance and the woman kept getting in his face. He told police he asked her to stop and when she did not, he pushed her away from him.

Holmes Beach is policed by the HBPD.

        Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach police departments and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.