Anna Maria
• No new reports.
Bradenton Beach
• No new reports.
Holmes Beach
• Oct. 23, 4000 block of Gulf Drive, nuisance. Lifeguards at the beach called HBPD about several alleged intoxicated men disturbing other beachgoers and patrons at Manatee Public Beach. Two men, who allegedly verbally threatened officers, were taken into custody.
• Oct. 23, 3100 block of Gulf Drive, lighting violation. HBPD instructed several fishers “with man-made structures with artificial lighting attached” on the beach in alleged violation of city ordinances protecting sea turtles.
• Oct. 24, 3900 block of East Bay Drive, theft. HBPD investigated a report that a man left with Publix without paying for a cart full of groceries. A hat found in the parking lot was taken into evidence.
• Oct. 25, 300 block of 56th Street, burglary. Police investigated an incident in which a resident awoke and found a man in his bedroom. The intruder fled. The resident chased after him, then went to the home of the man he suspected of breaking in, who denied the accusation. Charges were not pursued.
• Oct. 27, 3900 block of East Bay Drive, counterfeit bill. HBPD investigated the passing of a counterfeit $20 bill at Publix by a man accompanied by a boy.
Streetlife is based on incident reports and narratives from the Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach police departments and the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office as of Oct. 29.